A5033981512- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Family Support in Illness
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Children's Rights and Participation
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Social Media in Health Education
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
Trinity College Dublin
2022-2024
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway
2005-2023
Health Research Board
2013-2018
COPE Galway
2017
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
2013
<h3>Abstract</h3> <b>Objectives</b> To compare exposure to secondhand smoke and respiratory health in bar staff the Republic of Ireland Northern before after introduction legislation for smoke-free workplaces Republic. <b>Design</b> Comparisons intervention control regions. <b>Setting</b> Public houses three areas (intervention) one area (control). <b>Participants</b> 329 enrolled baseline survey; 249 (76%) followed up year later. Of these, 158 were non-smokers both at follow-up. <b>Main...
Abstract Background People with intellectual disabilities are living longer and increasingly diverse, health care needs that varied complex. Without changes to funding, services have found it difficult respond wishes. Method A descriptive mixed methods design study, data were collected through questionnaire, focus groups individual interviews from disability service managers, direct staff older people family members. Results Continued reticence on the part of some community healthcare...
To compare support for, and perceptions of, the impacts of smoke-free workplace legislation among bar workers in Republic Ireland (ROI) pre- post-implementation, to identify predictors for legislation.Public houses (pubs) three areas ROI.Comparisons post-implementation legislation.From a largely non-random selection, 288 volunteered baseline survey; 220 were followed up one year later (76.4%).Level legislation, attitude statements concerning potential law modelled...
Background: Sexual dysfunction is a problem for some patients with cardiovascular disease. This study was the final phase of Cardiac Health and Assessment Relationship Management Sexuality (CHARMS) sexual function, assessment, counseling people coronary heart disease in Ireland. Objectives: The aim this to explore perspectives patients, cardiac rehabilitation staff, general practitioners on provision assessment within Irish health services how it can be optimized. Methods: Group interviews...
Many people living with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are affected by sexual problems associated the condition. International guidelines recommend all patients CVD should receive counselling, yet this is rarely provided health professionals. The current study piloted Cardiac Health and Relationship Management Sexuality (CHARMS) intervention, a complex multi-level intervention designed to increase implementation of counselling in hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) Ireland. CHARMS...
Carers supporting people with an intellectual disability often rely on others to manage the burden of care. This research aims compare differences between carer groups and understand predictors loneliness changes for carers disability. Data from international CLIC study were analysed. In total, 3930 responded four groups; who care those mental health difficulties (
This qualitative study aimed to explore participants', peer supporters' and practice nurses' experience of the implementation a peer-support intervention for people with type 2 diabetes. The was conducted in family Ireland. Participants were selected from patients, supporters nurses who participated 2-year randomized controlled trial support sample consisted 6 nurses, 15 33 participants. Data collected using focus groups semi-structured interviews transcribed verbatim. Key themes concepts...
Abstract Background As the life expectancy of people with intellectual disability increases, they may now outlive their parents or parents' ability to continue care. Siblings adults often succeed as primary carers. Little is known about health and well‐being this important cohort carers who will be both caring for ageing alongside brother sister disability. The Carer's Study within Intellectual Disability Supplement Irish Longitudinal on Ageing (IDS‐TILDA) provides a unique insight into...
Abstract This study investigated the impact of service learning on healthcare students, educators, and community partners in Ireland. Using a qualitative approach with focus groups interviews, 38 participants' perceptions were recorded, transcribed, analyzed. The findings relation to students reflected previous research: had capacity support personal development, enhance academic performance, increase civic awareness. primary impacts for involved accessing services. educators appreciated...
This paper explores contemporary Irish social policy for family caregivers with specific focus on the dynamic between individual, and state in terms of contract care provision people intellectual disability. Drawing from Bacchi’s analytical framework (Bacchi, 2009), National Carers’ Strategy is interrogated specifically regards to how it frames assumes adults an We suggest that constructs caregiving as assumed natural neutral point departure providing within society, this constructed...
Background: International guidelines recommend sexual assessment and counseling be offered to all patients with cardiovascular disease during cardiac rehabilitation. However, problems are infrequently addressed. The Cardiac Health Relationship Management Sexuality (CHARMS) intervention is a complex, multilevel designed increase the provision of in It was piloted 2 rehabilitation centers assess acceptability feasibility inform refine definitive cluster randomized controlled trial protocol....
The participation of young people in the research process can be empowering for participants and valuable outcomes. This paper presents methods used outcomes involving youth development priorities Health Behaviour School-aged Children study Ireland. Two participative workshops were conducted with people: first focused on identifiying what is important to understand about people’s lives; second served expand prioritise themes identified, purpose developing questionnaire items. Following idea...
Caring for a relative with dementia places great demands on the carer and can result in person being placed residential care prematurely if no longer manage. It is imperative therefore that educational support needs of carers are considered so effective strategies place to carer. Aim: To explore what caring need know be able do. A qualitative interpretive descriptive design based work Thorne was used. The data collected via semi structured interviews 28 15 experts guided by an interview...
Objective: It is an ethical imperative to disseminate research findings as wide audience possible in a manner that useable, understandable and appropriate for stakeholders. This study sought explore identify approaches use with adolescent sexual health survey data among range of stakeholder groups. Design Method: A series qualitative workshops were conducted groups young people, parents, youth workers teachers. Using semi-structured format, the discussions covered responses current...