Publicaties
The comprehensive role repertoire of the non-formal adult educator Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Hospital triage system for adult patients using an influenza-like illness scoring system during the 2009 pandemic--Mexico Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
BACKGROUND: Pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus emerged during 2009. To help clinicians triage adults with acute respiratory illness, a scoring system for influenza-like illness (ILI) was implemented at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara, Mexico.
METHODS: A medical history, laboratory and radiology results were collected on emergency room (ER) patients with acute respiratory illness to calculate an ILI-score. Patients were evaluated for ...
Towards a sustainable panel-based living lab approach in older adult care innovation Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Adult learners’ motivation to participate and perception of online and blended environments. Vrije Universiteit Brussel Universiteit Gent
Efficacy of halopeRIdol to decrease the burden of Delirium In adult Critically ill patiEnts (EuRIDICE) Vrije Universiteit Brussel
INTRODUCTION: Delirium in critically ill adults is associated with prolonged hospital stay, increased mortality and greater cognitive and functional decline. Current practice guideline recommendations advocate the use of non-pharmacological strategies to reduce delirium. The routine use of scheduled haloperidol to treat delirium is not recommended given a lack of evidence regarding its ability to resolve delirium nor improve relevant ...
Psychosocial barriers to adult learning and the role of prior learning experiences : a comparison based on educational level Universiteit Gent
Risk factors for intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome among adult intensive care unit patients Vrije Universiteit Brussel
INTRODUCTION: Although intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality among critically ill adults, it remains unknown if prevention or treatment of these conditions improves patient outcomes. We sought to identify evidence-based risk factors for IAH and ACS in order to guide identification of the source population for future IAH/ACS treatment trials and to ...
Prevalence of skin pressure injury in critical care patients in the UK : results of a single-day point prevalence evaluation in adult critically ill patients Universiteit Gent
The Postprandial Plasma Amino Acid Response Does Not Differ Following the Ingestion of a Solid Versus a Liquid Milk Protein Product in Healthy Adult Females Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Dietary protein digestion and amino acid absorption rates are modulated by numerous factors such as the food matrix. It has been speculated that protein ingested in liquid form is more rapidly digested and absorbed when compared with ingestion in solid form. Here, we assessed the postprandial plasma amino acid availability following ingestion of a single bolus of protein provided in either liquid or solid form. Twelve healthy, young females ...