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Ellen Gorus has a Master in Clinical Psychology and Gerontology and a PhD in Gerontology. She teaches on psychological aspects of ageing (life cycle, psychogeriatrics, assessment, …). She also works as a clinical psychologist in the Geriatric dayhospital of UZ Brussel, where she is responsible for the cognitive and emotional assessment of geriatric patients.
Her research activities are primarily aimed at the early detection of Alzheimer's disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment, active ageing in frail elderly, psychosocial aspects of physical activity in frail elderly, …
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OZR4370: Bilateral cooperation within the framework of a joint doctoral project: benchfee for joint PhD VUB - UGent , NIEUWENHUJS Beau
Gorus, E. (Administrative Promotor)
3/07/24 → 2/07/28
Project: Fundamental
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FWOTM1184: Early detection of community-dwelling, older, Flemish adults with a suicide risk - a mixed-methods, action-research study
Nieuwenhuijs, B. (Mandate), Gorus, E. (Administrative Promotor) & De Witte, N. (Administrative Promotor)
1/11/23 → 31/10/27
Project: Fundamental
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FWOAL896: Promoting informed and shared decisions about eHealth solutions for older adults and their informal caregivers (Bilaterale samenwerking met Québec)
Buyl, R. (Administrative Promotor) & Gorus, E. (Co-Promotor)
1/01/18 → 31/12/20
Project: Fundamental
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OZR3589: Bilateral cooperation within the framework of a joint doctoral project: benchfee for joint PhD VUB - UGent, VELLA AZZOPARDI Roberta
Gorus, E. (Administrative Promotor)
18/04/17 → 17/04/21
Project: Fundamental
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ANI122: Jaarlijkse prijs voor de Psychogeriatrie
Gorus, E. (Administrative Promotor), De Vriendt, P. (Co-Promotor) & Roelandts, F. (Industrial Promotor)
2/07/14 → 2/07/18
Project: Fundamental
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Advanced ADLs as Early Indicators of Decline in Robust Adults Aged 80+: A Longitudinal Analysis from the BUTTERFLY Study
Schwab, L. C., Bautmans, I., Costenoble, A., Debain, A., Gorus, E., Knoop, V., Saren, J., Vermeiren, S., De Baets, S. & De Vriendt, P., 20 Mar 2026. 1 p.Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Poster
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Assessment of suicidal ideation and behavior in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review
Nieuwenhuijs, B., De Witte, N. & Gorus, E., 2026, In: Clinical Gerontologist. 49, 3, p. 510-528 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Scientific review › peer-review
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Construct validation of the vitality capacity domains 'energy and metabolism' and 'neuromuscular function' in relation to locomotor capacity and quality of life in community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults
Louter, F., Knoop, V., Demarteau, J., De Dobbeleer, L., Beckwee, D., Lieten, S., Debain, A., Gorus, E., Chettouf, S., Houtkamp, D., Bongers, B. C., van de Wiel, A., Rossi, G., Jansen, B., Pool-Goudzwaard, A. & Bautmans, I., 12 May 2026, In: GeroScience. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Health and care experiences of older adults affected by suicide: a qualitative exploration
Nieuwenhuijs, B., Portzky, G., De Witte, N. & Gorus, E., 20 Mar 2026. 1 p.Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Poster
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Suïcide bij ouderen: plaats van de huisarts
Translated title of the contribution :Suicide in older adults: the role of the GP Research output: Contribution to specialist/vulgarizing publication › Blog › Specialist
Prizes
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Best Oral Communication at the Congress of the Clinical Section of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics.
Gorus, E. (Recipient), 17 Feb 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Prijs voor de beste eindverhandeling van de gerontologie.
Gorus, E. (Recipient), 2002
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Wetenschappelijke Prijs voor de Psychogeriatrie 2008
Gorus, E. (Recipient), 6 Jul 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Identifying subgroups of older men and women at high risk of suicide: a latent class analysis by gender
Nieuwenhuijs, B. (Speaker), Gorus, E. (Contributor), Portzky, G. (Contributor) & De Witte, N. (Contributor)
6 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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High blood pressure variability is a predictor of more limitations in advanced activities of daily living after a 2-year follow-up period in octogenarians : results from the BUTTERFLY Study
Saren, J. (Speaker), Knoop, V. (Contributor), Costenoble, A. (Contributor), Vermeiren, S. (Contributor), Vella Azzopardi, R. (Contributor), Lieten, S. (Contributor), Gorus, E. (Contributor), De Vriendt, P. (Contributor), Debain, A. (Contributor) & Bautmans, I. (Contributor)
14 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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A Wish to Die in Older, Flemish Adults: prevalence and risk factors
Nieuwenhuijs, B. (Speaker), Gorus, E. (Contributor), Portzky, G. (Contributor) & De Witte, N. (Contributor)
31 Aug 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Early detection of community-dwelling, older, Flemish adults with a suicide risk - a proposal for a mixed-methods, action-research study
Nieuwenhuijs, B. M. (Speaker), De Witte, N. (Contributor), Portzky, G. (Contributor) & Gorus, E. (Contributor)
5 Jul 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Early detection of community-dwelling, older, Flemish adults with a suicide risk - a mixed-methods, action-research study
Nieuwenhuijs, B. M. (Recipient), Portzky, G. (Participant), De Witte, N. (Participant) & Gorus, E. (Participant)
1 Mar 2023Activity: Other › Written proposal
Press/Media
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VUB mee op staatsbezoek in Canada
26/03/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Thesis
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Aandachtsprocessen en de vroegtijdige opsporing van de ziekte van Alzheimer: een pilootstudie.
Gorus, E. ((PhD) Student), Mets, T. (Promotor) & De Raedt, R. (Co-promotor), Mets, T. (Promotor) & De Raedt, R. (Co-promotor), 2002Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Bereidheid om deel te nemen aan een studie ter preventie van type 1 diabetes.
Gorus, E. ((PhD) Student), Ponjaert, I. (Promotor) & Hendrieckx, C. (Co-promotor), Hendrieckx, C. (Co-promotor) & Ponjaert, I. (Promotor), 2000Student thesis: Master's Thesis