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Researcher

Tinne Smets

Awards & Distinctions

60 Results

2024

How compassionate is your neighborhood? Results of a cross-sectional survey on neighborhood participation regarding serious illness, death, and loss

Louise D'EerKenneth ChambaereLieve Van den BlockSarah DuryLibby SallnowLuc DeliensTinne SmetsJoachim Cohen

A1 Journal Article in DEATH STUDIES

Pharmacological Treatment for Terminal Agitation, Delirium and Anxiety in Frail Older Patients

Dine A. D. JennesTim BiesbrouckMaaike L. De RooTinne SmetsNele Van Den Noortgate

U Journal Article in Geriatrics

Quality of end-of-life nursing home care in dementia : relatives’ perceptions

Isabel VandenbogaerdeAline De VleminckAgnes van der HeideLuc DeliensLieve Van den BlockTinne Smets

A1 Journal Article in BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE

2023

Civic engagement in neighbourhoods regarding serious illness, death and loss (CEIN) : a study protocol for a convergent-parallel mixed-methods process and outcome evaluation that balances control and flexibility

Louise D'EerKenneth ChambaereLieve Van den BlockSarah DuryLuc DeliensJoachim CohenTinne Smets

A2 Journal Article in PALLIATIVE CARE AND SOCIAL PRACTICE

Discomfort with suffering and dying, a cross-sectional survey of the general public

Bert QuintiensTinne SmetsKenneth ChambaereLieve Van den BlockLuc DeliensLibby SallnowJoachim Cohen

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT

Population-level analysis of appropriateness of end-of-life care for children with neurological conditions

Veerle PietteTinne SmetsLuc DeliensGerlant van BerlaerKim BeernaertJoachim Cohen

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS

2022

Area-based compassionate communities : a systematic integrative review of existing initiatives worldwide

Bert QuintiensLouise D'EerLuc DeliensLieve Van den BlockKenneth ChambaereLiesbeth De DonderJoachim CohenTinne Smets

A1 Journal Article in PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Civic engagement in serious illness, death, and loss : a systematic mixed-methods review

Louise D’EerBert QuintiensLieve Van den BlockSarah DuryLuc DeliensKenneth ChambaereTinne SmetsJoachim Cohen

A1 Journal Article in PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Phase 0-1 early palliative home care cancer treatment intervention study

Naomi DhollanderTinne SmetsAline De VleminckSimon Van BelleLuc DeliensKoen Pardon

A1 Journal Article in BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE

Publicly available, interactive web-based tools to support advance care planning : systematic review

Charless DupontTinne SmetsFanny MonnetLara PivodicAline De VleminckChantal Van AudenhoveLieve Van den Block

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH

The meaning of art in palliative care from the end users’ perspective

Julie RodeynsAlexis JosonTinne SmetsFree De Backer

A1 Journal Article in ARTS & HEALTH

2021

Higher prevalence of dementia but no change in total comfort while dying among nursing home residents with dementia between 2010 and 2015 : results from two retrospective epidemiological studies

Rose MirandaTinne SmetsNele Van Den NoortgateLuc DeliensLieve Van den Block

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Improved quality of care and reduced healthcare costs at the end-of-life among older people with dementia who received palliative home care : a nationwide propensity score-matched decedent cohort study

Rose MirandaTinne SmetsRobrecht De SchreyeKristof FaesNele Van Den NoortgateJoachim CohenLieve Van den Block

A1 Journal Article in PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Inclusion of palliative care in health care policy for older people : a directed documentary analysis in 13 of the most rapidly ageing countries worldwide

Lara PivodicTinne SmetsMerryn GottKatherine E. SleemanBorja ArrueMarylou Cardenas TuranzasKarolina PechovaHana Kodba ČehTong Jen LoMiharu Nakanishi et al.

