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Health Status
COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19 surveillance
COVID-19 mortality
COVID-19 impact
Burden of Disease
Disability-Adjusted Life Years
Years of Life Lost
Years Lived with Disability
Life Expectancy and Quality of Life
Life expectancy
Quality of life
Health expectancy
Mortality and Causes of Death
General mortality
Causes of death
Premature mortality
Causes of premature death
Infant mortality
Non-Communicable Diseases
Overview
Cancer
Ischemic heart disease
Diabetes
Mental Health
Anxiety and depression
Suicidal behaviour
Psychotropic medicines
Communicable Diseases
Influenza and influenza-like illness
Tuberculosis
HIV and other sexually transmitted infections
Determinants of Health
Tobacco use
Alcohol use
Weight status
Physical activity
Nutritional habits
Health literacy
Health Inequalities
Inequalities in life expectancy and quality of life
Inequalities in mortality
Inequalities in non communicable diseases
Inequalities in mental health
Inequalities in health determinants
News
Factsheets
Atlas of mortality by cause of death by district, 2003-2017
No evidence of stalling life expectancy in Belgium, 1997-2018
About the Health Status Report
Publications
Technical background
Interactive databases Sciensano
Health System Performance Assessment
Accessibility of healthcare
Financial accessibililty
Accessibility -Workforce
Accessibility in time
Geographic accessibility
Quality of healthcare
Effectiveness of care
Appropriateness of care
Safety of care
Continuity of care
Patient centerdness of care
Efficiency of healthcare
Sustainability of the health system
Equity and inequalities
Specific domains of care
Preventive care
Mental Health
Mother and newborn
Care for the elderly
End of life
Care for people living with chronic conditions
Medical Practice Variations
Why the "practice variations" ?
International variations
Variations by gender
Variations by age group
Geographical variations
Variations by social status
Variations by care category
Variations in trends over time
Variations in techniques used
What is the cause of these variations?
Overall context of practice variations
Methodology of the analyses
Patient analysis
Practice variations in Europe
Nervous system
Central nervous system
Electroencephalography
Cognitive evoked potentials
Motor evoked potentials
Somatosensory evoked potentials
Transfontanellar ultrasound
Head imaging (except angiography)
Brain SPECT
Stroke - Diagnosis and treatment planning
Stroke coordination - Care plan
Stroke - Thrombectomy
Heavy surgery of cerebral lesions
Peripheral nervous system
Nerve conduction velocity
Carpal tunnel
Global functions
Neuropsychological evaluation
Polysomnography
Sensory system
Eyes
Visual field test
Refractometry
Ophthalmoscopy - Anterior segment
Ophthalmoscopy - Fundoscopy
Endothelial cell counting
Ocular biometrics
Ocular motility test
Ocular tonometry
Keratometry
Angiography of the retina
Visual evoked potentials
Blepharochalasis
Cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
Eye muscle surgery
Intravitreal injection
Vitrectomy
Retinal detachment
Panretinal photocoagulation
Ears
Tympanoscopy
Hearing tests
Vestibular tests
Middle ear drainage
Cochlear implant
Respiratory system
Upper respiratory tract
Rhinometry
Rhinoscopy
Voice function
Laryngoscopy
Sinus endoscopy
Removal of foreign bodies
Epistaxis
Internal rhinoplasty
Sinusitis surgery
Tonsillectomy-Adenoidectomy
Lower respiratory tract
Pulmonary function tests
Thoracic radiography
Thoracic CT-scan
Bronchoscopy
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Pulmonary lobectomy
Digestive system
Mouth, jaw & teeth
Preventive dental care
Periodontal examination (18-55 years)
Periodontal index (DPSI)
Dental imaging
Filling of dental cavities
Preformed crowns
Endodontics
Dental extraction
Orthodontic treatment
Removable dental prosthesis
Frenectomy
Gingivectomy
Incision of abscess of dental origin
Surgery for paradental cysts
Oral osteitis curettage
Trepanation of jawbone
Osteotomy with displacement of jawbone
Gastrointestinal
Upper digestive endoscopy
Lower digestive endoscopy
Pediatric gastric tubing
Esophagectomy
Abdominal wall hernia surgery
Appendectomy
Colorectal polypectomy
Colectomy
Surgical management of hemorrhoids
Bariatric surgery
Hepatobiliary
Hepatobiliary ultrasound
Cholecystectomy
Pancreatectomy
Unspecified
Digestive radiography
Abdominal CT scan
Global functions
Hydrogen breath test
Urea breath test
Cutaneous system
Allergy skin tests
Dermoscopy
UVA/UVB Phototherapy
Photodynamic therapy
Skin biopsy
Ingrown toenail surgery
Excision of dermal vegetations
Skin lesion removal
Removal of a deep foreign body
Urinary system
Renal failure (care pathway by GP)
Lump sums for incontinence
Urodynamic testing
Urinary Tract X-Ray
Diagnostic cystoscopy
Surgical treatment of urethral stenosis
Extraction of urolithiasis
Chronic dialysis
Kidney transplant
Men
PSA testing (men at risk 40 years and older)
Male urogenital ultrasound
Prostate biopsy
Circumcision
Vasectomy
Benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery
Radical prostatectomy
Women and pregnancy
Breast
Breast imaging
Breast cancer screening (40-49 years)
Breast cancer screening (50-74 years)
Breast reduction
Mammectomy
Genital system
Screening smear for cervical cancer (25-64 years)
High-risk HPV testing on a Pap test
Female urogenital ultrasound
Hysteroscopy
Tubal interventions
Cervical conization
Uterine curettage
Hysterectomy
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Cardiotocography
Presence of pediatrician at delivery
Caesarean section
Blood and immune system
HSV serological testing
HSV genetic testing
Transfusion monitoring
Cardiovascular system
Heart
Electrocardiogram (Outpatient)
Holter Monitor
Cardiac ultrasound
Non-invasive cardiac stress tests
Coronary imaging
Coronary angiography
Cardiac pressure measurement by catheterization
Cardiac electrophysiology
Pacemaker (1st implant)
Heart valve interventions
Myocardial reperfusion
Peripheral vessels
Carotid ultrasound
Carotid artery revascularization
Limb venography
Varicose surgery
Musculoskeletal system
Head & Neck
Maxillofacial surgery
Spine
Spine Imaging
Spinal manipulation
Upper limbs
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder prosthesis
Treatment of fractures (forearm)
Carpal tunnel
Rhizarthrose surgery
Trigger finger surgery
Lower limbs
Hip prosthesis
Meniscectomy (≥ 15 years)
Knee prosthesis
Treatment of fractures (ankle)
Forefoot surgery (hallux)
Forefoot surgery (claw and hammer toes)
Unspecified
Rheumatological evaluation
Bone densitometry (≥ 50 years)
Arthrography
Global functions
Rehabilitation plan
Electromyography
Endocrine system
Supervision of type 2 diabetes in 1st line
Thyroid ultrasound
Thyroidectomy
Cross-system services
Patient file's global management
Consultations and visits in general practice
Outpatient pediatric consultation
Multidisciplinary Oncology Consultation
Admission to emergency room
Smoking cessation (initiation)
Reference pharmacist function
PET-Scan
Pediatric intravenous infusion
Insertion of a port-a-cath
Radiotherapy
News
Key data in healthcare
General hospitals
Introduction
Organisation of the hospital landscape
Types of hospitals
Categorisation of hospital activities
Types of hospitalisation services
Evolution of the number of accredited hospital beds
The geographical distribution of accredited hospital beds
Employment trends in the general hospital sector
Care activity within general hospitals
Hospital stays
Evolution of the number of stays / contacts
Number of hospital stays / contacts according to region
New hospital stays during the week
Age and gender of the patient
Average length of stay in classic hospitalisation
Emergency admission
The most frequent diagnoses in general hospitals
Nursing care within the general hospital
Financing of general hospitals
Financial Resources
Financial resources budget
Justified hospital beds
Quality
Positive developments in compliance with guidelines for hand hygiene.
