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View and download the various publications published by the research centres of Belgian Red Cross-Flanders. You can filter by both a research domain (a topic on which we conduct research) and a research center. 

      Avau B , O D, Veys K, Georgsen J, Nahirniak S, Shehata N, Stanworth SJ, Van Remoortel H, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Systematic reviews on platelet transfusions: Is there unnecessary duplication of effort? A scoping review Vox Sang. 2023;118(1):16-23.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Platelets
      Van Remoortel H , De Buck E, Seifried E, Vandekerckhove P. Evidence-Based Medicine: principles and values as illustrated by the case of Patient Blood Management. Hamostasisology. 2023; 43(1):16-21.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Avau B , Sommen J, Laermans J, Van Remoortel H, Vanhove A-C, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E, Geduld H, Naidoo N. Development of an evidence-based first aid guideline for first responders in Sub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of First Aid Education. 2023; 6(1):23-34.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Schroyens N , Borra V, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Men who have sex with men and risk for transfusion-transmissible infections in blood donors in Western countries: A systematic review update Vox Sang. 2023; 118(9):709-720.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Stroobants S , Dockx K, Scheers H, Borra V, De Brier N, Verlinden S, Lauwers K, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck. Providing First Aid to People Experiencing Mental Health Problems: Development of Evidence-Based Guidance Materials for Laypeople. International Journal of First Aid Education 2023, 6(1):37-60.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Schiltz F , Van Remoortel H, Scheers H, Vandekerckhove P. Societal volunteering and COVID-19 mortality in high-income countries: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 2023; 13:e063515.
      Center for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP), Centre for Research on the Third Sector (CeRTS)
      Importance of volunteering and social profit organizations
      Schroyens N , D'aes T, De Buck E, Mikkelsen S, Tiberghien P, van den Hurk K, Erikstrup C, Compernolle V, Van Remoortel H. Safety and protection of plasma donors: A scoping review and evidence gap map. Vox Sang. 2023.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      D'aes T , Van de Sande D, De Buck E, Zachée P, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Does cold storage of blood before transfusion prevent the transmission of syphilis? A systematicreview and meta-analysis. Vox Sang. 2024; 119(3):219-231.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Kuupiel D , Jessani NS, Boffa J, Naude C, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P, McCaul M. Prehospital clinical practice guidelines for unintentional injuries: a scoping review and prioritisa-tion process. BMC Emerg Med. 2023 Mar 14;23(1):27.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Van Remoortel H , Scheers H, Avau B, Georgsen J, Nahirniak S, Shehata N, Stanworth SJ, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Cost-Effectiveness of Thrombopoietin Mimetics in Patients with Thrombocytopenia: A Systematic Review. PharmacoEconomics. 2023; 41:869-911.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Platelets
      Laermans J , Van Remoortel H, Scheers H, Avau B, Georgsen J, Nahirniak S, Shehata N, Stanworth SJ, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Cost Effectiveness of Different Platelet Preparation, Storage, Selection and Dosing Methods in Platelet Transfusion: A Systematic Review. PharmacoEconomics - Open. 2023; 7:679-708.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Platelets
      Van Remoortel H , van den Hurk K, Compernolle V, O'Leary P, Tiberghien P, Erikstrup C. Very-high frequency plasmapheresis and donor health-absence of evidence is not equal to evidence of absence Transfusion. 2023.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Mortier A , Khoudary J, van Dooslaer de Ten Ryen S, Lannoy C, Benoit N, Antoine N, Copine S, Van Remoortel H, Vandekerckhove P, Compernolle V, Deldicque L. Effects of plasmapheresis frequency on health status and exercise performance in men: a randomized controlled trial Vox Sang. 2023.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Laermans J , Scheers H, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Friendly visiting by a volunteer for reducing loneliness or social isolation in older adults: A systematic review Campbell Syst Rev. 2023; 19(4):e1359.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Berg KM , Bray JE, Ng K-C, Liley HG, Greif R, Carlson JN, Morley PT, Drennan IR, Smyth M, Scholefield BR, Weiner GM, Cheng A, Djärv T, Abelairas-Goméz C, Acworth J, Andersen LW, Atkins DL, Berry DC, Bhanji F, Bierens J, Bittencourt Couto T, Borra V, et al. 2023 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. Resuscitation. 2023.