Peer-reviewed publications

Laermans J, Jennes M, Scheers H, Bergs N, Parisse A, De Lepeleire S, Fisette F, De Buck E. Factors influencing candidate blood donors’ deferral, retention and blood safety in Tanzania: A prospective cross-sectional study. Vox Sang 2026
Mosselmans L, Janssen MP, Feys HB, de Buck E, Schiltz F, Vandenberghe P, Vandekerckhove P, Van Remoortel H. Effect of donor exclusion criteria on blood safety and volume of donations: a systematic review of modelling studies. Bull World Health Organ 2026, 104(4):234-245
D'aes T, Laermans J, De Buck E. Cochrane Corner: how effective are interventions for reducing symptoms and signs resulting from jellyfish stings? International Journal of First Aid Education 2024, 7(1)
Laermans J, Borra V, De Buck E. Cochrane Corner: How accurate are prehospital stroke scales at identifying people with stroke or transient ischemic attack?. International Journal of First Aid Education 2022, 5(1):4-7
Laermans J, Vanhove A-C, Borra V, De Buck E. Cochrane Corner: Is continuous chest compression CPR by untrained bystanders more effective than conventional CPR with rescue breathing?. International Journal of First Aid Education 2021, 4(1):26-29
Laermans J, Vanhove A-C, Borra V, De Buck E. Cochrane First Aid: the next step towards evidence-based first aid. International Journal of First Aid Education 2021, 4(1):23-25
Stroobants S, Borra V, De Pril S, Laermans J, Van Remoortel H, Scheers H, Coppens E, De Buck E. Tailoring psychosocial first aid education to children and adolescents: Evidence-based guideline and didactic materials. International Journal of First Aid Education 2026, 9(1)
Severijns P, D'aes T, De Buck E, Van Remoortel H. What is the impact of whole-blood donation frequency on donor health? A systematic review. Vox Sang 2026
Criel Y, Feys HB, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P, Devos T, Vandenberghe P, Van Remoortel H. Platelet transfusion guidelines for thrombocytopenic patients in non-surgical and non-traumatic care settings: A systematic review and methodological quality assessment. Blood Rev 2026: 101388
Laermans J, Borra V, Brabants R, Cassan P, De Buck E. De vernieuwde eerstehulprichtlijnen van de Europese Reanimatieraad. Tijdschrift voor geneeskunde en gezondheidszorg 2025, 12(81):964-968
Criel Y, Severijns P, Scheers H, De Buck E. Basic swimming or water safety skills training for drowning prevention in children: an updated systematic review. Front Public Health 2025, 13:1698353
Djärv T, Douma MJ, Carlson JN, Singletary EM, [...], Laermans J, et al. First Aid: 2025 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation Consensus on Science With Treatment Recommendations. Circulation 2025, 152(16S1):S250-S282
Djärv T, Douma MJ, Carlson JN, Singletary EM, [...], Laermans J, et al. First Aid: 2025 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation Consensus on Science With Treatment Recommendations. Resuscitation 2025, 215(S2):110815
Djärv T, Rogers J, Semeraro F, Brädde L, Cassan P, Cimpoesu D, van Goor S, Klaassen B, Laermans J, Meyran D, Singletary EM, Mellett-Smith A, Thilakasiri K, Zideman D. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 First Aid. Resuscitation 2025, 215(S1):110752
Kendall I, Laermans J, D'aes T, Borra V, McCaul M, Aertgeerts B, De Buck E. First aid training for laypeople (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 8. Art. No.:CD015538
Laermans J, Singletary EM, Macneil F, Williamson F, D'aes T, Cimpoesu DC, Djärv T, De Buck E. Spinal motion restriction for possible traumatic cervical spine injury: A scoping review. Cureus 2025, 17(5):e84393
Singletary EM, Laermans J, Pek JH, Cassan P, Meyran D, Berry D, Thikashila K, Djärv T. Preservation of traumatic completely amputated or avulsed body parts in the first aid setting: A scoping review. Cureus 2025, 17(4):e81998
Greif R, Bray JE, Djärv T, Drennan IR, Liley HG, Ng KC, Cheng A, Douma MJ, Scholefield BR, Smyth M, Weiner G, [...], Laermans J, et al. 2024 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 2024
Greif R, Bray JE, Djärv T, Drennan IR, Liley HG, Ng KC, Cheng A, Douma MJ, Scholefield BR, Smyth M, Weiner G, [...], Laermans J, et al. 2024 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. Resuscitation 2024
Van den Bergh PYKK, Hadden RDM, Avau B, Vankrunkelsven P, Attarian S, Blomkwist-Martens PH, Cornblath DR, Goedee HS, Harbo T, Jacobs BC, Kusunoki S, Lehmann HC, Lewis RA, Lunn MP, Nobile-Orazio E, Querol L, Rajabally YA, Umapathi T, Topaloglu HA, Willison HJ. European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society Guideline on diagnosis and treatment of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Eur J Neurol 2023, 30 (12):3646-3674
D'aes T, van den Hurk K, Schroyens N, Mikkelsen S, Severijns P, De Buck E, O'Leary P, Tiberghien P, Compernolle V, Erikstrup C, Van Remoortel H. Balancing donor health and plasma collection: A systematic review of the impact of plasmapheresis frequency. Transfus Med Rev 2024
Van Remoortel H, Van de Sande D, Maes D, Khoudary J, Tavernier V, Tiberghien P, De Buck E, Compernolle V. The efficacy and effectiveness of drinking interventions to reduce vasovagal reactions in blood donors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Vox Sang 2024, 1-12