Inappropriate use of antibiotics as a major cause of antibiotic resistance
Pay for performance
Medical imaging
Learn more about initiatives related to quality
Download the full report in PDF here
Mental Healthcare
Introduction
Mental Healthcare for adults
Organisation of the care offering for adults
Networks in mental healthcare for adults
Hospitals
Types of hospitalisation
Hospital activities in PH and PDGH for adults
Hospital stays
Duration of stay
Readmissions
Involuntary admissions
The most common primary diagnosis in PH and PDGH for adults
Patient flows in PH and PDGH
Mental Healthcare for children and young people
Organisation of the care offering for children and young people
Networks in mental healthcare for children and young people
Hospitals
Types of beds and places for residential and partial hospitalisation
Hospital activities in PH and PDGH for children and young people
Hospital stays
Duration of stay
Readmissions
Involuntary admissions
Initiatives regarding alternatives to hospitalisation
Decommissioning or freezing of beds
Mobile functions
Residential intensive treatment units HIC and IC
First-line psychological function (FLP)
Financing of psychiatric hospitals
Staff in psychiatric hospitals
Forensic care
Internment
Specialised care for young people with psychiatric problems who are subject to a court order (For K)
Care for addiction
Treatment Demand Indicator (TDI)
Substance abuse crisis units
"Drugs and detention" Pilot project
BelPEP (Belgian Psychotropics Experts Platform)
Download the full report in PDF here
Emergency, medical and psychosocial assistance
Preface
Organisation
Via a 112 call to a hospital: care process for an individual
Emergency centre
Ambulance services and on-call rotations
The various emergency services for emergency assistance
Emergency services
Staff at the various emergency services for emergency assistance
What if everyone needs help at the same time: care process in the event of a disaster
The five disciplines
Contingency plans
The number 1733
Activity
Interventions with an ambulance
Interventions involving a MUG/SMUR
Funding
Quality
Protocols and guidelines
Belgian Medical Regulation Manual
Standing orders
Advisory bodies within emergency assistance
Provincial Commission for Emergency Medical Services (PCDGH/COAMU)
National Council for Emergency Medical Assistance (NRDGH/CNSMU)
Mandatory features of ambulances and intervention clothing
Mandatory external features for ambulances
Mandatory equipment in ambulances
Mandatory features of intervention clothing
Activity and quality monitoring
Federal health inspector
AMBUREG
Service Level Agreement
Download the full report in PDF here
COVID-19
Foreword
Introduction
Organisation
Consultative bodies and crisis units
Strategic and policy bodies
Scientific groups
Operational crisis units
Consultative bodies in the spotlight
Centres set up to control the COVID-19 pandemic
Triage and testing centres
'Transitional care' centres
Online health website mijngezondheid.be
Care activity
Maintaining capacity within general and university hospitals
Distribution plan
Scaling back non-essential care
Impact of the pandemic on emergency assistance
Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency 112 calls and the GP out-of-hours service 1733
COVID-19-related interventions with ambulance services
Impact of the pandemic on the intervention time of ambulances
Inter-hospital transport
Funding
Funding for hospitals and their staff
Funding for triage and testing centres
Funding for the transitional care centres
Funding for psychosocial support
Funding for ambulance services
Quality
Support for psychosocial well-being
Belgian manual for medical regulation
Digital platform 112 support
Distribution of protective equipment to healthcare professionals working in the outpatient sector
Identification of the healthcare professionals
Distribution of protective equipment
Ensuring nursing care
Hospital Outbreak Support Teams
Download the full report in PDF here
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Life expectancy
Quality of life
Health expectancy
Mortality and Causes of Death
General mortality
Causes of death
Premature mortality
Causes of premature death
Infant mortality
Non-Communicable Diseases
Overview
Cancer
Ischemic heart disease
Diabetes
Mental Health
Anxiety and depression
Suicidal behaviour
Psychotropic medicines
Communicable Diseases
Influenza and influenza-like illness
Tuberculosis
HIV and other sexually transmitted infections
Determinants of Health
Tobacco use
Alcohol use
Weight status
Physical activity
Nutritional habits
Health literacy
Health Inequalities
Inequalities in life expectancy and quality of life
Inequalities in mortality
Inequalities in non communicable diseases
Inequalities in mental health
Inequalities in health determinants
Factsheets
Atlas of mortality by cause of death by district, 2003-2017
No evidence of stalling life expectancy in Belgium, 1997-2018
About the Health Status Report
Publications
Technical background
Interactive databases Sciensano
News
Health System Performance Assessment
Accessibility of healthcare
Financial accessibililty
Accessibility -Workforce
Accessibility in time
Geographic accessibility
Quality of healthcare
Effectiveness of care
Appropriateness of care
Safety of care
Continuity of care
Patient centerdness of care
Sustainability of the health system
Efficiency of healthcare
Equity and inequalities
Specific domains of care
Preventive care
Mental Health
Mother and newborn
Care for the elderly
End of life
Care for people living with chronic conditions
News
Medical Practice Variations
Why the "practice variations" ?
International variations
Variations by gender
Variations by age group
Geographical variations
Variations by social status
Variations by care category
Variations in trends over time
Variations in techniques used
What is the cause of these variations?
