Steven Vanderstichelen
Biographic Data
| ID | 6515163 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Steven Vanderstichelen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Steven |
| FAMILY NAME | Vanderstichelen |
| SIGNATURE | VANDERSTICHELEN S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ghent University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7214-704X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Measurement invariance of the Death Literacy Index across Flemish Belgium, The Netherlands, and Sweden
Death literacy is a construct conceptualizing experience-based knowledge and skills for end-of-life care, which is operationalized as a six-factor model in the 29-item Death Literacy Index (DLI). The DLI has gained international interest, but its validity across countries is yet unknown. This cross-sectional study therefore assessed its measurement invariance (psychometric equivalence), across Flemish Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Transla…
Developing a compassionate university
Compassionate communities are gaining momentum as a new public health approach emphasizing community support during times of serious illness, death, and bereavement. However, evidence on their development, particularly in higher education, is limited. This study investigates the development of a Compassionate University, examining the underlying processes and contextual factors shaping its development. A longitudinal process evaluation was conduc…
Attentive visitors
Background: Community volunteers often notice palliative care (PC) needs that healthcare professionals (HCP) and family caregivers miss, potentially playing an important signposting role. In order to fulfill this role, volunteers need knowledge about PC needs and community resources; and they should have good relational, communication and observation skills. These skills and knowledge can be enhanced through training. Aims: To develop a training …
What knowledge and skills do community volunteers need to signpost palliative care needs to professionals? A qualitative study
Background: Volunteers often notice palliative care (PC) needs that healthcare professionals (HCP) and family caregivers miss, potentially playing an important signposting role. It is unknown what particular knowledge and skills are lacking and required to optimally fulfil this role in community homecare. Aims: To explore the desired and required knowledge and skills for volunteers to recognize, describe and communicate PC needs to HCPs. Methods:…
A compassionate university for serious illness, death, and bereavement
Serious illness, death, and bereavement are common experiences within the work and study context. This study aims to explore the experiences and support needs of university students and staff confronted with serious illness, death, and bereavement. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 21 students and 26 staff. A thematic analysis resulted in three overarching themes: the university as a high-pressure environment; naviga…
The involvement of volunteers in palliative care and their collaboration with healthcare professionals
Volunteers occupy a specific space in the delivery of palliative care (PC), addressing specific aspects of care and providing a link between professional healthcare providers and informal care. Engaging and empowering these volunteers can be an important strategy to deliver more integrated and comprehensive PC. Insights into current actual volunteer involvement and collaboration across different healthcare services providing generalist and specia…
Volunteer involvement in the organisation of palliative care
Ageing populations increasingly face chronic and terminal illnesses, emphasising the importance of palliative care and quality of life for terminally ill people. Facing resource constraints in professional healthcare, some governments expect informal caregivers like volunteers to assume a greater share of care provision. We know volunteers are present in palliative care and perform many roles, ranging from administration to providing companionshi…
A compassionate university for serious illness, death, and bereavement
Serious illness, death, and bereavement are common experiences within the work and study context. This study aims to explore the experiences and support needs of university students and staff confronted with serious illness, death, and bereavement. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 21 students and 26 staff. A thematic analysis resulted in three overarching themes: the university as a high-pressure environment; naviga…
Volunteer involvement in the organisation of palliative care
Ageing populations increasingly face chronic and terminal illnesses, emphasising the importance of palliative care and quality of life for terminally ill people. Facing resource constraints in professional healthcare, some governments expect informal caregivers like volunteers to assume a greater share of care provision. We know volunteers are present in palliative care and perform many roles, ranging from administration to providing companionshi…
Volunteer involvement in the organisation of palliative care
Ageing populations increasingly face chronic and terminal illnesses, emphasising the importance of palliative care and quality of life for terminally ill people. Facing resource constraints in professional healthcare, some governments expect informal caregivers like volunteers to assume a greater share of care provision. We know volunteers are present in palliative care and perform many roles, ranging from administration to providing companionshi…
The involvement of volunteers in palliative care and their collaboration with healthcare professionals
Volunteers occupy a specific space in the delivery of palliative care (PC), addressing specific aspects of care and providing a link between professional healthcare providers and informal care. Engaging and empowering these volunteers can be an important strategy to deliver more integrated and comprehensive PC. Insights into current actual volunteer involvement and collaboration across different healthcare services providing generalist and specia…
Attentive visitors
Background: Community volunteers often notice palliative care (PC) needs that healthcare professionals (HCP) and family caregivers miss, potentially playing an important signposting role. In order to fulfill this role, volunteers need knowledge about PC needs and community resources; and they should have good relational, communication and observation skills. These skills and knowledge can be enhanced through training. Aims: To develop a training …
What knowledge and skills do community volunteers need to signpost palliative care needs to professionals? A qualitative study
Background: Volunteers often notice palliative care (PC) needs that healthcare professionals (HCP) and family caregivers miss, potentially playing an important signposting role. It is unknown what particular knowledge and skills are lacking and required to optimally fulfil this role in community homecare. Aims: To explore the desired and required knowledge and skills for volunteers to recognize, describe and communicate PC needs to HCPs. Methods:…
A compassionate university for serious illness, death, and bereavement
Serious illness, death, and bereavement are common experiences within the work and study context. This study aims to explore the experiences and support needs of university students and staff confronted with serious illness, death, and bereavement. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 21 students and 26 staff. A thematic analysis resulted in three overarching themes: the university as a high-pressure environment; naviga…
Developing a compassionate university
Compassionate communities are gaining momentum as a new public health approach emphasizing community support during times of serious illness, death, and bereavement. However, evidence on their development, particularly in higher education, is limited. This study investigates the development of a Compassionate University, examining the underlying processes and contextual factors shaping its development. A longitudinal process evaluation was conduc…
Measurement invariance of the Death Literacy Index across Flemish Belgium, The Netherlands, and Sweden
Death literacy is a construct conceptualizing experience-based knowledge and skills for end-of-life care, which is operationalized as a six-factor model in the 29-item Death Literacy Index (DLI). The DLI has gained international interest, but its validity across countries is yet unknown. This cross-sectional study therefore assessed its measurement invariance (psychometric equivalence), across Flemish Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Transla…
Psychology (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues (6 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Medical education (4 works) · Palliative care (4 works) · Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units (3 works) · Flemish (3 works) · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health (3 works) · Sociology (3 works)