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'Bumping along': a qualitative metasynthesis of challenges to interprofessional placements
(2019)
O'Leary, Noreen; Salmon, Nancy; Clifford, Amanda M.; O'Donoghue, Michelle; Re...
'Bumping along': a qualitative metasynthesis of challenges to interprofessional placements
(2019)
O'Leary, Noreen; Salmon, Nancy; Clifford, Amanda M.; O'Donoghue, Michelle; Reeves, Scott
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Context Interprofessional practice is required to manage complex healthcare needs globally. It is well-established that interprofessional placements (IPP) prepare students to work collaboratively, yet IPP implementation remains limited and disjointed. Objectives This review synthesised student, educator and service-users perspectives in order to better understand challenges of IPP and provide recommendations for sustainable IPP implementation. Methods A systematic metasynthesis of qualitative literature sourced from databases including CINAHL, Embase and PsycINFO was completed. Studies that incorporated student, educator and/or service-user perspectives on IPP experiences were included. We focused specifically on factors limiting implementation of IPP. The presage-process-product theory provided the theoretical framework for inductive synthesis of 41 empirical studies. A confidence rating for findings was formulated using CERQual. Findings We developed three themes which represent k...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/8261
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‘It benefits patient care’: the value of practice-based IPE in healthcare curriculums
(2020)
O'Leary, Noreen; Salmon, Nancy; Clifford, Amanda M.
‘It benefits patient care’: the value of practice-based IPE in healthcare curriculums
(2020)
O'Leary, Noreen; Salmon, Nancy; Clifford, Amanda M.
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Background: Practice-based inter professional education (IPE) is essential to prepare students for collaborative working. Pockets of practice-based IPE are integrated into healthcare curriculums in some regions. Yet practice based IPE is not globally valued as a key element of healthcare curriculums. As students and clinical educators are key stakeholders, this study presents a case example of their experiences in a country where practice-based IPE is at an emergent stage. Their experiential knowledge generated important insights into how practice-based IPE is perceived. This learning can be applied, both locally and further afield, by those seeking to embed practice-based IPE in their placement curriculums. Methods: A qualitative case study was conducted at a school of allied health and partner placement sites in Ireland. Data collection comprised two participant observations, 13 interviews and 12 document analyses. Inductive thematic analysis and deductive framework analy...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/9473
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‘Just enough to make you take it seriously’: exploring students’ attitudes towards peer assessment
(2013)
McGarr, Oliver; Clifford, Amanda M.
‘Just enough to make you take it seriously’: exploring students’ attitudes towards peer assessment
(2013)
McGarr, Oliver; Clifford, Amanda M.
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The use of peer learning and peer assessment has gained increasing interest in higher education driven by both its educational value and by its ability to provide students with the opportunity to develop important transferrable skills. This paper reports on the use of peer learning and peer assessment with a cohort of four-year undergraduate physiotherapy students and an eighteen month taught post-graduate teacher education programme. The study observed the students’ engagement in the process, surveyed their opinions on the activity at the end of the experience and conducted one focus group discussion with a subset of students from each cohort. The study found that the vast majority of respondents felt that the experience was valuable and enjoyable. However, when asked to indicate whether it was a fairer method of assessment there were more varied responses. Similarly when asked whether their peers should have a greater say in their overall grade the majority disagreed. Views ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/4707
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A brief period of sustained flexion or extension does not alter lumbo-pelvic repositioning sense in pain-free subjects
(2010)
O'Sullivan, Kieran; Quinn, C; Clifford, Amanda M.
A brief period of sustained flexion or extension does not alter lumbo-pelvic repositioning sense in pain-free subjects
(2010)
O'Sullivan, Kieran; Quinn, C; Clifford, Amanda M.
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Background: Altered proprioception may be a factor in low back pain (LBP).Sustained end-range flexion appears to reduce proprioceptive acuity, as assessed by joint reposition sense, in healthy subjects. However, no study has investigated whether this occurs with shorter periods of lumbo-pelvic flexion or extension. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a brief period (180 seconds) of sustained lumbo-pelvic spine extension and flexion on repositioning sense in pain-free subjects, compared to immediate repositioning sense (5 seconds). Methods: Lumbo-pelvic repositioning sense was measured in 17 pain-free subjects. Participants were required to replicate a detined target position of the lumbo-pelvic region after: (a) lumbo-pelvic extension of 5 seconds and 180 seconds; and (b) lumbo-pelvic flexion of 5 seconds and 180 seconds. Results: Two-way ANOVA's (duration x direction) found no significant differences (p>0.05) in repositioning accuracy, in terms of ei...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/2963
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An evaluation of an intervention designed to help inactive adults become more active with a peer mentoring component: a protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility trial of the move for life programme
(2019)
O'Regan, Andrew; Glynn, Liam G.; Bengoechea, Enrique García; Casey, Monica; Cliffo...
