Publications
Identifying key items to be addressed by non-clinical operators to manage out-of-hours telephone triage services for older adults seeking non-urgent unplanned care in Belgium: an e-Delphi study KU Leuven
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to achieve expert consensus regarding key items to be addressed by non-clinical operators using computer-software integrated medical dispatch protocols to manage out-of-hours telephone triage (OOH-TT) services for calls involving older adults seeking non-urgent unplanned care across Belgium. METHODS: A three-part classic e-Delphi study was conducted. A purposive sample of experts specialized in out-of-hours unplanned ...
Embedding implementation science in the research pipeline KU Leuven
Clinical and health services researchers seek to discover effective programs, practices, and interventions to improve people's health. The current paradigm for evidence generation is incremental and misaligned to translate evidence-based discoveries into real-world settings. This persistent challenge are "valleys of death" that represent missed opportunities and preventable missteps to actually use scientific advancements in real-world clinical ...
Death rattle: current experiences and non-pharmacological management-a narrative review. KU Leuven
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Death rattle (DR) is a common symptom in dying patients, caused by secretions in the upper airway. Experiences regarding DR differ among patients, relatives, and health professionals. However, evidence of patients', relatives', and health professionals' needs for DR management in order to improve their experiences is lacking. In addition, little is known about the actual effects of non-pharmacological interventions on ...
Integrated Care Models for Older Adults with Depression and Physical Comorbidity: A Scoping Review. KU Leuven
OBJECTIVE: Multimorbidity is a growing challenge in the care for older people with mental illness. To address both physical and mental illnesses, integrated care management is required. The purpose of this scoping review is to identify core components of integrated care models for older adults with depression and physical comorbidity, and map reported outcomes and implementation strategies. METHODS: PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL and Cochrane Library ...
A consensus statement on minimum operational standards for geriatric emergency care in Belgium: a modified Delphi study KU Leuven
BACKGROUND: As emergency department (ED) leaders started integrating geriatric emergency guidelines on a facultative basis, important variations have emerged between EDs in care for older patients. The aim of this study was to establish a consensus on minimum operational standards for Geriatric ED care in Belgium. METHODS: A two-stage modified Delphi study was conducted. Twenty panellists were recruited from Dutch and French speaking regions in ...
Barriers and facilitators for physical activity on acute geriatric and rehabilitation wards: a survey study KU Leuven
OBJECTIVES: During hospitalisation, physical inactivity is common among older patients and is associated with adverse outcomes, e.g. functional decline. This study identified barriers and facilitators of physical activity with geriatric patients during hospital admission. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study, on two acute geriatric units and one rehabilitation unit, using a researcher-administered survey methodology in patients ...