Buurtzorg: the Dutch proximity health care revolution

Buurtzorg has fundamentally transformed home health care in the Netherlands by empowering self-managed nurses to deliver holistic care and social support to elderly patients, allowing them to maintain independence and dignity in their own homes. This model not only enhances the quality of life for patients but also challenges traditional health care systems by emphasizing community-based care and reducing the need for institutional settings. As health care costs rise globally, Buurtzorg’s innovative approach could offer a blueprint for more sustainable and patient-centered care models elsewhere.