Sofie Joossens - Academia.edu (original) (raw)

Uploads

Papers by Sofie Joossens

Research paper thumbnail of Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA), Phenotypes of IBD, and Intestinal Permeability: A Study in IBD Families

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Feb 1, 2001

Summary: Background: Serologic markers anti- Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) and antin... more Summary: Background: Serologic markers anti- Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) and antineutro- phil cytoplasmic antibodies with perinuclear staining (pANCA) have been proposed to study the immunopathogenesis of IBD. Their ...

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence of pancreatic autoantibodies (PAB) in an Belgian IBD population

Research paper thumbnail of Resilience in advanced cancer caregiving promoted by an intimate partner’s support network: insights through the lens of complexity science. A framework analysis

BMC Palliative Care, Feb 17, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Familial distribution of serological and genetic markers in Crohn's disease patients and their healthy relatives

Research paper thumbnail of Adapting evidence-based practice dietary guidelines

Research paper thumbnail of Anticorps anti-saccharomyces cerevisiae (ASCA) et anticorps anti-cytoplasme des polynucleaires neutrophiles (pANCA): étude prospective dans les colites inclassées

Gastroenterologie Clinique Et Biologique, 2001

Research paper thumbnail of Diagnostic value of a serologic panel of markers in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Research paper thumbnail of Arvets inverkan på serologiska markörer hos tvillingar med IBD

Research paper thumbnail of Trapped in a double cage: How patients’ partners experience the diagnosis of advanced cancer in times of the COVID-19 pandemic: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Palliative Medicine, 2022

Background: When confronting a partner’s diagnosis of advanced cancer, family caregivers are ofte... more Background: When confronting a partner’s diagnosis of advanced cancer, family caregivers are often protected against severe psychological illness by their mental resilience. However, the current COVID-19 pandemic endangers this resilience through the daily threat of contagion exposure, viral transmission, isolation, and fear of death. Aim: To examine the experiences of partners caring for a person with advanced cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Setting: Twelve partners (all under the age of 65) of persons newly diagnosed with advanced cancer immediately before or during the pandemic were interviewed. An interpretative phenomenological approach was used in analyzing the data. Findings: Partners experience the COVID-19 pandemic as “living in a double cage.” Due to pandemic mandates and restrictions, the pace of their lives slows. However, COVID-19 does not slow the progression of the cancer, nor does it allow for an escape from the cancer. The pandemic has a significant impact on s...

Research paper thumbnail of Adapting evidence-based practice dietary guidelines

Research paper thumbnail of Nutrient intake before and after bariatric surgery

Research paper thumbnail of The impact of major depressive disorder on the short-term and long-term outcome of Crohn's disease treatment with infliximab: a prospective study

Research paper thumbnail of NOD2/CARD15 and TLR4 gene polymorphisms and histopathological features of surgical specimens in Crohn's disease

Research paper thumbnail of Losing Health Symbols Because of Nutrition-Related Problems in Advanced Cancer: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, 2018

Cancer and nutrition-related problems are extremely distressing events and disturb functioning an... more Cancer and nutrition-related problems are extremely distressing events and disturb functioning and daily life. It is recognized that the effects of stressors challenging well-being are mediated by the meaning attached to these stressors. As nutrition-related problems are often being experienced within couples, it is also important to gain understanding of a partner's interpretation of complaints and whether it coincides with that of the patient.To explore the meaning attached to nutrition-related problems, a qualitative approach was followed. Seven couples, each composed of a patient with cancer and his/her cohabiting life partner, participated. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed by an interpretative phenomenological approach.Nutrition-related problems among patients with advanced cancer are mostly perceived as destroying health and leading to loss of physical, psychological, and social health symbols. Because the meaning patients and their partners att...

