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  1. Impact of disasters on blood donation rates and blood safety: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Article • Vox Sanguinis, February 2022, Wiley

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  2. Predicting medical usage rate at mass gathering events in Belgium: development and validation of a nonlinear multivariable regression model

    Article • BMC Public Health, January 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

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  3. Translation and validation of PubMed and Embase search filters for identification of systematic reviews, intervention studies, and observational studies in the field of first aid

    Article • Journal of the Medical Library Association JMLA, November 2021, University Library System, University of Pittsburgh

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  4. The effect of hand hygiene promotion programs during epidemics and pandemics of respiratory droplet-transmissible infections on health outcomes: a rapid systematic review

    Article • BMC Public Health, September 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

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  5. Authors’ Response to “Preoperative Intravenous Iron for Iron Deficiency is Cost-Effective Prior to Major Elective Surgery”

    Article • PharmacoEconomics, September 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

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  6. Lack of Cost-Effectiveness of Preoperative Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents and/or Iron Therapy in Anaemic, Elective Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review and Updated Analysis

    Article • PharmacoEconomics, July 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

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  7. Hepatitis B virus prevalence in first‐time blood donors in Flanders, Belgium: Impact of universal vaccination and migration

    Article • Transfusion, May 2021, Wiley

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  8. Day care as a strategy for drowning prevention in children under 6 years of age in low- and middle-income countries

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, April 2021, Wiley

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  9. Effectiveness of Iron Supplementation With or Without Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents on Red Blood Cell Utilization in Patients With Preoperative Anaemia Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • Transfusion Medicine Reviews, April 2021, Elsevier

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  10. Factors associated with helping behaviour when witnessing an accident: a global cross-sectional survey

    Article • International Journal of First Aid Education, January 2021, Kent State University

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  11. Factors affecting mental health of health care workers during coronavirus disease outbreaks (SARS, MERS & COVID-19): A rapid systematic review

    Article • PLoS ONE, December 2020, PLOS

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  12. Best Available Evidence on Communicative First Aid Interventions by Laypeople for Preventing and Relieving Posttraumatic Stress Disorder–Related Symptomatology Following Traumatic Events

    Article • Journal of Traumatic Stress, November 2020, Wiley

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  13. Compression Wrapping for Acute Closed Extremity Joint Injuries: A Systematic Review

    Article • Journal of Athletic Training, July 2020, Journal of Athletic Training/NATA

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  14. Prediction modelling studies for medical usage rates in mass gatherings: A systematic review

    Article • PLoS ONE, June 2020, PLOS

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  15. Storage of an avulsed tooth prior to replantation: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Article • Dental Traumatology, June 2020, Wiley

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  16. An educational pathway and teaching materials for first aid training of children in sub-Saharan Africa based on the best available evidence

    Article • BMC Public Health, June 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

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  17. PROTOCOL: Friendly visiting by a volunteer for reducing loneliness and social isolation in older adults

    Article • Campbell Systematic Reviews, April 2020, Wiley

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  18. Dental care as a risk factor for transfusion transmissible infections in blood donors

    Article • International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, March 2020, Wolters Kluwer Health

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  19. Is sexual risk behaviour associated with an increased risk of transfusion‐transmissible infections in blood donors from Western and Pacific countries? A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Article • Vox Sanguinis, December 2019, Wiley

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  20. The systematic use of evidence‐based methodologies and technologies enhances shared decision‐making in the 2018 International Consensus Conference on Patient Blood Management

    Article • Vox Sanguinis, November 2019, Wiley

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  21. Effect of Contextualized Versus Non-Contextualized Interventions for Improving Hand Washing, Sanitation, and Health in Rural Tanzania: Study Design of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, July 2019, MDPI AG

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  22. First aid glucose administration routes for symptomatic hypoglycaemia

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, April 2019, Wiley

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  23. Is there a risk of transfusion‐transmissible infections after percutaneous needle treatments in blood donors? A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Article • Vox Sanguinis, April 2019, Wiley

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  24. Patient Blood Management

    Article • JAMA, March 2019, American Medical Association (AMA)

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  25. First aid glucose administration routes for symptomatic hypoglycaemia

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, March 2019, Wiley

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  26. Physical manoeuvers as a preventive intervention to manage vasovagal syncope: A systematic review

    Article • PLoS ONE, February 2019, PLOS

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  27. Is placing a victim in the left lateral decubitus position an effective first aid intervention for acute oral poisoning? A systematic review

    Article • Clinical Toxicology, February 2019, Taylor & Francis

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  28. Determining First Aid Knowledge and Skills Retention With Laypeople: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Nepal

    Article • International Journal of First Aid Education, January 2019, Kent State University

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  29. Evaluating the Impact of Simulated Patients on Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of Laypeople Following a Basic First Aid Course: Protocol for a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • International Journal of First Aid Education, January 2019, Kent State University

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  30. First aid treatments for oral poisoning

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, December 2018, Wiley

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  31. Commentary on Everly et al. (2016)

    Article • The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, May 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health

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  32. Response to Trans-2017-0772.R1

    Article • Transfusion, April 2018, Wiley

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  33. Worldwide policies on epilepsy and blood donation: a survey among blood services

    Article • Vox Sanguinis, January 2018, Wiley

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  34. Is it safe for people with epilepsy to donate blood? A systematic review

    Article • Epilepsy Research, January 2018, Elsevier

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  35. Engagement of stakeholders in the development of a Theory of Change for handwashing and sanitation behaviour change

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Health Research, December 2017, Taylor & Francis

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  36. Is an endoscopic examination associated with transfusion-transmissible infections? A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Transfusion, November 2017, Wiley

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  37. Evidence-based guidance to assist volunteers working with at-risk children in a school context

    Article • International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, November 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

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  38. Does the use of emollients prevent frostbite to the face?

