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5 ways to increase the impact of your research!
(2014)
Bracken, Fintan
5 ways to increase the impact of your research!
(2014)
Bracken, Fintan
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Introduction: In recent years, the growth of published health-related research articles has increased substantially. As a result there is a huge challenge for authors to get themselves and their research papers noticed by academia, health professionals and the wider public. This poster presentation outlines some of the main methods that authors can employ to increase the impact of their research. Methods: A review of current literature was conducted to establish best international practice for improving the impact of research outputs. This was supplemented by a review of blogs, websites, seminar presentations and other online material from bibliometrics experts and reputable universities.Results: The results of the review found many different ways in which research impact can be improved but for clarity the five most important methods are presented. Researchers can increase the impact of their research by:1. Publishing in high impact journals;2. Collaborating with other researchers;...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/4125
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A comparison of maternal versus paternal nonverbal behavior during child pain
(2018)
Schinkel, Meghan G.; Chambers, Christine T.; Caes, Line; Moon, Erin C.
A comparison of maternal versus paternal nonverbal behavior during child pain
(2018)
Schinkel, Meghan G.; Chambers, Christine T.; Caes, Line; Moon, Erin C.
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Parental behavior plays a significant role in children's pain response. Prior research has found generally no differences between mothers' and fathers' verbal behavior during child pain. This study compared mothers' and fathers' nonverbal behavior during child pain. Nonverbal behavior of mothers (n = 39) and fathers (n = 39) of 39 children (20 boys) aged 8 to 12 years who participated in the cold pressor task (counterbalanced once with each parent) was coded. A range of nonverbal behaviors were coded, including distraction, physical proximity, physical comfort/reassurance, procedure-related attending behavior, and fidgeting. The most common behaviors parents engaged in were fidgeting, procedure-related attending behaviors, and physical proximity. Results indicated that the types of nonverbal behavior parents engage in did not differ between mothers and fathers. However, children of mothers who engaged in more physical comfort/reassurance reported higher leve...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/13818
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A critical analysis of the implementation of service user involvement in primary care research and health service development using normalization process theory
(2018)
Tierney, Edel; McEvoy, Rachel; O'Reilly-de Brún, Mary; de Brún, Tomas; Okonkwo, ...
A critical analysis of the implementation of service user involvement in primary care research and health service development using normalization process theory
(2018)
Tierney, Edel; McEvoy, Rachel; O'Reilly-de Brún, Mary; de Brún, Tomas; Okonkwo, Ekaterina; Rooney, Michelle; Dowrick, Chris; Rogers, Anne; MacFarlane, Anne
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BackgroundThere have been recent important advances in conceptualizing and operationalizing involvement in health research and health-care service development. However, problems persist in the field that impact on the scope for meaningful involvement to become a routine - normalized - way of working in primary care. In this review, we focus on current practice to critically interrogate factors known to be relevant for normalization - definition, enrolment, enactment and appraisal. MethodOurs was a multidisciplinary, interagency team, with community representation. We searched EBSCO host for papers from 2007 to 2011 and engaged in an iterative, reflexive approach to sampling, appraising and analysing the literature following the principles of a critical interpretive synthesis approach and using Normalization Process Theory. FindingsTwenty-six papers were chosen from 289 papers, as a purposeful sample of work that is reported as service user involvement in the field. Few papers provid...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/14163
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A high rate tension device for characterizing brain tissue
(2014)
Rashid, Badar; Destrade, Michel; Gilchrist, M. D.
A high rate tension device for characterizing brain tissue
(2014)
Rashid, Badar; Destrade, Michel; Gilchrist, M. D.
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The mechanical characterization of brain tissue at high loading velocities is vital for understanding and modeling traumatic brain injury. The most severe form of traumatic brain injury is diffuse axonal injury, which involves damage to individual nerve cells (neurons). Diffuse axonal injury in animals and humans occurs at strains >10% and strain rates >10 s−1. The mechanical properties of brain tissues at these strains and strain rates are of particular significance, as they can be used in finite element human head models to accurately predict brain injuries under different impact conditions. Existing conventional tensile testing machines can only achieve maximum loading velocities of 500 mm/min, whereas the Kolsky bar apparatus is more suitable for strain rates >100 s−1. In this study, a custom-designed high rate tension device is developed and calibrated to estimate the mechanical properties of brain tissue in tension at strain rates ≤ 90 s−1, while maintaining a uniform...
