Browsing School of Medicine by Author "Darker, Catherine"
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An application of PRECIS-2 to evaluate trial design in a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of a community-based smoking cessation intervention for women living in disadvantaged areas of Ireland
Hayes, Catherine; Darker, Catherine (2022)“We Can Quit2” (WCQ2) was a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial with an embedded process evaluation assessing the feasibility and acceptability of ‘We Can Quit’ (WCQ), a peer-delivered community-based stop-smoking ... -
Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of an early intervention in psychosis service in three demonstration sites in Ireland
Darker, Catherine (2023)Background: Programmes for early intervention (EIP) in psychosis for people experiencing a first episode of psychosis (FEP) have been found to be both clinically and cost effective. Following the publication of a new EIP ... -
The barriers and facilitators to the implementation of National Clinical Programmes in Ireland: using the MRC framework for process evaluations.
Darker, Catherine; Barry, Joseph (2018) -
Bordering on crisis: A qualitative analysis of focus group, social media, and news media perspectives on the Republic of Ireland-Northern Ireland border during the ?first wave? of the COVID-19 pandemic
Nolan, Ann; Darker, Catherine; Zgaga, Lina (2021)Rationale International border controls were among the earliest and most effective of measures to constrain transmission of COVID-19. However, such measures are complex when established borders are open yet politically ... -
Brief interventions are effective in reducing alcohol consumption in opiate dependent methadone maintained patients: results from an implementation study.
Barry, Joseph; Darker, Catherine (2012)NTRODUCTION AND AIMS: An implementation study to test the feasibility and effectiveness of brief interventions (BIs) to reduce hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption in opiate-dependent methadone-maintained ... -
Can a practice pharmacist improve prescribing safety and reduce costs in polypharmacy patients? A pilot study on an intervention in an Irish general practice setting
Darker, Catherine (2022)Objectives: This study aimed to develop and assess the feasibility and cost impact of an intervention involving a practice pharmacist embedded in general practice to improve prescribing safety, deprescribe where appropriate ... -
A cluster-randomised crossover pilot feasibility study of a multicomponent intervention to recue occupational sedentary behaviour in professional male employees
Darker, Catherine (2021)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 of the study was to assess the acceptability ... -
Demographic and clinical factors predicting retention in methadone maintenance: results from an Irish cohort.
Darker, Catherine; Barry, Joseph (2016) -
Early Intervention in Psychosis services: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of the barriers and facilitators to implementation
Mockler, David; Darker, Catherine (2021)Background Early intervention in psychosis (EIP) services target the early manifestation of psychosis and provide multidisciplinary care. They demonstrate effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Implementation of EIP ... -
The effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions for socio-economically disadvantaged women: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Darker, Catherine; Mockler, David (2022)Introduction This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions among women smokers in low socio-economic status (SES) groups or women living in disadvantaged areas ... -
eHealth-based intervention to increase physical activity levels in people with cancer: protocol of a feasibility trial in an Irish acute hospital setting
Darker, Catherine; Broderick, Julie; Hussey, Juliette (2019)Introduction: Exercise and physical activity (PA) are established and effective treatment options for various side effects of cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The advent of eHealth brings ... -
Feasibility of a physical activity pathway for Irish primary care physiotherapy services
Hussey, Juliette; Barrett, Emer; Darker, Catherine (2016) -
An intervention to promote walking amongst the general population based on an 'extended' theory of planned behaviour: A waiting list randomised controlled trial
Darker, Catherine (2010)Theory of planned behaviour (TPB) studies have identified perceived behavioural control (PBC) as the key determinant of walking intentions. The present study investigated whether an intervention designed to alter PBC and ... -
Monthly engagement with EIP keyworkers was associated with a five-fold increase in the odds of engagement with psychosocial interventions
Darker, Catherine (2024)Background: Early intervention in psychosis (EIP) supports people who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis (FEP). A new Model of Care (MoC) for EIP services was launched in Ireland in 2019. Three EIP demonstration ... -
A naturalistic longitudinal analysis of post-detoxification outcomes in opioid-dependent patients.
Smyth, Bobby; Darker, Catherine; Ivers, Jo-Hanna; Barry, Joseph; Zgaga, Lina; Keenan, Eamon (2018)Introduction and aims: To provide an assessment of outcomes in a cohort of opioid-dependent patients post-detoxification. Design and methods: This study employed an observational longitudinal cohort design. Patients who ... -
Non-adherence to COVID-19 containment behaviours: results from an all-Ireland telephone surv
Nolan, Ann; Darker, Catherine; Zgaga, Lina (2022)Background COVID-19 public health measures like handwashing and social distancing can help stem the spread of the virus. Adherence to guidelines varies between individuals. This study aims to identify predictors of ... -
Participation of patients and family members in healthcare services at the service and national levels: a lesson learned in Dublin, Ireland.
Darker, Catherine; Barry, Joseph (2017) -
Peer-Delivery of a Gender-Specific Smoking Cessation Intervention for Women Living in Disadvantaged Communities in Ireland We Can Quit2 (WCQ2) A Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Hayes, Catherine; Darker, Catherine (2022)Introduction: The We Can Quit2 (WCQ2) pilot trial assessed the feasibility of ‘We Can Quit’ (WCQ), a community-based stop-smoking programme delivered by trained community facilitators, based on the socio-ecological framework ... -
Primary medical care in Irish prisons
Darker, Catherine; Allwright, Shane; Barry, Joseph; O'Dowd, Thomas (2010)Background: An industrial dispute between prison doctors and the Irish Prison Service (IPS) took place in 2004. Part of the resolution of that dispute was that an independent review of prison medical and support services ...