Mental Health and Wellbeing research group

Research output

Research output per year 1993 2014 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

• 7362 Citations
• 40 h-index
• 365 Article
• 71 Meeting abstract (Journal)
• 35 Poster
• 19 Commissioned report
• 109 More
  • 14 Chapter
  • 14 PhD Thesis
  • 11 Meeting abstract (Book)
  • 10 Unpublished paper
  • 9 Unpublished abstract
  • 8 Comment/debate
  • 7 Letter
  • 7 Scientific review
  • 6 Book
  • 5 Other contribution
  • 4 Conference paper
  • 3 Other scientific journal contribution
  • 2 Other report
  • 2 Database
  • 1 Foreword/postscript
  • 1 Editorial
  • 1 Short survey
  • 1 Featured article
  • 1 Book/film/article review
  • 1 Preprint
  • 1 Working paper

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2014

  Researcher burnout: The emotional impact of doing qualitative health research on sensitive topics

  Benoot, C. & Bilsen, J., 2014, 20th Qualitative Health Research Conference.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Meeting abstract (Book)

  • burnout 100%
  • health 44%
  • objectivity 11%
  • testimony 10%
  • reflexivity 10%

• The Belgian model of end-of-life care I

  Bernheim, J., Distelmans, W., Mullie, A. & Ashby, M. A., 2014, In: Journal of Medicine and Philosophy. 35, 12, p. 7-10

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  15 Citations (Scopus)

• The practice of continuous sedation until death in nursing homes in Flanders, Belgium: A nationwide study

  Rys, S., Mortier, F., Deliens, L. & Bilsen, J., 2014, In: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 62, 10, p. 1869-1876 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Belgium 100%
  • Nursing Homes 88%
  • Nurses 20%
  • Mental Competency 13%
  • Dementia 12%
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• The prevalence of burnout among oncology professionals: oncologists are at risk of developing burnout

  Eelen, S., Bauwens, S., Baillon, C., Distelmans, W., Jacobs, E. & Verzelen, A., Dec 2014, In: Psycho-Oncology. 23, 12, p. 1415-1422 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Psychological Burnout 100%
  • Oncologists 93%
  • Depersonalization 49%
  • Nurse Specialists 16%
  • Physicians 15%
  64 Citations (Scopus)

• The Relationship Between Vagal Nerve Activity and Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Is Mediated by Inflammation: Some Hope

  De Couck, M., Marechal, R., Van Laethem, J-L. & Gidron, Y., Oct 2014, In: Psycho-Oncology. 23, S3, p. 416-416 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract (Journal)

• Thin genu of the corpus callosum points to mutation in FOXG1 in a child with acquiredmicrocephaly, trigonocephaly, and intellectual developmental disorder: A case report and review of literature

  De Bruyn, C., Vanderhasselt, T., Tanyalcin, I., Keymolen, K., Van Rompaey, K., De Meirleir, L., Jansen, A. & Lagae, L. (ed.), 2014, In: European Journal of Paediatric Neurology. 18, p. 420-426 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Craniosynostoses 100%
  • Corpus Callosum 87%
  • Point Mutation 75%
  • Mutation 43%
  • Agenesis of Corpus Callosum 36%

• TOSCA – first international registry to address knowledge gaps in the natural history and management of tuberous sclerosis complex

  Kingswood, J., Bruzzi, P., Curatolo, P., De Vries, P., Fladrowski, C., Hertzberg, C., Jansen, A., Jozwiak, S., Nabbout, R., Sauter, M., Touraine, R., O'callaghan, F., Zonnenberg, B., Crippa, S., Comis, S., Beaure D'augeres, G., Belousova, E., Carter, T., Cottin, V., Dahlin, M. & 8 others, Ferreira, J. C., Macaya, A., Perkovic Benedik, M., Sander, V., Youroukos, S., Castellana, R., Ulker, B. & Feucht, M., 2014, In: Orphanet J Rare Dis. 9, p. 182-182

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Tuberous Sclerosis 100%
  • Natural History 81%
  • Registries 64%
  • Sclerosis 10%
  • Data Accuracy 10%
  52 Citations (Scopus)

• Using grounded theory methodology for a qualitative meta-synthesis: the case of a literature review about sexuality after cancer treatment.