http://hdl.handle.net/10197/5920
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A high rate tension device for characterizing brain tissue
(2013)
Destrade, Michel
A high rate tension device for characterizing brain tissue
(2013)
Destrade, Michel
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The mechanical characterization of brain tissue at high loading velocities is vital for understanding and modeling traumatic brain injury. The most severe form of traumatic brain injury is diffuse axonal injury, which involves damage to individual nerve cells (neurons). Diffuse axonal injury in animals and humans occurs at strains > 10% and strain rates > 10 s(-1). The mechanical properties of brain tissues at these strains and strain rates are of particular significance, as they can be used in finite element human head models to accurately predict brain injuries under different impact conditions. Existing conventional tensile testing machines can only achieve maximum loading velocities of 500 mm/min, whereas the Kolsky bar apparatus is more suitable for strain rates > 100 s(-1). In this study, a custom-designed high rate tension device is developed and calibrated to estimate the mechanical properties of brain tissue in tension at strain rates
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http://hdl.handle.net/10379/3239
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A high rate tension device for characterizing brain tissue
(2018)
Rashid, Badar; Destrade, Michel; Gilchrist, Michael D
A high rate tension device for characterizing brain tissue
(2018)
Rashid, Badar; Destrade, Michel; Gilchrist, Michael D
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The mechanical characterization of brain tissue at high loading velocities is vital for understanding and modeling traumatic brain injury. The most severe form of traumatic brain injury is diffuse axonal injury, which involves damage to individual nerve cells (neurons). Diffuse axonal injury in animals and humans occurs at strains > 10% and strain rates > 10 s(-1). The mechanical properties of brain tissues at these strains and strain rates are of particular significance, as they can be used in finite element human head models to accurately predict brain injuries under different impact conditions. Existing conventional tensile testing machines can only achieve maximum loading velocities of 500 mm/min, whereas the Kolsky bar apparatus is more suitable for strain rates > 100 s(-1). In this study, a custom-designed high rate tension device is developed and calibrated to estimate the mechanical properties of brain tissue in tension at strain rates &a...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/13593
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A hybrid scheme for simulation of planar rigid bodies with impacts and friction using impact mappings
(2018)
Burns, Shane J.; Piiroinen, Petri T.
A hybrid scheme for simulation of planar rigid bodies with impacts and friction using impact mappings
(2018)
Burns, Shane J.; Piiroinen, Petri T.
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/10617
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A New Model Within Canadian Colleges and Universities to Develop a Diverse Future Generation of Entrepreneurs: Inclusivity and Accessibility
(2015)
Fisher, Jay
A New Model Within Canadian Colleges and Universities to Develop a Diverse Future Generation of Entrepreneurs: Inclusivity and Accessibility
(2015)
Fisher, Jay
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This paper reviews past research that focused on the delivery of, and support for, entrepreneurship education (EE) within the Canadian post-secondary academic environment. Specifically this review focuses on the trend towards EE ‘inclusivity’ within both the Canadian post-secondary system and the individual institutions examined. A wide range of studies is reviewed and impacts are categorized across key stakeholder groups. This paper concludes with insights for future research specific to other key stakeholders and provides examples to highlight academic institutions that have established EE experiences both within and outside the curriculum to satisfy a broad and diverse student population
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A preliminary design methodology for fatigue life prediction of polymer composites for tidal turbine blades
(2014)
Kennedy, Ciaran R.; Leen, Sean B.; Ã'Brádaigh, Conchúr
A preliminary design methodology for fatigue life prediction of polymer composites for tidal turbine blades
(2014)
Kennedy, Ciaran R.; Leen, Sean B.; Ã'Brádaigh, Conchúr
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Tidal turbine blades experience significant fatigue cycles during operation and it is expected that fatigue strength will be a major consideration in their design. Glass fibre reinforced polymers are a candidate low-cost material for this application. This article presents a methodology for preliminary fatigue design of glass fibre reinforced polymer tidal turbine blades. The methodology combines: (a) a hydrodynamic model for calculation of local distributions of fluid-blade forces; (b) a finite element structural model for prediction of blade strain distributions; (c) a fatigue damage accumulation model, which incorporates mean stress effects; and (d) uniaxial fatigue testing of two candidate glass fibre reinforced polymer materials (for illustrative purposes). The methodology is applied here for the preliminary design of a three-bladed tidal turbine concept, including tower shadow effects, and comparative assessment of pitch-and stall-regulated control with res...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/4112
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A review of the integrity of metallic vehicle armour to projectile attack
(2018)
Lenihan, Donncha; Ronan, William; O'Donoghue, Padraic E.; Leen, Sean B .
