A5039140325- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation
- Global Health Care Issues
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre
2021-2025
International Consultants (Egypt)
2024
Our Lady's Hospital
2016-2023
St. James's Hospital
2023
University College Dublin
2023
Levine Cancer Institute
2023
Trinity College Dublin
2017-2022
University of the Sunshine Coast
2020
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
2018
NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre
2018
Context: Taste and smell abnormalities (TSA) occur throughout the cancer trajectory regardless of primary site contribute to cancer-associated malnutrition. TSA etiology is poorly understood. Tumor-related inflammation a possible cause. Objective: This study examined prevalence, characteristics, severity in advanced explored relationship between nutritional status. No previous combined subjective objective measures for both taste assessment this population. Method: Consecutive hospice...
Abstract Ireland has experienced rapid – if volatile growth over the last three decades. While this performance looks less impressive when considered a longer horizon and is better seen as belated convergence making up for lost time in first 50 years of independence, paper highlights an aspect Irish experience that does stand out quite remarkable: how broad‐based inclusive household disposable income was. Drawing on decades harmonised survey data, we show inequality fell substantially...
Abstract Background Taste and smell abnormalities (TSAs) are present in all cancer stages may contribute to malnutrition. Despite this, they rarely screened for. This study examined the prevalence characteristics of TSAs their influence on subjective food intake advanced cancer. Methods Consecutive patients with were recruited. A modified Smell Survey assessed TSAs. Objective validated taste strips “Sniffin Sticks.” six‐item questionnaire identified any effect had preferences/aversions....
HRV is a non-invasive tool to assess cardiovascular autonomic function. Fundamental determination of the RR interval. This time (typically in milliseconds) between two successive heart beats, measured from one R peak next. Variations intervals yield measures HRV. Heart rate (HR) increases and decreases as engages disengages physical activity. Even for an individual at rest, HR will vary beat variation termed HRV. In large population studies, greater variability consistently associated with...
Applying the principles and practice of a palliative care approach can enhance quality life patients suffering with heart failure, yet many nurses misunderstand role care. Aim: This study examined knowledge attitudes cardiac regarding when caring for failure patients. Method: Two validated questionnaires were used to examine 102 in three Irish university hospitals. Results: Seventy-six nurses' responses (75%) reflected that there was limited overall knowledge, but positive towards A...
<h3>Introduction</h3> Cancer-related fatigue is a common symptom whose pathophysiology may involve dysfunction of cardiac muscle & autonomic nervous system (ANS). <h3>Aim</h3> Assess feasibility objective measurement fatigue, ANS function in palliative population. <h3>Methods</h3> Consecutive participants with cancer recruited from outpatient clinic. Fatigue measured subjectively (brief inventory [BFI]) objectively (grip strength, timed-up-and-go [TUG], sit-to-stand [STS]). A 2D...
To determine the level of agreement between emergency physicians (EPs) and psychiatrists regarding need for acute psychiatric hospitalization treatment patients presenting with alleged complaints.A prospective, cross-sectional assessment concordance EPs in admission decisions was performed at an urban county, teaching hospital ED. The participants had been brought to ED evaluation. were interviewed by attending EP or a senior-level resident, tentative impression disposition determined prior...
Credible evidence-based diet and nutrition advice is essential for patients with cancer. This study aimed to explore what cancer obtained before a formal dietetic visit.A multicenter, observational was conducted in seven hospital-based oncology services. Consecutive were recruited at first assessment. In addition routine assessment, participants completed four-item questionnaire describing since diagnosis.Seventy-seven participated. More than 80% had multiple nutrition-impact symptoms....
Improving oncology-specific knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals is critical for improving the outcomes people with cancer. Many current postgraduate education offerings may be inaccessible to busy professionals, contain minimal consumer input or do not focus on multidisciplinary nature cancer care. In response these needs, a Master Cancer Sciences degree was developed. Our aim describe development Sciences.We Sciences, including its theoretical pedagogical underpinnings.Our...
Abstract Background Cancer cachexia is a multifactorial syndrome characterised by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass. It adversely influences quality life, treatment response and survival. Early identification multimodal interventions can potentially treat cancer cachexia. However, healthcare professionals demonstrate lack understanding the ability to identify early. The present study aimed evaluate assessment physicians nutritional status in patients admitted hospice. Methods A...