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View article: Implementation of Centering-Based Antenatal Group Care in Flanders (Belgium): Experiences of woman and health care providers. Modalities for sustainable integration into the health care system
Implementation of Centering-Based Antenatal Group Care in Flanders (Belgium): Experiences of woman and health care providers. Modalities for sustainable integration into the health care system Open
Background: In Belgium, antenatal care is characterized by one-to-one care; with limited integration of community-based approaches. Centering-Based Group Care (CBGC), derived from the CenteringPregnancy® model, offers an alternative by com…
View article: Exploring Empowerment in Group Antenatal Care: Insights from an Insider and Outsider Perspective
Exploring Empowerment in Group Antenatal Care: Insights from an Insider and Outsider Perspective Open
Background: Empowerment during pregnancy is linked to improved maternal and infant health outcomes and greater maternal well-being. Group Antenatal Care (GANC), a participant-centered model of care, promotes empowerment, active engagement,…
View article: P-671 Cost-effectiveness of different infertility treatment pathways in infertile anovulatory women with PCOS: does In Vitro Maturation (IVM) of oocytes offer added value?
P-671 Cost-effectiveness of different infertility treatment pathways in infertile anovulatory women with PCOS: does In Vitro Maturation (IVM) of oocytes offer added value? Open
Study question Is it cost-effective to incorporate IVM in the infertility treatment algorithm for infertile anovulatory women with PCOS? Summary answer While IVM is associated with a lower cost per cycle, increased pregnancy rates are requ…
View article: Belonging: a meta-theme analysis of women’s community-making in group antenatal and postnatal care
Belonging: a meta-theme analysis of women’s community-making in group antenatal and postnatal care Open
Health care systems are social institutions simulating microcosms of wider societies where unequal distribution of power and resources translate into inequities in health outcomes, experiences and access to services. Growing research on pa…
View article: Identifying anticipated challenges when implementing group care: Context-analyses across seven countries to develop an anticipated challenges framework
Identifying anticipated challenges when implementing group care: Context-analyses across seven countries to develop an anticipated challenges framework Open
Completing the Anticipated Challenges Framework raises awareness of anticipated challenges if sustainable Group Care implementation is to succeed and encourages the initiation of a concrete action plan to tackle these challenges. Applicati…
View article: Implementing group care in Dutch and Surinamese maternity and child care services: the vital importance of addressing outer context barriers
Implementing group care in Dutch and Surinamese maternity and child care services: the vital importance of addressing outer context barriers Open
View article: Core outcome set for cardio-oncology: development of a set of outcomes for the cardiovascular assessment and monitoring of cancer patients and survivors
Core outcome set for cardio-oncology: development of a set of outcomes for the cardiovascular assessment and monitoring of cancer patients and survivors Open
Aims There is an increasing awareness of the evidence-based selection of outcomes to be measured in clinical trials and clinical practice. Currently, there is no core outcome set (COS) for cardio-oncology, which may hinder the (inter)natio…
View article: Non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention of pain during endotracheal suctioning in ventilated neonates
Non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention of pain during endotracheal suctioning in ventilated neonates Open
Facilitated tucking / four-handed care / gentle human touch probably reduces PIPP score. The evidence of a single study suggests that facilitated tucking / four-handed care / gentle human touch slightly increases self-regulatory and approa…
View article: Born in Belgium Professionals, shared platform towards integrated care.
Born in Belgium Professionals, shared platform towards integrated care. Open
Introduction: The first 1000 days of life (i.e. 270 days of a pregnancy and 2 years of 365 days each) are crucial for a healthy growth and development of a child. Meanwhile this period is one of the largest transitions into a woman’s and m…
View article: Development of the Centering-Based Group Care Adaptation Framework, a supporting tool when implementing Centering-Based Group Care
Development of the Centering-Based Group Care Adaptation Framework, a supporting tool when implementing Centering-Based Group Care Open
Background: Centering-Based Group Care (CBGC) is an alternative way of delivering antenatal and/or postnatal care, and includes three core components: (1) health assessment, (2) interactive learning, and (3) community building. Despite the…
View article: Implementing group care in Dutch and Surinamese maternity and child care services: The vital importance of addressing outer context barriers
Implementing group care in Dutch and Surinamese maternity and child care services: The vital importance of addressing outer context barriers Open
Background By addressing physical and psychosocial needs, group care (GC) improves health-related behaviours, peer support, parent-provider interactions and may improve birth outcomes. Hence, global implementation of GC is encouraged. Cont…
View article: What influences women's experiences of childbirth in Flanders? – A quantitative cross-sectional analysis of the Babies Born Better survey
What influences women's experiences of childbirth in Flanders? – A quantitative cross-sectional analysis of the Babies Born Better survey Open
Women's involvement in decision-making, especially when medical interventions are wanted or needed can improve positive birth experiences. More research is needed on how to support women and empower them, even more so in case of complicati…
View article: Anticipated benefits and challenges of implementing group care in Suriname’s maternity and child care sector: a contextual analysis
Anticipated benefits and challenges of implementing group care in Suriname’s maternity and child care sector: a contextual analysis Open
View article: It takes two to tango: the recruiter’s role in accepting or refusing to participate in group antenatal care among pregnant women—an exploration through in-depth interviews
It takes two to tango: the recruiter’s role in accepting or refusing to participate in group antenatal care among pregnant women—an exploration through in-depth interviews Open
Objective The purpose of this study was to explore how women are recruited for group antenatal care (GANC) in primary care organisations (PCOs), what elements influence the behaviour of the recruiter, and what strategies recruiters use to …
View article: Maternal satisfaction with reduced postnatal length of stay in Brussels: evidence from the KOZI&Home program
Maternal satisfaction with reduced postnatal length of stay in Brussels: evidence from the KOZI&Home program Open
Background Reducing the length of stay (LOS) after childbirth is a trend, including cost savings, a more family-centered approach and lower risk for nosocomial infection. Evaluating the impact of reduced LOS is important to improve the out…
