A5030500303- Cancer survivorship and care
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Effects of Radiation Exposure
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Cancer Research and Treatments
Ghent University
2017-2025
University of Lausanne
2025
Ghent University Hospital
2017-2025
King's College London
2021-2023
Cancer Research Institute Ghent
2017-2018
Individuals with cancer and their families assume responsibility for management of as an acute chronic disease. Yet, lags other diseases in its provision proactive self-management support routine, everyday care leaving this population vulnerable to worse health status, long-term disability, poorer survival. Enabling patients manage the medical emotional consequences lifestyle work changes due treatment is essential optimizing recovery across continuum cancer. In paper, Global Partners on...
Abstract Background Little is known about how patients with low socioeconomic status (SES) experience their chronic disease, and it impacts health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Compared to more affluent counterparts, worse outcomes have been reported. A better understanding the domains HRQoL that are relevant these specific populations therefore needed. We explored experiences living a disease in SES persons. Methods qualitative interview study was performed Flanders, Belgium....
Using patient reported-outcome measures (PROMs) in routine care has significant potential to benefit patients with cancer, but it is unclear how widely they are used practice. We conducted a cross-sectional survey (November 2023-April 2024) among healthcare professionals (HCPs) the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC). Descriptive statistics chi-square tests assessed PROM use patterns, regional differences, barriers. Binary regression models compared barriers...
Evidence supports the role of prescribed exercise for cancer survivors, yet few are advised to by a healthcare practitioner (HCP). We sought investigate gap between HCPs' knowledge and practice from an international perspective.An online questionnaire was administered HCPs working in care February 2020 2021. The assessed knowledge, beliefs, practices regarding counselling referral survivors programs.The completed 375 participants classified as medical practitioners (42%), nurses (28%),...
PURPOSE Implementation of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) collection is an important priority in cancer care. We examined perceived barriers toward implementing PRO between centers with and without infrastructure administrators nonadministrators. PATIENTS AND METHODS performed a multinational survey oncology practitioners on their to implementations. Multivariable regression models evaluated for differences implementation groups, adjusted demographic institutional variables. RESULTS Among...
Abstract Background This study aims to explore the priorities and counselling needs of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer faced a decision between radical cystectomy trimodality therapy. Methods We performed qualitative according phenomenological approach. Sixteen survivors who underwent or therapy completed semi-structured interview May 2022 February 2023. Patients were recruited via Ghent University Hospital patient organisation. Data analysed inductive thematic analysis by...
BackgroundHigh-risk muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) has a poor prognosis. Old trials showed that external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) after radical cystectomy (RC) decreases the incidence of local recurrences but induces severe toxicity.ObjectiveTo evaluate toxicity and control rate adjuvant EBRT RC delivered with volumetric arc radiotherapy.Design, setting, participantsThis is multicentric phase 2 trial. From August 2014 till October 2020, we treated 72 high-risk MIBC patients RC....
To explore the determinants of physical activity in patients with bladder cancer before and after radical cystectomy.A qualitative research design using semi-structured face-to-face interviews.A total 30 interviews were conducted people diagnosed treated cystectomy at Ghent University Hospital.The audiotaped transcribed verbatim. Framework analysis constant comparison between within was applied until final topics derived from interpreting data.Physical behavior is determined multifactorial...
Abstract Objectives Investigating supportive care (SC) needs and utilization/willingness to use SC services from diagnosis one year after radical cystectomy in bladder cancer (BC) patients. Materials & Methods A longitudinal cohort study was conducted 90 BC patients at Ghent/Leuven University Hospitals between April 2017 December 2020. The Supportive Care Needs Survey‐short form (SCNS‐SF34) used before cystectomy, one, three, six 12 months cystectomy. Additional questions assessed...
Objectives To assess the effects of a prostate cancer ( PC a) clinical pathway on implementation evidence‐based strategies for management androgen deprivation therapy ADT )‐induced side effects. Patients and Methods A was introduced at hospital level in 2015. The consists ‐induced All patients with receiving >6 months were eligible to enter pathway. Data recommended retrospectively extracted from electronic health records all year before (2014) (2015). Descriptive statistics used patient...
Introduction The Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) often declines among cancer survivors due to many factors. Some patients who smoke before the diagnosis continue this harmful habit, potentially contributing a more significant decline in their HRQoL. Therefore, study investigates association between smoking status and HRQoL survivors. Methods We conducted cross-sectional utilizing self-reported history from 39,578 participants Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)...