An evaluation of an intervention designed to help inactive adults become more active with a peer mentoring component: a protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility trial of the move for life programme
(2019)
O'Regan, Andrew; Glynn, Liam G.; Bengoechea, Enrique García; Casey, Monica; Clifford, Amanda M.; Donnelly, Alan Edward; Murphy, Andrew W.; Gallagher, Stephen; Gillespie, Paddy; Newell, John; Harkin, Mary; Macken, Phelim; Sweeney, John; Foley-Walsh, Mo; Quinn, Geraldine; Ng, Kwok W.; O’Sullivan, Nollaig; Balfry, Gearoid; Woods, Catherine B.
http://hdl.handle.net.proxy.lib.ul.ie/10344/7920
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Aquatic exercise therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled trial
(2017)
Carroll, Louise M.; Volpe, Daniele; Morris, Meg E.; Saunders, Jean; Clifford, Amanda M.
Aquatic exercise therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled trial
(2017)
Carroll, Louise M.; Volpe, Daniele; Morris, Meg E.; Saunders, Jean; Clifford, Amanda M.
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Objective To evaluate the effects of aquatic exercise therapy on gait variability and disability compared with usual care for people with Parkinson disease (PD). Design Single-blind randomized controlled trial. Setting Community-based hydrotherapy pool. Participants Individuals with PD (Hoehn-Yahr stages I–III) (N=21). Interventions Participants were randomly assigned to either an aquatic exercise therapy group (45min, twice a week for 6wk) or a group that received usual care. Main Outcome Measures The primary outcome measure was gait variability as measured using a motion capture system. Secondary outcomes were quality of life measured on the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39 and freezing of gait and motor disability quantified by the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale. Feasibility was evaluated by measuring safety, adverse events, and participant satisfaction. Results People in the aquatic therapy group and usual care group showed similar smal...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/8533
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Characteristics of optimum falls prevention exercise programmes for community-dwelling older adults using the FITT principle
(2013)
Power, Valerie; Clifford, Amanda M.
Characteristics of optimum falls prevention exercise programmes for community-dwelling older adults using the FITT principle
(2013)
Power, Valerie; Clifford, Amanda M.
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This review aims to identify the optimal exercise intervention characteristics for falls prevention among community-dwelling adults aged 60 years and over. Articles for inclusion were sourced by searching the Academic Search Premier, AMED, Biomedical Reference Collection: Expanded, CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE and SPORTDiscus databases with the key words ‘falls’, ‘prevention’, ‘exercise’ and ‘community’ and via reference lists of relevant articles. Only articles of level 1 or level 2 evidence (Howick et al. 2011) were included. Other inclusion criteria included recording falls incidence as an outcome measure, examining a community-dwelling population aged 60 years or over and implementing exercise as a single intervention in at least one group. Exercise programme characteristics from 31 articles were examined according to their frequency, intensity, time and type and their effects on falls incidence were reviewed. Exercising for a minimum of 1 h/week for at least 40 h over the course of an ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/4710
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Clinical performance assessment tools in physiotherapy practice education; a systematic review
(2017)
O'Connor, Anne; McGarr, Oliver; Cantillon, Peter; McCurtin, Arlene; Clifford, Aman...
Clinical performance assessment tools in physiotherapy practice education; a systematic review
(2017)
O'Connor, Anne; McGarr, Oliver; Cantillon, Peter; McCurtin, Arlene; Clifford, Amanda M.