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Berg KM , Bray JE, Ng K-C, Liley HG, Greif R, Carlson JN, Morley PT, Drennan IR, Smyth M, Scholefield BR, Weiner GM, Cheng A, Djärv T, Abelairas-Goméz C, Acworth J, Andersen LW, Atkins DL, Berry DC, Bhanji F, Bierens J, Bittencourt Couto T, Borra V, et al. 2023 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. Circulation. 2023;148(24):e187-e280.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Borra V , De Brier N, Berry DC, Zideman D, Singletary E, De Buck E. Oral rehydration beverages for treating exercise-associated dehydration: a systematic review. Part I: carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions. J Athl Train. 2023.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      De Brier N , Borra V, Berry DC, Zideman D, Singletary E, De Buck E. A systematic review on oral rehydration beverages for treating exercise-associated dehydration. Part II. The effectiveness of alternatives to carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks. J Athl Train. 2023.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Avau B , Van Remoortel H, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Authors' Response to "Preoperative Intravenous Iron for Iron Deficiency is Cost-Effective Prior to Major Elective Surgery." Pharmacoeconomics. 2022; 40(1):137-138.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Wyckoff MH , Singletary EM, Soar J, Olasveengen TM, Greif R, Liley HG, Zideman D, Bhanji F, Andersen LW, Avis SR, Aziz K, Bendall JC, Berry DC, Borra V, et al. 2021 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. Circulation. 2022; 145(9):e645-e721.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Scheers H , Van Remoortel H, Lauwers K, Gillebeert J, Stroobants S, Vranckx P, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Predicting medical usage rate at mass gathering events in Belgium: development and validation of a nonlinear multivariable regression model BMC Public Health. 2022; 22(1):173.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid and disaster preparedness
      Laermans J , O D, Van den Bosch E, De Buck E, Compernolle E, Shinar E, Vandekerckhove P. Impact of disasters on blood donation rates and blood safety: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Vox Sang. 2022; 117(6):769-779.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors, First aid and disaster preparedness
      Avau B , Vanhove AC, Scheers H, Stroobants S, Lauwers K, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E.. Impact of the Use of Simulated Patients in Basic First Aid Training on Laypeople Knowledge, Skills, and Self-efficacy. A Controlled Experimental Study. Simulation in Healthcare. 2022; 17(4):213-219.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Van Remoortel H , Scheers H, Lauwers K, Gillebeert J, Stroobants S, Vranckx P, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Mass gathering events: a retrospective analysis of the triage categories, type of injury or medical complaint and medical usage rates Emerg Med J. 2022;39(9):708-711.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid and disaster preparedness
      De Brier N , Van Schuylenbergh J, Van Remoortel H, Van den Bossche D, Fieuws S, Molenberghs G, De Buck E, T'Sjoen G, Compernolle V, Platteau T, Motmans J. Prevalence and associated risk factors of HIV infections in a representative transgender and non-binary population in Flanders and Brussels (Belgium): Protocol for a community-based, cross-sectional study using time-location sampling PLoS One. 2022; 17(4):e0266078.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Laermans J , Van Remoortel H, Avau B, Bekkering G, Georgsen J, Manzini PM, Meybohm P, Ozier Y, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Adverse events of iron and/or erythropoiesis-stimulating agent therapy in preoperatively anemic elective surgery patients: a systematic review Syst Rev 2022;11(1):224.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Scheers H , Vanhove A-C, Stroobants S, De Buck E, Lauwers K, Vandekerckhove P. Mental well-being of volunteer rescue workers after a terrorist attack: a longitudinal survey study TRC Journal of Humanitarian Action. 2022; 1(2): 7-24.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid and disaster preparedness
      Kendall I , Borra V, Laermans J, McCaul M, Aertgeerts B, De Buck E. First aid training for laypeople (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2022, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD015538.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Zideman D , Singletary EM, Borra V, Cassan P, Cimpoesu CD, De Buck E, Djärv T, Handley AJ, Klaassen B, Meyran D, Oliver E, Poole K.. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: First Aid Resuscitation. 2021; 161:270-290.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      De Buck E , Vanhove AC, O D, Veys K, Lang E, Vandekerckhove P. Day care as a strategy for drowning prevention in children under 6 years of age in low- and middle-income countries Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2021; Issue 4. Art. No.: CD014955.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Van Remoortel H , Laermans L, Avau B, Bekkering G, Georgsen J, Manzini PM, Meybohm P, Ozier Y, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Effectiveness of iron supplementation with or without erythropoiesis-stimulating agents on red blood cell utilization in patients with preoperative anaemia undergoing elective surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis Transfus Med Rev. 2021; 35(2):103-124.