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Impact of Chronic Conditions and Multimorbidity on the Disability Burden in the Older Population in Belgium.
diseases. In this study, we assessed the impact of chronic conditions and multimorbidity on the disability burden in the older population in Belgium. METHODS: Data from 9,482 participants in the 2001, 2004, ...
Physical activity and sedentary behavior in Belgium (BNFSC2014): design, methods and expected outcomes
Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Thérésa Lebacq; Cloë Ost; Sarah Bel; Brocatus, Loes; Teppers, Eveline; Koenraad Cuypers; Jean Tafforeau; Karin De Ridder Source: Arch Public Health, Volume 74, Issue 44 (2016) Health Topics: Hea ...
Treatment for substance use disorders: the Belgian Treatment Demand Indicator registration protocol.
participating in this data collection since then. METHODS / DESIGN: This surveillance register collects information on every treatment episode started by patients for their substance use disorder. Information is ...
Assessing the sensitivity and representativeness of the Belgian Sentinel Network of Laboratories using test reimbursement data.
a test coverage analysis. METHODS: We estimated test coverage of the SNL using the ratio of reimbursed tests performed by participating laboratories to the total number of tests performed between 2007 and ...
Late presentation to HIV testing is overestimated when based on the consensus definition.
into account. METHODS: Case surveillance data for newly diagnosed patients in Belgium in 1998-2012 were analysed, including CD4 count at diagnosis, the presence of AIDS-defining events, and recent infections ...
Barriers and opportunities for return-to-work of cancer survivors: time for action--rapid review and expert consultation.
results with input from health, social security and academic Belgian experts and to provide evidence-based recommendations that facilitate RTW of cancer survivors. METHODS: A rapid review was conducted, ...
Whole Genome Sequence Analysis of Salmonella Enteritidis PT4 Outbreaks from a National Reference Laboratory's Viewpoint.
Human Infectious Infectious diseases INFORMATION Institute investigation IS IT journal Laboratories method methods Molecular Molecular biology national ON ORIGIN outbreak outbreaks pathogen period Phage ...
Epidemiological situation of Lyme borreliosis in Belgium, 2003 to 2012.
in Belgium, different data sources were consulted to describe the epidemiology of Lyme borreliosis in the country during the last decade. METHODS: Data from two databases were analyzed for the time ...
Transitions between health care settings in the final three months of life in four EU countries
health services Health Services Research HEALTH-CARE Health-services hospital Hospitalization Institute International IS ITALY journal Life medical Medicine method mortality Multivariate Netherlands ...
Is there evidence for correct diagnosis in cystic fibrosis registries?
comparing similar cohorts. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS: Explore patient characteristics in Belgian (B), French (F), German (G) and Dutch (NL) registries (total N=13,122) and determine whether they fulfill ...