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Researcher

Hedwig Neels

  • Research Expertise:Topics of research : Women's Health Physiotherapy - Urogynaecology - Perinatal Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Disorders - 3D/4D transperineal ultrasound of the pelvic floor - clinical assessment of the pelvic floor - ICF classification of heath problems - Adherence strategies in conservative treatment - prevention - primary health care - teamwork towards secondary & tertiary subspecialized care - Extended expertise in a multidisciplinary team aiming to improve interprofessional cooperation and patient centered care. - A strong national and international network in women's health and pelvic health aiming to implement research findings in improved health care and in a diverse society. - Expertise in Health Education, aiming to raise awareness about prevention and treatment of pelvic floor disorders in women - Expertise in good science communication, also aiming to raise more awareness and to empower women in helpseaking behavior.
  • Keywords:PERINATAL PHYSIOTHERAPY, PELVIC FLOOR, WOMEN'S HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY, INCONTINENCE, ULTRASOUND, Physical education and physiotherapy
  • Disciplines:Health management, Health promotion and policy, Preventive medicine, Public health care not elsewhere classified, Epidemiology, Elderly care, Primary health care, Public health services not elsewhere classified, Exercise physiology, Motor control, Kinesitherapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and obstetrics not elsewhere classified, Urology
  • Research techniques:Clinical assesment of the pelvic floor Clinical assesment of musculosceletal health ICF classification 3D/4D transperineal ultrasound Transabdominal ultrasound assesment of the pelvic floor and abdominal wall EMG biofeedback of pelvic floor muscles postnatal women's health assesment uroflowmetry micturition and defecation functional assesment research designs: quantitative and qualitative research observational, prospective and retrospective research intervention studies systhematic reviews RCT Survey studies
  • Users of research expertise:Women of all ages Pregnant and postnatal women All medical and paramedical health professionals/practitionners Students in medical health care (nursing and obstetrics, physiotherapy, medicine) Professional organizations (VVOG, AXXON BICAP, VBOV, etc.) Specialized, clinical small pelvis clinics patient associations KCE, WOREL EBP practice network, RISIV, health insurance funds