Publications by authors named "A Courtens"
Background: Patients undergoing dialysis have an impaired health-related quality of life (HRQOL). There are conflicting data from small series on whether patient-related factors such as educational level have an impact on experienced HRQOL. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between educational level and HRQOL in dialysis patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To reflect on current practice analyses regarding the role of advanced practice nurse (APN) researcher in oncology, and report on the challenges that were faced and lessons we have learned when intensively working with APNs on doing research within the domain of oncology.
Methods: Discussions with APNs supervised by or who collaborated with academics in nursing science during the past 10 years on doing research within the domain of oncology.
Results: Several misconceptions exist regarding the role of APNs as researchers.
Aims: The aim of the study was to develop a comprehensive competency framework for advanced practice nurses in Belgium.
Design: A co-design development process was conducted.
Methods: This study consisted of two consecutive stages (November 2020-December 2021): (1) developing a competency framework for advanced practice nurses in Belgium by the research team, based on literature and (2) group discussions or interviews with and written feedback from key stakeholders.
Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound and pervasive impact on the health of chronic care patients and disrupted care systems worldwide. Our research aimed to assess the impact of the pandemic on chronic care provision and provide recommendations for improving care provision, based on patient experiences.
Design: Qualitative semi-structured interviews were held among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or heart failure.
Bedside palliative care and geriatric consultations: adherence rate in hospitalised patients.
BMJ Support Palliat Care
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed how well hospital teams (palliative consultation team and geriatric consultation team) followed through on their recommendations for patients.
- Most of the recommendations were requested by the medical staff, and over 80% were carried out across various domains.
- Despite examining various factors, the study did not identify any specific factors that could improve adherence to these recommendations.