De Buck E, Scheers H, Vandekerckhove P, Vermeulen D, Heidbuchel H, Heuten H. The impact of different recovery positions on the perfusion of the lower forearm and comfort: A cross-over randomized controlled trial. Resuscitaton Plus 2024
Wyckoff MH, Greif R, Morley PT, Ng KC, Olasveengen TM, Singletary EM, Soar J, Cheng A, Drennan IR, Liley HG, Scholefield BR, Smyth MA, Welsford M, Zideman DA, Acworth J, Aickin R, Andersen LW, Atkins D, Berry DC, Bhanji F, Bierens J, Borra V, et al. 2022 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. Circulation 2022, 146(25):e483-e557
Wyckoff MH, Greif R, Morley PT, Ng KC, Olasveengen TM, Singletary EM, Soar J, Cheng A, Drennan IR, Liley HG, Scholefield BR, Smyth MA, Welsford M, Zideman DA, Acworth J, Aickin R, Andersen LW, Atkins D, Berry DC, Bhanji F, Bierens J, Borra V, et al. 2022 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. Resuscitation 2022, 181:208-288
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 2023:109992
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
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 2025, 60(1):55-69
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 2025, 60(1):34-54
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
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
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 systematic review and meta-analysis. Vox Sang 2024, 119(3):219-231
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
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
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
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. Pharmacoecon Open 2023
Stroobants S, Dockx K, Scheers S, Borra V, De Brier N, Verlinden S, Lauwers K, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. 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
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, 1-12
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
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
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 prioritisation process. BMC Emergency Medicine 2023, 23(1):27
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. Hamostaseologie 2023, 43:16–21
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
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
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):7-23
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
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. Emergency Medicine Journal 2022, 39(9):708-711
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. Simul Healthc 2022, 17(4):213-219
Laermans J, O D, Van den Bosch E, De Buck E, Compernolle V, 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
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
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:e645-e721
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
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
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
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
Avau B, Van Remoortel H, Laermans J, Bekkering G, Fergusson D, Georgsen J, Manzini PM, Ozier Y, 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
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
Van Remoortel H, Laermans J, 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
De Buck E, Vanhove A-C, 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
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
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
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
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 2021, 34(3):538-550
Meyran D, Cassan P, Avau B, Singletary E, Zideman DA. Stroke recognition for First Aid Provides: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 12(11): e11386
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
De Brier N, O D, Borra V, Singletary EM, Zideman DA, De Buck E; International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation First Aid Task Force. Storage of an avulsed tooth prior to replantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Dent Traumatol 2020, 36(5):453-476
Avau B, Vanhove A-C, Borra V, Laermans J, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Cochrane First Aid: Een globaal platform voor evidence-based eerste hulp. Tijdschrift voor geneeskunde 2020, 76(8-9):367-374
Laermans J, Scheers H, 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
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
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
Vandekerckhove O, De Buck E, Van Wijngaerden E. Lyme disease in Western Europe: an emerging problem? A systematic review. Acta Clin Belg 2021,76(3):244-252
Van Remoortel H, Matthysen W, Avau B, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Is sexual risk behaviour associated with an increased risk of transfusion-transmissible infections in blood donors from Western and Paciﬁc countries? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Vox Sang 2020, 115(2):107-123
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 Sang 2020, 115(1):60-71
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):article 6
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):article 3
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. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2019, 16,2529
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.
