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Professionals' views of fetal monitoring during labour: a systematic review and thematic analysis
(2012)Background: Current recommendations do not support the use of continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for low risk women during labour, yet EFM remains widespread in clinical practice. Consideration of the ... -
Promoting HIV and Sexual Safety Behaviour in People with Severe Mental Illness: A Systematic Review of Psychosocial Interventions
(2014)People diagnosed with severe mental illness (SMI) are at greater risk of HIV than the general population. However, little attention has been given to how best to reduce sexual risk taking in this group. The aim of the ... -
Promoting kidney health in people with type 2 diabetes: part 1
(2023)The incidence of chronic kidney disease is increasing internationally with risk factors for the condition being the same as those for type 2 diabetes. It is important therefore for nurses to use primary, secondary and ... -
Promoting kidney health in people with type 2 diabetes: part 2
(2023)The incidence of chronic kidney disease is increasing internationally with many risk factors for chronic kidney disease also being risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Nurses should use primary, secondary and tertiary prevention ... -
A Proposed study: Development of a core set of spiritual care competencies and associated key performance indicators for healthcare professions at end-of-life-care specific to intensive care
(2018)Background: In the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) dignity is often sacrificed in pursuit of curative, aggressive (often fruitless) interventions. While these aggressive interventions are generally successful, there’s often a ... -
A prospective evaluation of the operation and effects of the Mental Health Act 2001 from the viewpoints of service users and health professionals
(NUIG and Trinity College Dublin, 2017) -
Protocol development and feasibility study of an evidence-based online pregnancy yoga programme for stress, anxiety and fear of childbirth
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Nursing & Midwifery. Discipline of Nursing, 2022)Background: The importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and positive mental health during pregnancy are well publicised. Maternal stress, anxiety and fear of childbirth in pregnancy have been associated with an ... -
Psychiatric nurses' views on criteria for psychiatric intensive care: acute and intensive care staff compared
(2003)Aim: To explore and investigate differences between the views of qualified nurses working in psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs) and acute care wards on which patients are appropriate for PICU care. Background: Previous ... -
Psychopharmacological adverse effects
(2008)Recent advances in the care of people with mental health problems have advocated for a move towards psychosocial based interventions and a reduction in the emphasis on medication based treatments. Despite this, psychopharmacology ... -
Psychosocial needs of bisexual people: findings from a mixed-methods research study
(2020)More attention has recently been paid to the unique experiences and health needs of LGBTQ+ people. To date, there has been a limited focus on the distinct psychosocial needs of bisexuals. A larger mixed-methods study ... -
Psychotropic medicines' prevalence, patterns and effects on cognitive and physical function in older adults with intellectual disability in Ireland: longitudinal cohort study, 2009-2020
(2024)Background: The frequent prescribing of psychotropics and high prevalence of polypharmacy among older adults with intellectual disabilities require close monitoring. Aims: To describe change in prevalence, predictors ... -
Public and patient participation in healthcare: a discussion paper for the Irish health services
(The Office for Health Management, 2003) -
Quantitative examination of the bone health status of older adults with intellectual and developmental disability in Ireland: a cross sectional nationwide study
(2019)Objectives (1) To investigate the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis among adults with intellectual disabilities (IDs) and (2) to examine alternative optimal bone screening techniques. Design Observational ...