Browsing School of Nursing & Midwifery by Author "De Vries, Jan"
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Depression and Cognitive Dissonance: an empirical exploration of a close relationship
De Vries, Jan; Higgins, Agnes (2023)This qualitative study seeks to establish whether dissonance theory provides a meaningful avenue to add insights into the experience of depression. Semi-structured interviews were used (n=30) in which fifteen participants ... -
Prisoners Perceptions of a Mental Health Wellness Workshop
Keogh, Brian; Mc Bennett, Padraig; Doyle, Louise; Higgins, Agnes; De Vries, Jan (2017)Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on the evaluation of a one-day mental health wellness workshop which was delivered to male prisoners in an urban prison in the Republic of Ireland. Design/methodology/approach A ... -
The Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on People in Opiate Agonist Treatment: the importance of feeling unloved
De Vries, Jan; Comiskey, Catherine; McDonagh, David (2023)Introduction: Adults in opiate agonist treatment (OAT) often have a background of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and are more likely to be exposed to a variety of risks that may trigger post-traumatic stress disorder ... -
Sexual health promotion programme: Participants' perspectives on capacity building
Mc Cann, Edward; Higgins, Agnes; De Vries, Jan (2016) -
"Stuck between a Rock and a Hard Place": How Mental Health Nurses Experience Psychosocial interventions in Irish Mental Health Care Settings
De Vries, Jan; Mc Cann, Edward (2020)Traditionally, the focus for mental health service delivery in Ireland has involved a medically orientated approach. This research has taken place at a time when mental health professionals are now assumed to provide ...