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Background: Clinical performance assessment tools (CPATs) used in physiotherapy practice education need to be psychometrically sound and appropriate for use in all clinical settings in order to provide an accurate reflection of a student's readiness for clinical practice. Current evidence to support the use of existing assessment tools is inconsistent. Objectives: To conduct a systematic review synthesising evidence relating to the psychometric and edumetric properties of CPATS used in physiotherapy practice education. Data Sources: An electronic search of Web of Science, SCOPUS, Academic Search Complete, AMED, Biomedical Reference Collection, British Education Index, CINAHL plus, Education Full Text, ERIC, General Science Full Text, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, UK and Ireland Reference Centre databases was conducted identifying English language papers published in this subject area from 1985 to 2015. Study selection: Twenty papers were identified representing fourteen assessment t...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/5790
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Dance for people with Parkinson disease: what is the evidence telling us?
(2015)
Shanahan, Joanne; Morris, Meg E.; Ni Bhriain, Orfhlaith; Saunders, Jean; Clifford, Aman...
Dance for people with Parkinson disease: what is the evidence telling us?
(2015)
Shanahan, Joanne; Morris, Meg E.; Ni Bhriain, Orfhlaith; Saunders, Jean; Clifford, Amanda M.
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Objectives: (1) To appraise and synthesize the literature on dance interventions for individuals with Parkinson disease (PD); (2) to provide information regarding the frequency, intensity, duration, and type of dance used in these programs; and (3) to inform the development of future studies evaluating dance interventions in this population. Data Sources: Eight databases (MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature [CINAHL], the Allied and Complementary Medicine Database [AMED], SPORTDiscus, PubMed, PubMed Central, Sage, and ScienceDirect) were electronically searched in April 2014. The references lists from the included articles were also searched. Study Selection: Studies retrieved during the literature search were reviewed by 2 reviewers independently. Suitable articles were identified by applying inclusion criteria. Data Extraction: Data regarding participants and the frequency, intensity, duration, and type of dance form used were extracted. The effect tha...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/4401
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Dancing and Parkinson’s disease: updates on this creative approach to therapy
(2017)
Shanahan, Joanne; Morris, Meg E.; Ní Bhriain, Orfhlaith M.; Volpe, Daniele; Clifford, A...
Dancing and Parkinson’s disease: updates on this creative approach to therapy
(2017)
Shanahan, Joanne; Morris, Meg E.; Ní Bhriain, Orfhlaith M.; Volpe, Daniele; Clifford, Amanda M.
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Introduction: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is associated with slowness of movement and balance disturbance. Anxiety and social isolation are common and quality of life (QoL) can be compromised. Dancing enables people with PD to participate in an enjoyable form of exercise within a group. This review provides an updated synthesis of the literature comparing dance to other interventions in people with PD. Methods: Six databases were electronically searched. Relevant articles were identified using inclusion criteria. Data on participants, the dance intervention, and outcomes were extracted from suitable articles. Results: Methodological limitations were evident in 13 included articles. The evidence reviewed suggests that dancing is enjoyable and can improve balance, motor function, and QoL. Further research is needed to determine the effect of dancing on cognition and depression in this population. Longer term dance interventions may be needed to achieve more meaningful benefits in mobilit...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/6261
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Dancing for Parkinson’s: a randomized trial of Irish set dancing compared to usual care
(2017)
Shanahan, Joanne; Morris, Meg E.; Ni Bhriain, Orfhlaith; Volpe, Daniele; Lynch, Tim; Cl...
Dancing for Parkinson’s: a randomized trial of Irish set dancing compared to usual care
(2017)
Shanahan, Joanne; Morris, Meg E.; Ni Bhriain, Orfhlaith; Volpe, Daniele; Lynch, Tim; Clifford, Amanda M.
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Objective: To examine the feasibility of a randomized controlled study design and to explore the benefits of a set dancing intervention compared with usual care. Design: Randomized controlled design, with participants randomized to Irish set dance classes or a usual care group. Setting: Community based. Participants: Individuals with idiopathic Parkinson disease (PD) (NZ90). Interventions: The dance group attended a 1.5-hour dancing class each week for 10 weeks and undertook a home dance program for 20 minutes, 3 times per week. The usual care group continued with their usual care and daily activities. Main Outcome Measures: The primary outcome was feasibility, determined by recruitment rates, success of randomization and allocation procedures, attrition, adherence, safety, willingness of participants to be randomized, resource availability, and cost. Secondary outcomes were motor function (motor section of the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale), quality of life (Parkinson’s ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/6143
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Developing the FARSEEING taxonomy of technologies: classification and description of technology use (including ICT) in falls prevention studies
(2016)
Boulton, Elisabeth; Hawley-Hague, Helen; Vereijken, Beatrix; Clifford, Amanda M.; Gulde...