A1 Journal Article in PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Large differences in the organization of palliative care in nursing homes in six European countries : findings from the PACE cross-sectional study

Elisabeth HoninxLieve Van den BlockRuth PiersBD Onwuteaka-PhilipsenS PayneK SzczerbińskaG GambassiM KylänenLuc DeliensTinne Smets

A1 Journal Article in BMC PALLIATIVE CARE

No difference in effects of ‘PACE steps to success’ palliative care program for nursing home residents with and without dementia : a pre-planned subgroup analysis of the seven-country PACE trial

Rose Miranda[missing] on behalf of PACETinne SmetsNele Van Den NoortgateJenny T. van der SteenLuc DeliensSheila PayneKatarzyna SzczerbińskaSophie PautexLiesbeth Van Humbeeck et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC PALLIATIVE CARE

Potentially inappropriate treatments at the end of life in nursing home residents : findings from the PACE cross-sectional study in 6 European countries

Elisabeth HoninxLieve Van den BlockRuth PiersSander M.J. Van KuijkBregje D. Onwuteaka-PhilipsenSheila A. PayneKatarzyna SzczerbińskaGiovanni G. GambassiHarriet Finne-SoveriLuc Deliens et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT

2020

Appropriateness of end-of-life care in people dying with dementia : applying quality indicators on linked administrative databases

Robrecht De SchreyeTinne SmetsLuc DeliensLieven AnnemansBirgit GielenJoachim Cohen

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Associations between length of stay in long term care facilities and end of life care : analysis of the PACE cross-sectional study

D Collingridge MooreS PayneT KeeganLuc DeliensTinne SmetsG GambassiM KylänenV KijowskaB Onwuteaka-PhilipsenLieve Van den Block

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Comparing symptom ratings by staff and family carers in residents dying in long-term care facilities in three European countries, results from a PACE survey

Marc TangheNele Van Den NoortgateLuc DeliensTinne SmetsBregje Onwuteaka-PhilipsenHarriet Finne-SoveriLieve Van den BlockRuth Piers

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT

Decreased costs and retained QoL due to the ‘PACE Steps to Success’ intervention in LTCFs : cost-effectiveness analysis of a randomized controlled trial

Anne WichmannEddy M. M. AdangKris C. P. VissersKatarzyna SzczerbińskaMarika KylänenSheila PayneGiovanni GambassiBregje D. Onwuteaka-PhilipsenTinne SmetsLieve Van den Block et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC MEDICINE

Evaluation of a palliative care program for nursing homes in 7 countries : the PACE Cluster-Randomized Clinical Trial

Lieve Van den BlockElisabeth HoninxLara PivodicRose MirandaBregje D. Onwuteaka-PhilipsenHein van HoutH. Roeline W. PasmanMariska Oosterveld-VlugMaud Ten KoppelRuth Piers et al.

A1 Journal Article in JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE

Is early integration of palliative home care in oncology treatment feasible and acceptable for advanced cancer patients and their health care providers? A phase 2 mixed-methods study

Naomi DhollanderTinne SmetsAline De VleminckLore LapeireKoen PardonLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in BMC PALLIATIVE CARE

Lack of effect of a multicomponent palliative care program for nursing home residents on hospital use in the last month of life and on place of death : a secondary analysis of a multicountry cluster randomized control trial

Elisabeth HoninxTinne SmetsRuth PiersH. Roeline W. PasmanSheila A. PayneKatarzyna SzczerbińskaGiovanni GambassiMarika KylänenSophie PautexLuc Deliens et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Opioid underuse in terminal care of long-term care facility residents with pain and/or dyspnoea : a cross-sectional PACE-survey in six European countries

Marc TangheNele Van Den NoortgateLuc DeliensTinne SmetsBregje Onwuteaka-PhilipsenKatarzyna SzczerbińskaHarriet Finne-SoveriSheila PayneGiovanni GambassiLieve Van den Block et al.

A1 Journal Article in PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Physical restraining of nursing home residents in the last week of life : an epidemiological study in six European countries

Lara PivodicTinne SmetsGiovanni GambassiMarika KylänenH Roeline PasmanSheila PayneKatarzyna SzczerbińskaLuc DeliensLieve Van den Block

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES

2019

90 vragen over palliatieve zorg en het levenseinde : een gids voor patiënten, mantelzorgers, familieleden en zorgprofessionals

Kim BeernaertKenneth ChambaereJoachim CohenLuc DeliensSigrid DierickxAline De VleminckArno MaetensKoen PardonTinne SmetsLieve Van den Block

Are care staff equipped for end-of-life communication? : a cross-sectional study in long-term care facilities to identify determinants of self-efficacy