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      De Brier N , Koc ÖM, De Buck E, Muylaert A, Nevens F, Vanbrabant M, Vandeloo J, Van Remoortel H, Robaeys G, Compernolle V. Hepatitis B virus prevalence in first-time blood donors in Flanders, Belgium: Impact of universal vaccination and migration. Transfusion. 2021; 61(7):2125-2136.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Avau B , Van Remoortel H, Laermans J, Bekkering G, Fergusson D, Georgsen J, Manzini PMM, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Lack of Cost-Effectiveness of Preoperative Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents and/or Iron Therapy in Anaemic, Elective Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review and Updated Analysis. Pharmacoeconomics. 2021; 39(10):1123-1139.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Veys K , Dockx K, Van Remoortel H, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. The effect of hand hygiene promotion programs during epidemics and pandemics of respiratory droplet-transmissible infections on health outcomes: a rapid systematic review BMC Public Health. 2021; 21(1):1745.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid and disaster preparedness, First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Avau B , Van Remoortel H, De Buck E. Translation and validation of PubMed and Embase search filters for identification of systematic reviews, intervention studies, and observational studies in the field of first aid J Med Libr Assoc. 2021;109(4):599-608.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Wyckoff MH , Singletary EM, Soar J, Olasveengen TM, Greif R, Liley HG, Zideman D, Bhanji F, Andersen LW, Avis SR, Aziz K, Bendall JC, Berry DC, Borra V, et al. 2021 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. Resuscitation. 2021; 169:229-311.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Borra V , Berry DC, Zideman D, Singletary E, De Buck E.. Compression Wrapping for Acute Closed Extremity Joint Injuries: A Systematic Review. J Athl Train. 2020; 55(8):789-800.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Avau B , Vanhove AC, Borra V, Laermans J, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Cochrane First Aid: a global platform for evidence-based first aid. Journal of Medicine. 2020; 76(8-9):367-374.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Borra V , Darius A, Dockx K, Compernolle V, Lambrechts P, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E.. Dental care as a risk factor for transfusion transmissible infections in blood donors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Evid Based Healthc. 2020; 18(2):170-187.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Laermans J , Scheers S, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. PROTOCOL: Friendly visiting by a volunteer for reducing loneliness and social isolation in older adults. Campbell Systematic Reviews. 2020; 16:e1084.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      De Brier N , Borra V, Dockx K, Scheers H, Stroobants S, De Buck E, Lauwers K, Vandekerckhove P. Best Available Evidence on Communicative First Aid Interventions by Laypeople for Preventing and Relieving Posttraumatic Stress Disorder-Related Symptomatology Following Traumatic Events. J Trauma Stress. 2020; 00:1-13.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid and disaster preparedness, First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Meyran D , Cassan P, Avau B, Singletary E, Zideman DA. Stroke Recognition for First Aid Providers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus. 2020; 12(11):e11386.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Van Remoortel H , Scheers H, De Buck E, Haenen W, Vandekerckhove P. Prediction modelling studies for medical usage rates in mass gatherings: a systematic review. PLoS One. 2020; 15(6): e023977.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid and disaster preparedness
      Van Remoortel H , Matthysen W, Avau B, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Is sexual risk behavior associated with an increased risk of transfusion-transmissible infections in blood donors from Western and Pacific countries? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Vox Sanguinis. 2020; 115(2):107-123.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      De Buck E , Laermans J, Vanhove A-C, Dockx K, Vandekerckhove P, Geduld H. An educational pathway and teaching materials for first aid training of children in sub-Saharan Africa based on the best available evidence. BMC Public Health. 2020; 20(1):836.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      De Brier N , Stroobants S, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Factors affecting mental health of health care workers during coronavirus disease outbreaks (SARS, MERS & COVID-19): A rapid systematic review PLoS ONE. 2020; 15(12):e0244052.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid and disaster preparedness, First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      O D , Avau B, De Buck E, Issard D, Vandekerckhove P, Cassan P. Factors Associated with Helping Behavior When Witnessing an Accident: A Cross-sectional Survey. International Journal of First Aid Education. 