A5082990720- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Dermatoglyphics and Human Traits
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience
- Medical and Biological Sciences
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Morphological variations and asymmetry
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
University College Dublin
2003-2024
St. Vincent's University Hospital
2015-2020
Saint John of God Hospital
1998-2020
St John of God Hospital
2000-2013
St Patrick's Hospital
2007
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
2007
22q11 Ireland
2007
BlackRock (United States)
1996-2005
Stanley Foundation
1996-2004
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
1997-2003
The influence of sociodemographic, clinical and treatment factors on the quality life patients with schizophrenia has yet to be fully defined. We evaluated who were attending a catchment area rehabilitation centre, in order establish its correlates. These had poor moderate which was inversely related negative symptom severity, illness duration, cumulative length previous hospitalization patient age. Patients residing hostels or group homes poorer than those living independently their family....
Background Correlates and predictors of mood disturbance at 3 days 6 weeks postpartum were assessed in Irish mothers their partners. Method The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) the Highs used to assess 370 Socio-demographic, clinical obstetric data collected patients' first antenatal visit. Factors associated with EPDS scores ≥ 13 8 examined. Results On 11.4% scored 11% weeks, while 18.3% on 9% weeks. Scores interrelated. single status, unemployment, unplanned pregnancy, public...
Background. Evidence suggests that schizophrenia may be a disorder with origins in early intrauterine mal-development. We have constructed comprehensive anthropometric scale for the evaluation of dysmorphic features as an index nature and timing developmental disturbance.Method. A detailed set craniofacial bodily measures was compiled applied to 174 patients 80 matched control subjects.Results. Patients had significantly higher scores on this displayed multiple anomalies region overall...
To map the development of insight in 4 years after presentation with first-episode schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder to determine effects evolving on depression likelihood attempted suicide.We assessed 101 individuals at presentation, 6 months years. We measured insight, including recognition mental illness, need for treatment ability relabel psychotic symptoms. recorded all suicide attempts.Insight improved time. Recognition illness predicted years.Six greater acknowledgement by...
Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the features first episode schizophrenia that predict adherence antipsychotic medication at six-month follow-up. We used validated instruments assess clinical and socio-demographic variables in all patients with from a defined geographical area admitted Dublin psychiatric hospital over four-year period ( N = 100). At follow-up 60) we assessed using Compliance Interview. One third were non-adherent within six months their illness. High levels...
Background The incidence of psychotic disorders varies between geographical areas and it has been hypothesized that neighbourhood-level factors may influence this variation. It is also plausible the duration untreated psychosis (DUP) associated with neighbourhood characteristics. aims study were to determine whether first-episode (FEP) DUP are level social deprivation, fragmentation, capital population density. Method All individuals a FEP from defined catchment area over 5-year period...
Background. Although it is well recognized that individuals with schizophrenia display evidence of subtle neurological impairment, its aetiopathological and clinical significance continues to be unclear. Methods. Patients presenting a first episode or schizophreniform psychosis (DSM-IV criteria) were examined using two previously validated examinations. The majority ( N = 35) prior their ‘first ever’ dose neuroleptic while the remaining patients 21) had been medicated for less than one...
Having a diagnosis of schizophrenia is risk factor for involuntary admission to psychiatric inpatient care, but we have limited understanding why some patients and not others require admission. We aimed identify the predictors in first episode schizophrenia. used validated instruments assess clinical socio-demographic variables all (n = 78) with from defined geographical area admitted Dublin hospital over 4-year period. Involuntary 17) could be distinguished voluntary 61) on basis age,...
Objective: This study investigated the rate of spontaneous abnormal involuntary movements in a group patients presenting with first episode schizophrenia or schizophreniform psychosis. Method: Seventy-nine psychosis who presented to catchment area psychiatric service over 3-year period, and were neuroleptic-naive had been medicated for less than 1 month, examined presence use Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale.Results: Six (7.6%) dyskinesia as defined by criteria Schooler Kane, nine other...
Background. Although patients with schizophrenia have increased rates of neurological soft signs, few studies examined prospectively their trait or state characteristics in relation to psychopathology. Method. In a prospective study 97 first-episode (DSM-IV criteria) we assessed signs and psychopathology at presentation 6 month follow-up for 73 cases. To establish whether were associated variations clinical state, measured using two validated examinations (Neurological Evaluation Scale...
Objective Although there is much focus on burnout and psychological distress among doctors, studies about stress well-being in medical students are limited but could inform early intervention prevention strategies. Design The primary aim of this mixed-method, cross-sectional survey was to compare objective subjective levels final-year (2017) explore their perspectives the factors they considered relevant well-being. Setting University College Dublin, largest university Ireland. Participants...
In this time of Covid-19, life in healthcare has changed immeasurably. It rapidly been injected with an ‘all hands-on deck’ approach, to facilitate the necessary adaptations required reduce spread virus and deliver frontline clinical care. Inevitably aspects these changes have disrupted delivery medical education, notably placements cancelled social distancing guidelines prohibit face-to-face teaching. The training future doctors is essential part effort. Indeed, emergence a global health...