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Researcher

Elke Rammant

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54 Results

2025

Adjuvant radiotherapy after radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer : a phase 2 trial : results of secondary endpoints

Flor VerghoteElke RammantPiet DirixCharles Van PraetCharlien BerghenSara JuniusNick LiefhoogheLeen NoéPiet OstKarel Decaestecker et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN UROLOGY FOCUS

Exploring the integration of patient-reported outcome measures in clinical practice : a cross-sectional survey of EORTC healthcare professionals

Jens LehmannTatiana DraganElke RammantKelly M. de LigtJulia Lai-KwonEmma LidingtonRenée BultijnckDaniel DejacoKatherine J. TaylorElena Colombo et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER

Improving cancer survivorship care : lessons learned from an implementation process in a clinical setting

Flore HermanSofie VerhaegheKaren GeboesMartha GoderisElke RammantMichiel Daem

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING

The use of EORTC QLQ-C30 Summary Score in cancer research and its performance as compared with the EORTC QLQ-C30 Global Health/Quality of Life scale : a systematic review and comparative analysis of effect sizes

Josien C.C. ScheepensMogens GroenvoldJohannes M. GiesingerLinda DirvenAnna M.M. ThurnerVesna Bjelic-RadisicCorneel CoensJayne GalinskyCharalampia KyriakouLuigi Lim et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER

Using machine learning to predict patient-reported symptom clusters in prostate cancer patients receiving radiotherapy

Elke RammantEmile DemanValerie FonteyneLindsay PoppeRenée BultijnckPiet DirixGert De MeerleerKarin HaustermansAnn Van HeckeMiguel E. Aguado-Barrera et al.

A1 Journal Article in HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES

2024

Barriers and facilitators in the implementation of an ehealth patient-reported outcome application in oncology : a qualitative feasibility study

Miet VandemaeleEvita KieselElke RammantRenée Bultijnck

Nonpharmacological interventions for managing the dyspnea-fatigue-physical/role functioning symptom cluster in lung cancer patients : a systematic review

Clara LeynsCassandra Van BoterdaelEllen BaeleLindsay PoppeCharlotte BillietRenée BultijnckMaarten LambrechtYolande LievensElke Rammant

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE

Radical cystectomy or trimodality therapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer : a qualitative study exploring patient priorities and counselling needs when making a treatment choice

Flor VerghoteCharles Van PraetCamille BerquinNicolaas LumenKarel DecaesteckerBen VannesteElke RammantValerie Fonteyne

A1 Journal Article in BMC CANCER

2023

Barriers and facilitators in the implementation of eHealth Patient-Reported Outcome applications in oncology : a qualitative feasibility study

Miet VandemaeleEvita KieselElke RammantRenée Bultijnck

Experiences of men with prostate cancer participating in a clinical pathway with a supervised group-based exercise program to combat androgen deprivation-induced side effects : a qualitative focus group study

Renée BultijnckElke RammantAnneleen RaesNathalie VandecasteeleKarel DecaesteckerValerie FonteyneNicolaas LumenPiet OstBenedicte Deforche

A1 Journal Article in SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING

Phase III study of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life cancer survivorship core questionnaire

Marieke van LeeuwenJacobien M. KiefferTeresa E. YoungNeil K. AaronsonLonneke V. van de Poll-FranseMaria Antonietta AnnunziataVolker ArndtJuan Ignacio ArrarasDidier AutranHira Bani Hani et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP

The current use of the EORTC QLQ-NMIBC24 and QLQ-BLM30 questionnaires for the assessment of health-related quality of life in bladder cancer patients : a systematic review

Elke RammantL. FoxK. BeyerN. K. AaronsonR. ChalonerS. De PadovaF. LiedbergL. M. WintnerKarel DecaesteckerValerie Fonteyne et al.

