A5058735114- Sports Performance and Training
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Sleep and related disorders
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Defense, Military, and Policy Studies
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Military and Defense Studies
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Management and Organizational Studies
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Regional Development and Management Studies
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes
- Conferences and Exhibitions Management
- Coaching Methods and Impact
- Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Architecture and Art History Studies
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
Institute of Technology Carlow
2018-2024
South East Technological University
2024
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
2022
Chesapeake Public Schools
2021
Chesterfield County Public Library
2021
Virginia Beach Public Library
2021
Library of Virginia
2021
Virginia Military Institute
2021
Virginia Tech
2021
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
2016-2018
Background Persecutory delusions may be unfounded threat beliefs maintained by safety-seeking behaviours that prevent disconfirmatory evidence being successfully processed. Use of virtual reality could facilitate new learning. Aims To test the hypothesis enabling patients to predictions persecutory in social environments with dropping (virtual cognitive therapy) would lead greater delusion reduction than exposure alone exposure). Method Conviction and distress a real-world situation were...
Abstract Background When patients are admitted onto psychiatric wards, sleep problems highly prevalent. We carried out the first trial testing a psychological treatment at acute admission (Oxford Ward sLeep Solution, OWLS). Methods This assessor-blind parallel-group pilot randomised to receive crisis [STAC, plus standard care (SC)], or SC alone (1 : 1). STAC included cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) for insomnia, monitoring and light/dark exposure circadian entrainment, delivered over 2...
Background: Our view is that sleep disturbance may be a contributory causal factor in the development and maintenance of psychotic experiences. A recent series randomized controlled intervention studies has shown cognitive-behavioural approaches can improve people with However, effects psychological for improving have not been evaluated young at ultra-high risk psychosis. Improving might prevent later transition to mental health disorder. Aims: To assess feasibility acceptability an...
Applied performance analysts are increasingly seen as sports science professionals; however, there is no accepted framework for professional practice. The purpose of this study to develop and validate a practice in applied analysis (PA) which identifies the components expertise underpinning it.A six-step was conducted: (1) An initial conceptual devised based on well-accepted practice; (2) A systematic review identified 90 papers relating PA (3) Papers were coded additional themes recorded;...
Objectives. The study investigated associations between adult attachment and voice hearing. We hypothesized insecure attachment, severity of hearing, distress in relation to voices. also the nature relationships with Method. Seventy‐three participants a diagnosis schizophrenia spectrum disorders completed measures anxiety avoidance we coded experiences hearing from interviews. Results. There were modest but significant positive both no these dimensions. found evidence predicted themes...
Background: Many patients do not respond adequately to current pharmacological or psychological treatments for psychosis. Persistent persecutory delusions are common in clinical services, and cause considerable patient distress impairment. Our aim has been build a new translational personalized treatment, with the potential wide use, that leads high rates of recovery persistent delusions. We have developing, evaluating individually, brief modular interventions, each targeting key causal...
Research into the perceptions, practices and engagement of coaches with performance analysis is fundamental to informing continued development discipline its practitioners. The aim this study was survey a large sample varying profiles, regarding their use integration analysis, explore perceived value barriers use. Survey data were analysed from 538 Irish qualified at Level 1 above (82% male), 37 sports. A spectrum coaches’ ranging no formal (49%), doing own (coach-as-analyst, 38%)...
The objective of this study was to identify performance indicators which differentiated between winning and losing elite Gaelic football teams. Eighty three technical tactical variables were measured in 13 teams during 26 league championship games throughout 2014–2015. Univariate analysis full-games revealed that winners achieved a significantly higher total score, number scores, shots, points, points from play goals, resulting superior shot efficiency, average attack per scores 10...
