- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Legal principles and applications
- Physical Activity and Health
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Law, Economics, and Judicial Systems
- Corporate Law and Human Rights
- Criminal Law and Evidence
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- European Criminal Justice and Data Protection
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- European and International Contract Law
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Disaster Response and Management
University College Dublin
2021-2024
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2024
Queen Margaret University
1999-2016
University of Pittsburgh
2004
Oxford Brookes University
1995-2003
University College London
1998
Concurrent and construct validity of the OMNI-Cycle Scale Perceived Exertion were examined using young adult women men (18-32 yr).Concurrent was established by correlating ratings perceived exertion (RPE) with oxygen consumption (.VO2) heart rate (HR) responses to a load-incremented cycle ergometer protocol. Construct RPE derived from Borg (6-20) Scale. RPE, .VO2, HR measured during each exercise stage.The range across incremental test for female male groups .VO2 = 0.92-2.74 L.min-1,...
Objective Girls are more at risk than boys of the non-communicable diseases associated with insufficient levels physical activity (PA), therefore it is important to explore reasons why girls maintain or cease be physically active. Maternal support plays an role in girl’s PA, yet factors influencing mothers’ their PA have received limited exploration. In response, aim this study was explore, experiences supporting daughters active and perceptions that might influence these experiences. Method...
Background Digital tools may support people to self-manage their heart failure (HF). Having previously outlined the human-centered design development of a digital tool self-care HF, next step was pilot over period time establish people’s acceptance it in practice. Objective This study aims conduct an observational examine usability, adherence, and feasibility health for HF within Irish care system. Methods A total 19 participants with were provided comprising mobile app Fitbit Charge 4 Aria...
Eighty one percent of adolescents do not meet the recommended physical activity (PA) guidelines with levels declining steadily age and more pronounced in girls low socioeconomic position (SEP). Furthermore, early adolescence is a time when rate decline PA most severe amongst girls, placing them at an increased likelihood developing negative health outcomes associated inactivity. In response, aim this study was to explore low-SEP pre-teen girls' experiences being physically active understand...
Abstract This article develops the findings of an evaluation European Commission consumer education, information and capacity building actions conducted in 2011, with examination action taken by 2016 to address recommendations. Based on empirical research documents, in‐depth interviews, focus groups semi‐structured surveys Directorate General for Health Consumers Education Culture policy networks, it discusses journey improve education empowerment throughout Europe. Implementation...
This paper reports on the findings of qualitative fieldwork aimed at exploring motives, financial implications and perceived benefits achieving Investors In People Standard. It examines perceptions IIP three different organisational levels. The research found differences between motivation for, of, all levels as well in views senior management regarding were not generally shared other organisation. Indeed front‐line staff felt that made little difference to them personally, way they...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Preteen girls of lower socioeconomic position are at increased risk physical inactivity. Parental support, particularly from mothers, is positively correlated with girls’ activity levels. Consequently, family-based interventions recognized as a promising approach to improve young people’s activity. However, the effects these on often inconsistent, calls for more rigorous, theory-informed, and co-designed promote in this cohort. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title>...
Abstract Purpose Pre-teen girls of lower socio-economic position are at increased risk physical inactivity. Parental support, particularly mothers, is positively correlated with girls’ activity levels. Consequently, family-based interventions recognised as a promising approach to improve young people’s activity. However, the effects these on often inconsistent, calls for more rigorous, theory based and co-designed promote in this cohort. Therefore, aim study was use co-design methods develop...
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a broad term employed to characterise lateral hip originating from the structures attached greater trochanter of femur. It can lead decrease in work participation, elevated levels and dysfunction impeding physical activity diminished quality life; these features align with those observed individuals severe osteoarthritis. Effectively managing GTPS present considerable challenges. Generally, patients tend respond favourably conservative management...
Preteen girls of lower socioeconomic position are at increased risk physical inactivity. Parental support, particularly from mothers, is positively correlated with girls' activity levels. Consequently, family-based interventions recognized as a promising approach to improve young people's activity. However, the effects these on often inconsistent, calls for more rigorous, theory-informed, and co-designed promote in this cohort. This study aimed use co-design methods develop an evidence-...
The study aim was to evaluate the preliminary efficacy and acceptability of an e-learning module increase sports coaches' mental health literacy intention engage in promotion. Thirty-five coaches completed measures at baseline 1-week follow-up. Mixed methods were used assess module, including interviews with 15 coaches. Coaches' knowledge, confidence promotion increased Coaches found be acceptable content perceived informative, design visually appealing, realistic implemented more broadly...
Both obesity and sedentary behavior (SB) are associated with negative health consequences including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain cancers all-cause mortality. To date, perceived barriers facilitators to interrupting SB in adults living have not been identified.