A1 Journal Article in QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH

2022

Adjuvant radiotherapy after radical cystectomy for patients with high-risk muscle-invasive bladder cancer : results of a multicentric phase II trial

Valerie FonteyneP. DirixCharles Van PraetC. BerghenM. AlbersenS. JuniusN. LiefhoogheL. NoéG. De MeerleerPiet Ost et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN UROLOGY FOCUS

Associations of self-efficacy, social support and coping strategies with health-related quality of life after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer : a cross-sectional study

Elke RammantTung Ming LeungJohn L. GoreDonna BerryBarbara GivenCheryl T. LeeDiane QualeNihal E. Mohamed

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE

Cancer staff in an NHS cancer center : infections, vaccination, stress and well-being support during the COVID-19 pandemic

Hajer HadiJasmine HandfordBeth RussellCharlotte L. MossMaria J. Monroy IglesiasElke RammantSue SmithSaoirse DollyKiruthikah ThillaiAnne Rigg et al.

A1 Journal Article in FUTURE ONCOLOGY

Exercise counselling and referral in cancer care : an international scoping survey of health care practitioners' knowledge, practices, barriers, and facilitators

Imogen RamseyAlexandre ChanAndreas CharalambousYin Ting CheungH. S. DarlingLawson EngLisa GrechNicolas H. HartDeborah KirkSandra A. Mitchell et al.

A1 Journal Article in SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER

Physical activity and health-related quality of life from diagnosis to one year after radical cystectomy in patients with bladder cancer : a longitudinal cohort study

Elke RammantAnn Van HeckeJelle Van CauwenbergKarel DecaesteckerLindsay PoppeBeth RusselRenée BultijnckMaarten AlbersenSofie VerhaegheMieke Van Hemelrijck et al.

A1 Journal Article in BLADDER CANCER

Predicting patient-reported symptom clusters in prostate cancer patients : a machine learning approach

Elke RammantEmile DemanLindsay PoppeRenée BultijnckP. DirixG. De MeerleerK. HaustermansAnn Van HeckeD. AzriaJ. Chang-Claude et al.

Supportive care needs and utilization of bladder cancer patients undergoing radical cystectomy : a longitudinal study

Elke RammantAnn Van HeckeKarel DecaesteckerMaarten AlbersenSteven JoniauWouter EveraertsFemke JansenNihal E. MohamedRoos ColmanMieke Van Hemelrijck et al.

A1 Journal Article in PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY

The use of patient-reported outcomes in routine cancer care : preliminary insights from a multinational scoping survey of oncology practitioners

Yin Ting CheungAlexandre ChanAndreas CharalambousH. S. DarlingLawson EngLisa GrechCorina J. G. van den HurkDeborah KirkSandra A. MitchellDagmara Poprawski et al.

A1 Journal Article in SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER

2021

Development of a pre‐ and postoperative physical activity promotion program integrated in the electronic health system of patients with bladder cancer (The POPEYE study) : an intervention mapping approach

Elke RammantBenedicte DeforcheAnn Van HeckeSofie VerhaegheBARBARA VAN RUYMBEKERenée BultijnckMieke Van HemelrijckLouis FoxRonny PietersKarel Decaestecker et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE

Examining associations between patient psychosocial characteristics, coping, and quality of life

Nihal MohamedElke RammantTung Ming Leung

Exercise prescription dose for castrate-resistant prostate cancer patients : a phase I prescription dose escalation trial

Renée BultijnckBenedicte DeforcheNoëmi BorreyJörgen Van BauwelMaarten LievensElke RammantValerie FonteyneKarel DecaesteckerAdelheid SteyaertNicolaas Lumen et al.

A1 Journal Article in WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer researchers in 2020 : a qualitative study of events to inform mitigation strategies

Louis FoxKatharina BeyerElke RammantEsme MorcomMieke Van HemelrijckRichard SullivanVerna VanderpuyeDorothy LombeAudrey Tieko TsunodaTezer Kutluk et al.

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Is there a role for physical activity interventions in the treatment pathway of bladder cancer? A scoping review of the literature

Agustina BessaCecilia BoscoSneha MehrotraMegan RowlandHanyu ZhangBeth RussellLouis FoxKatharina BeyerElke RammantSuzanne Amery et al.

