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vervolghulp

Vervolghulp, literally “follow-up help,” is a term used in Dutch health care and social services to refer to structured support provided after an initial intervention has ended. It aims to ensure continuity of care, monitor progress, and maintain access to resources to prevent deterioration or relapse.

Etymology and usage

The word combines the Dutch words vervolg (follow-up, continuation) and hulp (help). It is not necessarily the

Core elements

Vervolghulp typically includes a named contact person such as a care coordinator or case manager, scheduled

Applications

The concept is used across domains such as health care after hospitalization or treatment for chronic illness,

Effectiveness and challenges

Evidence for the impact of vervolghulp varies by setting and implementation quality. When well-integrated with existing

See also

Aftercare, Continuity of care, Care management, Care coordination.

name
of
a
single
nationwide
program;
rather,
it
is
a
descriptive
term
found
in
policy
documents,
care
plans,
and
program
descriptions
used
by
municipalities,
care
institutions,
and
non-profit
organisations
to
indicate
ongoing
support
after
treatment
or
an
initial
service.
follow-up
contacts,
needs
reassessment,
and
coordinated
referrals
to
relevant
services.
It
may
involve
safety
or
relapse
planning,
monitoring
of
risk
factors,
and
assistance
with
housing,
finances,
or
employment.
Privacy
and
data
sharing
are
governed
by
applicable
laws,
with
emphasis
on
safeguarding
personal
information
while
enabling
coordinated
care.
addiction
recovery,
mental
health
support,
and
criminal
justice
or
youth
services
where
ongoing
supervision
or
support
is
deemed
beneficial
after
discharge
or
completion
of
a
primary
program.
services
and
adequately
funded,
it
can
improve
continuity
of
care
and
outcomes.
Challenges
include
resource
constraints,
inconsistent
implementation,
potential
stigma,
and
concerns
about
data
sharing
and
privacy.