  Benoot, C., 2014, In: International Journal of Qualitative Methods. 13, p. 487-488 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract (Journal)

• What factors determine Belgian general practitioners' approaches to detecting and managing substance abuse? A qualitative study based on the I-Change Model

  Ketterer, F., Symons, L., Lambrechts, M-C., Mairiaux, P., Godderis, L., Peremans, L., Remmen, R. & Vanmeerbeek, M., 14 Jun 2014, In: BMC Family Practice. 15, 119.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • General Practitioners 100%
  • Substance-Related Disorders 97%
  • Health 14%
  • Professional Practice 12%
  • Social Skills 11%
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• What factors determine Belgian general practitioners’approaches to detecting and managing substance abuse? A qualitative study based on the I-Change Model

  Ketterer, F., Symons, L., Lambrechts, M-C., Mairiaux, P., Godderis, L., Peremans, L., Remmen, R. & Vanmeerbeek, M., 2014, In: BMC Family Practice. 15, p. 119 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • General Practitioners 100%
  • Substance-Related Disorders 97%
  • Health 14%
  • Professional Practice 12%
  • Social Skills 11%

• Why do general practitioners prescribe antidepressants to their patients? A pilot study

  Mercier, A., Auger-Aubin, I., Lebeau, J-P., Schuers, M., Boulet, P., Van Royen, P., Peremans, L. & Medicine, J. S. O. P. (ed.), 2014, In: Biopsychosocial Medicine. 8, 9 p., 17.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • General Practitioners 100%
  • Antidepressive Agents 97%
  • Prescriptions 91%
  • Interviews 7%
  • Weights and Measures 6%
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• You may need a nerve to treat pain: the neurobiological rationale for vagal nerve activation in pain management

  De Couck, M., Nijs, J. & Gidron, Y., Dec 2014, In: Clinical Journal of Pain. 30, 12, p. 1099-1105 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pain Management 100%
  • Pain 56%
  • Neuralgia 22%
  • Oxidative Stress 16%
  • Vagus Nerve 13%
  37 Citations (Scopus)
• 2013

  A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, efficacy study of nalmefene, as-needed use, in patients with alcohol dependence

  ESENSE 2 Study Group & Matthys, F., Nov 2013, In: European Neuropsychopharmacology. 23, 11, p. 1432-1442 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • nalmefene 100%
  • Alcoholism 53%
  • Placebos 40%
  • Drinking 33%
  • Alcohol Drinking 26%
  198 Citations (Scopus)

• A review of guidelines for collaboration in substance misuse management.

  Van Royen, K., Remmen, R., Vanmeerbeek, M., Godderis, L., Mairiaux, P. & Peremans, L., Jun 2013, In: Occupational Medicine. 63, p. 445-447 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Guidelines 100%
  • Physicians 41%
  • Alcohols 32%
  • Population 25%
  • Street Drugs 23%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Continuous sedation until death: moral justifications of physicians and nurses - a content analysis of opinion pieces

  Rys, S., Mortier, F., Deliens, L., Deschepper, R., Battin, M. & Bilsen, J., 2013, In: Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy. 16, 3, p. 533-542 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • nurse 100%
  • content analysis 99%
  • physician 98%
  • Nurses 95%
  • death 95%
  27 Citations (Scopus)

• Continuous Sedation until Death and Physician-Assisted Death: Different or Equivalent? A Focus Group Study in Nursing Homes in Flanders, Belgium

  Rys, S., Deschepper, R., Mortier, F., Deliens, L., Bilsen, J. & Care, E. A. F. P. (ed.), 2013, In: European Journal of Palliative Care. p. 114-114 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract (Journal)

  • Assisted Suicide 100%
  • Belgium 77%
  • Nursing Homes 68%
  • Focus Groups 65%
  • Physicians 42%

• Continuous Sedation until Death in Nursing Homes in Flanders, Belgium: A Nationwide Study

  Rys, S., Deschepper, R., Mortier, F., Deliens, L., Bilsen, J. & Care, E. A. F. P. (ed.), 2013, In: European Journal of Palliative Care. p. 138-139 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract (Journal)

  • Belgium 100%
  • Nursing Homes 88%
  • Physicians 46%
  • Nurses 44%
  • Palliative Care 23%

• Continuous sedation until death in nursing homes in Flanders, Belgium: Palliative sedation or slow euthanasia?