A review of the integrity of metallic vehicle armour to projectile attack
(2018)
Lenihan, Donncha; Ronan, William; O'Donoghue, Padraic E.; Leen, Sean B .
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This article presents a review of engineering and design aspects relevant to the mechanical and structural integrity of military vehicular armour, including materials-related technologies. Theoretical, experimental and numerical techniques for assessment are discussed and evaluated. A number of prominent material constitutive models are comparatively assessed. The JohnsonâCook model is shown to be particularly consistent in terms of agreement with experimental data, identification of material constants and ease of application. The article also discusses different numerical codes used and their relevance over time. Finally, it is argued that there is a need for a materials design tool for military vehicular armour.
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/7247
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A room with a view: Exploring the impacts of early school leaving and imprisonment on a cohort of working class men, participating in an adult education project in Dublin, Ireland.
(2016)
Wood, Christopher
A room with a view: Exploring the impacts of early school leaving and imprisonment on a cohort of working class men, participating in an adult education project in Dublin, Ireland.
(2016)
Wood, Christopher
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The media in Ireland paints a negative picture of people who have been to prison. People with convictions, regardless of what those convictions may be, are largely deemed untrustworthy and unemployable. A prison sentence in Ireland has the capability of literally ruining someone’s life and future. Irish prisons are mostly filled with males from working class backgrounds. It is no coincidence that most of the working class males within prisons have high literacy issues and low educational attainment (O’Donnell, et. al, 2008). The importance of educational attainment in order for the awareness of one’s situation, one’s employability and life chances and one’s overall freedom is undeniable. To ask the research question of what impacts early school leaving and imprisonment amongst males in Dublin, Ireland it would be deemed unreliable research if the topic was not explored with the direct aid of a group of males from Dublin who have experienced early school leaving and imprisonment in o...
http://eprints.maynoothuniversity.ie/9594/
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Adolescents Who Sexually Abuse: Exploring the Impact on the Family
(2010)
Carroll, Tracey
Adolescents Who Sexually Abuse: Exploring the Impact on the Family
(2010)
Carroll, Tracey
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This research project considers a frequently ignored dimension of adolescent sexual abuse, the parents and families of the adolescent perpetrator. This study focuses on eliciting professionals‟ views of the impact on the family when an adolescent member has sexually abused. The context for the study is outlined with an account of the prevalence of and explanations for adolescent sexual abuse. The study proceeds to look at legislation and the impact on labelling. Areas relating to the family on the impact of disclosure, parental reactions and the process of engagement are explored. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five professionals working within the child welfare and criminal justice system who worked with young people who had sexually abused and their families. The purpose of the study was to explore with professionals their perceived perception of the impact having an adolescent sexual abusing member has on families, from their contact with family members. The findi...
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Advanced maternal age and adverse pregnancy outcome: evidence from a large contemporary cohort
(2013)
Kenny, Louise C.; Lavender, Tina; McNamee, Roseanne; O'Neill, Sinéad M.; Mills, Tr...
Advanced maternal age and adverse pregnancy outcome: evidence from a large contemporary cohort
(2013)
Kenny, Louise C.; Lavender, Tina; McNamee, Roseanne; O'Neill, Sinéad M.; Mills, Tracey; Khashan, Ali S.
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Background: Recent decades have witnessed an increase in mean maternal age at childbirth in most high-resourced countries. Advanced maternal age has been associated with several adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Although there are many studies on this topic, data from large contemporary population-based cohorts that controls for demographic variables known to influence perinatal outcomes is limited. Methods: We performed a population-based cohort study using data on all singleton births in 2004-2008 from the North Western Perinatal Survey based at The University of Manchester, UK. We compared pregnancy outcomes in women aged 30-34, 35-39 and >= 40 years with women aged 20-29 years using log-linear binomial regression. Models were adjusted for parity, ethnicity, social deprivation score and body mass index. Results: The final study cohort consisted of 215,344 births; 122,307 mothers (54.19%) were aged 20-29 years, 62,371(27.63%) were aged 30-34 years, 33,966(15.05%) were ag...