2020; 3(2):42-62.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Laermans J , Scheers H, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. PROTOCOL: Recreational book reading for promoting cognitive functioning and emotional well-being in older adults: a systematic review Campbell Systematic Reviews. 2020; 16:e1117.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      De Brier N , O D, Borra V, Singletary EM, Zideman DA, De Buck E. Storage of an avulsed tooth prior to replantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Dent Traumatol 2020, 36(5):453-476.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Zideman D , Handley A, Djärv T, Singletary E, Cassan P, De Buck E, Klaassen B, Meyran D, Borra V, and Cimpoesu D. Erste Hilfe Notf Rett Med 2020, 23(4): 268-269.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Singletary EM , Zideman D, Bendall JC, Berry D, Borra V, et al. 2020 International Consensus on First Aid Science With Treatment Recommendations. Resuscitation 2020, 156:A240-A282.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Singletary EM , Zideman DA, Bendall JC, Berry DC, Borra V, et al. 2020 International Consensus on First Aid Science With Treatment Recommendations. Circulation 2020, 142(suppl 1):S284-S334.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Douma MJ , Aves T, Allan KS, Bendall JC, Berry DC, Chang W-T, Epstein J, Hood N, Singletary EM, Zideman D, Lin S, First Aid Task Force of ILCOR (Borra V, Carlson JN, Cassan P, Charlton NP, Markenson DS, Meyran D, Sakamoto T, Swain JM, Woodin JA). First Aid Cooling Techniques for Heat Stroke and Exertional Hyperthermia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Resuscitation 2020; 148:173-190.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Avau B , Vande veegaete A, Scheers H, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Determining First Aid Knowledge and Skills Retention With Laypeople: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Nepal. International Journal of First Aid Education. 2019; 2(2):55-66.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Borra V , Avau B, De Paepe P, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Is placing a victim in the left lateral decubitus position an effective first aid intervention for acute oral poisoning? A systematic review Clinical toxicology. 2019; 57(7):603-616.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Avau B , Vanhove AC, Vandenlindenloof M, Suls L, Verstraeten H, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Evaluating the Impact of Simulated Patients on Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of Laypeople Following a Basic First Aid Course: Protocol for a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of First Aid Education. 2019; 2(2).
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Soar J , Maconochie I, Wyckoff MH, Olasveengen TM, Singletary EM, Greif R, Aickin R, Bhanji F, Donnino MW, Mancini ME, Wyllie JP, Zideman D, Andersen LW, Atkins DL, Aziz K, Bendall J, Berg KM, Berry DC, Bigham BL, Bingham R, Couto TB, Böttiger BW, Borra V, et al. 2019 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. Resuscitation. 2019; 145:95-150.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Dockx K , Van Remoortel H, De Buck E, Schelstraete C, Vanderheyden A, Lievens T, Kinyagu JT, Mamuya S, Vandekerckhove P. Effect of contextualized versus non-contextualized interventions for improving hand washing, sanitation and health in rural Tanzania: study design of a cluster randomized controlled trial International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16(14):2529.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Mueller MM , Van Remoortel H, Meybohm P, Aranko K, Aubron C, Burger R, Carson JL, Cichutek K, De Buck E, Devine D, Fergusson D, Folléa G, French C, Frey KP, Gammon R, Levy JH, Murphy MF, Ozier Y, Pavenski K, So-Osman C, Tiberghien P, Volmink J, Waters JH, Wood EM, Seifried E. Patient Blood Management: Recommendations from the 2018 Frankfurt Consensus Conference. JAMA. 2019; 321(10):983-997.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Van Remoortel H , Moorkens D, Avau B, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Is there a risk of transfusion-transmissible infections after percutaneous needle treatments in blood donors? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Vox Sanguinis. 2019; 114(4):297-309.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Van Remoortel H , Aranko K, Mueller MM, De Buck E, Devine D, Folléa G, Meybohm P, Tiberghien P, Wood EM, Vandekerckhove P, Seifried E. The systematic use of evidence-based methodologies and technologies enhances shared decision-making in the 2018 International Consensus Conference on Patient Blood Management. Vox Sanguinis. 2019; 115(1):60-71.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Vandekerckhove O , De Buck E, Van Wijngaerden E. Lyme disease in Western Europe: an emerging problem? A systematic review Acta Clinica Belgica. 2021; 76(3):244-252.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      De Buck E , Borra V, Carlson JN, Zideman DA, Singletary EM, Djärv T. First aid glucose administration routes for symptomatic hypoglycaemia (protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2019; Issue 3. Art. No.: CD013283.