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Researcher

Elsa da Palma Afonso

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Awards & Distinctions

13 Results

2026

Attributable mortality of late‐onset sepsis in the neonatal ICU according to gestational age : a historical propensity score matched cohort study

Elsa da Palma AfonsoKoenraad SmetsMieke DeschepperEvelien VerstraeteStijn Blot

A1 Journal Article in NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE

Key elements of quality improvement programs to prevent catheter-associated bloodstream infections in neonatal ICUs

Daniel Joseph E BerdidaStijn BlotElsa da Palma Afonso

Editorial material

The impact of late-onset sepsis on mortality in neonatal intensive care patients, according to gestational age

Elsa da Palma AfonsoStijn BlotKoenraad Smets

2023

The effect of late-onset sepsis on mortality across different gestational ages in a neonatal intensive care unit : a historical study

Elsa da Palma AfonsoKoenraad SmetsMieke DeschepperEvelien VerstraeteStijn Blot

A1 Journal Article in INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING

2022

Dental care and hospital mortality in ICU patients

Patrick M. HonoreElsa da Palma AfonsoStijn Blot

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL

Epidemiology and outcome of pressure injuries in critically ill patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : a propensity score adjusted analysis

Ignacio Martin-LoechesLouise RoseElsa da Palma AfonsoJulie BenbenishtyBronagh BlackwoodCarole BoulangerSilvia Calvino-GuntherWendy ChaboyerFiona CoyerMireia Llaurado-Serra et al.

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES

2021

Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients : the DecubICUs study

Sonia LabeauElsa da Palma AfonsoJulie BenbenishtyBronagh BlackwoodCarole BoulangerStephen J. BrettSilvia Calvino-GuntherWendy ChaboyerFiona CoyerMieke Deschepper et al.

A1 Journal Article in INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE

2020

Combination antimicrobial therapy in Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia

Elsa da Palma AfonsoElena ConoscentiStijn Blot

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS

2019

Late onset sepsis in NICU : are we are all looking through the same lens?

Elsa da Palma AfonsoStijn Blot

A1 Journal Article in INFECTIOUS DISEASES

2017

Bacteriuria and risk factors for bacteremia

CHRISTELLE LIZYElsa da Palma AfonsoStijn Blot

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE

Bridging the knowledge-practice gap : a key issue in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections

Elsa da Palma AfonsoCHRISTELLE LIZYStijn Blot

Editorial material

Effect of gestational age on the epidemiology of late-onset sepsis in neonatal intensive care units : a review

Elsa da Palma AfonsoStijn Blot

A1 Journal Article in EXPERT REVIEW OF ANTI-INFECTIVE THERAPY

The value of direct observation to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infection

Elsa da Palma AfonsoStijn Blot

A1 Journal Article in INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING