What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the consequences of the change from GP-cooperative to integrated deputized services on out-of-hours services.

February 9, 2026Open Access

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Out-of-hours services in Zealand, Denmark. Consequences of changeover from GP-cooperative to integrated deputized services. A retrospective cohort study

SBStig Nikolaj Fasmer BlombergUniversity of Copenhagen HHHauraz HajiNational Hospital OHOle Mazur HendriksenPrimary Health Care

Key Points

To evaluate the consequences of the change from GP-cooperative to integrated deputized services on out-of-hours services.
Conducted a retrospective cohort study
Analyzed patient pathways over time
Examined emergency department admission data before and after the change
OOHS patient pathways declined during and after the organizational change
Emergency department admissions decreased in absolute numbers
The relative proportion of admissions increased, indicating a shift towards more acute cases

Abstract

OOHS patient pathways declined over the study period and continued to decline following the organizational change. The absolute number of emergency department admissions also decreased, while the relative proportion of admissions increased. These findings indicate a continued decline in OOHS activity and a slight shift toward more acute cases after the reorganisation.

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Out-of-hours services in Zealand, Denmark. Consequences of changeover from GP-cooperative to integrated deputized services. A retrospective cohort study

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