Developing the FARSEEING taxonomy of technologies: classification and description of technology use (including ICT) in falls prevention studies
(2016)
Boulton, Elisabeth; Hawley-Hague, Helen; Vereijken, Beatrix; Clifford, Amanda M.; Guldemond, Nick; Pfeifer, Klaus; Hall, Alex; Chesani, Federico; Mellone, Sabato; Bourke, Alan; Todd, Chris
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Background: Recent Cochrane reviews on falls and fall prevention have shown that it is possible to prevent falls in older adults living in the community and in care facilities. Technologies aimed at fall detection, assessment, prediction and prevention are emerging, yet there has been no consistency in describing or reporting on interventions using technologies. With the growth of eHealth and data driven interventions, a common language and classification is required.Objective: The FARSEEING Taxonomy of Technologies was developed as a tool for those in the field of biomedical informatics to classify and characterise components of studies and interventions.Methods: The Taxonomy Development Group (TDG) comprised experts from across Europe. Through face-to-face meetings and contributions via email, five domains were developed, modified and agreed: Approach; Base; Components of outcome measures; Descriptors of technologies; and Evaluation. Each domain included sub-domains and categories...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/7228
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Experimental validation of the Tyndall portable lower-limb analysis system with wearable inertial sensors
(2016)
Tedesco, Salvatore; Urru, Andrea; Clifford, Amanda M.; O'Flynn, Brendan
Experimental validation of the Tyndall portable lower-limb analysis system with wearable inertial sensors
(2016)
Tedesco, Salvatore; Urru, Andrea; Clifford, Amanda M.; O'Flynn, Brendan
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Biomechanical analysis of movement during sport practice is extremely useful to assess and, subsequently, optimise movement performance during sport which can also assist athletes during rehabilitation following injury (such as Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction). It is mostly performed using camera-based motion analysis systems, which provide good results but present serious drawbacks (for instance, consistent size, high cost, and lack of portability). Thus, small-size low-cost wearable sensors are an emerging tool for biomechanics monitoring. Aim of the present work is to implement a novel wireless portable easy-to-use system, consisting of two Tyndall Wireless Inertial Measurement Units (WIMUs) per leg, suitable for free-living environments and able to provide a complete biomechanics assessment (generated on a report) without the constraints of a laboratory. Validation for the lower-limbs using state-of-the-art camera-based motion capture is presented here. Algorithms are ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/5336
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How to improve recruitment, sustainability and scalability in physical activity programmes for adults aged 50 years and older: A qualitative study of key stakeholder perspectives
(2020)
O'Regan, Andrew; Bengoechea, Enrique García; Clifford, Amanda M.; Casey, Monica; G...
How to improve recruitment, sustainability and scalability in physical activity programmes for adults aged 50 years and older: A qualitative study of key stakeholder perspectives
(2020)
O'Regan, Andrew; Bengoechea, Enrique García; Clifford, Amanda M.; Casey, Monica; Gallagher, Stephen; Glynn, Liam G.; Doyle, Ciaran; Woods, Catherine B.
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Physical inactivity among adults aged 50 years and over is a worldwide health concern. The objectives of the study were to investigate the perspectives of those involved with existing physical activity programmes on optimising recruitment, sustainability and scalability of physical activity programmes for adults aged 50 years and over. Methods The study was conducted in Ireland’s Midwest region, where community-based physical activity programmes are delivered to groups by state-funded Local Sports Partnerships. Programme attendees, physical activity professionals and community advocates were recruited. One-to-one interviews and focus groups were conducted in 2018, recorded, transcribed and analysed by an interdisciplinary team experienced in qualitative research. Over a series of meetings, a thematic approach was used to code and analyse the transcripts, categorising data into higher order codes, themes and overarching themes with the purpose of making meaning of the data. Tw...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/9401
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Inside-out: normalising practice-based IPE
(2020)
O'Leary, Noreen; Salmon, Nancy; Clifford, Amanda M.
Inside-out: normalising practice-based IPE
(2020)
O'Leary, Noreen; Salmon, Nancy; Clifford, Amanda M.