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      De Buck E , Borra V, Carlson JN, Zideman DA, Singletary EM, Djärv T. First aid glucose administration routes for symptomatic hypoglycaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2019; Issue 4. Art. No.: CD013283.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Soar J , Maconochie I, Wyckoff MH, Olasveengen TM, Singletary EM, Greif R, Aickin R, Bhanji F, Donnino MW, Mancini ME, Wyllie JP, Zideman D, Andersen LW, Atkins DL, Aziz K, Bendall J, Berg KM, Berry DC, Bigham BL, Bingham R, Couto TB, Böttiger BW, Borra V, et al. 2019 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations: Summary From the Basic Life Support; Advanced Life Support; Pediatric Life Support; Neonatal Life Support; Education, Implementation, and Teams; And First Aid Task Forces Circulation 2019, 140(24):e826-e880.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Dockx K , Avau B, De Buck E, Vranckx P, Vandekerckhove P. Physical maneuvers as a preventive intervention to manage vasovagal syncope: A systematic review PLoS ONE 2019, 14(2): e0212012.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Avau B , De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P, Compernolle V. Importance of information provision in the acceptance of blood donation criteria by the general public in Belgium. Blood Transfus. 2018; 16(6):475-482.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Avau B , Borra V, Vanhove AC, Vandekerckhove P, De Paepe P, De Buck E. First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018; 12:CD013230.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Kellens A , De Buck E, Emonds MP, Vandekerckhove P, Lagae L. Worldwide policies on epilepsy and blood donation: a survey among blood services. Vox Sang. 2018; 113(2):104-109.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Kellens A , De Buck E, Emonds MP, Vandekerckhove P, Lagae L. Is it safe for people with epilepsy to donate blood? A systematic review Epilepsy Research. 2018; 139:143-49.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Van Remoortel H , Borra V, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Is an endoscopic examination associated with transfusion-transmissible infections? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Transfusion. 2018; 58(2):507-519.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Van Remoortel H , De Buck E. Response to Trans-2017-0772.R1 (systematic review sports performance and whole blood donation). Transfusion. 2018; 58(4):1081-1082.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      De Buck E , Vandekerckhove P, Hannes K. Evidence-based guidance to assist volunteers working with at-risk children in a school context. Int J Evid Based Healthc. 2018; 16(1):32-46.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Vanhove AC , Avau B, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Commentary on Everly et al (2016). J Nerv Ment Dis. 2018; 206(5):390.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid and disaster preparedness
      De Buck E , Borra V, Van Remoortel H, Laermans J, Vande veegaete A, Vandekerckhove P. First aid for all: first aid guidelines for lay people Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde 2018, 74(1):15-29.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Huygelen V , Borra V, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Effective methods for thick removal: a systematic review. J Evid Based Med. 2017; 10(3):177-188.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Van Remoortel H , De Buck E, Compernolle V, Deldicque L, Vandekerckhove P. The effect of a standard whole blood donation on oxygen uptake and exercise capacity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Transfusion. 2017; 57(2):451-462.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      De Buck E , . BET 1: Does the use of emollients prevent frostbite to the face? Emerg Med J. 2017; 34(11):763-764.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      De Buck E , Hannes K, Cargo M, Van Remoortel H, Vande Veegaete A, Mosler HJ, Govender T, Vandekerckhove P, Young T. Engagement of stakeholders in the development of a Theory of Change for handwashing and sanitation behavior change. Int J Environ Health Res. 2017; 28(1):8-22.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion, Other
      De Buck E , Van Remoortel H, Hannes K, Govender T, Naidoo S, Avau B, Vande veegaete A, Musekiwa A, Lutje V, Cargo M, Mosler H-J, Vandekerckhove P, Young T. Approaches to promote handwashing and sanitation behavior change in low- and middle-income countries. Campbell Systematic Reviews. 2017:7
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Borra V , Vandewalle G, Van Remoortel H, Compernolle V, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Blood donor deferral: time for change? An evidence-based analysis. International Journal of Clinical Transfusion Medicine. 2016; 4:55-66.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Borra V , Van Remoortel H, Vande veegaete A, De Buck E and Vandekerckhove P. Development of Evidence-Based First Aid Guidelines for Laypeople in Flanders, Belgium. J Epidemiol Public Health Rev. 2016; 1(4).
