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Researcher

Heleen Demeyer

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Awards & Distinctions

103 Results

2025

1-year physical activity coaching programme in lung transplant recipients : an RCT

Sofie BreulsAstrid BlondeelMarieke WuytsGeert M VerledenRobin VosWim JanssensThierry TroostersHeleen Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in THORAX

Active parents, active youth? Exploring the association between physical activity of youth with Cystic Fibrosis and their parents

Manon KinaupenneStephanie Van BiervlietKim Van HoorenbeeckHeidi SchaballieKristof VandekerckhoveMarieke De CraemerHeleen Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Benefits of participating in the Lung Science Conference for early career respiratory experts

Anja SchweikertAntonella F.M. DostHeleen DemeyerSara Cuevas Ocaña

A2 Journal Article in BREATHE

Content, uptake and adherence of exercise interventions after an acute exacerbation of COPD : a scoping review

Marieke WuytsHeleen DemeyerThomas VandendriesscheYiting CuiPaulien MellaertsWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW

Digital assessment of real-world walking in people with impaired mobility : how many hours and days are needed?

Joren BuekersJulia ChernovaSarah KochJosé MarchenaJorge LemosClemens BeckerTecla BonciJulia BraunGavin BrittainEllen Buckley et al.

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Effect of combined exercise and hormone replacement therapy on body composition and insulin sensitivity in postmenopausal women

Herman DepypereWout WielfaertHeleen DemeyerMauro Van den EndePatrick Calders

Influencing factors of physical activity in youth with Cystic Fibrosis : a socio-ecological approach

Manon KinaupenneStephanie Van BiervlietKim Van HoorenbeeckHeidi SchaballieKristof VandekerckhoveMarieke De CraemerHeleen Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in ERJ OPEN RESEARCH

Physical activity and physical function one year after hospital discharge for COVID-19

Eva ArentsFien HermansLies GlorieBihiyga SalhiCedric BosteelsEric DeromWim JanssensEva Van BraeckelNatalie LorentYannick Vande Weygaerde et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

Physical activity telecoaching in post-surgical NSCLC patients : a mixed-methods pilot study exploring feasibility, acceptability and actual usage

Eva ArentsSarah HaesevoetsFien HermansKirsten QuadfliegDries CopsMaarten CrielDavid RuttensVeerle SurmontBihiyga SalhiEric Derom et al.

A1 Journal Article in CANCERS

Synergistic or standalone? Exploring the impact of combined exercise and hormone replacement therapy on body composition and muscle function

Patrick CaldersWout WielfaertHeleen DemeyerMauro Van den EndeHerman Depypere

The impact of lung surgery, with or without (neo-)adjuvant therapy, on physical functioning in patients with nonsmall cell lung cancer : a scoping review

Sarah HaesevoetsEva ArentsDries CopsKirsten QuadfliegMaarten CrielDavid RuttensMarc DaenenDieter StevensVeerle SurmontHeleen Demeyer et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW

The trajectory of cancer-related fatigue throughout lung cancer treatment and its association with physical activity

Francesca Van HulleEva ArentsKirsten QuadfliegSarah HaesevoetsFien HermansMaarten CrielDavid RuttensEric DeromMarc DaenenMartijn A. Spruit et al.

A1 Journal Article in SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER

Validation of the late-life function and disability instrument in people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : a clinical trial

Astrid BlondeelHeleen DemeyerVictoria Alcaraz-SerranoSara C ButteryJoren BuekersNikolaos ChynkiamisAlícia Josa-CulleréLaura Delgado-OrtizAnja FreiLies Glorie et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY

2024

Accuracy of consumer-based activity trackers to measure and coach patients with lower limb lymphoedema

Astrid BlondeelNele DevoogdtAnne AsnongInge GeraertsAn De GroefAn-Kathleen HeroesCharlotte Van CalsterThierry TroostersHeleen DemeyerPieter Ginis et al.

