Studie(s) en diploma's

Bacholor in het Maatschappelijk Werk (Hogeschool Gent)
Master in de (Medische) Sociologie (UGent)
Doctor in de Sociale Gezondheidswetenschappen (UGent-VUB)

Huidige functieomschrijving

Doctor-assistent binnen de vakgroep Volksgezondheid en Eerstelijnszorg (UGent).

Relevante Publicaties

First author:
• Robijn L, Raus K, Deliens L, Sterckx S, Chambaere K. Mandatory consultation for palliative sedation? Reflections on Koper et al. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2015;23(1):9-10. [2015 SCI impact factor 2.535; journal ranking Q1; ranking n°8/65 in rehabilitation] [Peer reviewed].
• Robijn L, Cohen J, Rietjens J, Deliens L*, Chambaere K*. Trends in Continuous Deep Sedation until Death between 2007 and 2013: a repeated nationwide survey. PLoS One. 2016;11(6):e0158188. [2016 SCI impact factor 2.806; journal ranking Q1; ranking n°15/64 in Multidisciplinary Sciences] [Peer reviewed].
• Robijn L, Chambaere K, Raus K, Rietjens JA, Deliens L. Reasons for continuous sedation until death in cancer patients: a qualitative interview study. European Journal of Cancer Care. 2017;26(1): e12405. [2017 SCI impact factor 2.409; journal ranking D1; ranking n°5/118 in nursing] [Peer reviewed].
• Robijn L, Seymour J, Deliens L, Korfage I, Brown J, Pype P, van der Heide A, Chambaere K, Rietjens J, on behalf of the UNBIASED consortium. The involvement of cancer patients in the four stages of decision-making preceding continuous sedation until death. A qualitative study. Palliative Medicine. 2018;32(6):1055-1077. [2018 SCI impact factor 4.956; journal ranking D1; ranking n°15/185 in Public, Environmental & Occupational Health] [Peer reviewed].
• Robijn L, Deliens L, Rietjens J, Pype P*, Chambaere K*. Barriers in the decision-making about and performance of continuous sedation until death in nursing homes. Gerontologist. 2020;60(5): 916-925. [2020 SCI impact factor 5.271; journal ranking D1; ranking n°3/36 in Gerontology] [Peer reviewed].
• Robijn L, Deliens L, Scherrens AL, Pauwels N, Pype P, Rietjens J*, Chambaere K*. A systematic review of quality improvement initiatives for continuous sedation until death. Palliative Medicine. 2021;35(4):670-682. [2021 SCI impact factor 5.713; journal ranking Q1; ranking n°14/109 in Health Sciences & Services] [Peer reviewed].
• Robijn L, Gijsberts MJ, Pype P, Rietjens J, Deliens L*, Chambaere K*. Continuous palliative sedation until death: the development of a practice protocol for nursing homes. JAMDA. 2021; S1525-8610(21)00304-2. [2021 SCI impact factor 7.802; journal ranking Q1; ranking n°8/54 in Geriatrics and Gerontology] [Peer reviewed].

Last author:
• Albrecht I, Gilissen J, Robijn L. Response to ‘How should health care providers inform about palliative sedation? A qualitative study with palliative care professionals’. European Journal of Cancer Care. [2021 SCI impact factor 2.328; journal ranking Q2; ranking n°23/73 in Rehabilitation] [Submitted].
• Willems S, Vandecasteele R, De Maesschalck S, Desmet M, Schoenmaekers J, Vantieghem W, Robijn L. “All patients are welcome”: a descriptive content analysis of diversity competence in Flemish hospital websites. Acta Clinica Belgica. [2021 SCI impact factor 1.682; journal ranking Q3; ranking n°129/172 in Medicine, General & Internal] [Submitted].

