A5070472122- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Sleep and related disorders
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Physical Activity and Health
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Diabetes Management and Education
University of Limerick
2015-2024
Google (United States)
2024
Suez Canal University
2023
South Tipperary General Hospital
2023
Whipps Cross University Hospital
2022
University of Health and Allied Sciences
2018
Molecular Medicine Ireland
2016
Wexham Park Hospital
2008
St. Vincent's University Hospital
2007
Abbott (Ireland)
2007
Regular physical activity (PA) is increasingly promoted for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases as well the general population. We evaluated if public health recommendations PA are applicable inflammatory arthritis (iA; Rheumatoid Arthritis Spondyloarthritis) osteoarthritis (hip/knee OA) in order to develop evidence-based advice guidance on clinical practice. The EULAR standardised operating procedures development of were followed. A task force (TF) (including rheumatologists,...
Hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) are increasingly common with a significant impact on individuals society. Non-pharmacological treatments considered essential to reduce pain improve function quality of life. EULAR recommendations for the non-pharmacological core management hip OA were published in 2013. Given large number subsequent studies, an update is needed.
Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is a very common and costly musculoskeletal disorder associated with complex interplay of biopsychosocial factors. Cognitive functional therapy (CFT) represents novel, patient-centred intervention which directly challenges pain-related behaviours in cognitively integrated, functionally specific graduated manner. CFT aims to target all factors that are deemed be barriers recovery for an individual patient NSCLBP. A recent randomised controlled trial...
Abstract Targeted efforts to better understand the barriers and facilitators of stakeholders healthcare settings implementation exercise education self-management programmes for osteoarthritis (OA) are needed. This study aimed explore Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:D), a supervised group guideline-based OA programme, across Irish public private settings. Interviews 10 physiotherapists (PTs; 8 public) 9 people hip knee (PwOA; 4 were coded by Consolidated Framework...
Low-dye (LD) taping is commonly used to reduce rearfoot pronation. No studies have previously investigated the effectiveness of LD using both plantar pressure distribution (F-Scan) and 3-D (CODA) analysis motion. 20 healthy subjects with a navicular drop test exceeding 10 mm participated in study. T tests were determine whether significant (p < 0.05) differences motion occurred taping. resulted statistically increases peak lateral midfoot = 0.000), along decreases medial forefoot 0.014),...
Objective Measuring physical activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is of great importance light the increased mortality this population due to cardiovascular disease. Validation monitors specific populations recommended ensure accuracy measurement. Thus, purpose study was determine validity SenseWear Pro3 Armband (SWA) as a measure during activities daily living (ADL) RA. Methods Fourteen subjects (8 men and 6 women) diagnosis RA were recruited from rheumatology clinics at...
Little is known about the extent of exercise prescription within cancer care. This cross-sectional survey aims to identify Irish oncology nurses and physiotherapists' current knowledge practice in prescribing for care barriers such prescription. An online was distributed Chartered Physiotherapists Oncology Palliative Care (n = 35) Association Nurses 170). The response rate 74% (26/35) physiotherapists 34% (58/170) nurses. Three quarters recommended/prescribed with 81% or more patients past 6...
Abstract Background Accurate measurement of physical activity and sedentary behavior is an important consideration for health care professionals. The activPAL monitor has not been validated against a criterion measure people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Objective objective this study was to determine the validity measuring step counts, transition time spent in sedentary, standing, walking behaviors RA. Design A laboratory-based validation conducted. Methods Participants confirmed medical...
To compare the effects a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) versus Irish Healthy Eating Guidelines (HEG) on physical function and quality of life in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Ireland.
Low-Dye taping is used for excessive pronation at the subtalar joint of foot. Previous research has focused on tape's immediate effect plantar pressure. Its effectiveness following exercise not been investigated. Peak pressure distribution provides an indirect representation kinematics. The objectives study were 1) To determine effects peak immediately post-application. 2) whether any initial are maintained exercise.12 asymptomatic subjects participated; each being screened (navicular drop >...
Objectives . Beliefs held by healthcare providers are part of the complex recovery a patient with low-back pain (LBP). The aim this study was to investigate attitudes and beliefs Irish university students towards LBP. Methods Physiotherapy (<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" id="M1"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>n</mml:mi><mml:mo>=</mml:mo><mml:mn>107</mml:mn></mml:mrow></mml:math>), medicine...
Objective: There is a dearth of international research on hospice physiotherapy. This study aims to profile physiotherapy in an Irish setting order inform practice internationally. Design: The design consisted retrospective chart audit over 6 months. Setting: took place at specialist palliative care inpatient unit (hospice) Limerick, Ireland. Participants: All patients were discharged (through death or discharge onwards) from January June 2010. Outcome measure: Edmonton Functional Assessment...