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Development and feasibility of an exercise training program in primary care for patients with COPD experiencing an acute exacerbation

Marieke WuytsFien HermansSofie BreulsStephanie EveraertsEric DeromWim JanssensHeleen DemeyerThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in PHYSIOTHERAPY

ERS International Congress 2023 : highlights from the Allied Respiratory Professionals assembly

Tiago JacintoElizabeth SmithNicola S. DiciollaMaarten van HerckLiliana SilvaMaria Granados SantiagoEleonora VolpatoLouise Muxoll GrønhaugMarieke VerkleijJeannette B. Peters et al.

Editorial material

Exercise and footwear in medial knee osteoarthritis : a randomized controlled trial comparing flat flexible footwear to stable supportive shoes

Paolo DaineseJan StautemasSophie De MitsRuth WittoekAns Van GinckelWouter HuysseHeleen DemeyerHanne MahieuPatrick Calders

A2 Journal Article in RHEUMATOLOGY ADVANCES IN PRACTICE

Gait differences between COPD and healthy controls : systematic review and meta-analysis

Joren BuekersLaura Delgado-OrtizDimitrios MegaritisAshley PolhemusSofie BreulsSara C. ButteryNikolaos ChynkiamisHeleen DemeyerElena Gimeno-SantosEmily Hume et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW

Hybrid compared to conventional pulmonary rehabilitation : an equivalence analysis

Marieke WuytsIris CoosemansStephanie EveraertsAstrid BlondeelSofie BreulsHeleen DemeyerWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in ERJ OPEN RESEARCH

Impaired exercise capacity and functional performance in youth with cystic fibrosis : a comparative analysis

Manon KinaupenneMarieke De CraemerStephanie Van BiervlietKim Van hoorenbeeckHeidi SchaballieIlse CoomansKristof VandekerckhoveHeleen Demeyer

Increasing exercise capacity and physical activity in the COPD patient

Antarpreet KaurJean BourbeauLisa BrightonBartolome CelliRebecca CrouchHeleen DemeyerDaniel A. GerardiHideki KatsuraPaula MeekMike Morgan et al.

A2 Journal Article in BREATHE

Lower physical activity levels in youth with Cystic Fibrosis compared to healthy controls : a multicentre comparative study

Manon KinaupenneStephanie Van BiervlietKim Van HoorenbeeckHeidi SchaballieKristof VandekerckhoveHeleen DemeyerMarieke De Craemer

A1 Journal Article in RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Mobilise-D insights to estimate real-world walking speed in multiple conditions with a wearable device

M. Encarna Micó-AmigoAnisoara Paraschiv-IonescuPhilip BrownHeleen Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Physical activity coaching in patients with interstitial lung diseases : a randomized controlled trial

Sofie BreulsTamara ZlamalovaKaterina RaisovaAstrid BlondeelMarieke WuytsMartin DvoracekMonika ZurkovaJonas YserbytWim JanssensWim Wuyts et al.

A1 Journal Article in CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE

Prognostic value of the 1-min sit-to-stand test to predict post-operative complications in patients with lung cancer elected for lung resection

Kirsten QuadfliegRachael HigginsEva ArentsHeleen DemeyerMaarten CrielMarc DaenenDavid RuttensMichiel ThomeerDieter StevensAndrew Maiorana et al.

A1 Journal Article in ERJ OPEN RESEARCH

Real-world walking cadence in people with COPD

Laura Delgado-OrtizSaverio RanciatiAne Arbillaga-EtxarriEva BalcellsJoren BuekersHeleen DemeyerAnja FreiElena Gimeno-SantosNicholas S. HopkinsonCorina de Jong et al.

A1 Journal Article in ERJ OPEN RESEARCH

The association between objectively measured physical activity and the prevalence of comorbidities in lung transplant recipients

Sofie BreulsAstrid BlondeelMarieke WuytsGeert M. VerledenRobin VosWim JanssensThierry TroostersHeleen Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in RESPIRATION

The more stars, the brighter! Interview with the ECM award winner 2023

Senani N.H. RathnayakeJoana CruzSara Cuevas OcañaMareike LehmannHeleen Demeyer

Editorial material

The one-minute sit-to-stand test : a practical tool for assessing functional exercise capacity in patients with COPD in routine clinical practice

Paulien MellaertsHeleen DemeyerAstrid BlondeelTim VanhoutteSofie BreulsMarieke WuytsIris CoosemansLode ClaesNele VandenberghKaat Beckers et al.