Co-author:
• Rietjens JA, Robijn L, van der Heide A. Euthanasia for Minors in Belgium. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2014;312(12):1258-1259. [2014 SCI impact factor 35.289; journal ranking D1; ranking n°3/150 in medicine, general and internal] [Peer reviewed].
• Bilsen J, Robijn L, Chambaere K, Cohen J, Deliens L. Nurses’ involvement in physician-assisted dying under the euthanasia law in Belgium. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2014;51(12):1696-1697. [2014 SCI impact factor 2.901; journal ranking D1; ranking n°1/110 in nursing] [Peer reviewed].
• Chambaere K, Cohen J, Robijn L, Bailey KS, Deliens L. End-of-Life Decisions in Individuals Dying with Dementia in Belgium. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2015;63(2):290-6. [2015 SCI impact factor 3.842; journal ranking Q1; ranking n°8/49 in Geriatrics and Gerontology] [Peer reviewed].
• Abarshi E, Rietjens J, Robijn L, Caraceni A, Payne S, Deliens L, Van den Block L, on behalf of EURO IMPACT. International variations in clinical practice guidelines for palliative sedation: a systematic review. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. 2017; 7:223-229. [2017 SCI impact factor 2.385; journal ranking Q2; ranking n°35/94 in Health Care Sciences & Services] [Peer reviewed].
• Scherrens AL, Beernaert K, Robijn L, Deliens L, Pauwels NS, Cohen J, Deforche B. The use of behavioural theories in end-of-life care research: a systematic review. Palliative Medicine. 2018;32(6):1055-1077. [2018 SCI impact factor 4.956; journal ranking D1; ranking n°15/185 in Public, Environmental & Occupational Health] [Peer reviewed]
• Vissers S, Robijn L, Dierickx S, Mortier F, Cohen J, Deliens L, Chambaere K. Control measures for continuous deep sedation until death: a frame analysis of the views of physicians’. Qualitative Health Research. 2021;31(13):2390-2402. [2021 SCI impact factor 4.233; journal ranking Q1; ranking n°16/112 in Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary] [Peer reviewed]
• Heijltjes M, Morita T, Mori M, Heckel M, Stiel S, Miccinesi G, Deliens L, Robijn L, Stone P, Sykes N, Hui D, Krishna L, van der Heide A, Rietjens J. Physicians’ Opinion and Practice with the Continuous Use of Sedatives in the Last Days of Life. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2022;63(1):78-87. [2021 SCI impact factor 5.576; journal ranking Q1; ranking n°16/109 in Health Care Sciences & Services] [Peer reviewed]
• Vissers S, Dierickx S, Robijn L, Cohen J, Deliens L, Mortier F, Chambaere K. Physicians' Experiences and Perceptions of Environmental Factors Affecting Their Practices of Continuous Deep Sedation until Death: A Secondary Qualitative Analysis of an Interview Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(9):5472. [2021 SCI impact factor 4.614; journal ranking Q1; ranking n°45/182 in Public, Environmental & Occupational Health] [Peer reviewed]
• Morita T, Kawahara T, Stone P, Sykes N, Miccinesi G, Klein C, Stiel S, Hui D, Deliens L, Heijltjes M, Masanori M, Heckel M, Robijn L, Krishna L, Rietjens J. International cross-sectional survey about inter- and intra-coutry variations in opinions of palliative care specialist physicians in Germany, Italy, Japan, and United Kingdom about continuous use of sedatives. BMJ Open. 2022;12(4):e060489. [2021 SCI impact factor 3.007; journal ranking Q2; ranking n°86/172 in Medicine, General & Internal] [Peer reviewed]

Other:
• Gilissen J, De Schreye R, Maetens A, Robijn L, Vanderstichelen S, Van Rickstal R, Vermorgen M. From well-equipped cohort to future research leaders: Preparing the next generation palliative care researchers. EAPC Blog. August 6, 2018.
• Vanderstichelen S, Gilissen J, Vermorgen M, Vandenbogaerde I, Werrebrouck B, Robijn L. Integratie van palliatieve zorg in de gemeenschap: een kwestie van volksgezondheid? Tijdschrift voor Palliatieve Hulpverlening Antwerpen (PHA). 2019;25(1): 22-25.
• Vanderstichelen S, Gilissen J, Vermorgen M, Vandenbogaerde I, Werrebrouck B, Robijn L. Tijd voor een echte vermaatschappelijking van palliatieve zorg? Nederlands-Vlaams Tijdschrift voor Palliatieve Zorg. 2019:16(1):25-30. [Peer reviewed]
• Robijn L, Vissers S, Chambaere K. Maatregelen ter controle van continue diepe sedatie. 2019. Rapport voor Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Volksgezondheid.
• Robijn L, Gijsberts MJ, Pype P, Rietjens J, Deliens L, Chambaere K. Continue palliatieve sedatie tot aan het overlijden: de ontwikkeling van een praktijkprotocol ter ondersteuning van de praktijk in woonzorgcentra. Medi-Sfeer 688; 6 oktober 2021. [Peer reviewed]
• Robijn L, Gijsberts MJ, Pype P, Rietjens J, Deliens L, Chambaere K. . Continue jusqu’au décès: développement d’un protocole pratique de soutien pour les centres de soins résidentiels. Medi-Sphere 688; 6 octobre 2021. [Peer reviewed]