A5056372208- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Data Quality and Management
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Sleep and related disorders
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Advanced Database Systems and Queries
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Big Data and Business Intelligence
- Respiratory viral infections research
University College Cork
2015-2024
University of Southern Queensland
2024
University of Canberra
2024
Macquarie University
2024
Victoria University of Wellington
2024
Western Sydney University
2024
Queensland University of Technology
2024
Central Queensland University
2024
Griffith University
2024
University of Auckland
2024
The ACODE benchmarks have been developed to assist institutions in their practice of delivering a quality technology enhanced learning (TEL) experience for students and staff (recognising that some refer with terms such as e-learning, online or flexible learning, blended, etc.). There are nine benchmarks, each which can be used standalone indicator collectively provide whole institution perspective. However, where these become even more powerful is when they association other institutions,...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by the symptoms of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. ADHD was once perceived as condition childhood only; however increasing evidence has highlighted existence in older adolescents adults. Estimates for prevalence adults range from 2.5-4%. Few data exist on prescribing trends stimulants methylphenidate dexamfetamine, non-stimulant atomoxetine UK. The aim this study to investigate...
Symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are known to persist into adulthood in the majority cases.To determine prevalence methylphenidate, dexamfetamine and atomoxetine prescribing treatment discontinuation adolescents young adults.A descriptive cohort study using UK General Practice Research Database included patients aged 15-21 years from 1999 2006 with a prescription for drug.Prevalence averaged across all ages increased 6.23-fold over period. Overall, decreased age:...
Patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at an increased risk of attempting suicide. Stimulants, such as methylphenidate hydrochloride, the most common treatment for ADHD, but association between their therapeutic use and suicide is unclear.To investigate attempts.A population-based, electronic medical records database from Hong Kong Clinical Data Analysis & Reporting System was used to identify 25 629 individuals aged 6 years who were treated January 1, 2001,...
Pharmacist interventions are one of the pivotal parts a clinical pharmacy service within hospital. This study estimates cost avoidance generated by pharmacist due to prevention adverse drug events (ADE). The types identified also analysed. Interventions recorded team hospital pharmacists over year time period were included in study. assigned rating score, determined probability that an ADE would have occurred absence intervention. These scores then used calculate avoidance. Net benefit and...
Previous studies have suggested that risk of psychotic events may be increased in children exposed to methylphenidate (MPH). However, this has not been fully examined, and the possibility confounding factors excluded. Patients aged 6-19 years who received at least one MPH prescription were identified using Hong Kong population-based electronic medical records on Clinical Data Analysis Reporting System (2001-2014). Using self-controlled case series design, relative incidence was calculated...
Background Adverse drug reactions (ADR) cause considerable morbidity and mortality. Methods This 4-week study was undertaken in Cork University Hospital, Ireland, for all admissions from the emergency department (ED). A panel independently reviewed patients with suspected ADRs. Causality assessment performed using Naranjo ADR probability scale Hallas criteria used to assess preventability of Results During period, 1258 were admitted ED; these, 856 included study; 75 (8.8%) had an ADR-related...
Fever and febrile illness are some of the most common conditions managed by parents. The aim this study was to examine knowledge, attitudes beliefs parents around fever in children under five years age.Between July August 2014, a convenience sample invited participate Copenhagen, Denmark. Results were analysed thematically using constant comparison method.Twenty-one participated study. Five themes emerged from data: parental concern, help-seeking behaviour, parent management practices...
Fever is one of the most common childhood symptoms. It causes significant worry and concern for parents. Every year there are numerous cases over- under-dosing with antipyretics. Caregivers seek reassurance from a variety sources including healthcare practitioners. The aim this study was to describe parental knowledge, attitudes beliefs regarding management fever in children aged 5 years under. Semi-structured interviews were conducted 23 parents at six ante-natal clinics south west Ireland...
Methylphenidate is the most frequently used medication for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Europe. Following concerns about its safety, European Commission called research into long-term effects methylphenidate on children and adolescents with ADHD. The Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs Use Chronic Effects (ADDUCE) programme was designed to address this call. At heart a 2-year longitudinal naturalistic pharmacovigilance study being conducted 27...
Objectives Fever is a common symptom of mostly benign illness in young children, yet concerning for parents. The aim this study was to describe parental knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding fever children aged ≤5 years age. Design A cross-sectional using previously validated questionnaire. Results were analysed descriptive statistics multivariable logistic regression. Setting Purposively selected primary schools (n=8) Cork, Ireland, paper-based Data collected from internet-based...
The authors conducted 2 health literacy investigations in Cork, Ireland. Study 1 was undertaken 5 community pharmacies and the outpatient department of urban hospitals assessed patients' skills using Rapid Estimate Adult Literacy Medicine (REALM) Newest Vital Sign (NVS). took place evaluated REALM short form Test Functional Health Literacy.in Adults (S-TOFHLA). collected data relating to age, gender, ethnicity, educational level achieved. All subjects were asked items their ability use...
Objective: Short-term RCTs have demonstrated that MPH-treatment significantly reduces ADHD-symptoms, but is also associated with adverse events, including sleep problems. However, data on long-term effects of MPH remain limited. Methods: We performed a 2-year naturalistic prospective pharmacovigilance multicentre study. Participants were recruited into three groups: ADHD patients intending to start (MPH-group), those not use ADHD-medication (no-MPH-group), and non-ADHD control-group. Sleep...