A1 Journal Article in CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE

Validity of a consumer-based wearable to measure clinical parameters in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and healthy controls : observational study

Fien HermansEva ArentsAstrid BlondeelWim JanssensNina CardinaelsPatrick CaldersThierry TroostersEric DeromHeleen Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH

2023

Accuracy of consumer-based activity trackers as measuring tool and coaching device in breast and colorectal cancer survivors

An De GroefAnne AsnongAstrid BlondeelPieter GinisAlice NieuwboerTessa De VriezeNele DevoogdtThierry TroostersHeleen DemeyerInge Geraerts

A1 Journal Article in SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER

Association of physical activity with quadriceps force and functional performance in children with cystic fibrosis and healthy peers

Manon KinaupenneHeleen DemeyerFien HermansHeidi SchaballieKristof VandekerckhoveStephanie Van BiervlietMarieke De Craemer

Autonomic symptoms and associated factors in patients with chronic heart failure

Hellen Da Silva Van den BoschSofie PardaensMarc VanderheydenJohan De SutterHeleen DemeyerMichel De PauwLaurent DemulierJan StautemasPatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CARDIOLOGICA

Cultural adaptation and validation of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the PROactive Physical Activity in COPD-clinical visit instrument for individuals with COPD

Andre Vinicius SantanaAndrea Daiane FontanaRafaela Cristina de AlmeidaLeandro Cruz MantoaniCarlos Augusto CamilloKarina Couto FurlanettoFatima RodriguesJoana CruzAlda MarquesCristina Jacome et al.

A1 Journal Article in JORNAL BRASILEIRO DE PNEUMOLOGIA

Factors associated to physical activity in patients with COPD : an ecological approach

Astrid BlondeelFien HermansSofie BreulsMarieke WuytsStephanie EveraertsIwein GyselinckNikolaas De MaeyerThessa VerniestEric DeromWim Janssens et al.

A1 Journal Article in RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Impact of cancer treatment on physical performance in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer

Kirsten QuadfliegEva ArentsSarah HaesevoetsFien HermansMaarten CrielMarc DaenenDavid RuttensMichiel ThomeerMartijn A. SpruitDieter Stevens et al.

Investigating the prognostic value of digital mobility outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : a systematic literature review and meta-analysis

Sara C. ButteryParris J. WilliamsSaeed M. AlghamdiKeir E. J. PhilipAlexis PerkinsConstantinos KallisJennifer K. QuintMichael I. PolkeySofie BreulsJoren Buekers et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW

Laboratory and free-living gait performance in adults with COPD and healthy controls

Joren BuekersDimitrios MegaritisSarah KochLisa AlcockNadir AmmourClemens BeckerStefano BertulettiTecla BonciPhilip BrownEllen Buckley et al.

A1 Journal Article in ERJ OPEN RESEARCH

Physical performance of non-small cell lung cancer patients 3 months post treatment initiation compared to healthy peers

Eva ArentsKirsten QuadfliegSarah HaesevoetsFien HermansMaarten CrielMarc DaenenEric DeromDavid RuttensMartijn A. SpruitDieter Stevens et al.

Preview of the Lung Science Conference 2024

Sara Cuevas OcanaPauline BardinRui MarcaloHeleen Demeyer

Editorial material

Pulmonary rehabilitation and physical interventions

Thierry TroostersWim JanssensHeleen DemeyerRoberto A. Rabinovich

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW

Role of digital health in pulmonary rehabilitation and beyond : shaping the future

Sara PimentaHenrik HansenHeleen DemeyerPatrick SlevinJoana Cruz

A1 Journal Article in ERJ OPEN RESEARCH

Sustaining training effects through physical activity coaching (STEP) : a randomized controlled trial

Matthias LoeckxFernanda M. RodriguesAstrid BlondeelStephanie EveraertsWim JanssensHeleen DemeyerThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The association of weather conditions with day-to-day variability in physical activity in patients with COPD

Astrid BlondeelFien HermansSofie BreulsMarieke WuytsNikolaas De MaeyerThessa VerniestEric DeromBen Van CalsterWim JanssensThierry Troosters et al.

