Publications by authors named "A Blondeel"
Background: Consumer-based wearables are becoming more popular and provide opportunities to track individual's clinical parameters remotely. However, literature about their criterion and known-groups validity is scarce.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the validity of the Fitbit Charge 4, a wrist-worn consumer-based wearable, to measure clinical parameters (ie, daily step count, resting heart rate [RHR], heart rate variability [HRV], respiratory rate [RR], and oxygen saturation) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and healthy controls in free-living conditions in Belgium by comparing it with medical-grade devices.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a reduced exercise capacity. Although several field tests for exercise capacity have been modified for non-standard settings, i.e.
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- Researchers aimed to validate the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LLFDI) for assessing disability and loss of function specifically in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- The study involved 605 COPD patients from six European countries, analyzing LLFDI scores and their correlations with physical functioning, symptoms, and health status.
- Results showed moderate validation of the LLFDI across various domains, highlighting significant correlations with disease severity and functional limitations but suggesting adjustments for some subdomains.
Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals with cancer have specific and unique health issues and needs. Reports persist of inequalities in the care provided for these patients, making it important to assess the attitudes and knowledge of LGBTQ needs among those who provide care.
Materials And Methods: The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOP Europe) Adolescents and Young Adults Working Group designed this survey comprising 67 questions covering demographics, knowledge, and education of LGBTQ health needs, and attitudes regarding LGBTQ patients with cancer.
Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a well-established intervention for patients with COPD, but access, uptake and completion are low. This retrospective propensity-matched study aimed to analyse equivalence from a hybrid PR modality against conventional PR.
Methods: Between 2013 and 2019, 214 patients with COPD with valid baseline physical activity assessments enrolled in conventional PR for three times per week for 3 months.