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The full text of this article will not be available in ULIR until the embargo expires on the 18/11/2021
Practice-based interprofessional education (IPE), a key feature in developing a collaboration-ready workforce, is poorly integrated in healthcare curriculums. This study aimed to synthesise educator perspectives on implementing practice-based IPE and develop recommendations to inform sustainable practice-based IPE. An ethnographic case study was carried out at a school of allied health. Data collection involved six observations, 11 interviews and a review of eight documents. Reflexive thematic analysis, informed by Normalisation Process Theory, established two key themes. First, we found that strategic planning is needed, with a coherent implementation agenda and planned reflection on activities. Second, building partnerships with placement partners was identified as essential. This can be achieved by supporting and championing practice-based IPE activities developed by placem...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/9592
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Irish set dancing classes for people with Parkinson's disease: the needs of participants and dance teachers
(2016)
Shanahan, Joanne; Ní Bhriain, Orfhlaith M.; Morris, Meg E.; Volpe, Daniele; Clifford, A...
Irish set dancing classes for people with Parkinson's disease: the needs of participants and dance teachers
(2016)
Shanahan, Joanne; Ní Bhriain, Orfhlaith M.; Morris, Meg E.; Volpe, Daniele; Clifford, Amanda M.
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Objective: As the number of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease increases, there is a need to develop initiatives that promote health and wellbeing and support self-management. Additionally, as exercise may slow physical decline, there is a need to develop methods that facilitate greater engagement with community-based exercise. The aim of this study is to examine the needs of (1) people with Parkinson’s disease and (2) set dancing teachers to enable the development of participant-centred community set dance classes. Methods: A mixed methods study design was used. Two consensus group discussions using nominal group technique were held to (1) identify factors pertaining to the needs of people with Parkinson’s disease from a set dance class and (2) the educational needs of set dancing teachers to enable them to teach set dancing to people with Parkinson’s disease. Group discussions began with silent generation of ideas. A round-robin discussion and grouping of ideas into broader...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/5066
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Is aquatic therapy optimally prescribed for Parkinson’s disease? A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2020)
Carroll, Louise M.; Morris, Meg E.; O'Connor, William T.; Clifford, Amanda M.
Is aquatic therapy optimally prescribed for Parkinson’s disease? A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2020)
Carroll, Louise M.; Morris, Meg E.; O'Connor, William T.; Clifford, Amanda M.
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Background:Aquatic therapy offers an alternative physiotherapy approach to managing the motor and non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Objective:This review examined exercise prescription for aquatic therapy in PD and evaluated if aquatic therapy is as effective as land-based physiotherapy for improving movement, disability and wellbeing in people living with PD. Methods:A systematic search of eight databases was conducted to identify suitable randomized controlled trials from inception until August 2019. Aquatic therapy prescription data and outcomes of interest included gait, balance, motor disability, mobility, falls, mood, cognitive function and health related quality of life data was extracted and synthesised. A meta-analysis was performed where appropriate. Results:Fourteen studies involving 472 participants (Hoehn & Yahr scale I–IV) met the inclusion criteria. Eight were of modest quality, scoring 70–80% on the PEDro scale. Seven studies were inclu...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/8532
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Is Irish set dancing feasible for people with Parkinson's disease in Ireland
(2015)
Shanahan, Joanne; Morris, Meg E.; Ni Bhriain, Orfhlaith; Volpe, Daniele; Richardson, Ma...
Is Irish set dancing feasible for people with Parkinson's disease in Ireland
(2015)
Shanahan, Joanne; Morris, Meg E.; Ni Bhriain, Orfhlaith; Volpe, Daniele; Richardson, Margaret; Clifford, Amanda M.
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Objective: To investigate if community-based Irish set dancing is feasible in Irish adults with Parkinson's disease. Methods: Over an eight week period, ten participants attended one set dancing class per week and completed a home programme in parallel. Feasibility was assessed by monitoring adverse effects, participants' verbal feedback, compliance rates and feedback from an exit questionnaire. Participants were assessed using the Berg balance scale, 6-min walk test, UPDRS-3 and PDQ-39, before and after the intervention. Results: No adverse effects were detected. Attendance at classes was 86%. Compliance with the home programme was 67%. Findings from the exit questionnaire showed participants enjoyed participating and reported improvements in aspects of health including balance. Quality of life improved with the dance programme and there was a trend toward improvement on the UPDRS-3. Conclusion: These findings suggest community-based Irish set dancing is a feasible form o...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/4402
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Motion sensors-based machine learning approach for the identification of anterior cruciate ligament gait patterns in on-the-field activities in rugby players
(2020)
Tedesco, Salvatore; Crowe, Colum; Ryan, Andrew; Sica, Marco; Scheurer, Sebastian; Cliff...