Overall context of practice variations
Methodology of the analyses
Patient analysis
Practice variations in Europe
Nervous system
Central nervous system
Electroencephalography
Cognitive evoked potentials
Motor evoked potentials
Somatosensory evoked potentials
Transfontanellar ultrasound
Head imaging (except angiography)
Brain SPECT
Stroke - Diagnosis and treatment planning
Stroke coordination - Care plan
Stroke - Thrombectomy
Heavy surgery of cerebral lesions
Peripheral nervous system
Nerve conduction velocity
Carpal tunnel
Global functions
Neuropsychological evaluation
Polysomnography
Sensory system
Eyes
Visual field test
Refractometry
Ophthalmoscopy - Anterior segment
Ophthalmoscopy - Fundoscopy
Endothelial cell counting
Ocular biometrics
Ocular motility test
Ocular tonometry
Keratometry
Angiography of the retina
Visual evoked potentials
Blepharochalasis
Cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
Eye muscle surgery
Intravitreal injection
Vitrectomy
Retinal detachment
Panretinal photocoagulation
Ears
Tympanoscopy
Hearing tests
Vestibular tests
Middle ear drainage
Cochlear implant
Respiratory system
Upper respiratory tract
Rhinometry
Rhinoscopy
Voice function
Laryngoscopy
Sinus endoscopy
Removal of foreign bodies
Epistaxis
Internal rhinoplasty
Sinusitis surgery
Tonsillectomy-Adenoidectomy
Lower respiratory tract
Pulmonary function tests
Thoracic radiography
Thoracic CT-scan
Bronchoscopy
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Pulmonary lobectomy
Digestive system
Mouth, jaw & teeth
Preventive dental care
Periodontal examination (18-55 years)
Periodontal index (DPSI)
Dental imaging
Filling of dental cavities
Preformed crowns
Endodontics
Dental extraction
Orthodontic treatment
Removable dental prosthesis
Frenectomy
Gingivectomy
Incision of abscess of dental origin
Surgery for paradental cysts
Oral osteitis curettage
Trepanation of jawbone
Osteotomy with displacement of jawbone
Gastrointestinal
Upper digestive endoscopy
Lower digestive endoscopy
Pediatric gastric tubing
Esophagectomy
Abdominal wall hernia surgery
Appendectomy
Colorectal polypectomy
Colectomy
Surgical management of hemorrhoids
Bariatric surgery
Hepatobiliary
Hepatobiliary ultrasound
Cholecystectomy
Pancreatectomy
Unspecified
Digestive radiography
Abdominal CT scan
Global functions
Hydrogen breath test
Urea breath test
Cutaneous system
Allergy skin tests
Dermoscopy
UVA/UVB Phototherapy
Photodynamic therapy
Skin biopsy
Ingrown toenail surgery
Excision of dermal vegetations
Skin lesion removal
Removal of a deep foreign body
Urinary system
Renal failure (care pathway by GP)
Lump sums for incontinence
Urodynamic testing
Urinary Tract X-Ray
Diagnostic cystoscopy
Surgical treatment of urethral stenosis
Extraction of urolithiasis
Chronic dialysis
Kidney transplant
Men
PSA testing (men at risk 40 years and older)
Male urogenital ultrasound
Prostate biopsy
Circumcision
Vasectomy
Benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery
Radical prostatectomy
Women and pregnancy
Breast
Breast imaging
Breast cancer screening (40-49 years)
Breast cancer screening (50-74 years)
Breast reduction
Mammectomy
Genital system
Screening smear for cervical cancer (25-64 years)
High-risk HPV testing on a Pap test
Female urogenital ultrasound
Hysteroscopy
Tubal interventions
Cervical conization
Uterine curettage
Hysterectomy
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Cardiotocography
Presence of pediatrician at delivery
Caesarean section
Blood and immune system
HSV serological testing
HSV genetic testing
Transfusion monitoring
Cardiovascular system
Heart
Electrocardiogram (Outpatient)
Holter Monitor
Cardiac ultrasound
Non-invasive cardiac stress tests
Coronary imaging
Coronary angiography
Cardiac pressure measurement by catheterization
Cardiac electrophysiology
Pacemaker (1st implant)
Heart valve interventions
Myocardial reperfusion
Peripheral vessels
Carotid ultrasound
Carotid artery revascularization
Limb venography
Varicose surgery
Musculoskeletal system
Head & Neck
Maxillofacial surgery
Spine
Spine Imaging
Spinal manipulation
Upper limbs
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder prosthesis
Treatment of fractures (forearm)
Carpal tunnel
Rhizarthrose surgery
Trigger finger surgery
Lower limbs
Hip prosthesis
Meniscectomy (≥ 15 years)
Knee prosthesis
Treatment of fractures (ankle)
Forefoot surgery (hallux)
Forefoot surgery (claw and hammer toes)
Unspecified
Rheumatological evaluation
Bone densitometry (≥ 50 years)
Arthrography
Global functions
Rehabilitation plan
Electromyography
Endocrine system
Supervision of type 2 diabetes in 1st line
Thyroid ultrasound
Thyroidectomy
Cross-system services
Patient file's global management
Consultations and visits in general practice
Outpatient pediatric consultation
Multidisciplinary Oncology Consultation
Admission to emergency room
Smoking cessation (initiation)
Reference pharmacist function
PET-Scan
Pediatric intravenous infusion
Insertion of a port-a-cath
Radiotherapy
News
Key data in healthcare
General hospitals
Introduction
Organisation of the hospital landscape
Types of hospitals
Categorisation of hospital activities
Types of hospitalisation services
Evolution of the number of accredited hospital beds
The geographical distribution of accredited hospital beds
Employment trends in the general hospital sector
Care activity within general hospitals
Hospital stays
Evolution of the number of stays / contacts
Number of hospital stays / contacts according to region
New hospital stays during the week
Age and gender of the patient
Average length of stay in classic hospitalisation
Emergency admission
The most frequent diagnoses in general hospitals
Nursing care within the general hospital
Financing of general hospitals
Financial Resources
Financial resources budget
Justified hospital beds
Quality
Positive developments in compliance with guidelines for hand hygiene.
