A5034912616- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Physical Activity and Health
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Global Health Care Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
University of Limerick
2019-2025
Health Service Executive
2023-2025
University College Dublin
2021-2024
Saraswati Dental College and Hospital
2015
Objectives This study explored general practitioners’ (GPs) understanding of physical activity advocacy to patients and their own self-care, how GPs perceive behaviours, personal experience affects they promote it in practice define the limitations role this. Design A qualitative design, involving online semi-structured interviews, was employed. Data analysed by an interdisciplinary team researchers using inductive thematic approach. Setting participants Participants were (n=21) recruited...
Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a leading risk factor for premature death worldwide. Ireland's public healthcare system, the Health Service Executive (HSE), has supported development of National Exercise Referral Framework (NERF) to tackle low levels PA amongst those with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). 'NERF centres' are medically supervised programmes across Ireland that have established referral pathways local hospitals and general practitioners. ULMedX one such NERF centre...
Abstract Background It is important to understand the effects of population ageing on disease burden and explore conditions that drive poor health in later life prevent or manage these. We examined development its components for major groups among older adults Europe over last 30 years. Methods Using data from Global Burden Disease 2019 Study, we analyzed trends between 1990 measured by years lost (YLL), lived with disability (YLD) disability-adjusted (DALYs) (65+ years) Western, Central...
What can we learn from the history of Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) in healthcare research across global jurisdictions? Depending on region context, terminology heritage involvement vary. In this paper, draw traditions to explore dominant themes key considerations critiques pertaining PPI order inform a culture shift Ireland. We then describe Ireland present case for combining methodological imperatives with policy drivers support encourage meaningful involvement. Specifically,...
Despite the benefits of quitting smoking for those who have cancer, including improved health outcomes and reduced therapeutic toxicities, it is unclear how many people are supported in quit attempts during this time. Variations availability provision cessation (SC) services reported, with little understanding challenges solutions. This co-designed study aimed to understand perspectives care professionals (HCPs) working oncology settings engage SC practices identify recommendations...
Objective The objective of this study is to explore the experiences and perspectives general practitioners’ medical students’ use of, behaviour on, social media understand how they negotiate threats professional personal life on media. Design A two-phase qualitative design was used, consisting semistructured interviews follow-up vignettes, where participants were asked respond vignettes that involved varying degrees unprofessional behaviour. Data analysed using template analysis. Setting...
There is growing evidence that smoking cessation (SC) improves outcomes following diagnosis of cancer. Notwithstanding adverse outcomes, a significant number those diagnosed with cancer continue to smoke. Our objective was document the SC services provided for patients by specialist adult hospitals across Ireland, country stated tobacco endgame goal. A cross-sectional survey based on recent national clinical guidelines used determine care delivery eight hospitals, and one radiotherapy...
Within the framework of burden disease (BoD) approach, and injury estimates attributable to risk factors are a useful guide for policy formulation priority setting in prevention. Considering important differences methods, their impact on estimates, we conducted scoping literature review to: (1) map BoD assessments including performed across Europe; (2) identify methodological choices comparative assessment (CRA) methods.We searched multiple databases, grey websites targeted public health...
As prevalence of multimorbidity and polypharmacy rise, health care systems must respond to these challenges. Data is needed from general practice regarding the impact age, number chronic illnesses medications on specific metrics healthcare utilisation.This was a retrospective study practices in university-affiliated education research network, consisting 72 practices. Records random sample 100 patients aged 50 years over who attended each participating previous two were analysed. Through...
Abstract Background While much progress has been made in reducing tobacco use many countries, both active and passive smoking remain challenges. The benefits of cessation are universally recognized, the hospital setting is an ideal where smokers can access services as admission be a cue to action. Consistent delivery good quality care across health important focus for harm use, especially among continued smokers. Aims Our objective was document medication support provided by specialist adult...
Background: Oral cancer incidence is constantly rising in India and one of the major public health issues. This a retrospective study from Aurangabad district (MS) to evaluate epidemiologic profile oral patients 2005 2014. Methods: The 10 year data was obtained PCBR which available National Cancer Registry Programme, Govt. web portal. periodic three different spans as 2008, 2009 2011 2012 Statistical analysis used age adjusted rate (AAR), crude (CR) additive properties CR. Results: trends...
Oral diseases have a significant impact on health and add the socioeconomic burden. are preventable potentially improve quality of life by reducing pain economic Thus, wisely planned prevention promotion strategies national level is important for society. A clear statement oral policy country essential step improvement guiding activities. in India was formulated 1994. At present, there compelling need to evaluate current status re-structure guidelines ensuring proper planning management care...
Abstract Background Developing an intervention to support people who smoke and have cancer is a complex public health issue. Inclusive research development fundamental, with funding agencies guidance emphasising the inclusion of patient involvement (PPI). PPI means involving ‘experts by experience’ (EBE) as partners rather than participants. Limited evidence engagement exists in published literature. This study aimed embed across co-design phases developing smoking cessation (SC) pathway for...