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid and disaster preparedness
      Avau B , Borra V, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. The Treatment of Snake Bites in a First Aid Setting: A Systematic Review. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016; 10(10):e0005079.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Gogaert S , Vande veegaete A, Scholliers A, Vandekerckhove P. "MedTRIS (Medical Triage and Registration Informatics System): A Web-based Client Server System for the Registration of Patients Being Treated in First Aid Posts at Public Events and Mass Gatherings. Prehosp Disaster Med 2016, 31(5):557-562.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid and disaster preparedness
      Van Remoortel H , De Buck E, Dieltjens T, Pauwels NS, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Methodological quality assessment of RBC transfusion guidelines and the evidence base of more restrictive transfusion thresholds. Transfusion. 2016; 56(2):472-80.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Vande veegaete A , Borra V, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Guidelines of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: an overview and quality appraisal using AGREE II. BMJ Open. 2016; 6:e011744.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Zideman DA , Singletary EM, De Buck ED, Hood NA. Reply to Letter: Letter in Response to: European Resuscitation Council's guidelines for resuscitation 2015 Resuscitation. 2016; 99:e15-6.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Van Remoortel H , De Buck E, Singhal M, Vandekerckhove P, Agarwal SP. The effectiveness of insecticide-treated and untreated nets to prevent malaria in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Trop Med Int Health. 2015; 20(8):972-82.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      De Buck E , Van Remoortel H, Dieltjens T, Verstraeten H, Clarysse M, Moens O, Vandekerckhove P. Evidence-based educational pathway for the integration of first aid training in school curricula. Resuscitation. 2015; 94:8-22.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      De Buck E , Borra V, De Weerdt E, Vande Veegaete A, Vandekerckhove P. A systematic review of the amount of water per person per day needed to prevent morbidity and mortality in (post-)disaster settings PLoS One. 2015; 10(5):e0126395.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid and disaster preparedness
      De Buck E , Dieltjens T, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Is having sex with other men a risk factor for transfusion-transmissible infections in male blood donors in Western countries? A systematic review PLoS One. 2015; 10(4):e0122523.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      De Buck E , Hans Van Remoortel, Hugo Geuvens, Axel Vande Veegaete, Maneesh Singhal, Philippe Vandekerckhove, Satya Paul Agarwal. Evidence-based first aid and prevention guidelines for laypeople in India. Indian Journal of Community Health. 2015; 27(2):176-190.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Singletary EM , Zideman DA, De Buck ED, Chang WT, Jensen JL, Swain JM, Woodin JA, Blanchard IE, Herrington RA, Pellegrino JL, Hood NA, Lojero-Wheatley LF, Markenson DS, Yang HJ; First Aid Chapter Collaborators. Part 9: First Aid: 2015 International Consensus on First Aid Science With Treatment Recommendations. Circulation. 2015; 132(16 Suppl 1):S269-311.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Zideman DA , De Buck ED, Singletary EM, Cassan P, Chalkias AF, Evans TR, Hafner CM, Handley AJ, Meyran D, Schunder-Tatzber S, Vandekerckhove PG. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2015 Section 9. First aid Resuscitation 2015 Oct:95:278-87.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Zideman DA , Singletary EM, De Buck ED, Chang WT, Jensen JL, Swain JM, Woodin JA, Blanchard IE, Herrington RA, Pellegrino JL, Hood NA, Lojero-Wheatley LF, Markenson DS, Yang HJ; First Aid Chapter Collaborators, Arnold LK, Bradley RN, Caracci BC, Carlson JN, Cassan P, Chalkias AF, Charlton NP, DeVoge JM, Dieltjens TA, Evans TR, Ferguson JD, Fringer RC, Hafner CM, Han KH, Handley AJ, Kitch BB, Koehler DN, Kule A, MacPherson AI, Meyran D, Nemeth MA, Patocka C, Pauwels NS, Reilly MJ, Rusk RC, Schunder-Tatzber S, Seitz SR, Shenefelt RM, Wang CH, Woo JH. First aid: 2015 International Consensus on First Aid Science with Treatment Recommendations. Resuscitation 2015 Oct:95:e225-61.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Dieltjens T , Moonens I, Van Praet K, De Buck E, Vanderkerckhove P. A systematic literature search on psychological first aid: Lack of evidence to develop guidelines. PLoS One. 2014; 9(12):e114714.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid and disaster preparedness
      Pauwels NS , Cusack L, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. The effect of predonation hypotension on whole blood donor adverse reactions: a systematic review JASH. 2014; 8(6):429-36.