Inappropriate use of antibiotics as a major cause of antibiotic resistance
Pay for performance
Medical imaging
Learn more about initiatives related to quality
Download the full report in PDF here
Mental Healthcare
Introduction
Mental Healthcare for adults
Organisation of the care offering for adults
Networks in mental healthcare for adults
Hospitals
Types of hospitalisation
Hospital activities in PH and PDGH for adults
Hospital stays
Duration of stay
Readmissions
Involuntary admissions
The most common primary diagnosis in PH and PDGH for adults
Patient flows in PH and PDGH
Mental Healthcare for children and young people
Organisation of the care offering for children and young people
Networks in mental healthcare for children and young people
Hospitals
Types of beds and places for residential and partial hospitalisation
Hospital activities in PH and PDGH for children and young people
Hospital stays
Duration of stay
Readmissions
Involuntary admissions
Initiatives regarding alternatives to hospitalisation
Decommissioning or freezing of beds
Mobile functions
Residential intensive treatment units HIC and IC
First-line psychological function (FLP)
Financing of psychiatric hospitals
Staff in psychiatric hospitals
Forensic care
Internment
Specialised care for young people with psychiatric problems who are subject to a court order (For K)
Care for addiction
Treatment Demand Indicator (TDI)
Substance abuse crisis units
"Drugs and detention" Pilot project
BelPEP (Belgian Psychotropics Experts Platform)
Download the full report in PDF here
Emergency, medical and psychosocial assistance
Preface
Organisation
Via a 112 call to a hospital: care process for an individual
Emergency centre
Ambulance services and on-call rotations
The various emergency services for emergency assistance
Emergency services
Staff at the various emergency services for emergency assistance
What if everyone needs help at the same time: care process in the event of a disaster
The five disciplines
Contingency plans
The number 1733
Activity
Interventions with an ambulance
Interventions involving a MUG/SMUR
Funding
Quality
Protocols and guidelines
Belgian Medical Regulation Manual
Standing orders
Advisory bodies within emergency assistance
Provincial Commission for Emergency Medical Services (PCDGH/COAMU)
National Council for Emergency Medical Assistance (NRDGH/CNSMU)
Mandatory features of ambulances and intervention clothing
Mandatory external features for ambulances
Mandatory equipment in ambulances
Mandatory features of intervention clothing
Activity and quality monitoring
Federal health inspector
AMBUREG
Service Level Agreement
Download the full report in PDF here
COVID-19
Foreword
Introduction
Organisation
Consultative bodies and crisis units
Strategic and policy bodies
Scientific groups
Operational crisis units
Consultative bodies in the spotlight
Centres set up to control the COVID-19 pandemic
Triage and testing centres
'Transitional care' centres
Online health website mijngezondheid.be
Care activity
Maintaining capacity within general and university hospitals
Distribution plan
Scaling back non-essential care
Impact of the pandemic on emergency assistance
Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency 112 calls and the GP out-of-hours service 1733
COVID-19-related interventions with ambulance services
Impact of the pandemic on the intervention time of ambulances
Inter-hospital transport
Funding
Funding for hospitals and their staff
Funding for triage and testing centres
Funding for the transitional care centres
Funding for psychosocial support
Funding for ambulance services
Quality
Support for psychosocial well-being
Belgian manual for medical regulation
Digital platform 112 support
Distribution of protective equipment to healthcare professionals working in the outpatient sector
Identification of the healthcare professionals
Distribution of protective equipment
Ensuring nursing care
Hospital Outbreak Support Teams
Download the full report in PDF here
Share your opinion !
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