A2 Journal Article in BMJ OPEN SPORT & EXERCISE MEDICINE

Living with a chronic disease : insights from patients with a low socioeconomic status

Lisa Van WilderPeter PypeFien MertensElke RammantEls ClaysBrecht DevleesschauwerPauline BoeckxstaensDelphine De Smedt

A1 Journal Article in BMC FAMILY PRACTICE

Management of cancer and health after the clinic visit : a call to action for self-management in cancer care

D. HowellD.K. MayerR. FieldingM. EicherI.M. Verdonck-de LeeuwC. JohansenE. Soto-Perez-de-CelisC. FosterR. ChanC.M. Alfano et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE

Supportive roles of the health care team throughout the illness trajectory of bladder cancer patients undergoing radical cystectomy : a qualitative study exploring the patients’ perspectives

Elke RammantValerie FonteyneVincent Van GoethemSofie VerhaegheAnneleen RaesMieke Van HemelrijckNihal E. MohamedKarel DecaesteckerAnn Van Hecke

A1 Journal Article in SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING

The development of a physical activity program and psychosocial framework to improve health-related quality of life in bladder cancer patients undergoing radical cystectomy

Elke RammantValerie FonteyneAnn Van HeckeSofie Verhaeghe

The importance of patient and public involvement in cancer research : time to create a new job profile

Mieke Van HemelrijckVivienne PetersJohn F LoongBeth RussellLouis FoxHarriet WylieAida SantaolallaKatharina BeyerElke RammantE Lin et al.

Editorial material

The incidence and prevalence of upper tract urothelial carcinoma : a systematic review

Ahmed SoualhiElke RammantGincy GeorgeBeth RussellDeborah EntingRajesh NairMieke Van HemelrijckCecilia Bosco

A1 Journal Article in BMC UROLOGY

The need for supportive mental wellbeing interventions in bladder cancer patients : a systematic review of the literature

A BessaElke RammantD EntingRT BryanM Shamim KhanS MaldeR NairR ThurairajaF CahillS Amery et al.

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

The use of theory to develop physical activity interventions in urological cancer survivors : a narrative review

Elke RammantRenée BultijnckCristina M. CaperchioneLinda TrinhResearch collaboration group of the cancer prevention and management Special Interest Group of ISBNPA

A1 Journal Article in SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING

Validation and reliability of the Dutch version of the EORTC QLQ-NMIBC24 questionnaire module for patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Theodora M. RippingEllen WesthoffNeil K. AaronsonMieke Van HemelrijckElke RammantJ. Alfred WitjesLambertus. A. KiemeneyKatja K. H. AbenAlina Vrieling

A2 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PATIENT-REPORTED OUTCOMES

2020

Health-related quality of life overview after different curative treatment options in muscle-invasive bladder cancer : an umbrella review

Elke RammantLisa Van WilderMieke Van HemelrijckNele PauwelsKarel DecaesteckerCharles Van PraetRenée BultijnckPiet OstThomas Van VaerenberghSofie Verhaeghe et al.

A1 Journal Article in QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH

2019

A comprehensive catalogue of EQ-5D scores in chronic disease : results of a systematic review

Lisa Van WilderElke RammantEls ClaysBrecht DevleesschauwerNele PauwelsDelphine De Smedt

A comprehensive catalogue of EQ-5D scores in chronic disease : results of a systematic review

Lisa Van WilderElke RammantEls ClaysBrecht DevleesschauwerNele PauwelsDelphine De Smedt

A1 Journal Article in QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH

Barriers and facilitators to physical activity in men with prostate cancer : a qualitative and quantitative systematic review

Louis FoxTheresa WisemanDeclan CahillKatharina BeyerNicola PeatElke RammantMieke Van Hemelrijck

A1 Journal Article in PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY

Implementation of a lifestyle‐based clinical pathway in daily clinical practice in men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer

Renée BultijnckAnniek BruggemanBARBARA VAN RUYMBEKEStefanie MortierAnneleen RaesElke RammantMartine De MuynckBenedicte DeforcheValerie FonteyneKarel Decaestecker et al.

Patient- versus physician-reported outcomes in prostate cancer patients receiving hypofractionated radiotherapy within a randomized controlled trial

Elke RammantPiet OstMartijn SwimbergheBarbara VanderstraetenNicolaas LumenKarel DecaesteckerRenée BultijnckGert De MeerleerCamille SarrazynRoos Colman et al.