A1 Journal Article in ERJ OPEN RESEARCH

Validation of commercial activity trackers in everyday life of people with Parkinson’s disease

Pieter GinisMaaike GorisAn De GroefAstrid BlondeelMoran GilatHeleen DemeyerThierry TroostersAlice Nieuwboer

A1 Journal Article in SENSORS

2022

Can COPD exacerbations be picked up early via a weekly medication question through a smartphone application?

Astrid BlondeelHeleen DemeyerSofie BreulsMarieke WuytsLies GlorieNikolaas De MaeyerWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A2 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES

Cardiac autonomic function, exercise capacity and physical activity in patients with COPD

Fien HermansEva ArentsA. BlondeelPatrick CaldersT. TroostersEric DeromHeleen Demeyer

Connecting real-world digital mobility assessment to clinical outcomes for regulatory and clinical endorsement : the Mobilise-D study protocol

A. Stefanie MikolaizakLynn RochesterWalter MaetzlerBasil SharrackHeleen DemeyerClaudia MazzàBrian CaulfieldJudith Garcia-AymerichBeatrix VereijkenValdo Arnera et al.

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Physical activity and its correlates in patients with cystic fibrosis : a systematic review

Manon KinaupenneMarieke De CraemerHeidi SchaballieKristof VandekerckhoveStephanie Van BiervlietHeleen Demeyer

Physical activity and its correlates in people with cystic fibrosis : a systematic review

Manon KinaupenneMarieke De CraemerHeidi SchaballieKristof VandekerckhoveStephanie Van BiervlietHeleen Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW

Physical activity levels of breast cancer patients before diagnosis compared to a reference population : a cross-sectional comparative study

An De GroefHeleen DemeyerCarlijn de KinkelderSanne Dukers-van AlthuisAnne AsnongLore DamsElien Van der GuchtTessa De VriezeVincent HaenenMargaux Evenepoel et al.

A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL BREAST CANCER

Physical activity pattern of patients with interstitial lung disease compared to patients with COPD : a propensity-matched study

Sofie BreulsCintia Pereira de AraujoAstrid BlondeelJonas YserbytWim JanssensWim WuytsThierry TroostersHeleen Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Prospective longitudinal evaluation of hospitalised COVID-19 survivors 3 and 12 months after discharge

Natalie LorentYannick Vande WeygaerdeEveline ClaeysIpek Guler Caamano FajardoNicolas De VosWalter De WeverBihiyga SalhiIwein GyselinckCedric BosteelsBart Lambrecht et al.

A1 Journal Article in ERJ OPEN RESEARCH

The impact of endoscopic lung volume reduction on physical activity coaching in patients with severe emphysema

Astrid BlondeelHeleen DemeyerLaurens J. CeulemansJohan CoolenStephanie EveraertsHannelore GeysenGeert M. VerledenDirk Van RaemdonckChristophe DoomsThierry Troosters et al.

A1 Journal Article in ERJ OPEN RESEARCH

2021

Lung volume reduction in emphysema : a pragmatic prospective cohort study

Christophe DoomsAstrid BlondeelLaurens J. CeulemansJohan CoolenStephanie EveraertsHeleen DemeyerThierry TroostersGeert VerledenDirk Van RaemdonckWim Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ERJ OPEN RESEARCH

Objectively measured physical activity as a COPD clinical trial outcome

Chris BurtinDivya MohanThierry TroostersHenrik WatzNicholas S. HopkinsonJudith Garcia-AymerichMarilyn L. MoyIoannis VogiatzisHarry B. RossiterSally Singh et al.

A1 Journal Article in CHEST

Objectively measured physical activity in patients with COPD : recommendations from an international task force on physical activity

Heleen DemeyerDivya MohanChris BurtinAnouk VaesMatthew HeasleyRussell P. BowlerRichard CasaburiChristopher B. CooperSolange Corriol-RohouAnja Frei et al.

