Joachim Cohen

Oct 22, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Kenneth Chambaere |Steven Vanderstichelen |Joachim Cohen |Sarah Dury

AbstractCompassionate communities are gaining momentum as a new public health approach emphasizing community support during times of serious illness, death, and bereavement. However, evidence on their development, particularly in higher education, is limited. This study investigates the development of a Compassionate University, examining the underlying processes and contextual factors shaping its development.

Sep 11, 2023 | spcare.bmj.com | Marjolein Matthys |Kenneth Chambaere |Kim Beernaert |Joachim Cohen

AbstractObjectives The need for public education on palliative care has been widely argued for. To develop effective educational strategies, a stronger evidence base is needed on what exactly is known and unknown about palliative care as well as what the differences are between subgroups. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional population-based survey. Mail questionnaires were sent to a random sample of 4400 citizens (aged ≥16 years) within 4 municipalities in Flanders, Belgium.