Projects
Markers of endothelial dysfunction in the critical ill patient: The evolution of the functional capacity of endothelial progenitor cells in patients with sepsis. University of Antwerp
The hybrid identity of the HIV/AIDS patient: a qualitative study of the impact of antiretroviral treatment on the lives of HIV/AIDS patients in South Africa University of Antwerp
Does patient empowerment foster access to and re-use of data in biomedical research, while allowing for meaningful protection of the fundamental right to data protection of patients? KU Leuven
Biomedical research relies on access to and re-use of personal data. The complex legal EU framework and in particular the divergent application of the General Data Protection Regulation, currently challenge the conduct of research. New policy initiatives, such as the European Health Data Space, promise to address the existing complexities and facilitate research, while simultaneously empowering patients by strengthening their control over ...
Towards a patient supported, well tolerated and evidence based prophylactic swallowing exercise program to improve quality of life and swallowing function in headĀneck cancer patients treated with chemoradiotherapy U+2013 a multicenter randomized trial Ghent University
Patient data sharing for the improvement of healthcare and medical research: towards a moral duty of patients to share health-related data? KU Leuven
The project answers to the following central research question: āHow would a moral duty of patients to transfer (health) data for the benefit of health care improvement, research, and public health in the eHealth sector sit within the existing confidentiality, privacy, and data protection legislations?ā. The improvement of healthcare services, research, and public health relies on patient data, which is why one might raise the question ...
Exploring needs and expectations of patients towards patient participation in their own care University of Antwerp
Towards a patient supported, well tolerated and evidence based prophylactic swallowing exercise program to improve quality of life and swallowing function in head and neck cancer patients treated with chemoradiotherapy - a multicenter randomized trial Ghent University
UZA-Towards a patient supported, well tolerated and evidence based prophylactic swallowing exercise program to improve quality of life and swallowing function In head and neck cancer patients treated with chemoradiotherapy. University of Antwerp
Social exclusion of patients with medically unexplained pain: the impact on patient wellbeing Ghent University
The impact of social exclusion of individuals with medically unexplained pain upon their general well being (self reported pain, self-esteem, mood, depressive symptoms and stress responses) will be investigated by means of a questionnaire study, a diary study and an experimental design.