  Rys, S., Bilsen, J. & Society, E. U. G. M. (ed.), 2013, In: European Geriatric Medicine. 4, Supplement 1, p. 40-40 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract (Journal)

  • Euthanasia 100%
  • Belgium 93%
  • Nursing Homes 82%
  • Intention 21%
  • Physicians 14%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Continuous sedation until death in nursing homes in Flanders, Belgium: Palliative sedation or slow euthanasia?

  Rys, S., Bilsen, J. & Association, E. P. H. (ed.), 2013, In: European Journal of Public Health. 23, p. 187-188 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract (Journal)

  • Euthanasia 100%
  • Belgium 93%
  • Nursing Homes 82%
  • Intention 21%
  • Palliative Care 16%

• Delivering the faecal occult blood test: More instructions than shared decisions. A qualitative study among French GPs.

  Aubin-Auger, I., Mercier, A., Mignotte, K., Lebeau, J-P., Bismuth, M., Peremans, L., Van Royen, P. & Stoffers, J. (ed.), 2013, In: European Journal of General Practice. 19, p. 150-157 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Occult Blood 100%
  • Hematologic Tests 82%
  • Referral and Consultation 58%
  • Mass Screening 40%
  • Communication 35%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs)

  De Couck, M., 2013, Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Specialist › peer-review

• Evidence of prescription of antidepressants for non-psychiatric conditions in primary care: an analysis of guidelines and systematic reviews.

  Mercier, A., Aubin-Auger, I., Lebeau, J-P., Schuers, M., Boulet, P., Hermil, J-L., Van Royen, P. & Peremans, L., May 2013, In: BMC Family Practice. 14, p. 55-55

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Antidepressive Agents 100%
  • Prescriptions 94%
  • Primary Health Care 88%
  • Systematic Reviews 84%
  • Guidelines 72%
  55 Citations (Scopus)

• From qualitative data to GP training on CRC screening.

  Aubin-Auger, I., Mercier, A., Le Bel, J., Bombeke, K., Baruch, D., Youssefian, A., Lebeau, J-P., Trung, T. L., Peremans, L. & Van Royen, P., Sep 2013, In: Journal of Cancer Education. 28, p. 439-443 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Early Detection of Cancer 100%
  • General Practitioners 96%
  • Colorectal Neoplasms 83%
  • Occult Blood 44%
  • Guaiac 27%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Justifying continuous sedation until death: A focus group study in nursing homes in Flanders, Belgium

  Rys, S., Deschepper, R., Deliens, L., Mortier, F. & Bilsen, J., 2013, In: Geriatric Nursing. 34, 2, p. 105-111 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Belgium 100%
  • Nursing Homes 88%
  • Focus Groups 83%
  • Consciousness 14%
  • Life Expectancy 14%
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Neuron

  De Couck, M., 2013, Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review

• SUSTAINABILITY & DIVERSITY: REFLECTIONS ON KNOWLEDGE & INTERPRETATION FROM A TRANSDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE

  Van Opstal, M., Deschepper, R., Dahdouh-Guebas, F., Joiris, V., Koedam, N. & Van Bendegem, J. P., 2013, Reviewed Proceedings of the Interdisciplinary Scientific International Conference for PhD students and assistants QUAERE 2013 vol. III. Hradec Králové, Czech Republic: MAGNANIMITAS, Vol. 3. p. 1424-1436 13 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper

  • Uncertainty 100%
  • Joints 76%

• The involvement of the general practioner in an interRAI assessment for the care of elderly in Flemish nursing homes and home care: an explorative study

  Van Eenoo, L., Vesentini, L., Vanneste, D., De Almeida Mello, J. & Declerq, A., 23 Oct 2013, In: International Journal of Integrated Care. 13, p. 5-5

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference paper
• 2012

  BelRAI software for standardized data exchange between geriatric health care organizations