Motion sensors-based machine learning approach for the identification of anterior cruciate ligament gait patterns in on-the-field activities in rugby players
(2020)
Tedesco, Salvatore; Crowe, Colum; Ryan, Andrew; Sica, Marco; Scheurer, Sebastian; Clifford, Amanda M.; Brown, Kenneth N.; O’Flynn, Brendan
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common among athletes. Despite a successful return to sport (RTS) for most of the injured athletes, a significant proportion do not return to competitive levels, and thus RTS post ACL reconstruction still represents a challenge for clinicians. Wearable sensors, owing to their small size and low cost, can represent an opportunity for the management of athletes on-the-field after RTS by providing guidance to associated clinicians. In particular, this study aims to investigate the ability of a set of inertial sensors worn on the lower-limbs by rugby players involved in a change-of-direction (COD) activity to differentiate between healthy and post-ACL groups via the use of machine learning. Twelve male participants (six healthy and six post-ACL athletes who were deemed to have successfully returned to competitive rugby and tested in the 5–10 year period following the injury) were recruited for the study. Time- and frequency-domain features w...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/8919
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Motion sensors-based machine learning approach for the identification of anterior cruciate ligament gait patterns in on-the-field activities in rugby players
(2020)
Tedesco, Salvatore; Crowe, Colum; Ryan, Andrew; Sica, Marco; Scheurer, Sebastian; Cliff...
Motion sensors-based machine learning approach for the identification of anterior cruciate ligament gait patterns in on-the-field activities in rugby players
(2020)
Tedesco, Salvatore; Crowe, Colum; Ryan, Andrew; Sica, Marco; Scheurer, Sebastian; Clifford, Amanda M.; Brown, Kenneth N.; O'Flynn, Brendan
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common among athletes. Despite a successful return to sport (RTS) for most of the injured athletes, a significant proportion do not return to competitive levels, and thus RTS post ACL reconstruction still represents a challenge for clinicians. Wearable sensors, owing to their small size and low cost, can represent an opportunity for the management of athletes on-the-field after RTS by providing guidance to associated clinicians. In particular, this study aims to investigate the ability of a set of inertial sensors worn on the lower-limbs by rugby players involved in a change-of-direction (COD) activity to differentiate between healthy and post-ACL groups via the use of machine learning. Twelve male participants (six healthy and six post-ACL athletes who were deemed to have successfully returned to competitive rugby and tested in the 5–10 year period following the injury) were recruited for the study. Time- and frequency-domain features w...
http://hdl.handle.net/10468/10063
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Predicting falls in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review of task performance-based assessment tools
(2014)
Power, Valerie; van de Ven, Pepijn; Nelson, John; Clifford, Amanda M.
Predicting falls in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review of task performance-based assessment tools
(2014)
Power, Valerie; van de Ven, Pepijn; Nelson, John; Clifford, Amanda M.
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INTRODUCTION: Falls among community-dwelling older adults are a common yet often preventable occurrence. Clinicians frequently use task-based assessment tools to evaluate clients' balance and mobility with the aim of predicting falls and providing targeted fall prevention interventions, but no consensus exists on the optimum tool(s) to use for this purpose. This review aims to identify the task-based assessment tools that can best predict falls among community-dwelling older adults. METHODS: Online databases Academic Search Complete, AMED, Biomedical Reference Collection: Expanded, CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE, General Science, and SPORTDiscus were searched from 1983 to 2013 to identify prospective studies assessing the performance of specific tasks in order to predict falls. Following screening, the methodological quality of studies included for review was appraised using a checklist based on the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool for cohort studies [1]. RESULTS: Thirty-seven st...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/4711
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Set dancing for people with Parkinson's disease: an information resource for Irish set dancing teachers
(2016)
Shanahan, Joanne; Ní Bhriain, Orfhlaith M.; Morris, Meg E.; Volpe, Daniele; Clifford, A...
Set dancing for people with Parkinson's disease: an information resource for Irish set dancing teachers
(2016)
Shanahan, Joanne; Ní Bhriain, Orfhlaith M.; Morris, Meg E.; Volpe, Daniele; Clifford, Amanda M.