      Blood Service (DVB), Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      De Buck E , Pauwels NS, Dieltjens T, Vandekerckhove P.. Use of evidence-based practice in an aid organization: a proposal to deal with the variety in terminology and methodology. Int J Evid Based Healthc. 2014; 12(1):39-49.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Cusack L , De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Blood type diets lack supporting evidence: a systematic review Am J Clin Nutr. 2013;98(1):99-104.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Dieltjens T , De Buck E, Verstraeten H, Adriaenssens L, Claryssea M, Moens O, Devreker A, Bastiaen M, Claessens C, Verhelst K. Evidence-based recommendations on automated external defibrillator training for children and young people in Flanders-Belgium. Resuscitation. 2013; 84(10):1304-1309.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Van de Velde S , Roex A, Vangronsveld K, Niezink L, Van Praet K, Heselmans A, Donceel P, Vandekerckhove P, Ramaekers D, Aertgeerts B. Can training improve laypersons helping behavior in first aid? A randomised controlled deception trial Emerg Med J. 2013; 30(4):292-297.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Pauwels NS , De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Worldwide policies on haemochromatosis and blood donation: a survey among blood services Vox Sang. 2013; 105(2):121-128.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Vandekerckhove P , Clarke MJ, De Buck E, Allen C, Kayabu B. Second evidence aid conference: prioritizing evidence in disaster aid. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2013; 7(6):593-596.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Other
      Dieltjens T , De Buck E. BET 1: Is heat application as good as pain killers in dysmenorrhoea? Emerg Med J. 2012;29(10):853-854.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      De Buck E , Pauwels NS, Dieltjens T, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Is blood of uncomplicated hemochromatosis patients safe and effective for blood transfusion? A systematic review J Hepatol. 2012;57(5):1126-1134.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      Blood, plasma and platelet donors
      Pauwels NS , De Buck E. BET 1: Is Exercise-related transient abdominal pain (stitch) while running preventable? Emerg Med J. 2012;29(11):930-931.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Pauwels NS , De Buck E. BET 2: Leg-crossing to prevent syncope Emerg Med J. 2012;29(11):931-933.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Van de Velde S , De Buck E, Dieltjens T, Aertgeerts B. Medicinal use of potato-derived products: conclusions of a rapid versus full systematic review. Phytother Res. 2011; 25(5):787-788.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Van de Velde S , Heselmans A, Donceel P, Vandekerckhove P, Ramaekers D, Aertgeerts B. Rigour of development does not AGREE with recommendations in practice guidelines on the use of ice for acute ankle sprains BMJ Qual Saf. 2011; 20(9):747-755.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion, Other
      Van de Velde S , De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P, Volmink J. Evidence-based African first aid guidelines and training materials. PLoS Med. 2011; 8(7):e1001059.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      De Buck E , Van de Velde S. BET 2: potato peel dressings for burn wounds. Emerg Med J. 2010;27(1):55-56.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      De Buck E , Van de Velde S. BET 1: Optimal body position in oral poisoning cases. Emerg Med J. 2010;27(12):952-953.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Van de Velde S , Heselmans A, Roex A, Vandekerckhove P, Ramaekers D, Aertgeerts B. Effectiveness of nonresuscitative first aid training in laypersons: a systematic review. Ann Emerg Med. 2009; 54(3):447-457.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion
      Van de Velde S , Broos P, Van Bouwelen M, De Win R, Sermon A, Verduyckt J, Van Tichelen A, Lauwaert D, Vantroyen B, Tobback C, Van den Steene P, Villere S, Mieres CU, Göbl G, Schunder S, Monsieurs K, Bierens J, Cassan P, Davoli E, Sabbe M, Lo G, De Vries M, Aertgeerts B; European First Aid Manual Project, Belgian Red Cross-Flanders. European first aid guidelines Resuscitation. 2007; 72(2):240-251.
      Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP)
      First aid instruction and hygiene promotion