http://hdl.handle.net/10468/2392
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Advanced practice nursing: A concept analysis
(2018)
Dowling, Maura; Beauchesne, Michelle; Farrelly, Frances; Murphy, Kathy
Advanced practice nursing: A concept analysis
(2018)
Dowling, Maura; Beauchesne, Michelle; Farrelly, Frances; Murphy, Kathy
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A variety of terms are used to describe advanced practice nursing roles internationally. This has resulted in confusion in terminology around these roles. The aim of this concept analysis was to clarify what is meant by advanced practice nursing internationally, what attributes signify advanced practice nursing and what are its antecedents, consequences, references and related terms. Rodgers's evolutionary method of concept analysis was used. Data sources included Medline, CINAHL, Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (ASSIA), Cochrane Library, Science Direct, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Dissertation Abstracts and DARE as well as relevant nursing texts and professional organization websites. The analysis reveals that there are many different articulations of the advanced practice nursing role outlined in the literature. This variety in terminology hinders developments in advanced practice nursing roles. Consensus on advanced practice nursing definitions, terminology, educatio...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/14722
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Air Intake Cooling Motor Vehicle Performance Enhancement
(2003)
Brunton, James; Kennedy, David; Kelleher, John`
Air Intake Cooling Motor Vehicle Performance Enhancement
(2003)
Brunton, James; Kennedy, David; Kelleher, John`
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This research examined the practical effects of cooling the intake air, on the combustion characteristics of a modern motor vehicle operating under simulated road conditions as well as its subsequent impact on the environment. The cooling effect was achieved by taking a typical air conditioning rig as fitted to a modern motor vehicle and incorporating it into the induction system of the car. The test vehicle used was a 1993 Renault Safrane 2.0Vi standard passenger car that was modified as part of the research to facilitate the extraction of the required test information. A series of tests were conducted using ambient temperature air and cold air delivered by the air conditioning rig. The results obtained were consistent and conformed to general automotive beliefs regarding power, fuel consumption and emissions.
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An Analysis of the Performance of Foams Used in Hurling Helmets
(2008)
Norris, Keith; Tiernan, Stephen
An Analysis of the Performance of Foams Used in Hurling Helmets
(2008)
Norris, Keith; Tiernan, Stephen
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Abstract Head injuries can occur in most sporting activities. The seriousness of these injuries can vary greatly depending on the sport. Many sports such as American football, cricket, baseball and hurling try to reduce this risk by designing helmets that are suitable to be worn by the players. The National Standard Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has recently made great strides in this area with the introduction of the first comprehensive standard adopted for the sport I.S. 355:2006, which sets out new testing procedures that all new helmets must meet. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has also stated its intention to make the wearing of sports helmets compulsory up to minor level. The hope is that in time all the players will become comfortable with wearing helmets which has been found to be a major reason for the current low wear rates. [2] This paper covers the testing and modelling of energy absorbing materials to ascertain the optimum thickness, and density of foam within the ...
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Anxiety at 13 and its effect on pain, pain-related anxiety, and pain-related disability at 17: an alspac cohort longitudinal analysis
(2018)
Fisher, Emma; Caes, Line; Clinch, Jacqui; Tobias, Jon H.; Eccleston, Christopher
Anxiety at 13 and its effect on pain, pain-related anxiety, and pain-related disability at 17: an alspac cohort longitudinal analysis
(2018)
Fisher, Emma; Caes, Line; Clinch, Jacqui; Tobias, Jon H.; Eccleston, Christopher
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of anxiety at 13years of age on the presence of chronic pain, pain-related anxiety, and pain-related disability at 17years of age in a large longitudinal cohort. We hypothesized that mother-reported anxiety at 13 would be associated with the presence of chronic pain at 17 and an increase in pain-related anxiety using all available data from the longitudinal cohort. Further, we hypothesized that anxiety at 13 would predict pain-related disability in adolescents who reported chronic pain at 17years of age. Participants were recruited from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children based in the UK who attended a university research clinic at 17. Child anxiety (reported by the mother) was extracted at child age 13, and self-report of the presence of chronic pain, pain-related anxiety, and pain-related disability at 17. Analyses revealed that child anxiety at 13 was not significantly associated with the presence of ch...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/11479
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Atlantic-dip: raised maternal body mass index (bmi) adversely affects maternal and fetal outcomes in glucose-tolerant women according to international association of diabetes and pregnancy study groups (iadpsg) criteria
(2018)
Dennedy, Michael Conall; Avalos, Gloria; O'Reilly, Michael W.; O'Sullivan, Eo...
