Publications

Methodology

Peer-reviewed publications

• 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
• 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, 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
• 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 
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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, 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

Poster presentations on national and international conferences

• Van Remoortel H, Scheers H, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. How to rate the certainty of prediction modelling studies in a systematic review? EBHC conference, 6-9 November 2019, Taormina, Italy.
• Van Remoortel H, De Buck E, Schelstraete C, Lievens T, Vandekerckhove P. Applying the Evidence Ecosystem concept as a tool to demonstrate the succesful implementation of Evidence-Based Practice in international aid: the example of Water, Sanitation and Hygiëne (WASH). ​EBHC conference, 6-9 November 2019, Taormina, Italy.
• Avau B, Borra V, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Initiatives to successfully improve the acceptance of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in an aid organization: The example of the Belgian Red Cross. 25th Cochrane Colloquium 2018 - Edinburgh, UK.
• Avau B, Borra V, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Initiatives to successfully improve the acceptance of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in an aid organization: The example of the Belgian Red Cross. 10th Biennial Joanna Briggs Institute Colloquium 2018 - Antwerp, Belgium
• Van Remoortel H, Naidoo S, Avau B, Govender T, Vandekerckhove P, Young T, De Buck E. Measuring behavioural change outcomes in development aid: a call for standardization to improve the evidence synthesis. 10th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health 2017 - Antwerp, Belgium
• Borra V, Avau B, Van Remoortel H, Vande veegaete A, Laermans J, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. The use of Cochrane reviews in an African first aid and prevention guideline for laypeople. Global Evidence Summit 2017 - Cape Town, South Africa
• Van Remoortel H, Naidoo S, Avau B, Govender T, Vandekerckhove P, Young T, De Buck E. Measuring behavioural change outcomes in development aid: a call for standardization to improve the evidence synthesis. Global Evidence Summit 2017 - Cape Town, South Africa
• De Buck E, Van Remoortel H, Vande veegaete A, Govender T, Vandekerckhove P, Young T. Lumping versus splitting in systematic reviews: feasibility for researchers versus relevance for practice and policy? Global Evidence Summit 2017 - Cape Town, South Africa
• Avau B, Borra V, Hooyberghs H, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Blended learning: equally effective as face-to-face learning for teaching EBP to a general audience. Global Evidence Summit 2017 - Cape Town, South Africa
• Borra V, Axel Vande veegaete A, De Buck E, Philippe Vandekerckhove P. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Guidelines: an overview and quality appraisal. GIN conference 2016 - Philadelphia, USA
• Pauwels NS, De Buck E, Hannes K. Decision trees are an effective tool to streamline the discussion with panel members in guideline committees. GIN conference 2015 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• 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. GIN conference 2015 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Pauwels NS, Dieltjens T, Van Remoortel H, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Systematic reviews of risk factors: methodological challenges and implications for evidence reviewers. Cochrane colloquium 2014 – Hyderabad, India
• Pauwels NS, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Evidence-based guidelines versus systematic reviews: the application of evidence-based practice in an aid organisation. 2nd Evidence Aid Conference 2012 – Brussels, Belgium
• De Buck E, Dieltjens T, Pauwels NS, Volmink J, Vandekerckhove P. The importance of involving the target population in guideline development: experiences from the development of evidence-based African prevention guidelines. 2nd Evidence Aid Conference 2012 – Brussels, Belgium
• Dieltjens T, De Buck E, De Jans L, Clarysse M, Vandekerckhove P. Evidence-based guidelines for developing first aid educational materials geared towards school children: involvement of a multidisciplinary expert panel. Cochrane colloquium 2012 – Auckland, New Zealand
• Pauwels NS, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Evidence-based guidelines versus systematic reviews: the application of evidence-based practice in an aid organisation. Cochrane colloquium 2012 – Auckland, New Zealand
• De Buck E, Dieltjens T, Pauwels NS, Volmink J, Vandekerckhove P. The importance of involving the target population in guideline development: experiences from the development of evidence-based African prevention guidelines. GIN conference 2012 – Berlin, Germany
• De Buck E, Van de Velde S, Dieltjens T, Vandekerckhove P. Bringing evidence into practice: use of a rapid review methodology to formulate medical recommendations for the Red Cross Blood Service. Cochrane colloquium 2011 – Madrid, Spain
• Pauwels NS, Dieltjens T, Van de Velde S, De Buck E. Evidence-based practice in first aid and prevention guidelines of Belgian Red Cross-Flanders. Cochrane colloquium 2011 – Madrid, Spain