  Devriendt, E., Wellens, N., Vesentini, L., Van Eenoo, L., Declercq, A., Moons, P., Flamaing, J. & Milisen, K., 2012, In: European Geriatric Medicine. 3, s1, p. 71-71 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract (Journal)

• Continuous Sedation until Death in Flemish Nursing Homes: Justifications and Objections of Physicians and Nurses

  Rys, S., Deschepper, R., Mortier, F., Deliens, L. & Bilsen, J., 2012, In: Palliative Medicine. 26, p. 627-627 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract (Journal)

  • Nursing Homes 100%
  • Nurses 70%
  • Physicians 61%
  • Nursing 14%
  • Decision Making 14%

• De betrokkenheid van huisartsen bij een BelRAI-beoordeling in de Vlaamse woonzorgcentra en de thuiszorg

  Van Eenoo, L., Vesentini, L., Vanneste, D. & Declercq, A., 2012, In: Tijdschrift voor Gerontologie en Geriatrie. 43, p. 68-68 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Effect of the Parent Focused Approach to the Communication Skills of Children with Cleft Palate

  Cocquyt, M., Mommaerts, M. & Nadjmi, N., Feb 2012.

  Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Unpublished paper

• EPVS: Lists for Evaluation of Pragmatic Skills: Screeninginstrument for the early detection of children at risk for communication problems

  Cocquyt, M. & Zink, I., Feb 2012.

  Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Unpublished paper

• Evaluating pragmatic skills in stuttering two-to-five-year olds in Flanders

  Hoste, E. & Cocquyt, M., 9 Mar 2012.

  Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Unpublished paper

• Integration of ergonomics in the prevention policy of a large university hospital.

  Selis, K., Vanacker, H., Hermans, V., Mylle, G., Devriese, H. & Kerckhofs, K., 2012, In: Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation. 41, doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0989-5917, p. 5917-5920 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Ergonomics 100%
  • Organizations 70%
  • University Hospitals 65%

• Measuring Pragmatic Skills of Children from Specific Target Groups: Use of the EPVs

  Cocquyt, M., Zink, I., Mommaerts, M., Nadjmi, N. & Derwart, H., Feb 2012.

  Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Unpublished paper

• Routine dipstick urinalysis in daily practice of Belgian occupational physicians

  Braeckman, L., Haak, E., Peremans, L., Oyen, H. V. (ed.) & Bruyère, O. (ed.), Jun 2012, In: Archives of Public Health. 70, doi: 10.1186/0778-7367-70-15, p. 15-15 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Urinalysis 100%
  • Physicians 52%
  • Belgium 38%
  • Occupational Health 36%
  • Guidelines 32%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Structured reporting: if, why, when, how-and at what expense? Results of a focus group meeting of radiology professionals from eight countries

  Bosmans, J., Peremans, L., Menni, M., De Schepper, A., Duyck, P., Parizel, P. & Hermans, R. (ed.), Jun 2012, In: Insights Imaging. 3, doi: 10.1007/s13244-012-0148-1., p. 295-302 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Group Processes 100%
  • Radiology 79%
  • Focus Groups 77%
  • Radiologists 73%
  • Industry 36%
  52 Citations (Scopus)

• The Moral Difference or Equivalence between Continuous Sedation until Death and Physician-Assisted Death: Word Games or War Games?

  Rys, S., Deschepper, R., Mortier, F., Deliens, L., Atkinson, D. & Bilsen, J., 2012, In: Journal of Bioethical Inquiry. 9, 2, p. 171-183 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Assisted Suicide 100%
  • Armed Conflicts 71%
  • equivalence 68%
  • physician 50%
  • death 48%
  26 Citations (Scopus)

• ‘Analysis of the interactions between parents and their very young child with cleft lip and palate.

  Cocquyt, M., 8 May 2012.

  Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Unpublished paper
• 2011

  21st ECCMID. Milaan. Congenital CMV infection: clinical outcome according to the serological status of the mother.

