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Interpretation and management of INR results: a case history based survey in 13 countries Hasselt University
Introduction: Standardisation of treatment with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) is still an issue after 60 years of use. The study aimed to explore aspects of VKA monitoring in primary and secondary care. Methods: Two case histories were distributed to physicians in 13 countries. Case history A focused on a patient with atrial fibrillation on stable anticoagulation (latest INR 2.3). Physicians were asked about frequency of INR measurement, when to ...
Tonsillectomy compared to acute tonsillitis in children: a comparison study of societal costs Hasselt University KU Leuven
Tonsillectomy compared to acute tonsillitis in children: a comparison study of societal cost. Introduction and aim: Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in children; its main indications are recurrent episodes of acute tonsillitis and adenotonsillar hypertrophy. The effectiveness of tonsillectomy for severe recurrent tonsillitis is generally accepted; however its socio-economic cost is less well investigated. ...
A nationwide Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture in Belgian hospitals: setting priorities at the launch of a 5-year patient safety plan Hasselt University
Objective: To measure patient safety culture in Belgian hospitals and to examine the homogeneous grouping of underlying safety culture dimensions. Methods: The Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture was distributed organisation-wide in 180 Belgian hospitals participating in the federal program on quality and safety between 2007 and 2009. Participating hospitals were invited to submit their data to a comparative database. Homogeneous groups of ...
Design of a medical record review study on the incidence and preventability of adverse events requiring a higher level of care in Belgian hospitals Hasselt University KU Leuven
BACKGROUND: Adverse events are unintended patient injuries that arise from healthcare management resulting in disability, prolonged hospital stay or death. Adverse events that require intensive care admission imply a considerable financial burden to the healthcare system. The epidemiology of adverse events in Belgian hospitals has never been assessed systematically. FINDINGS: A multistage retrospective review study of patients requiring a ...
Incidence and preventability of adverse events requiring intensive care admission: a systematic review Hasselt University KU Leuven
Rationale, aims and objectives Adverse events are unintended patient injuries or complications that arise from health care management resulting in death, disability or prolonged hospital stay. Adverse events that require critical care are a considerable financial burden to the health care system, but also their global impact on patients and society is probably underestimated. The objectives of this systematic review were to synthesize the best ...
Screening for Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in Belgium: a multicentre trial. Hasselt University
Screening for Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in Belgium: a multicentre trial Claes Neree, Goethals Marnix, Goethals Peter, Mairesse Georges, Schwagten Bruno, Nuyens Dieter, Schrooten Ward, Vijgen Johan Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in clinical practice. The estimated prevalence is 0.4-1% in the general population, increasing with age to 8% in those older than 80y - . Epidemiological data of this arrhythmia in ...
Willingness to pay for a cardiovascular prevention program in highly educated adults: A randomized controlled trial Hasselt University
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine adults' Willingness To Pay (WTP) for CardioVascular Disease (CVD) intervention programs of different intensities. Methods: Three hundred fourteen participants were randomized to two study conditions: (i) CVD risk assessment/communication; (ii) CVD risk assessment/communication + a behavior change program. The behavior change program was aimed at increasing physical activity, reducing saturated ...
Are fixed-rate step tests medically safe for assessing physical fitness? Hasselt University
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO(2max)) can be predicted by fixed-rate step tests. However, it remains to be analyzed as to what exercise intensities are reached during such tests to address medical safety. In this study, we compared the physiological response to a standardized fixed-rate step-test with maximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing(CPET). One hundred and thirteen healthy adults executed a maximal CPET on bike, followed by a standardized ...
Effectiveness of Cardiovascular Prevention Programs in Primary Care (PreCardio): a randomized clinical trial. Hasselt University
Effectiveness of Cardiovascular Prevention Programs in Primary Care (PreCardio): a randomised clinical trial Neree Claes, Nele Jacobs, Els Clays, Ward Schrooten Purpose Cardiovascular is a major cause of mortality and morbidity and its prevalence is set to increase. While the benefits of medical and lifestyle interventions is established, the effectiveness of interventions which seek to improve the way preventive care is delivered in primary ...