A5079468212- Physical Activity and Health
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Flow Experience in Various Fields
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Media Influence and Health
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
Trinity College Dublin
2017-2023
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2004
A major healthcare reform agenda in Ireland is underway which underpins the establishment of a series National Clinical Programmes (NCPs), aim to take an evidence based approach improve quality, access and value. The current study aimed determine enablers barriers implementation NCPs. qualitative methodology advocated by Medical Research Council (MRC) framework on conducting process evaluations complex interventions guided this research. Purposive sampling techniques were used recruit...
International border controls were among the earliest and most effective of measures to constrain transmission COVID-19. However, such are complex when established borders open yet politically contested, as for that divides Republic Ireland (ROI) from Northern (NI). Understanding how this affected everyday lives both populations during pandemic is important informing continued development responses COVID-19 future health crises. This multi-methods study aimed explore public perspectives on...
COVID-19 is arguably the most critical science communication challenge of a generation, yet comes in wake purported populist turn against scientific expertise western societies. This study advances understanding science–society relations during pandemic by analysing how was represented news and social media coverage on island Ireland. Thematic analysis performed dataset comprising 952 articles 603 tweets published between 1 January 31 May 2020. Three themes characterised range meanings...
Sedentary behaviour (SB) has been linked with detrimental effects on morbidity and mortality. This study aims to identify the individual, social environmental correlates of total sedentary contexts in which sitting time accumulates an Irish adult cohort. Cross-sectional analysis data from 7328 adults nationally representative Healthy Ireland Survey. Ordinal regression analyses were used examine participants' socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, physical mental health status,...
ObjectiveTo assess the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of an active break designed to disrupt prolonged sitting in university students. Participants: Students attending lectures Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Methods: Participants took part break, which consisted following a short exercise video lasting ∼4 min. They then completed validated questionnaire consisting 12 statements with two open-ended questions capturing likes/dislikes. Results: Overall 106 (response rate 96%)...
Abstract Background COVID-19 public health measures like handwashing and social distancing can help stem the spread of virus. Adherence to guidelines varies between individuals. This study aims identify predictors non-adherence guidelines. Methods A cross-sectional weekly telephone survey was conducted over eight weeks (11/06/2020–05/08/2020). The sample included adults resident on island Ireland (75:25 split ROI NI). Data were collected demographics, threat perceptions, fear COVID-19,...
Professional male office employees have been identified as those most at risk of prolonged sedentary time, which is associated with many long-term adverse health conditions. The aim the study was to assess acceptability and feasibility a gender-sensitive multicomponent intervention, guided by socio-ecological model, reduce occupational behaviour increasing physical activity in professional men. main elements intervention comprised: Garmin watch web-based platform/smartphone application, an...
Abstract Background Programmes for early intervention (EIP) in psychosis people experiencing a first episode of (FEP) have been found to be both clinically and cost effective. Following the publication new EIP model care (MoC) Ireland, aim this research is describe how participated responded MoC including service users, family members, HSE clinical staff management. Methods Qualitative design using UK Medical Research Council’s process evaluation framework. Purposive sampling techniques were...
Prolonged sitting, a significant risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality, is accumulated mostly in the workplace. There limited research targeting specific at-risk populations to reduce occupational sedentary behaviour. A recent study found that professional males have longest workplace sitting times. Current evidence supports use of multi-level interventions developed using participative approaches. This study's primary aims are test viability future definitive intervention trial...
The relationship between politics and public health is increasingly evident as governments throughout the world vary in their acceptance implementation of technical guidance response to SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.This paper reports a qualitative study policies for Covid-19 Northern 1
Abstract Background Early intervention in psychosis (EIP) supports people who are experiencing their first episode of (FEP). A new Model Care (MoC) for EIP services was launched Ireland 2019. Three demonstration sites were chosen to test this MoC through a ‘hub and spoke’ approach. These way organising care FEP, based upon recovery model care, which sought standardise improve access by clinically led multidisciplinary teams. This included newly created keyworker roles whereby keyworkers...
<ns4:p>COVID-19 represents a serious challenge to governments and healthcare systems. In addition testing/contact tracing, behavioural social responses such as handwashing distancing or cocooning are effective tools for mitigating the spread of disease. Psychological (e.g., risk perceptions, self-efficacy) contextual factors (government, public health messaging, etc.) likely drive these behaviours. Collated real-time information indicators strengthens local, national international advice...
<ns4:p>COVID-19 represents a serious challenge to governments and healthcare systems. In addition testing/contact tracing, behavioural social responses such as handwashing distancing or cocooning are effective tools for mitigating the spread of disease. Psychological (e.g., risk perceptions, self-efficacy) contextual factors (government, public health messaging, etc.) likely drive these behaviours. Collated real-time information indicators strengthens local, national international advice...
The relationship between politics and public health is increasingly evident as governments throughout the world vary in their acceptance implementation of technical guidance response to SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.This paper reports a qualitative study policies for Covid-19 Northern 1
Introduction: Integrated networks of clinical leadership have been increasingly recognised as a strategy to improve patient care. Research has shown that these interventions can be effective vehicles for quality improvement through standardised care and also in improved outcomes. The aim the current research is determine whether subset National Clinical Care Programmes (NCCPs) Ireland implemented intended. This study will identify barriers facilitators implementation NCCPs.Theory/methods: A...
Abstract Background COVID-19 public health measures like handwashing and social distancing can help stem the spread of virus. Adherence to guidelines varies between individuals. This study aims identify predictors non-adherence guidelines. Methods A cross-sectional weekly telephone survey was conducted over eight weeks (11/06/2020-05/08/2020). The sample included adults resident on island Ireland (75:25 split ROI NI). Data were collected demographics, threat perceptions, fear COVID-19,...
Working in a child psychology clinic is constant reminder to staff that psychological practice and expectations regarding interventions require modification our South African context. Using case study, the author reflects on way which any meaningful intervention needs take broad view of role psychologist/mental health worker. Although at individual level may be beneficial, lack supporting structures poor access educational, social facilities for most children presenting detract from impact...
Abstract Introduction There is a growing interest in workplace interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour. Professional males are most at risk of prolonged behaviour, considered difficult reach terms recruitment studies, and may require targeted health promotion interventions. Research on the views senior managers executives as well employees professional setting relatively underdeveloped. Studies have shown that ?one size fits all' approach not suitable behaviour change The aim this study...
Abstract Background COVID-19 public health measures like handwashing and social distancing can help stem the spread of virus. Adherence to guidelines varies between individuals. This study aims identify predictors non-adherence guidelines. Methods A cross-sectional weekly telephone survey was conducted over eight weeks (11/06/2020-05/08/2020). The sample included adults resident on island Ireland (75:25 split ROI NI). Data were collected demographics, threat perceptions, fear COVID-19,...