Expertise

• Coenen Samuel

  Translational and interdisciplinary research of infectious diseases and antibiotic use in primary care, with particular focus on the management of respiratory tract infections in primary care in the context of antimicrobial resistance, and the etiology, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of bacterial and viral infections. Qualitative and quantitative research methods in health care.

  Technique

  - Methodology of scientic research - Qualitative research methods (focus groups, interviews) - Systematic literature review (meta-analysis) - Clinical epidemiological research - Etiologic - Diagnostic - Prognostic - Intervention (medical drugs (e.g. antibiotics, antivirals), quality of care improvement) - Implementation of guidelines (academic detailing, e-learning) - Pharmacoepidemiology of antimicrobial agents, antibiotics in particular (ATC/DDD) - Data management and analysis

  Users

  - Translational researchers (infectious diseases, microbiology) - Policy makers (outpatient antibiotic use, effect of interventions, e.g. academic detailing, communication skills training, point of care tests) - Professionals (Domus Medica, Farmaka vzw) - Medical students and general practitioners in professional training (ICHO) - Students in clinical epidemiology - Primary care researchers (universities)

  Keywords

  Antibiotic policies, Quality indicators, Flu-vaccine, Primary care, Respiratory infections, Pharmacoepidemiology, Qualitative research, Research methods, Diagnosis, Influenza, Antibiotics, Infectious diseases
• Lebeer Jo

  Disability studies. Use of ICF in mapping disability; in assessment of disability situation and planning intervention. Children and adults with developmental disabilities and/ or acquired brain damage; dynamic assessment of learning potential; conditions of inclusive education, cognitive learning enhancement Modifiability of cognitive functioning of individuals with cognitive developmental disabilities; ecology, modifiability and plasticity Ethical issues of prenatal diagnostics Down syndrome: health issues, follow up, cognitive development, inclusion

  Technique

  Qualitative research methodology dynamic assessment of cognitive functioning videoobservation studies

  Users

  School psychologists, developmental psychologists, medical doctors working in rehabilitation, disability and school sector; special needs & regular education staff, rehabilitation staff (speech tehrapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, neuropsychologists)

  Keywords

  Inclusive education, Assessment methods, Psychomotor retardation, Disability studies, Cognitive psychology, Cognitive education, Disability, Learning potential, Cognitive rehabilitation
• Van Den Eynden Bart

  An international centre of experience for research in palliative care.

  Technique

  Conceptual analysis.

  Users

  - Students master in medicine - Nursing - Sociology e.a. students preparing a PhD and MD - Other national and international research groups about palliative care.

  Keywords

  Spiritual suffering, Pain and symptom control, End of life, Qualitative research, Depression, Palliative care
• Van Royen Paul

  - methodologies of research on patient level - systematic literature reviex, meta-analysis - research with complex interventions - qualitative research (focus group research, interviews ) - intervention research on quality improvement - research with simulated/ standardised patients - academic detailing - guideline development/implementation

  Technique

  - Methodologies of research on patient level - Systematic literature reviex, meta-analysis - Research with complex interventions - Qualitative research (focus group research, interviews) - Intervention research on quality improvement - Research with simulated/ standardized patients - Academic detailing - Guideline development/implementation

  Users

  - Health care providers - Pharmaceutical industry - Policy makers - Other university (GP) departments - Other scientific institutes/organizations - Consumer organisations

  Keywords

  Patient centered, Family medicine, Quality assurance, Interventions, Clinical trial
• Vandewoude Maurits

  Network consisting of the University Department of Geriatrics and the Nursing Homes (OCMW).

  Technique

  Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment techniques and procedures.

  Users

  - University hospitals - Nursing homes

  Keywords

  Psychogeriatrics, Dementia, Behavioural observations, Geriatrics
• Verhoeven Veronique

  research on triage: trying to get the right medical care (at the right time and at the right place) for each member of the public decision support systems to determine the most appropriate health care for people seeking medical advice in an out of hours setting

  Technique

  mixed methods research

  Users

  health policy makers, hospitals, GP cooperatives

  Keywords

  Triage, Out of hours, Continuity of care, Public health
• Wens Johan

  Recent research activities are focused at: - research of medical education (examination bench marking, shared expertise) - palliative care - importance of early palliative care in people suffering from non-oncology conditions - surprise question - PICT - palliative care in vulnerable people - guideline development - communication: 'oncotalk' importance of an interpreter during oncology consultations - quality improvement in the chronic primary care field mainly focused on chronic care delivery (multi morbidity and polypharamcy, i.e. in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus) and palliative care

  Technique

  Systematic iterature searches Guideline development Clinical pathway development implementation research

  Users

  The administration and services supporting the administration Different partners as professional or patient organizations interested in developments of health services change Universities and High Schools

  Keywords

  Place of death, Elderly people, Pain and symptom control, End of life, Diabetes type 2, Chronic care management, Quality of care, Palliative care