Browsing School of Nursing & Midwifery by Sponsor "Health Research Board (HRB)"
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Claiming their place - Men's interactions with midwives within maternity care
(2012)Over the past two decades there has been increased interest in the role of men in the childbearing and childrearing process. However, there is a dearth of evidence which specifically focuses on the role of midwives in ... -
Clinicians' views of factors influencing decision-making for caesarean section: A systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods studies
(2018)Background: Caesarean section rates are increasing worldwide and are a growing concern with limited explanation of the factors that influence the rising trend. Understanding obstetricians' and midwives' views can give ... -
Cognitive reserve and dementia risk management in people with an intellectual disability.
(2023)Dementia risk is elevated in people with intellectual disability, particularly for those with Down syndrome Differences in lifestyle factors have been cited as factors that exacerbate dementia risk in people with ... -
Comparison of midwife-led and consultant-led care of healthy women at low risk of childbirth complications in the Republic of Ireland: a randomised trial
(2011)Background: No midwifery-led units existed in Ireland before 2004. The aim of this study was to compare midwife-led (MLU) versus consultant-led (CLU) care for healthy, pregnant women without risk factors for labour and ... -
The cost of survival: an exploration of colorectal cancer survivors? experiences of pain
(2017)Background: The Institute of Medicine report ‘From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor’ has drawn widespread attention to the experiences of cancer survivors. Research examining the symptom experiences of survivors are ... -
Developing Antenatal Education in Preparation for Motherhood - A Participatory Action Research Approach
(2011)Antenatal education (ANE) is offered in maternity hospitals in Ireland with the premise that it prepares women for birth and motherhood . There is evidence to suggest however, that current ANE programmes ... -
Development of a core set of clinical care provision indicators for non-specialist palliative care in hospitals
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Nursing & Midwifery. Discipline of Nursing, 2020)Background: Ageing populations with associated chronic illnesses and multi-morbidity will lead to a rapidly escalating need for all levels of palliative care provision. This will place significant pressures on health systems ... -
Does Arterial Stiffness Predict Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults With an Intellectual Disability?.
(2023)Background: Arterial stiffness has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in some patient populations. Objectives: The aims of this study were to investigate (1) whether there is an ... -
Engagement in Daily Life Activities of Adults Ageing with an Intellectual Disability
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Nursing & Midwifery. Discipline of Nursing, 2018)Background: Occupational therapists view engagement in meaningful activities to be a key determinant of health and well-being. As the population of people ageing with an intellectual disability (ID) continues to grow, ... -
Epidemiology of constipation and its associated factors in an ageing population of people with an intellectual disability in Ireland: A cross-sectional study.
(2023)Background: Constipation impacts health-related quality of life with a burden similar to other chronic conditions. This study characterises the prevalence of constipation and its associated factors in older adults with ... -
An Ethnography of Independent Midwifery in Ireland
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An evaluation of the role of the Epilepsy Specialist Nurse and the impact on care: SENsE study
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Evidence‐based practice among epilepsy specialist nurses in the Republic of Ireland: Findings from the SENsE study
(2019)Aim: To describe how epilepsy specialist nurses in Ireland enact the evidence‐based practice dimension of their role. Background: The importance of epilepsy specialist nurses (ESNs) delivering evidence‐based care ... -
Examining the effects of cognitive training on levels of executive function in adults with down syndrome: A feasibility study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Nursing & Midwifery. Discipline of Nursing, 2017)Introduction Individuals with Down syndrome are at much greater risk of developing AD, and one of the early clinical symptoms of AD is executive dysfunction. In the general population, cognitive training has shown some ... -
Expanding assessment of fear of falling among older adults with an intellectual disability
(2013)Fear of falling (FOF) has emerged as an important health concern in older adults, yet it has rarely been investigated in people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Valid and reliable measurement approaches are a particular ...