Atlantic-dip: raised maternal body mass index (bmi) adversely affects maternal and fetal outcomes in glucose-tolerant women according to international association of diabetes and pregnancy study groups (iadpsg) criteria
(2018)
Dennedy, Michael Conall; Avalos, Gloria; O'Reilly, Michael W.; O'Sullivan, Eoin P.; Gaffney, Geraldine; Dunne, Fidelma
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Context: Raised maternal body mass index (BMI) in association with hyperglycemia is associated with adverse pregnancy outcome. The contribution of raised BMI as an independent risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcome is of growing concern and increasing prevalence. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of raised maternal BMI on pregnancy outcome in glucose-tolerant women using the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups criteria. Participants and Setting: We studied a cohort of glucose-tolerant, pregnant women (n = 3656) who were attending antenatal obstetric clinics and were recruited to a universal screening program for gestational diabetes under the ATLANTIC-DIP partnership. Design: We conducted a prospective observational study of pregnancy outcome. Maternal outcomes include glucose, delivery mode, pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, antepartum hemorrhage, and postpartum hemorrhage. Fetal outcomes included birth weigh...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/11140
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Attitude of physicians towards automatic alerting in computerized physician order entry systems
(2018)
Jung, M.; Hoerbst, A.; Hackl, W. O.; Kirrane, F.; Borbolla, D.; Jaspers, M. W.; Oertle,...
Attitude of physicians towards automatic alerting in computerized physician order entry systems
(2018)
Jung, M.; Hoerbst, A.; Hackl, W. O.; Kirrane, F.; Borbolla, D.; Jaspers, M. W.; Oertle, M.; Koutkias, V.; Ferret, L.; Massari, P.; Lawton, K.; Riedmann, D.; Darmoni, S.; Maglaveras, N.; Lovis, C.; Ammenwerth, E.
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Objectives: To analyze the attitude of physicians towards alerting in CPOE systems in different hospitals in different countries, addressing various organizational and technical settings and the view of physicians not currently using a CPOE. Methods:A cross-sectional quantitative and qualitative questionnaire survey. We invited 2,600 physicians in eleven hospitals from nine countries to participate. Eight of the hospitals had different CPOE systems in use, and three of the participating hospitals were not using a CPOE system. Results: 1,018 physicians participated. The general attitude of the physicians towards CPOE alerting is positive and is found to be mostly independent of the country, the specific organizational settings in the hospitals and their personal experience with CPOE systems. Both quantitative and qualitative results show that the majority of the physicians, both CPOE-users and non-users, appreciate the benefits of alerting in CPOE systems on medication safety. Howeve...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/12131
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Body mass index and health service utilisation in the older population: results from the irish longitudinal study on ageing
(2018)
Mc Hugh, Sheena; O'Neill, Ciaran; Browne, John; Kearney, Patricia M.
Body mass index and health service utilisation in the older population: results from the irish longitudinal study on ageing
(2018)
Mc Hugh, Sheena; O'Neill, Ciaran; Browne, John; Kearney, Patricia M.
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Background: obesity is associated with higher healthcare costs in older people; however, estimates are predominantly based on the use of primary and secondary services. Our objective was to estimate the effect of overweight and obesity on the use and cost of allied health services among middle-aged and older people. Methods: the study used data from The Irish Longitudinal Study of Ageing (TILDA), a nationally representative study of adults aged >= 50 sampled using multistage stratified clustered sampling, which included objective measures of height and weight. Body mass index was categorised as normal (18.5-24.99 kg/m(2)), overweight (25.00-29.99 kg/m(2)), moderate obesity (30.00-34.99 kg/m(2)), severe obesity (35.00-39.99 kg/m(2)) or morbid obesity (>= 40 kg/m(2)). Participants were asked about a range of allied health services including dietetic services, public health nurse visits, chiropody and home help. Adjusted seemingly unrelated biprobit models were us...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/12812
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Cancer-related fatigue in post-treatment cancer survivors: application of the common sense model of illness representations
(2018)
Corbett, Teresa; Groarke, AnnMarie; Walsh, Jane C.; McGuire, Brian E.
Cancer-related fatigue in post-treatment cancer survivors: application of the common sense model of illness representations
(2018)
Corbett, Teresa; Groarke, AnnMarie; Walsh, Jane C.; McGuire, Brian E.