Kirsten EvenblijMaud ten KoppelTinne SmetsGuy AM WiddershovenBregje D Onwuteaka-PhilipsenH Roeline W Pasman

A1 Journal Article in BMC PALLIATIVE CARE

2018

Integrating palliative care in long-term care facilities across Europe (PACE) : protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial of the ‘PACE Steps to Success’ intervention in seven countries

Tinne SmetsBregje BD Onwuteaka-PhilipsenRose MirandaLara PivodicMarc TangheHein van HoutRoeline HRW PasmanMariska Oosterveld-VlugRuth PiersNele Van Den Noortgate et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC PALLIATIVE CARE

Quality of dying and quality of end-of-life care of nursing home residents in six countries : an epidemiological study

Lara PivodicTinne SmetsNele Van Den NoortgateBregje D Onwuteaka-PhilipsenYvonne EngelsKatarzyna SzczerbińskaHarriet Finne-SoveriKatherine FroggattGiovanni GambassiLuc Deliens et al.

A1 Journal Article in PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Technical-efficiency analysis of end-of-life care in long-term care facilities within Europe : a cross-sectional study of deceased residents in 6 EU countries (PACE)

Anne B WichmannEddy MM. AdangKris CP VissersKatarzyna SzczerbińskaMarika KylänenSheila PayneGiovanni GambassiBregje D Onwuteaka-PhilipsenTinne SmetsLieve Van den Block et al.

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

The palliative care knowledge of nursing home staff : the EU FP7 PACE cross-sectional survey in 322 nursing homes in six European countries

Tinne SmetsLara PivodicRuth PiersH Roeline W PasmanYvonne EngelsKatarzyna SzczerbińskaMarika KylänenGiovanni GambassiSheila PayneLuc Deliens et al.

A1 Journal Article in PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

2016

A cluster randomised trial : comfort around dying in older people

Kim BeernaertTinne SmetsJoachim CohenRebecca VerhofstedeM CostantiniKim EeclooNele Van Den NoortgateLuc Deliens

Advance care planning for nursing home residents with dementia : influence of ‘we DECide’ on policy and practice

Sophie AmpeAline SevenantsTinne SmetsAnja DeclercqChantal Van Audenhove

A1 Journal Article in PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING

Comparing palliative care in care homes across Europe (PACE) : protocol of a cross-sectional study of deceased residents in 6 EU countries

Lieve Van den BlockTinne SmetsNanja van DopEddy AdangPaula AndreasenDanni Collingridge MooreYvonne EngelsHarriet Finne-SoveriKatherine FroggattGiovanni Gambassi et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Implementing the care programme for the last days of life in an acute geriatric hospital ward : a phase 2 mixed method study

Rebecca VerhofstedeTinne SmetsJoachim CohenMassimo CostantiniNele Van Den NoortgateLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in BMC PALLIATIVE CARE

Prescription and deprescription of medication during the last 48 hours of life : multicenter study in 23 acute geriatric wards in Flanders, Belgium

Nele Van Den NoortgateRebecca VerhofstedeJoachim CohenRuth PiersLuc DeliensTinne Smets

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT

The effectiveness of the care programme for the last days of life (CAREFuL) to improve comfort and quality of care in acute geriatric hospital wards : a cluster randomized controlled trial

Kim BeernaertTinne SmetsJoachim CohenRebecca VerhofstedeMassimo ConstantiniKim EeclooNele Van Den NoortgateLuc Deliens

2015

Advance care planning for nursing home residents with dementia : policy vs. practice

Sophie AmpeAline SevenantsTinne SmetsAnja DeclercqChantal Van Audenhove

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING

Improving end-of-life care in acute geriatric hospital wards using the Care Programme for the Last Days of Life : study protocol for a phase 3 cluster randomized controlled trial

Rebecca VerhofstedeTinne SmetsJoachim CohenMassimo CostantiniNele Van Den NoortgateLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in BMC GERIATRICS

Palliatieve zorg, meer dan stervensbegeleiding: nood aan integratie en verbreding

Joachim CohenTinne SmetsKoen PardonLuc Deliens

2014

Descriptions of euthanasia as social representations: comparing the views of Finnish physicians and religious professionals

Leila JylhänkangasTinne SmetsJoachim CohenTerhi UtriainenLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH & ILLNESS

Factors associated with the goal of treatment in the last week of life in old compared to very old patients: a population-based death certificate survey

Tinne SmetsRebecca VerhofstedeJoachim CohenNele Van Den NoortgateLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in BMC GERIATRICS

Nationwide survey to evaluate the decision-making process in euthanasia requests in Belgium : do specifically trained 2nd physicians improve quality of consultation?