Research paper thumbnail of Tu1933 Influence of Genetics in the Expression of Serological Markers in Twins With IBD

Research paper thumbnail of ASCA and PANCA prevalence in mixed-IBD families

Research paper thumbnail of Couples coping with nutrition-related problems in advanced cancer : a qualitative study in primary care

Palliative Medicine, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Couples coping with nutrition-related problems in advanced cancer: A qualitative study in primary care

European Journal of Oncology Nursing

Research paper thumbnail of Exploring the quality of European dietetic practice placements

Nutrition & Food Science, 2015

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the quality of dietetic practice placements in... more Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the quality of dietetic practice placements in European higher education institutions (HEIs). Design/methodology/approach – An online questionnaire was used to investigate adherence to the European Dietetic Practice Placement Standards. Supporting documents were assessed against the “Guide to best practice” criteria. Findings – The questionnaire response rate was 39 out of 67 DIETS2 partners, representing 19 European countries. According to the questionnaire, the majority of HEIs have a formal agreement regarding roles and responsibilities on practice placement. They have clear learning outcomes, policies, standards and procedures to test, approve and monitor practice placements. However, less than half HEIs provide support and training for supervisors. Practice placement documentations from 16 European HEIs were assessed against the 15 “Guide to best practice” criteria. Only 1 HEI met all 15 criteria. The range of the rest HEIs fel...

Research paper thumbnail of Practice learning a prelude to work: studies by DIETS2

Nutrition & Food Science, 2015

Purpose – The aim of this study is to describe placement learning opportunities for student dieti... more Purpose – The aim of this study is to describe placement learning opportunities for student dietitians related to future fields of work. Design/methodology/approach – An online questionnaire determined the variety and duration of pre-qualifying practice placements across Europe. Responses from members of the Thematic Network DIETS2 in Europe (n = 39) were analysed. Findings – A response rate of 61 per cent from 19 countries (39 higher education institutions or national dietetic associations) is reported. Four sub-types of placement are used by the respondents for pre-qualifying dietetic students. Placements are in public health, education and social care (28 per cent); clinical (27 per cent); catering (20 per cent) and others (25 per cent), including the food industry. Median number of weeks in the location was 12 for clinical settings; 5 for health, education and social care; 4.5 for in catering and up to 7 weeks in other locations. Research limitations/implications – If dietitians...

Research paper thumbnail of Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA), Phenotypes of IBD, and Intestinal Permeability: A Study in IBD Families

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Feb 1, 2001

Summary: Background: Serologic markers anti- Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) and antin... more Summary: Background: Serologic markers anti- Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) and antineutro- phil cytoplasmic antibodies with perinuclear staining (pANCA) have been proposed to study the immunopathogenesis of IBD. Their ...

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence of pancreatic autoantibodies (PAB) in an Belgian IBD population

Research paper thumbnail of Resilience in advanced cancer caregiving promoted by an intimate partner’s support network: insights through the lens of complexity science. A framework analysis

BMC Palliative Care, Feb 17, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Familial distribution of serological and genetic markers in Crohn's disease patients and their healthy relatives

Research paper thumbnail of Adapting evidence-based practice dietary guidelines

Research paper thumbnail of Anticorps anti-saccharomyces cerevisiae (ASCA) et anticorps anti-cytoplasme des polynucleaires neutrophiles (pANCA): étude prospective dans les colites inclassées

Gastroenterologie Clinique Et Biologique, 2001

Research paper thumbnail of Diagnostic value of a serologic panel of markers in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Research paper thumbnail of Arvets inverkan på serologiska markörer hos tvillingar med IBD

Research paper thumbnail of Trapped in a double cage: How patients’ partners experience the diagnosis of advanced cancer in times of the COVID-19 pandemic: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Palliative Medicine, 2022

Background: When confronting a partner’s diagnosis of advanced cancer, family caregivers are ofte... more Background: When confronting a partner’s diagnosis of advanced cancer, family caregivers are often protected against severe psychological illness by their mental resilience. However, the current COVID-19 pandemic endangers this resilience through the daily threat of contagion exposure, viral transmission, isolation, and fear of death. Aim: To examine the experiences of partners caring for a person with advanced cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Setting: Twelve partners (all under the age of 65) of persons newly diagnosed with advanced cancer immediately before or during the pandemic were interviewed. An interpretative phenomenological approach was used in analyzing the data. Findings: Partners experience the COVID-19 pandemic as “living in a double cage.” Due to pandemic mandates and restrictions, the pace of their lives slows. However, COVID-19 does not slow the progression of the cancer, nor does it allow for an escape from the cancer. The pandemic has a significant impact on s...

