Kirsten Hermans
Biographic Data
| ID | 6579130 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kirsten Hermans |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kirsten |
| FAMILY NAME | Hermans |
| SIGNATURE | HERMANS K |
| AFFILIATIONS | KU Leuven |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6126-2907 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A Mixed-Method Study on the Palliative Care Capacity of Social Workers in Flanders (Belgium)
This study explores the palliative care capacity of social workers in Flanders. First, it examines the frequency with which social workers in Flanders are currently performing palliative care tasks. Second, this study assesses their attitudes and competencies regarding the performance of these tasks. Third, as contextual factors also influence this performance, this study explores the level of appreciation experienced by social workers in Flander…
The role of Hospice Care at the end of life
Background: Persons nearing the end of life often prefer to die in their familiar surroundings. Dying at home is, however, not always possible, even when the person is supported by a mobile palliative home care team. As the (complex) care needs increase, informal caregivers are required to be available 24 hours a day and take on a significant portion of clinical care. In some cases, no informal caregiver is available or the informal caregiver(s) …
The Implementation of Integrated Health Information Systems – Research Studies from 7 Countries Involving the InterRAI Assessment System
In practice, the implementation of health information systems is a process that requires a cultural shift of policymakers and professional caregivers at all levels of health policy and service delivery. Information about the implementation process of the interRAI Suite in different countries can help investigators and policymakers to better plan this implementation. This research sheds light on the advantages and pitfalls of the implementation of…
Examining Care Assessment Scores of Community-Dwelling Adults in Flanders, Belgium
One of the primary objectives of health systems is to provide a fair system by providing a comprehensive and holistic approach to caregiving rather than focusing on a single aspect of a person's care needs. This approach is often embodied by using standardized care assessments across health and social care settings. These assessments are completed by professional assessors and yield vital information regarding a person's health or contextual char…
Conceptualising relevant social context indicators for people receiving home care
Despite an increasing awareness of the impact of the social context of a person on personalised care planning, there is currently no generally accepted classification of social context. As a result, home care professionals have a partial understanding of what social context is and how it affects and can even benefit their work. In this study, we define the main themes and concepts of the social context in the home care setting. The goal in this s…
A comparative analysis of comprehensive geriatric assessments for nursing home residents receiving palliative care
Palliative care in nursing homes
Background/objectives: Nursing homes are important palliative care settings for frail older persons. By means of comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGAs), an appraisal can be made of the different palliative care needs of nursing home residents. The interRAI Palliative Care (interRAI PC) instrument is a CGA which assesses the diverse needs of older adults requiring palliative care in all healthcare settings. Examples of results are Client Asses…
Does the use of the interRAI Palliative Care instrument improve the quality of palliative care in nursing homes
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
A multidisciplinary and multi-method research framework for studying integrated care in Flanders (Belgium)
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
A multidisciplinary and multi-method research framework for studying integrated care in Flanders (Belgium)
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
The Implementation of Integrated Health Information Systems – Research Studies from 7 Countries Involving the InterRAI Assessment System
In practice, the implementation of health information systems is a process that requires a cultural shift of policymakers and professional caregivers at all levels of health policy and service delivery. Information about the implementation process of the interRAI Suite in different countries can help investigators and policymakers to better plan this implementation. This research sheds light on the advantages and pitfalls of the implementation of…
A multidisciplinary and multi-method research framework for studying integrated care in Flanders (Belgium)
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
A comparative analysis of comprehensive geriatric assessments for nursing home residents receiving palliative care
Palliative care in nursing homes
Background/objectives: Nursing homes are important palliative care settings for frail older persons. By means of comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGAs), an appraisal can be made of the different palliative care needs of nursing home residents. The interRAI Palliative Care (interRAI PC) instrument is a CGA which assesses the diverse needs of older adults requiring palliative care in all healthcare settings. Examples of results are Client Asses…
Does the use of the interRAI Palliative Care instrument improve the quality of palliative care in nursing homes
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Examining Care Assessment Scores of Community-Dwelling Adults in Flanders, Belgium
One of the primary objectives of health systems is to provide a fair system by providing a comprehensive and holistic approach to caregiving rather than focusing on a single aspect of a person's care needs. This approach is often embodied by using standardized care assessments across health and social care settings. These assessments are completed by professional assessors and yield vital information regarding a person's health or contextual char…
Conceptualising relevant social context indicators for people receiving home care
Despite an increasing awareness of the impact of the social context of a person on personalised care planning, there is currently no generally accepted classification of social context. As a result, home care professionals have a partial understanding of what social context is and how it affects and can even benefit their work. In this study, we define the main themes and concepts of the social context in the home care setting. The goal in this s…
A Mixed-Method Study on the Palliative Care Capacity of Social Workers in Flanders (Belgium)
This study explores the palliative care capacity of social workers in Flanders. First, it examines the frequency with which social workers in Flanders are currently performing palliative care tasks. Second, this study assesses their attitudes and competencies regarding the performance of these tasks. Third, as contextual factors also influence this performance, this study explores the level of appreciation experienced by social workers in Flander…
The role of Hospice Care at the end of life
Background: Persons nearing the end of life often prefer to die in their familiar surroundings. Dying at home is, however, not always possible, even when the person is supported by a mobile palliative home care team. As the (complex) care needs increase, informal caregivers are required to be available 24 hours a day and take on a significant portion of clinical care. In some cases, no informal caregiver is available or the informal caregiver(s) …
The Implementation of Integrated Health Information Systems – Research Studies from 7 Countries Involving the InterRAI Assessment System
In practice, the implementation of health information systems is a process that requires a cultural shift of policymakers and professional caregivers at all levels of health policy and service delivery. Information about the implementation process of the interRAI Suite in different countries can help investigators and policymakers to better plan this implementation. This research sheds light on the advantages and pitfalls of the implementation of…
Medicine (7 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (4 works) · Palliative care (4 works) · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Focus group (3 works) · Health care (3 works)