Publications
Public health in the genomic era: will Public Health Genomics contribute to major changes in the prevention of common diseases? KU Leuven
Public hospital management in times of crisis: lessons learned from Cienfuegos, Cuba (1996-2008) Institute of Tropical Medicine
Public hospital management in times of crisis: lessons learned from Cienfuegos, Cuba (1996-2008) Institute of Tropical Medicine
Acceptability and Perceived Benefits and Risks of Public and Patient Involvement in Health Care Policy: A Delphi Survey in Belgian Stakeholders Hasselt University
Return on investment for essential obstetric care training in Ghana: do trained public sector midwives deliver postabortion care? Institute of Tropical Medicine
INTRODUCTION: In Ghana, the provision of postabortion care (PAC) by trained midwives is critical to the efficient and cost-effective reduction of unsafe abortion morbidity and mortality.
METHODS: We performed a secondary analysis of provider data from a representative sample of Ghanaian health facilities in order to consider the determinants of PAC provision among both physicians and midwives.
RESULTS: In the previous 5 years, ...
Public health services, an essential determinant of health during crisis. Lessons from Cuba, 1989-2000 Institute of Tropical Medicine
Implementation of an online pain science education for chronic musculoskeletal pain in Brazilian public health system Vrije Universiteit Brussel
BACKGROUND: Although clinical practice guidelines recommend pain education as the first-line option for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain, there is a lack of pain education programmes in healthcare. Thus, digital health programmes can be an effective tool for implementing pain education strategies for public health. This trial will aim to analyse the implementation and effectiveness outcomes of three online pain science education ...
Perceived Health Impact and Usage of Public Green Spaces in Brussels' Metropolitan Area During the COVID-19 Epidemic. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
To fight the COVID-19 epidemic, many countries implemented containment measures that made physical distancing the norm and imposed restrictions on the use of public space. In countries where access to public green spaces (PGSs) was safeguarded, they were expected to partially counterbalance the negative health outcomes of these containment measures, as they offered a unique opportunity to meet others, to avoid isolation, and to move, play and ...