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Background: Cancer-related fatigue (CrF) is a common and disruptive symptom that may be experienced during and after cancer. Research into the subjective experience of fatigue in this group is required. The common sense model of self-regulation of health and illness (SRM) addresses personal beliefs or mental representations-whether medically sound or unsubstantiated-that a person holds about a health issue. The current study assesses if the SRM could be used as a theoretical framework for organizing the experiences of people with CrF, with a view to identifying methods to address fatigue in cancer survivors. Method: Four focus groups were held with a total of 18 cancer survivors who reported they experienced 'significant fatigue or reduced energy.' A thematic analysis was conducted within the framework of the SRM. Results: Findings were aligned with the SRM, with participants discussing fatigue with reference to representation, coping, and appraisal of symptoms. In particu...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/10907
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Cease agricultural activity forever? underestimating the importance of symbolic capital
(2018)
Conway, Shane Francis; McDonagh, John; Farrell, Maura; Kinsella, Anne
Cease agricultural activity forever? underestimating the importance of symbolic capital
(2018)
Conway, Shane Francis; McDonagh, John; Farrell, Maura; Kinsella, Anne
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/10898
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Chronic disease burden associated with overweight and obesity in ireland: the effects of a small bmi reduction at population level
(2018)
Kearns, Karen; Dee, Anne; Fitzgerald, Anthony P; Doherty, Edel; Perry, Ivan J
Chronic disease burden associated with overweight and obesity in ireland: the effects of a small bmi reduction at population level
(2018)
Kearns, Karen; Dee, Anne; Fitzgerald, Anthony P; Doherty, Edel; Perry, Ivan J
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Background: Overweight and obesity prevalence has risen dramatically in recent decades. While it is known that overweight and obesity is associated with a wide range of chronic diseases, the cumulative burden of chronic disease in the population associated with overweight and obesity is not well quantified. The aims of this paper were to examine the associations between BMI and chronic disease prevalence; to calculate Population Attributable Fractions (PAFs) associated with overweight and obesity; and to estimate the impact of a one unit reduction in BMI on the population prevalence of chronic disease. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis of 10,364 adults aged >= 18 years from the Republic of Ireland National Survey of Lifestyle, Attitudes and Nutrition (SLAN 2007) was performed. Using binary regression, we examined the relationship between BMI and the selected chronic diseases. In further analyses, we calculated PAFs of selected chronic diseases attributable to overweight...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/12183
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Community-Engaged Student Research: Online Resources, Real World Impact
(2012)
Bates, Catherine; Burns, Kenneth
Community-Engaged Student Research: Online Resources, Real World Impact
(2012)
Bates, Catherine; Burns, Kenneth
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This paper offers case studies from two Irish Higher Education Institutions on the benefits and challenges of using on-line databases and application processes to recruit students to community-engaged research projects. We briefly introduce the principles of Community-Based Research (CBR), showing how this pedagogy allows students to collaborate with underserved community partners and not-for-profit organisations on real-life research projects, preparing them for the workplace, and enhancing their college experience. Staff in University College Cork (UCC) and Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) use digital resources to offer students the opportunity to browse live research topics, suggested to us by communities, on our websites, along with application forms and process maps for community-based research projects. In this paper we draw on our respective years’ experience of coordinating community-based research (also known as science shop) programmes in DIT (Students Learning With Co...
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Comparison of acceptance and distraction strategies in coping with experimentally induced pain
(2018)
McGuire, Brian; Moore, Hazel; Stewart, Ian; Barnes-Holmes, Dermot; Barnes-Holmes, Yvonne
Comparison of acceptance and distraction strategies in coping with experimentally induced pain
(2018)
McGuire, Brian; Moore, Hazel; Stewart, Ian; Barnes-Holmes, Dermot; Barnes-Holmes, Yvonne
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Background: This study compared an acceptance-based strategy with a control-based strategy (distraction) in terms of the ability of participants to tolerate a painful stimulus, across two experiments. In addition, participants were either actively encouraged, or not, to link pain tolerance with pursuit of valued goals to examine the impact of pursuing a personally meaningful goal or value on the extent to which pain will be tolerated. Methods: Participants in experiment 1 (n= 41) and experiment 2 (n= 52) were equally assigned to acceptance or distraction protocols. Further, half the participants in each group generated examples from their own lives in which they had pursued a valued objective, while the other half did not. In experiment 2, the values focus was enhanced to examine the impact on pain tolerance. Results: There were no significant differences overall between the acceptance and distraction groups on pain tolerance in either experiment. However, in experiment 2, individua...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/12958
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