  Naessens, A., Vorselmans, A., Jansen, A., Leyder, M. & Foulon, W., 2011, 21st ECCMID - Milaan.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Meeting abstract (Book)

  • Infection 100%

• BelRAI VI: Wetenschappelijk onderzoek met betrekking tot de pilootprojecten voor het transmuraal gebruik van het BelRAI-instrument. Eindrapport in opdracht van het Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu. Brussel, België.

  Declercq, A., Flamaing, J., Gosset, C., Milisen, K., Moons, P., Collard, J., Delye, S., Devriendt, E., Guillain, N., Londot, A., Van Eenoo, L., Vanneste, D., Vesentini, L. & Wellens, N., Oct 2011, Eindrapport in opdracht van het Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, ed. SFP. 324 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

• Continuous Sedation until Death and Physician Assisted Death: Are They Considered Morally Different? A Content Analysis of Opinions in the Indexed Medical and Nursing Literature.

  Rys, S., Deschepper, R., Mortier, F., Deliens, L., Bilsen, J. & Care, E. A. F. P. (ed.), May 2011, In: European Journal of Palliative Care. p. 114-114 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract (Journal)

  • Assisted Suicide 100%
  • Nursing 55%
  • Physicians 42%

• De liefde maakt een klein bed groot. Intimiteit en seksualiteit bij ouderen.

  Van De Ven, L., Van Assche, L. & Vesentini, L., 2011, Provincie Limburg, Brochure.

  Research output: Contribution to specialist/vulgarizing publication › Book/film/article review

• Elderly care: The interRAI instruments in Belgium: Feasibility to use the BelRAI across settings (home care, nursing home care and acute care hospitals)

  Vesentini, L., Van Eenoo, L., Vanneste, D., De Almeida Mello, J., Declercq, A., Lautenschlager, N. T. (ed.), Melbourne, U. O. (ed.) & Panel, A. E. (ed.), 2011, In: International Psychogeriatrics. 23, s1, p. 162-162

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract (Journal)

• EPVs: een nieuw screeninginstrument voor de vroege opsporing van kinderen met een risico op communicatieve problemen

  Cocquyt, M. & Zink, I., Mar 2011, In: Logopedie (Herentals). 24, 2, p. 22-32 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• How do referring clinicians want radiologists to report? Suggestions from the COVER survey

  Bosmans, J., Peremans, L., De Schepper, A., Duyck, P., Parizel, P. & Hermans, R. (ed.), Oct 2011, In: Insights into Imaging. 2, DOI 10.1007/s13244-011-0118-z, p. 577-584 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Radiology 100%
  • Radiologists 92%
  • General Practitioners 30%
  • Emotions 26%
  • Differential Diagnosis 25%

• Obstacles to colorectal screening in general practice: a qualitative study of GPs and patients

  Aubin-Auger, I., Mercier, A., Lebeau, J-P., Baumann, L., Peremans, L. & Van Royen, P., 2011, In: Family Practice. 28, doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmr020, p. 670-676 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • General Practice 100%
  • Mass Screening 37%
  • Occult Blood 36%
  • Hematologic Tests 30%
  • Focus Groups 28%
  43 Citations (Scopus)

• The Child Behind The Intelligence Profile

  Van Der Velde, K., De Maesschalck, D., Cloet, E., Schelpe, L., Perrault, S., Joke, V. D. D., Dereu, I. & Jansen, A., 8 Jun 2011.

  Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Poster

• Understanding the prescription of antidepressants: a Qualitative study among French GPs

  Mercier, A., Aubin-Auger, I., Lebeau, J-P., Van Royen, P. & Peremans, L., Sep 2011, In: BMC Family Practice. 12, doi: 10.1186/1471-2296-12-99, 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Antidepressive Agents 100%
  • Prescriptions 94%
  • Primary Health Care 29%
  • Emotions 29%
  • Depression 24%
  24 Citations (Scopus)
• 2010

  BelRAI 2010 - Tussentijds rapport. Rapport in opdracht van het Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu. Brussel, België.

  Declercq, A., Gosset, C., Milisen, K., Moons, P., Flamaing, J., Vesentini, L., Vanneste, D., Roovers, S., Grevendonck, L., Van Eenoo, L. & De Almeida Mello, J., 2010, Rapport in opdracht van het Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Vei ed. FOD/FSP.

  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report