Publications
Primary care in Central Vietnam : measurement, assessment and perception of users and providers Ghent University
Estimation of the cardiovascular risk using world health organization/international society of hypertension risk prediction charts in Central Vietnam Ghent University Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) being the leading cause of the morbidity and mortality in Vietnam, the objective of this study was to estimate the total 10-year CVD risk among adults aged 40-69 years by utilizing World Health Organization/International Society of Hypertension (WHO/ISH) risk prediction charts in Central Vietnam. Materials and methods In this cross-sectional study, multi-staged sampling was used to select 938 ...
Primary care quality in Vietnam : perceptions and opinions of primary care physicians in commune health centers : a mixed-methods study Ghent University
Introduction: Measuring the performance of a primary care system is one of the very first steps to find out whether there is room for improvement. To obtain an objective and comprehensive view, this measurement should come from both the supply and demand sides of the system. Patients' experiences of primary care have been studied around the world, but much less energy has been invested in researching providers' perspectives. This research aims ...
Parental perceptions and expectations concerning speech therapy-related cleft care : a qualitative study Ghent University
Aims: Speech (i.e., resonance, nasal airflow and articulation) is one of the primary outcomes in individuals with a cleft of the palate with or without a cleft of the lip (CP +/- L). Therefore, it is highly important to obtain information regarding parental perceptions and expectations concerning speech therapy-related cleft care. Literature investigating these parental perspectives is scarce. The present study investigated perceptions and ...
Learning experiences of final-year student midwives inlabor wards : a qualitative exploratory study Ghent University Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Introduction: Clinical placements are an integral part of midwifery education and are crucial for achieving professional competencies. Although students’ experiences on placements have been shown to play a meaningful role in their learning, they have received scant attention in the literature. The aim of this paper is to describe the learning experiences of final-year student midwives in labor wards within the Brussels metropolitan region, ...
Development and validation of the Vietnamese Primary Care Assessment Tool : provider version Ghent University
Aim: To adapt the provider version of the Primary Care Assessment Tool (PCAT) for Vietnam and determine its internal consistency and validity. Background: There is a growing need to measure and explore the impact of various characteristics of health care systems on the quality of primary care. It would provide the best evidence for policy makers if these evaluations come from both the demand and supply sides of the health care sector. ...
Patient experiences of primary care quality amongst different types of health care facilities in central Vietnam Ghent University
Background: Patient experience with primary health care services can vary markedly between different types of health care facilities, even within the same country setting. Given known benefits of high quality primary health care, the performance of these facilities may significantly impact population health. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of primary care in different types of health facilities as experienced by Vietnamese ...