Browsing Public Health & Primary Care (Scholarly Publications) by Subject "Health"
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Barriers and facilitators to adoption, implementation and sustainment of obesity prevention interventions in schoolchildren - a DEDIPAC case study
(2019)Background: The aim of the study was to explore the implementation of school based diet and physical activity interventions with respect to the barriers and facilitators to adoption, implementation and sustainability; ... -
Barriers and facilitators to implementation of menu labelling interventions to support healthy food choices: a mixed methods systematic review protocol
(2018)Background: Menu labelling is continuing to gather public and legislative support as one of the potential environmental strategies for addressing the obesity pandemic. However, issues relating to implementation have been ... -
Common patterns in the public reporting of waiting time and waiting list information: findings from a sample of OECD jurisdictions
(Trinity College Dublin/London School of Economics/Partnership for Health System Sustainability & re, 2021)We present findings from a review of published literature and administrative documentation on waiting time and waiting list reporting models for elective treatment in a sample of international jurisdictions (a subset of ... -
Conditions for successful implementation and transferability of good practice policies and multi-component interventions for dietary, physical activity and sedentary behaviours across Europe
(2016)To gain a better insight into the facilitators and barriers to successful implementation and transfer of multi-component interventions and policies addressing diet, physical activity (PA) and/or sedentary behaviours ... -
Contexts and mechanisms that promote access to healthcare for populations experiencing homelessness: a realist review
(2021)Objective The objective of this study was to identify and understand the health system contexts and mechanisms that allow for homeless populations to access appropriate healthcare when needed. Design A realist ... -
The effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions for socio-economically disadvantaged women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(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 who ... -
Exploring the Coordination of Care for People with Multiple Morbidities and their Support Networks using Social Network Analysis: A Research Protocol
(2016)Multimorbidity is the presence of two or more chronic conditions within one individual. Continuity of care and appropriate treatment decisions are essential for these individuals in order to avoid adverse outcomes and ... -
FASDcare: Understanding the experiences and needs of family caregivers of people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Ireland
(2023)This report shines a light on the lives of families in Ireland raising a child/children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Its’ subject matter relates to what is most likely one of the most stigmatized of all health ... -
Health and social care near the end of life: Can policies reduce costs and improve outcomes?
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Health data to support local communities
(Trinity College Dublin, 2024)The Robert Emmet Community Development Project (CDP) highlighted community concerns with health problems among residents of Oliver Bond House, work done to describe building issues, and difficulties in having these issues ... -
The impact of the financial crisis on the health system and health in Ireland
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Improving palliative care with machine learning and routine data: a rapid review
(2019)Introduction: Improving palliative care is a priority worldwide as this population experiences poor outcomes and accounts disproportionately for costs. In clinical practice, physician judgement is the core method of ... -
Investigating the Implementation of a National Pilot Project on Wait List Management using Pooled Inpatient and Day Case Surgical Waiting List between a Level 4 Hospital and a Level 3 Hospital in Ireland: Patient Experiences and Provider Perspectives
(2017)Introduction: We evaluated a national pilot project on wait-list management using pooled in-patient and day case surgical waiting list across two public hospitals in Ireland - a Level 4 Hospital and a Level 3 Hospital 120km ... -
The National Treatment Purchase Fund ? A success for some patients yet a public policy failure?
(2019)In 2002 the Irish Government announced the establishment of the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) as a means of addressing patients’ long wait times for public hospital treatment. A new health strategy published in ... -
Out-of-pocket costs near end of life in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review
(2022)Background Globally, there is a rise in chronic disease, including cancer, major organ failure and dementias. Patients and their families in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) pay a high proportion of medical costs ... -
A Peer-Led Survey of Student Alcohol Behaviours and Attitudes in Undergraduate Students
(2021)Background: This study examines Irish undergraduate students’ behaviours and motives regarding alcohol consumption. The study explores both levels and patterns of consumption. Method: A cross-sectional design using a ...