A1 Journal Article in CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASES-JOURNAL OF THE COPD FOUNDATION

Patterns of physical activity progression in patients with COPD

Maria KorenyHeleen DemeyerNicholas S. HopkinsonZafeiris LouvarisRobert Rodríguez-RoisinAne Arbillaga-EtxarriMarta Benet

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA

Standardized exercise training is feasible, safe, and effective in pulmonary arterial and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension : results from a large European multicentre randomized controlled trial

Ekkehard GrünigAlison MacKenzieAndrew J PeacockChristina A EichstaedtNicola BenjaminRobert NechwatalSilvia UlrichStéphanie SaxerMaurizio BussottiMarinella Sommaruga et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL

The effect of the Belgian COVID-19 lockdown on the rehabilitation of patients with respiratory diseases

Fien HermansBihiyga SalhiEvelien De BurckKatlijn GeeurickxWendy Van LooPatrick CaldersEric DeromHeleen Demeyer

Validity and responsiveness of the daily- and clinical visit-PROactive physical activity in COPD (D-PPAC and C-PPAC) instruments

Judith Garcia-AymerichMilo A PuhanSolange Corriol-RohouCorina de JongHeleen DemeyerFabienne DobbelsDamijan ErzenAnja FreiElena Gimeno-SantosNicholas S Hopkinson et al.

A1 Journal Article in THORAX

Walking on common ground : a cross-disciplinary scoping review on the clinical utility of digital mobility outcomes

Ashley PolhemusLaura Delgado OrtizGavin BrittainNikolaos ChynkiamisFrancesca SalisHeiko GaßnerMichaela GrossCameron KirkRachele RossanigoKristin Taraldsen et al.

A1 Journal Article in NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE

2020

Accuracy of consumer-based activity trackers as measuring tool and coaching device in patients with COPD and healthy controls

Astrid BlondeelHeleen DemeyerWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Diabetic neuropathy impacts upper and lower limb muscle strength endurance in patients with type 2 diabetes : a controlled study

Birgit Van EetveldeBruno LapauwPieter ProotKarsten Vanden WyngaertHeleen DemeyerDirk CambierPatrick Calders

Effects of downhill walking in pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD : a randomised controlled trial

Carlos Augusto CamilloChristian Robert OsadnikChris BurtinStephanie EveraertsMiek HornikxHeleen DemeyerMatthias LoeckxFernanda Machado RodriguesKaren MaesGhislaine Gayan-Ramirez et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL

Physical activity and sleep in patients with hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome and patients with generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder

Marie CoussensInge De WandeleVerity PaceyFransiska MalfaitMarieke De CraemerHeleen DemeyerLies RombautPatrick Calders

A2 Journal Article in EDORIUM JOURNAL OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION

Walking-related digital mobility outcomes as clinical trial endpoint measures : protocol for a scoping review

Ashley Marie PolhemusRonny BergquistMagda Bosch de BaseaGavin BrittainSara Catherine ButteryNikolaos ChynkiamisGloria dalla CostaLaura Delgado OrtizHeleen DemeyerKirsten Emmert et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMJ OPEN

2019

Determinants of study completion and response to a 12-month behavioral physical activity intervention in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : a cohort study

Maria KorenyHeleen DemeyerAne Arbillaga-EtxarriElena Gimeno-SantosAnael Barberan-GarciaMarta BenetEva BalcellsEulalia BorrellAlicia MarinDiego A. Rodriguez Chiaradia et al.

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Health status deterioration in subjects with mild to moderate airflow obstruction, a six years observational study

Fernanda Machado RodriguesHeleen DemeyerMatthias LoeckxMiek HornikxHans Van RemoortelWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in RESPIRATORY RESEARCH

Physical activity is associated with attenuated disease progression in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Heleen DemeyerDavid Donaire-GonzalezElena Gimeno-SantosMaria A. RamonJordi De BattleMarta BenetIgnasi SerraStefano GuerraEva FarreroEsther Rodriguez et al.