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 Sang 2019, 114(4):297-309
Dockx K, Avau B, De Buck E, Vranckx P, Vandekerckhove P. Physical manoeuvers as a preventive intervention to manage vasovagal syncope: A systematic review. PLoS ONE 2019, 14(2): e0212012
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, for the ICC PBM Frankfurt 2018 Group. Patient Blood Management. Recommendations From the 2018 Frankfurt Concensus Conference. JAMA 2019, 321(10):983-997
De Buck E, Borra V, Carslon 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.
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
Avau B, Borra V, Vanhove AC, Vandekerckhove P, De Paepe P, De Buck B. First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD013230.
Van Remoortel H, De Buck E. Response to “The effect of a standard blood donation on oxygen uptake". Transfusion 2018, 58(4):1081-1082
Vanhove AC, Avau B, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Commentary on "The Potential Efficacy of Psychological First Aid on Self-Reported Anxiety and Mood: A Pilot Study" by Everly et al. (2016). J Nerv Ment Dis 2018, 206(5):390
Laermans J, Borra V, Van Remoortel H, Vande veegaete A, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Help! Eerste hulp voor hulpverleners: eerstehulprichtlijn voor hulpverleners. Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde 2018, 74(4):233-239
De Buck E, Borra V, Van Remoortel H, Laermans J, Vande veegaete A, Vandekerckhove P. Eerste hulp voor iedereen: eerstehulprichtlijn voor leken. Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde 2018, 74(1):15-29
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
De Buck E, Hannes K, Cargo M, Van Remoortel H, Vande veegaete A, Mosles H-J, Govender T, Vandekerckhove P, Young T. Engagement of stakeholders in the development of a Theory of Change for handwashing and sanitation behaviour change. Int J Environ Health Res 2018, 28(1):8-22
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
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 Transfusion 2018, 16:475-482
De Buck E. BET 1: Does the use of emollients prevent frostbite to the face? Emerg Med J 2017, 34(11):763-764
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, 139:143-149
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
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 behaviour change in low- and middle-income countries. Campbell Systematic Reviews 2017:7
Huygelen V, Borra V, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Effective methods for tick removal: a systematic review. J Evid Based Med. 2017, 10:177-188
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 , 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
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
De Buck E, Van de Velde S. BET 2: Potato peel dressings for burn wounds. Emerg Med J 2010, 27(1):55-6
De Buck E, Van de Velde S. BET 1: Optimal body position in oral poisoning cases. Emerg Med J 2010, 27(12):952-3
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pauwels NS, De Buck E. BET 2: Leg-crossing to prevent syncope. Emerg Med J 2012, 29 (11): 931-933
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 behaviour in first aid? A randomised controlled deception trial. Emerg Med J 2013, 30(4):292-297
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
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
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
Vandekerckhove P, Clarke MJ, De Buck E, Kayabu B. Second Evidence Aid Conference: prioritizing evidence in disaster aid. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2013, 7(6):593-6
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
Pauwels NS, Cusack L, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. The effect of pre-donation hypotension on whole blood donor adverse reactions: a systematic review. J Am Soc Hypertens 2014, 8(6):429-436
Dieltjens T, Moonens I, Van Praet K, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. A systematic literature search on psychological first aid: Lack of evidence to develop guidelines. PLoS ONE 2014, 9(12):e114714
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):972-982
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
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
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
De Buck E, Van Remoortel H, Geuvens H, Vande Veegaete A, Singhal M, Vandekerckhove P, Agarwal SP. Evidence-based first aid and prevention guidelines for lay people in India. Indian Journal of Community Health 2015, 27(2):176-190
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; on behalf of the 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
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. Part 9: First aid: 2015 International Consensus on First Aid Science with Treatment Recommendations. Resuscitation 2015, 95:e225-61
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, 95:278-87
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 2015, 99:e15-6
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 2015, 56(2):472-80
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
Borra V, Van Remoortel H, Vande Veegaete A De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Development of Evidence-Based First Aid Guidelines for Laypeople in Flanders, Belgium. J Epidemiol Public Health Rev 2016, 1(4)
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):557-62
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
Avau B, Borra V, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. The Treatment of Snakebites in a First Aid Setting: A Systematic Review. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2016, 10(10): e0005079
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 2016, 57(2):451-462

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