    Article • Emergency Medicine Journal, October 2017, BMJ

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  39. Effective methods for tick removal: A systematic review

    Article • Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, August 2017, Wiley

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  40. The effect of a standard whole blood donation on oxygen uptake and exercise capacity: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Transfusion, November 2016, Wiley

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  41. The Treatment of Snake Bites in a First Aid Setting: A Systematic Review

    Article • PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, October 2016, PLOS

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  42. Guidelines of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: an overview and quality appraisal using AGREE II

    Article • BMJ Open, September 2016, BMJ

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  43. Blood donor deferral: time for change? An evidence-based analysis

    Article • International Journal of Clinical Transfusion Medicine, May 2016, Dove Medical Press

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  44. Reply to Letter: Letter in Response to: European Resuscitation Council's guidelines for resuscitation 2015

    Article • Resuscitation, February 2016, Elsevier

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  45. Development of Evidence-Based First Aid Guidelines for Laypeople in Flanders, Belgium

    Article • Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Reviews, January 2016, Sci Forschen, Inc.

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  46. Methodologic quality assessment of red blood cell transfusion guidelines and the evidence base of more restrictive transfusion thresholds

    Article • Transfusion, November 2015, Wiley

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  47. Part 9: First Aid

    Article • Circulation, October 2015, Wolters Kluwer Health

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  48. Part 9: First aid

    Article • Resuscitation, October 2015, Elsevier

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  49. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2015 Section 9. First aid

    Article • Resuscitation, October 2015, Elsevier

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  50. Evidence-based educational pathway for the integration of first aid training in school curricula

    Article • Resuscitation, September 2015, Elsevier

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  51. A Systematic Review of the Amount of Water per Person per Day Needed to Prevent Morbidity and Mortality in (Post-)Disaster Settings

    Article • PLoS ONE, May 2015, PLOS

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  52. Effectiveness of insecticide-treated and untreated nets to prevent malaria in India

    Article • Tropical Medicine & International Health, April 2015, Wiley

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  53. Is Having Sex with Other Men a Risk Factor for Transfusion-Transmissible Infections in Male Blood Donors in Western Countries? A Systematic Review

    Article • PLoS ONE, April 2015, PLOS

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  54. A Systematic Literature Search on Psychological First Aid: Lack of Evidence to Develop Guidelines

    Article • PLoS ONE, December 2014, PLOS

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  55. The effect of pre-donation hypotension on whole blood donor adverse reactions: a systematic review

    Article • Journal of the American Society of Hypertension, June 2014, Elsevier

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  56. Use of evidence-based practice in an aid organisation

    Article • International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, March 2014, Wolters Kluwer Health

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  57. Second Evidence Aid Conference: Prioritizing Evidence in Disaster Aid

    Article • Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, December 2013, Cambridge University Press

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  58. Evidence-based recommendations on automated external defibrillator training for children and young people in Flanders-Belgium

    Article • Resuscitation, October 2013, Elsevier

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  59. Blood type diets lack supporting evidence: a systematic review

    Article • American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2013, American Society for Nutrition

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  60. Worldwide policies on haemochromatosis and blood donation: a survey among blood services

    Article • Vox Sanguinis, May 2013, Wiley

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  61. Is blood of uncomplicated hemochromatosis patients safe and effective for blood transfusion? A systematic review

    Article • Journal of Hepatology, November 2012, Elsevier

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  62. BET 2: Leg crossing to prevent syncope: Table 2

    Article • Emergency Medicine Journal, October 2012, BMJ

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  63. BET 1: Is exercise-related transient abdominal pain (stitch) while running preventable?: Table 1

    Article • Emergency Medicine Journal, October 2012, BMJ

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  64. BET 1: Is heat application as good as pain killers in dysmenorrhoea?: Table 1

    Article • Emergency Medicine Journal, October 2012, BMJ

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  65. Can training improve laypersons helping behaviour in first aid? A randomised controlled deception trial

    Article • Emergency Medicine Journal, May 2012, BMJ

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  66. Evidence-Based African First Aid Guidelines and Training Materials

    Article • PLoS Medicine, July 2011, PLOS

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  67. Rigour of development does not AGREE with recommendations in practice guidelines on the use of ice for acute ankle sprains

    Article • BMJ Quality & Safety, February 2011, BMJ

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  68. Medicinal use of potato-derived products: conclusions of a rapid versus full systematic review

    Article • Phytotherapy Research, November 2010, Wiley

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  69. Optimal body position in oral poisoning cases

    Article • Emergency Medicine Journal, November 2010, BMJ

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  70. BET 2: Potato peel dressings for burn wounds

    Article • Emergency Medicine Journal, December 2009, BMJ

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  71. Effectiveness of Nonresuscitative First Aid Training in Laypersons: A Systematic Review

    Article • Annals of Emergency Medicine, September 2009, Elsevier

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  72. European first aid guidelines

    Article • Resuscitation, February 2007, Elsevier

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