Joachim CohenYanna Van WesemaelTinne SmetsJohan BilsenBregje Onwuteaka-PhilipsenWim DistelmansLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH

Response to A response to L. Anquinet et al.'s article on terminal sedation

Livia AnquinetKasper RausSigrid SterckxTinne SmetsLuc DeliensJudith AC Rietjens

A1 Journal Article in PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

2013

Similarities and differences between continuous sedation until death and euthanasia: professional caregivers' attitudes and experiences: a focus group study

Livia AnquinetKasper RausSigrid SterckxTinne SmetsLuc DeliensJudith Rietjens

A1 Journal Article in PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

2012

Age-based disparities in end-of-life decisions in Belgium: a population-based death certificate survey

Kenneth ChambaereJudith AC RietjensTinne SmetsJohan BilsenReginald DeschepperH Roeline W PasmanLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in BMC PUBLIC HEALTH

Cultural differences affecting euthanasia practice in Belgium: one law but different attitudes and practices in Flanders and Wallonia

Joachim CohenYanna Van WesemaelTinne SmetsJohan BilsenLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE

Euthanasie in België: resultaten van studies naar praktijken en attitudes van artsen voor en nà de euthanasiewet

Luc DeliensTinne Smets

Bookchapter in Een goede dood : 2002-2012 : tien jaar 'controversiële' euthanasiewet?

Implementation of a service for physicians' consultation and information in euthanasia requests in Belgium

Yanna Van WesemaelJoachim CohenJohan BilsenTinne SmetsBregje Onwuteaka-PhilipsenWim DistelmansLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in HEALTH POLICY

Sex-based differences in end-of-life decision making in Flanders, Belgium

Tinne SmetsJudith A RietjensKenneth ChambaereGily CoeneReginald DeschepperH Roeline PasmanLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in MEDICAL CARE

The first five years of euthanasia legislation in Belgium and the Netherlands: description and comparison of cases

Mette L RurupTinne SmetsJoachim CohenJohan BilsenBregje D Onwuteaka-PhilipsenLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

The labelling and reporting of euthanasia by Belgian physicians: a study of hypothetical cases

Tinne SmetsJoachim CohenJohan BilsenYanna Van WesemaelMette L RurupLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

2011

Attitudes and experiences of Belgian physicians regarding euthanasia practice and the euthanasia law

Tinne SmetsJoachim CohenJohan BilsenYanna Van WesemaelMette L RurupLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT

Euthanasie in België : recente resultaten van studies naar praktijken en attitudes van artsen

Tinne SmetsLuc Deliens

A2 Journal Article in ONCO HEMATO

Process and outcomes of euthanasia requests under the Belgian Act on Euthanasia: a nationwide survey

Yanna Van WesemaelJoachim CohenJohan BilsenTinne SmetsBregje Onwuteaka-PhilipsenLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT

2010

Euthanasia in patients dying at home in Belgium: interview study on adherence to legal safeguards

Tinne SmetsJohan BilsenLieve Van den BlockJoachim CohenViviane Van CasterenLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE

Legal euthanasia in Belgium: characteristics of all reported euthanasia cases

Tinne SmetsJohan BilsenJoachim CohenMette L RurupLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in MEDICAL CARE

Reporting of euthanasia in medical practice in Flanders, Belgium: cross sectional analysis of reported and unreported cases

Tinne SmetsJohan BilsenJoachim CohenMette L RurupFreddy MortierLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL

2009

The medical practice of euthanasia in Belgium and The Netherlands: legal notification, control and evaluation procedures

Tinne SmetsJohan BilsenJoachim CohenMette L RurupEls De KeyserLuc Deliens

A1 Journal Article in HEALTH POLICY