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Dysphagia Screening in Residential Long Term Care Settings in the Republic of Ireland: A Cross Sectional Survey
(2024)Dysphagia is a common health concern reported to affect between 15% [1] and 70% [2] of older adults living in residential long-term care settings (RLTCS), who constitute a heterogeneous group with different dysphagia-associated ... -
Recognising and responding to care erosion: part 1
(2017)This article is the first in a two-part series discussing declining standards of care. Many healthcare organisations, particularly hospitals, are under increased pressure to maintain standards of care while experiencing ... -
Recognising and responding to care erosion: part 2
(2017)This article is the second in a two-part series discussing a gradual decline in standards of care, termed 'care erosion'. The first part of this article used cognitive dissonance theory to discuss the psychosocial mechanisms ... -
The Psychology of Spirituality and Religion in Health Care
(Springer, 2019)This chapter explores psychological aspects of spirituality. After an introduction to the psychology of spirituality and religion, the evolutionary psychological basis of transcendent belief is explored. A novel model is ... -
Women's perspectives on the role and impact of Breastfeeding Support Groups in Ireland
(2024)Background: Breastfeeding Support Groups are deemed effective in promoting breastfeeding initiation and duration, but few studies have addressed the mothers’ perspectives. Research aim: To investigate the role and impact ... -
Content comparison of unmet needs self-report measures for lymphoma cancer survivors: A systematic review
(2023)Purpose: The increasing recognition of the complex impacts of a cancer diagnosis and its treatment has led to efforts to develop instruments to reflect survivors' needs accurately. However, evidence regarding the content ... -
Critical Reflection in Health Care.
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Interpersonal and Institutional Betrayal: A Trust Game
(2024)The analysis revealed that Interpersonal and Institutional Betrayal lead to varying experiences of hate. These experiences have significant implications for the aftermath endured by victims and influence the effectiveness ... -
The Trauma of Betrayal
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The National Study on the Mental Health and Wellbeing of the LGBTQI+ Communities in Ireland: Key Findings Report
(Trinity Collee Dublin, 2024)This report presents findings of the Being LGBTQI+ in Ireland study. The largest study of its kind to date. It is a follow-up of the LGBTIreland study (2016). This research has been funded by the HSE and its findings are ... -
The Living with Asthma Study
(Asthma Society of Ireland, 2014)Ireland has the fourth highest incidence of asthma in the world (GINA 2004, 2012, Masoli et al. 2004). It is estimated that 14.7% of the population, or 470,000 Irish people have asthma, including 20% of Irish children, ... -
The Health and Wellbeing Study Report - An Investigation into the Perceived Health and Wellbeing of those Living with Asthma in Ireland.
(Asthma Society of Ireland, 2015)Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in Ireland with an estimated 470,000 individuals thought to be affected nationwide (Asthma Society of Ireland 2014, Central Statistics Office 2008). Of these, 240,000 ... -
Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Digital Health Implementations Scoping Review and Key Considerations
(Trinity College Dublin, 2023)Digital health refers to the use of technology in healthcare services to manage illnesses and health risks and to promote wellness. Digital health implementations have the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry ... -
OPTIMA-ID: development and validation of a medicine optimization tool for older adults with intellectual disability.
(2024)Background: Older people (i.e. ≥40 years) with intellectual disability have unique medication needs and may experience high levels of potentially inappropriate prescribing. Despite the availability of tools to optimize ...