A1 Journal Article in STRAHLENTHERAPIE UND ONKOLOGIE

Predicting perioperative mortality after radical cystectomy : comorbidity assessment tools are only part of the puzzle

Valerie FonteyneElke RammantKarel Decaestecker

Editorial material

Scoping review protocol : is there a role for physical activity interventions in the treatment pathway of bladder cancer?

Sneha MehrotraMegan RowlandHanyu ZhangBeth RussellLouis FoxKatharina BeyerElke RammantNicola PeatMieke Van HemelrijckCecilia Bosco

A1 Journal Article in BMJ OPEN

Understanding physical activity behavior in patients with bladder cancer before and after radical cystectomy : a qualitative interview study

Elke RammantValerie FonteyneKarel DecaesteckerRenée BultijnckBenedicte DeforcheRonny PietersPiet OstSofie VerhaegheAnn Van Hecke

A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL REHABILITATION

2018

4 Weeks versus 5 weeks of hypofractionated high-dose radiation therapy as primary therapy for prostate cancer : interim safety analysis of a randomized phase 3 trial

Valerie FonteyneCamille SarrazynMartijn SwimbergheGert De MeerleerElke RammantBarbara VanderstraetenFRANK VANPACHTENBEKENicolaas LumenKarel DecaesteckerRoos Colman et al.

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS

A systematic review of exercise and psychosocial rehabilitation interventions to improve health-related outcomes in patients with bladder cancer undergoing radical cystectomy

Elke RammantKarel DecaesteckerRenée BultijnckNora SundahlPiet OstNele PauwelsBenedicte DeforcheRonny PietersValerie Fonteyne

A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL REHABILITATION

Availability of prostate cancer exercise rehabilitation resources and practice patterns in Belgium : results of a cross-sectional study

Renée BultijnckBARBARA VAN RUYMBEKESofie EveraertHelena BaguéElke RammantSteven RimbautValerie FonteyneNicolaas LumenKarel DecaesteckerPiet Ost

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE

Clinical pathway improves implementation of evidence-based strategies for the management of androgen deprivation therapy-induced side effects in men with prostate cancer

Renée BultijnckInge Van de CaveyeElke RammantSofie EveraertNicolaas LumenKarel DecaesteckerValerie FonteyneBenedicte DeforchePiet Ost

A1 Journal Article in BJU INTERNATIONAL

Evaluating the current place of radiotherapy as treatment option for patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer in Belgium

Valerie FonteyneElke RammantPiet OstYolande LievensBart De TroyerSylvie RotteyGert De MeerleerDaan De MaeseneerDirk De RidderKarel Decaestecker

A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL GENITOURINARY CANCER

Four- or 5-weeks of radiotherapy for prostate cancer : interim results of a randomized phase 3 trial

Valerie FonteyneMartijn SwimbergheElke RammantGert De MeerleerBarbara VanderstraetenFRANK VANPACHTENBEKENicolaas LumenKarel DecaesteckerPiet Ost

Patient-reported outcomes in the search for the optimal radiotherapy schedule for prostate cancer

Elke RammantPiet OstMartijn SwimbergheFRANK VANPACHTENBEKERenée BultijnckNicolaas LumenKarel DecaesteckerValerie Fonteyne

Selecting candidates for early discharge after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer

Valerie FonteyneElke RammantKarel Decaestecker

Editorial material

The current place of radiotherapy as treatment option for muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Elke RammantKarel DecaesteckerYolande LievensP. DirixP. SargosM. VedangL. EapenJ. ChristodouleasValerie Fonteyne[ missing ] on behalf of IBIS group

2017

Adjuvant radiotherapy after radical cystectomy for patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer : a phase II trial

Valerie FonteynePiet DirixSara JuniusElke RammantPiet OstGert De MeerleerMartijn SwimbergheKarel Decaestecker

A1 Journal Article in BMC CANCER

Rehabilitation interventions to improve patient-reported outcomes and physical fitness in survivors of muscle invasive bladder cancer : a systematic review protocol

Elke RammantRenée BultijnckNora SundahlPiet OstNele PauwelsBenedicte DeforcheRonny PietersKarel DecaesteckerValerie Fonteyne

A2 Journal Article in BMJ OPEN