Research paper thumbnail of Adapting evidence-based practice dietary guidelines

Research paper thumbnail of Nutrient intake before and after bariatric surgery

Research paper thumbnail of The impact of major depressive disorder on the short-term and long-term outcome of Crohn's disease treatment with infliximab: a prospective study

Research paper thumbnail of NOD2/CARD15 and TLR4 gene polymorphisms and histopathological features of surgical specimens in Crohn's disease

Research paper thumbnail of Losing Health Symbols Because of Nutrition-Related Problems in Advanced Cancer: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, 2018

Cancer and nutrition-related problems are extremely distressing events and disturb functioning an... more Cancer and nutrition-related problems are extremely distressing events and disturb functioning and daily life. It is recognized that the effects of stressors challenging well-being are mediated by the meaning attached to these stressors. As nutrition-related problems are often being experienced within couples, it is also important to gain understanding of a partner's interpretation of complaints and whether it coincides with that of the patient.To explore the meaning attached to nutrition-related problems, a qualitative approach was followed. Seven couples, each composed of a patient with cancer and his/her cohabiting life partner, participated. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed by an interpretative phenomenological approach.Nutrition-related problems among patients with advanced cancer are mostly perceived as destroying health and leading to loss of physical, psychological, and social health symbols. Because the meaning patients and their partners att...

Research paper thumbnail of Tu1933 Influence of Genetics in the Expression of Serological Markers in Twins With IBD

Research paper thumbnail of ASCA and PANCA prevalence in mixed-IBD families

Research paper thumbnail of Couples coping with nutrition-related problems in advanced cancer : a qualitative study in primary care

Palliative Medicine, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Couples coping with nutrition-related problems in advanced cancer: A qualitative study in primary care

European Journal of Oncology Nursing

Research paper thumbnail of Exploring the quality of European dietetic practice placements

Nutrition & Food Science, 2015

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the quality of dietetic practice placements in... more Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the quality of dietetic practice placements in European higher education institutions (HEIs). Design/methodology/approach – An online questionnaire was used to investigate adherence to the European Dietetic Practice Placement Standards. Supporting documents were assessed against the “Guide to best practice” criteria. Findings – The questionnaire response rate was 39 out of 67 DIETS2 partners, representing 19 European countries. According to the questionnaire, the majority of HEIs have a formal agreement regarding roles and responsibilities on practice placement. They have clear learning outcomes, policies, standards and procedures to test, approve and monitor practice placements. However, less than half HEIs provide support and training for supervisors. Practice placement documentations from 16 European HEIs were assessed against the 15 “Guide to best practice” criteria. Only 1 HEI met all 15 criteria. The range of the rest HEIs fel...

Research paper thumbnail of Practice learning a prelude to work: studies by DIETS2

Nutrition & Food Science, 2015

Purpose – The aim of this study is to describe placement learning opportunities for student dieti... more Purpose – The aim of this study is to describe placement learning opportunities for student dietitians related to future fields of work. Design/methodology/approach – An online questionnaire determined the variety and duration of pre-qualifying practice placements across Europe. Responses from members of the Thematic Network DIETS2 in Europe (n = 39) were analysed. Findings – A response rate of 61 per cent from 19 countries (39 higher education institutions or national dietetic associations) is reported. Four sub-types of placement are used by the respondents for pre-qualifying dietetic students. Placements are in public health, education and social care (28 per cent); clinical (27 per cent); catering (20 per cent) and others (25 per cent), including the food industry. Median number of weeks in the location was 12 for clinical settings; 5 for health, education and social care; 4.5 for in catering and up to 7 weeks in other locations. Research limitations/implications – If dietitians...

Log In