View article: How to Support the Referral Towards Group Antenatal Care in Belgian Primary Healthcare Organization: A Qualitative Study [Response to Letter]
How to Support the Referral Towards Group Antenatal Care in Belgian Primary Healthcare Organization: A Qualitative Study [Response to Letter] Open
We have read the letter of Andi M Multazam written in response to our paper "How to Support the Referral Towards Group Antenatal Care in Belgian Primary Healthcare Organizations: A Qualitative Study." Firstly, we wish to thank the author f…
View article: How to Support the Referral Towards Group Antenatal Care in Belgian Primary Healthcare Organizations: A Qualitative Study
How to Support the Referral Towards Group Antenatal Care in Belgian Primary Healthcare Organizations: A Qualitative Study Open
Based on these findings and current literature, we recommend that the GANC team implements strategies that anticipate relevant determinants: identify and select potential referrers based on their likelihood to refer, select champions, inve…
View article: Group Care in the first 1000 days: implementation and process evaluation of contextually adapted antenatal and postnatal group care targeting diverse vulnerable populations in high-, middle- and low-resource settings
Group Care in the first 1000 days: implementation and process evaluation of contextually adapted antenatal and postnatal group care targeting diverse vulnerable populations in high-, middle- and low-resource settings Open
View article: Group Care in the first 1000 days: implementation and process evaluation of contextually adapted antenatal and postnatal group care targeting diverse vulnerable populations in high and low resource settings
Group Care in the first 1000 days: implementation and process evaluation of contextually adapted antenatal and postnatal group care targeting diverse vulnerable populations in high and low resource settings Open
Background Group Care (GC) improves the quality of maternity care, stimulates women’s participation and facilitates growth of women’s social support network. There is an urgent need to identify and disseminate the best mechanisms for imple…
View article: Women’s view on shared decision making and autonomy in childbirth: cohort study of Belgian women
Women’s view on shared decision making and autonomy in childbirth: cohort study of Belgian women Open
View article: Role of resilience in healthcare workers’ distress and somatization during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study across Flanders, Belgium
Role of resilience in healthcare workers’ distress and somatization during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study across Flanders, Belgium Open
Aim To evaluate the impact and the possible role of psychological resilience in the COVID‐19 pandemic outbreak on healthcare workers’ mental and physical well‐being in Belgium. Design This cross‐sectional, survey‐based study enrolled 1376 …
View article: Improvement of transfusion practice and reduction in red blood cell utilization in Belgian hospitals: Results of a national survey and benchmarking
Improvement of transfusion practice and reduction in red blood cell utilization in Belgian hospitals: Results of a national survey and benchmarking Open
Background and Objectives Belgian health authorities launched a national platform in 2011 to improve the quality of transfusion practices and blood use in Belgian hospitals. No data were available about the quality of hospital transfusion …
View article: Born in Brussels screening tool: the development of a screening tool measuring antenatal psychosocial vulnerability
Born in Brussels screening tool: the development of a screening tool measuring antenatal psychosocial vulnerability Open
Background Antenatal psychosocial vulnerability is a main concern in today’s perinatal health care setting. Undetected psychosocially vulnerable pregnant women and their unborn child are at risk for unfavourable health outcomes such as poo…
View article: How much synthetic oxytocin is infused during labour? A review and analysis of regimens used in 12 countries
How much synthetic oxytocin is infused during labour? A review and analysis of regimens used in 12 countries Open
Current variations in oxytocin regimens for induction and augmentation of labour are inexplicable. It is crucial that the appropriate minimum infusion regimen is administered because synthetic oxytocin is a potentially harmful medication w…
View article: Variations in use of childbirth interventions in 13 high-income countries: A multinational cross-sectional study
Variations in use of childbirth interventions in 13 high-income countries: A multinational cross-sectional study Open
Considerable intercountry variations were found for all interventions, even after adjusting for population characteristics, indicating overuse of interventions in some countries. Multivariable analyses are essential when comparing intercou…
View article: Variations in use of childbirth interventions in 13 high-income countries : a multinational cross-sectional study
Variations in use of childbirth interventions in 13 high-income countries : a multinational cross-sectional study Open
Background\nVariations in intervention rates, without subsequent reductions in adverse outcomes, can indicate overuse. We studied variations in and associations between commonly used childbirth interventions and adverse outcomes, adjusted …
View article: Learning experiences of final-year student midwives inlabor wards: A qualitative exploratory study
Learning experiences of final-year student midwives inlabor wards: A qualitative exploratory study Open
Factors related to students' functioning, the healthcare professional, midwifery education and hospital environment affected their learning in labor wards. The combination of a more persevered preparation of students and mentors, together …
View article: Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of pain during endotracheal suctioning in ventilated neonates
Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of pain during endotracheal suctioning in ventilated neonates Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the beneficial and harmful effects of pharmacological interventions for the prevention of pain during endotracheal suctioning in mechanically…
View article: Non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention of pain during endotracheal suctioning in ventilated neonates
Non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention of pain during endotracheal suctioning in ventilated neonates Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the beneficial and harmful effects of non‐pharmacological interventions for the prevention of pain during endotracheal suctioning in mechanic…
View article: The effects of continuity of care on the health of mother and child in the postnatal period: a systematic review
The effects of continuity of care on the health of mother and child in the postnatal period: a systematic review Open
Background Continuity of care (COC) is essential for high-quality patient care in the perinatal period. Insights in the effects of COC models on patient outcomes are important to direct perinatal healthcare organization. To our knowledge, …