A1 Journal Article in MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE

Progression of physical inactivity in COPD patients : the effect of time and climate conditions : a multicenter prospective cohort study (vol 14, pg 1979, 2019)

A. K. BoutouY. RasteHeleen Demeyer

Progression of physical inactivity in COPD patients : the effect of time and climate conditions : a multicenter prospective cohort study

Afroditi K. BoutouYogini RasteHeleen DemeyerThierry TroostersMichael I. PolkeyIoannis VogiatzisZafeiris LouvarisRoberto A. RabinovichThys van der MolenJudith Garcia-Aymerich et al.

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Strategies to increase physical activity in chronic respiratory diseases

Thierry TroostersAstrid BlondeelFernanda M. RodriguesWim JanssensHeleen Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in CLINICS IN CHEST MEDICINE

The past, present and future of pulmonary rehabilitation

Thierry TroostersAstrid BlondeelWim JanssensHeleen Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in RESPIROLOGY

2018

Both moderate and severe exacerbations accelerate physical activity decline in COPD patients

Heleen DemeyerMarcos Costilla-FriasZafeiris LouvarisElena Gimeno-SantosMaggie TabbererRoberto A. RabinovichCorina de JongMichael I. PolkeyNicholas S. HopkinsonNiklas Karlsson et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL

Montelukast for bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after lung transplantation : a randomized controlled trial

David RuttensStijn E. VerledenHeleen DemeyerDirk E. Van RaemdonckJonas YserbytLieven J. DupontBail M. VanaudenaerdeRobin VosGeert M. Verleden

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Physical activity levels after treatment for breast cancer : two-year follow-up

An De GroefInge GeraertsHeleen DemeyerElien Van der GuchtLore DamsCarlijn de KinkelderSanne Dukers-van AlthuisMarijke Van KampenNele Devoogdt

A1 Journal Article in BREAST

Randomised controlled trial of adjunctive inspiratory muscle training for patients with COPD

Noppawan CharususinRik GosselinkMarc DecramerHeleen DemeyerAlison McConnellDidier SaeyFrancois MaltaisEric DeromStefanie VermeerschYvonne F. Heijdra et al.

A1 Journal Article in THORAX

Short and long-term effects of pulmonary rehabilitation in interstitial lung diseases : a randomised controlled trial

Silvia Perez-BogerdWim WuytsVeronica BarbierHeleen DemeyerAlain Van MuylemWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in RESPIRATORY RESEARCH

Six years progression of exercise capacity in subjects with mild to moderate airflow obstruction, smoking and never smoking controls

Fernanda Machado RodriguesMatthias LoeckxMiek HornikxHans van RemoortelZafeiris LouvarisHeleen DemeyerWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Smartphone-based physical activity telecoaching in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : mixed-methods study on patient experiences and lessons for implementation

Matthias LoeckxRoberto A. RabinovichHeleen DemeyerZafeiris LouvarisRebecca TannerNoah RubioAnja FreiCorina De JongElena Gimeno-SantosFernanda M. Rodrigues et al.

A1 Journal Article in JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH

The likelihood of improving physical activity after pulmonary rehabilitation is increased in patients with COPD who have better exercise tolerance

Christian R. OsadnikMatthias LoeckxZafeiris LouvarisHeleen DemeyerDaniel LangerFernanda M. RodriguesWim JanssensIoannis VogiatzisThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

The role of physical activity in the context of pulmonary rehabilitation

Astrid BlondeelHeleen DemeyerWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in COPD-JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

2017

Physical activity is increased by a 12-week semiautomated telecoaching programme in patients with COPD : a multicentre randomised controlled trial

Heleen DemeyerZ. LouvarisA. FreiR. A. RabinovichC. de JongE. Gimeno-SantosM. LoeckxS. C. ButteryN. RubioT. Van der Molen et al.

A1 Journal Article in THORAX

Physical activity of patients with COPD from regions with different climatic variations

Karina Couto FurlanettoHeleen DemeyerThais Sant'annaNidia Aparecida HernandesCarlos Augusto CamilloIgnasi Serra PonsRik GosselinkThierry TroostersFabio Pitta

A1 Journal Article in COPD-JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Validity and reliability of strain gauge measurement of volitional quadriceps force in patients with COPD

Fernanda Machado RodriguesHeleen DemeyerMiek HornikxCarlos Augusto CamilloEbru Calik-KutukcuChris BurtinWim JanssensThierry TroostersChristian Osadnik

A1 Journal Article in CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE

2016

Can health status questionnaires be used as a measure of physical activity in COPD patients?