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This booklet, version 1 (2016), was created to provide a rich source of information to support set dancing teachers who teach people with Parkinson’s disease. It was developed for use by set dancing teachers. It is important to note that information provided in this booklet does not constitute training; instead, it is intended to act purely as an information source. It is the responsibility of each individual teacher to ensure they have adequate skills and knowledge before they engage in teaching set dancing to people with Parkinson’s disease. The information in this booklet was informed by set dancing teachers, people with Parkinson’s disease, research evidence and professionals with expertise in this area. Great care has been taken to ensure the information provided is accurate and in accordance with current evidence and best practice at the time of production. However, the developers and authors cannot guarantee the information provided is completely error free, especially since ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/5325
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The contribution of theory to an ethnographic case study on interprofessional placements in healthcare education
(2021)
O'Leary, Noreen; Salmon, Nancy; Clifford, Amanda M.
The contribution of theory to an ethnographic case study on interprofessional placements in healthcare education
(2021)
O'Leary, Noreen; Salmon, Nancy; Clifford, Amanda M.
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The full text of this article will not be available in ULIR until the embargo expires on the 01/05/2021
Theoretical frameworks add depth to research and increase the transferability of findings. Unfortunately, theory application within interprofessional research is often ad hoc, superficial and poorly reported. Consequently, there are limited examples for researchers in the field to draw on when selecting and applying theory. In this paper, we explore how a suite of sociomaterial, and sociological theories were selected to guide an ethnographic case study about interprofessional placements. Theory supported development of nuanced data collection tools. This facilitated comprehensive exploration of the factors impacting interprofessional placements, beyond those immediately visible. The use of a combination of theories was well suited to this complex phenomenon. We recommend research methodology training aims to develop researcher facility with theory and more consistent consider...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/8975
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The effect of patellar taping on squat depth and the perception of pain in people with anterior knee pain
(2013)
Clifford, Amanda M.; Harrington, Elaine
The effect of patellar taping on squat depth and the perception of pain in people with anterior knee pain
(2013)
Clifford, Amanda M.; Harrington, Elaine
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Patellar taping is a treatment adjunct commonly used in the management of anterior knee pain. The aim of this cross sectional study was to investigate the effects of medial glide patellar taping on sagittal plane lower-limb joint kinematics and knee pain during a unilateral squat in a symptomatic population complaining of anterior knee pain. Ten participants with a history of unilateral or bilateral anterior knee pain were included in the study. Subjects were required to squat on the symptomatic leg under three conditions: placebo tape, patellar tape and no tape. Kinematic data was recorded using the CODA mpx64 motion analysis system and subjects' pain was assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale. Patellar taping resulted in a significantly greater single-legged squat depth compared to placebo tape (p=0.008) and no tape (p=0.001) and a statistically significant reduction in pain during a squat compared to placebo tape (p=0.001) or no tape (p=0.001). Significant differences wer...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/4548
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The effects of McConnell patellofemoral joint and tibial internal rotation limitation taping techniques in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome
(2020)
Clifford, Amanda M.; Dillon, S.; Hartigan, K.; O'Leary, H.; Constantinou, M.
The effects of McConnell patellofemoral joint and tibial internal rotation limitation taping techniques in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome
(2020)
Clifford, Amanda M.; Dillon, S.; Hartigan, K.; O'Leary, H.; Constantinou, M.
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Background: Taping is frequently used as part of the multi-modal management for patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). McConnell Patellofemoral Joint Taping (PFJT) and Tibial Internal Rotation Limitation Taping (TIRLT) are proposed to be useful adjuncts to the management of PFPS. However, it is unclear if TIRLT offers similar benefits to PFJT, and its effect on pain and lower limb kinematics have not been investigated previously. Research question: What are the effects of TIRLT, PFJT and no taping on perceived pain and lower limb kinematics during a lunge and single leg squat (SLS) in people with PFPS? Methods: This cross-sectional study compared the effects of TIRLT, PFJT and no taping, on knee pain and lower limb kinematics during two pain-provoking movements in people with PFPS. Participants with PFPS (n = 23) performed a lunge and SLS under three randomised conditions: TIRLT, PFJT and no taping. The Codamotion system captured and analysed lower limb kinematic data in the sa...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/9292
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