Background: Almost all patients admitted at acute crisis to a psychiatric ward experience clinically significant symptoms of insomnia. Ward environments pose challenges both sleep and the delivery therapy. Despite this, there is no description how adapt cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for insomnia overcome these challenges. Aims: (i) To describe key presentations observed in Oxford Sleep Solution (OWLS) trial (ii) outline adaptations aimed increase accessibility hence effectiveness CBT...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an effective psychological intervention for sleep difficulties and has been used successfully in individuals with psychosis. However, access restricted due to lack of resources staff training. Delivering CBT problems using smartphone technology may facilitate wider access. This study aimed evaluate the feasibility, acceptability potential usefulness a guided, smartphone-based targeting disturbance psychosis.Participants psychosis spectrum diagnoses were...
We view sleep disruption as a contributory causal factor in the development of psychotic experiences. Clinical trials indicate that psychological interventions targeting insomnia result improvements both and The aim this study was to gain perspective young people at ultra-high risk psychosis on their problems associated treatment. Interviews were conducted with 11 patients, aged 15-22 years, who had received intervention. Responses analyzed using thematic analysis. Disrupted timing lack...
We compare the attitudes of mass publics toward abortion in three Latin American countries (Mexico, Uruguay, and El Salvador) two Central Europe (the Czech Republic Poland). find that, at level public, are significantly related to gender roles Mexico, Republic, but not Salvador Poland. Conversely, euthanasia homosexuality all five countries.
AbstractThis study objectively analyses how Gaelic football teams counter-attack. Fifteen matches played in the All-Ireland senior championship during 2007 and 2008 seasons were analysed using publicly available broadcast coverage. Results indicated that outcome of counter-attacks was significantly associated with destination area counter-attack (p<0.001) more counterattacks occurring central areas pitch, front goal. There a significant difference between number passes (p < 0.001) duration...
While applied performance analysts (PAs) are a well-established sports science practitioner group, there is no clear definition of the purpose an analyst, their key relationships, or expertise required to execute role successfully. This research sought understand how PA practitioners and educators perceive as practitioners. Twenty-seven PAs with experience participated in six online focus groups, completing survey advance. Reflexive thematic analysis transcripts data generated overarching...
Game demands of Elite Men’s Gaelic Football (GF) are understudied and far from clear. This first study to investigate the performance outcomes for winners losers in a complete Senior Inter-county championship (SFC) will analyse which characteristics possession were more likely lead score. Possessions (n = 6,174) all games 2016 SFC 64) analysed using Dartfish ConnectPlus 7.0. Wilcoxon signed-rank test identified statistical differences (p < 0.05) between 20 indicators winning versus losing...
The lack of sport science research conducted on female sport, makes it challenging for coaches and practitioners to develop an evidence-based approach. Ladies Gaelic football (LGF) is the most popular in Ireland with over 200,000 members, however there has been no benchmark performance. current study investigates game characteristics LGF by developing analysis system which could provide profiles successful performance at elite level evaluate transferability intelligence available within...
This study examined whether team performance indicators could be used to differentiate winners from losers across specific match periods in 26 Gaelic football games. A principal component analysis, conducted on either 25 (halves) or 27 (quarters) variables, produced 6 components, which explained 83.5% and 81.0% of the variance for halves quarters, respectively. Generalised estimating equation models were identify derived components differentiated periods. In winning halves, 4 significant;...
Hurling is one of the oldest field sports in world, yet little research has been conducted to develop our understanding its game demands. This study aimed create a profile elite performance using data from three full seasons, and identify which indicators discriminate between winners losers. A total 77 Senior Inter County games (2018–2020) were analysed NAC Sport Scout Plus, with all puckouts (5128), turnovers (6400) shots (5695) coded. Paired sample t-tests Wilcoxon signed rank testing used...
Despite an increase in participation female sports there remains a gender data gap sport science research. Ladies Gaelic Football (LGF) is case point with just one paper investigating successful match play performance. This study investigates kickout (KO) performance senior inter-county LGF. Eighty-three games (3081 kickouts) were analysed from the 2019–2023 TG4 All-Ireland Senior LGF Championship using NacSport Scout. Statistical differences between winning and losing performances...
The modest, rather outdated title of this paper does scant justice to its brilliance and clinical depth. I am pleased that it is being drawn the attention clinicians working today because, ha...