Heleen DemeyerIvan Duenas-EspinCorina De JonghZafeiris LouvarisMiek HornikxElena Gimeno-SantosMatthias LoeckxIoannis VogiatzisWim JanssensNicholas S. Hopkinson et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL

Depression symptoms reduce physical activity in COPD patients : a prospective multicenter study

Ivan Duenas-EspinHeleen DemeyerElena Gimeno-SantosMichael I. PolkeyNicholas S. HopkinsonRoberto A. RabinovichFabienne DobbelsNiklas KarlssonThierry TroostersJudith Garcia-Aymerich

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Inspiratory muscle training improves breathing pattern during exercise in COPD patients

Noppawan CharususinRik GosselinkAlison McConnellHeleen DemeyerMarko TopalovicMarc DecramerDaniel Langer

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL

Interventions to modify physical activity in patients with COPD : where do we go from here?

Daniel LangerHeleen Demeyer

Editorial material

Physical activity characteristics across GOLD quadrants depend on the questionnaire used

Heleen DemeyerElena Gimeno-SantosRoberto A. RabinovichMiek HornikxZafeiris LouvarisWillem I. de BoerNiklas KarlssonCorina de JongThys Van der MolenIoannis Vogiatzis et al.

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Survival after pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD : impact of functional exercise capacity and its changes

Carlos A. CamilloDaniel LangerChristian R. OsadnikLisa PanciniHeleen DemeyerChris BurtinRik GosselinkMarc DecramerWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

The minimal important difference in physical activity in patients with COPD

Heleen DemeyerChris BurtinMiek HornikxCarlos Augusto CamilloHans Van RemoortelDaniel LangerWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

2015

Physical activity counselling during pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD : a randomised controlled trial

Chris BurtinDaniel LangerHans van RemoortelHeleen DemeyerRik GosselinkMarc DecramerFabienne DobbelsWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Physical inactivity as a missing link in understanding the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Thierry TroostersHeleen Demeyer

Editorial material

Physiological responses during downhill walking : a new exercise modality for subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Carlos Augusto CamilloChris BurtinMiek HornikxHeleen DemeyerKristien De BentHans van RemoortelChristian R. OsadnikWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE

The effects of a physical activity counseling program after an exacerbation in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : a randomized controlled pilot study

Miek HornikxHeleen DemeyerCarlos Augusto CamilloWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in BMC PULMONARY MEDICINE

The PROactive instruments to measure physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Elena Gimeno-SantosYogini RasteHeleen DemeyerZafeiris LouvarisCorina de JongRoberto A. RabinovichNicholas S. HopkinsonMichael I. PolkeyIoannis VogiatzisMaggie Tabberer et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL

2014

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Thierry TroostersHeleen DemeyerMiek HornikxCarlos Augusto CamilloWim Janssens

A1 Journal Article in CLINICS IN CHEST MEDICINE

Pulmonary rehabilitation timing, location, and duration

Thierry TroostersMiek HornikxHeleen DemeyerCarlos A. CamilloWim Janssens

A1 Journal Article in CLINICS IN CHEST MEDICINE

Standardizing the analysis of physical activity in patients with COPD following a pulmonary rehabilitation program

Heleen DemeyerChris BurtinHans Van RemoortelMiek HornikxDaniel LangerMarc DecramerRik GosselinkWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in CHEST

2013

Daily physical activity in subjects with newly diagnosed COPD

Hans Van RemoortelMiek HornikxHeleen DemeyerDaniel LangerChris BurtinMarc DecramerRik GosselinkWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in THORAX

Moderate intense physical activity depends on selected metabolic equivalent of task (MET) cut-off and type of data analysis

Hans van RemoortelCarlos Augusto CamilloDaniel LangerMiek HornikxHeleen DemeyerChris BurtinMarc DecramerRik GosselinkWim JanssensThierry Troosters

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE