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A 10-year (2000-2010) systematic review of interventions to improve quality of care in hospitals.
(2012)
Conry, Mary C; Humphries, Niamh; Morgan, Karen; McGowan, Yvonne; Montgomery, Anthony; V...
A 10-year (2000-2010) systematic review of interventions to improve quality of care in hospitals.
(2012)
Conry, Mary C; Humphries, Niamh; Morgan, Karen; McGowan, Yvonne; Montgomery, Anthony; Vedhara, Kavita; Panagopoulou, Efharis; McGee, Hannah
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<p>ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Against a backdrop of rising healthcare costs, variability in care provision and an increased emphasis on patient satisfaction, the need for effective interventions to improve quality of care has come to the fore. This is the first ten year (2000--2010) systematic review of interventions which sought to improve quality of care in a hospital setting. This review moves beyond a broad assessment of outcome significance levels and makes recommendations for future effective and accessible interventions. METHODS: Two researchers independently screened a total of 13,195 English language articles from the databases PsychInfo, Medline, PubMed, EmBase and CinNahl. There were 120 potentially relevant full text articles examined and 20 of those articles met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS: Included studies were heterogen...
https://epubs.rcsi.ie/psycholart/47
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A core outcomes set for clinical trials of interventions for young adults with type 1 diabetes: an international, multi-perspective delphi consensus study
(2018)
Byrne, Molly; O’Connell, Anthony; Egan, Aoife M.; Dinneen, Sean F.; Hynes, Lisa; O’Hara...
A core outcomes set for clinical trials of interventions for young adults with type 1 diabetes: an international, multi-perspective delphi consensus study
(2018)
Byrne, Molly; O’Connell, Anthony; Egan, Aoife M.; Dinneen, Sean F.; Hynes, Lisa; O’Hara, Mary Clare; Holt, Richard I. G.; Willaing, Ingrid; Vallis, Michael; Hendrieckx, Christel; Coyne, Imelda
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Background: Achieving consensus from a range of relevant stakeholders about an agreed set of core outcomes to be measured and reported as a minimum in clinical trials has the potential to enhance evidence synthesis and make findings more relevant and applicable. Intervention research to improve outcomes for young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) is hampered by inconsistent use of outcome measures. This population frequently struggles to manage their condition and reports suboptimal clinical outcomes. Our aim was to conduct an international, e-Delphi consensus study to identify a core outcome set (COS) that key stakeholders (young adults with T1DM, diabetes health professionals, diabetes researchers and diabetes policy makers) consider as essential outcomes for future intervention research. Methods: Using a list of 87 outcomes generated from a published systematic review, we administered two online surveys to a sample of international key stakeholders. Participants in the first sur...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/10634
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A longitudinal qualitative study examining the factors impacting on the ability of persons with t1dm to assimilate the dose adjustment for normal eating (dafne) principles into daily living and how these factors change over time
(2018)
Casey, Dympna; Murphy, Kathy; Lawton, Julia; White, Florence Findlay; Dineen, Sean
A longitudinal qualitative study examining the factors impacting on the ability of persons with t1dm to assimilate the dose adjustment for normal eating (dafne) principles into daily living and how these factors change over time
(2018)
Casey, Dympna; Murphy, Kathy; Lawton, Julia; White, Florence Findlay; Dineen, Sean
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Background: The literature reveals that structured education programmes, such as DAFNE, result in many positive outcomes for people with Type 1 diabetes including a decrease in HbA(1c) levels and reductions in hypoglycaemia. While there is evidence that some of these outcomes are maintained we do not know at present what factors are most important over time. The study aim was to identify the key factors impacting on persons with Type 1 diabetes ability to assimilate the Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) DAFNE principles into their daily lives and how these factors change over time. Methods: This is a longitudinal descriptive qualitative study. Interviews were undertaken with 40 participants who had attended DAFNE in one of 5 study sites across the Island of Ireland, at 6 weeks, 6 and 12 months after completion of the programme. The interviews lasted from 30 to 60 minutes and were transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed in three ways, a within time analysis, a cross sectiona...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/10711
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A systematic review of essential obstetric and newborn care capacity building in rural sub-saharan africa
(2018)
Ni Bhuinneain, GM; McCarthy, FP
A systematic review of essential obstetric and newborn care capacity building in rural sub-saharan africa
(2018)
Ni Bhuinneain, GM; McCarthy, FP
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BackgroundProgress in maternal survival in sub-Saharan Africa has been poor since the Millennium Declaration. ObjectivesThis systematic review aims to investigate the presence and rigour of evidence for effective capacity building for Essential Obstetric and Newborn Care (EONC) to reduce maternal mortality in rural, sub-Saharan Africa, where maternal mortality ratios are highest globally. Search strategyMEDLINE (1990-January2014), EMBASE (1990-January2014), and the Cochrane Library were included in our search. Key developing world issues of The Lancet and the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, African Ministry of Health websites, and the WHO reproductive health library were searched by hand. Selection criteriaStudies investigating essential obstetric and newborn care packages in basic and comprehensive care facilities, at community and institutional level, in rural sub-Saharan Africa were included. Studies were included if they reported on healthcare worker performance, ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/13120
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A systematic review of interventions to foster physician resilience
(2020)
Fox, Susan; Lydon, Sinéad; Byrne, Dara; Madden, Caoimhe; Connolly, Fergal; O'Conno...
A systematic review of interventions to foster physician resilience
(2020)
Fox, Susan; Lydon, Sinéad; Byrne, Dara; Madden, Caoimhe; Connolly, Fergal; O'Connor, Paul
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This review aimed to synthesise the literature describing interventions to improve resilience among physicians, to evaluate the quality of this research and to outline the type and efficacy of interventions implemented. Searches were conducted in April 2017 using five electronic databases. Reference lists of included studies and existing review papers were screened. English language, peer-reviewed studies evaluating interventions to improve physician resilience were included. Data were extracted on setting, design, participant and intervention characteristics and outcomes. Methodological quality was assessed using the Downs and Black checklist. Twenty-two studies were included. Methodological quality was low to moderate. The most frequently employed interventional strategies were psychosocial skills training and mindfulness training. Effect sizes were heterogeneous. Methodologically rigorous research is required to establish best practice in improving resilience among physicians and...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/16295
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Abortion among young women and subsequent life outcomes
(2014)
Casey, Patricia R.
Abortion among young women and subsequent life outcomes
(2014)
Casey, Patricia R.
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This article will discuss the nature of the association between abortion and mental health problems. Studies arguing about both sides of the debate as to whether abortion per se is responsible will be presented. The prevalence of various psychiatric disorders will be outlined and where there is dispute between studies, these will be highlighted. The impact of abortion on other areas such as education, partner relationships and sexual function will also be considered. The absence of specific interventions will be highlighted. Suggestions for early identification of illness will be made.
http://hdl.handle.net/10197/5799
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Adherence to the oral contraceptive pill: a cross-sectional survey of modifiable behavioural determinants
(2018)
Molloy, Gerard J; Graham, Heather; McGuinness, Hannah
Adherence to the oral contraceptive pill: a cross-sectional survey of modifiable behavioural determinants
(2018)
Molloy, Gerard J; Graham, Heather; McGuinness, Hannah
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Background: Poor adherence to the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) is reported as one of the main causes of unintended pregnancy in women that rely on this form of contraception. This study aims to estimate the associations between a range of well-established modifiable psychological factors and adherence to OCP. Method: A cross-sectional survey of 130 female University students currently using OCP (Mean age: 20.46 SD: 3.01, range 17-36) was conducted. An OCP specific Medication Adherence Report Scale was used to assess non-adherence. Psychological predictor measures included necessity and concern beliefs about OCP, intentions, perceived behavioural control (pbc), anticipated regret and action and coping planning. Multiple linear regression was used to analyse the data. Results: Fifty-two per cent of participants reported missing their OCP once or more per month and 14% twice or more per month. In bivariate analysis intentions (r = -0.25), perceived behavioural control (r = -0.66), ant...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/12938
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Beliefs, barriers, and preferences of european overweight women to adopt a healthier lifestyle in pregnancy to minimize risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus: an explorative study
(2018)
Jelsma, Judith G. M.; van Leeuwen, Karen M.; Oostdam, Nicolette; Bunn, Christopher; Sim...
Beliefs, barriers, and preferences of european overweight women to adopt a healthier lifestyle in pregnancy to minimize risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus: an explorative study
(2018)
Jelsma, Judith G. M.; van Leeuwen, Karen M.; Oostdam, Nicolette; Bunn, Christopher; Simmons, David; Desoye, Gernot; Corcoy, Rosa; Adelantado, Juan M.; Kautzky-Willer, Alexandra; Harreiter, Jürgen; van Assche, Frans Andre; Devlieger, Roland; Timmerman, Dirk; Hill, David; Damm, Peter; Mathiesen, Elisabeth R.; Wender-Ozegowska, Ewa; Zawiejska, Agnieszka; Rebollo, Pablo; Lapolla, Annunziata
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Introduction. We explored beliefs, perceived barriers, and preferences regarding lifestyle changes among overweight European pregnant women to help inform the development of future lifestyle interventions in the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus. Methods. An explorative mixed methods, two-staged study was conducted to gather information from pregnant European women (BMI &gt;= 25 kg/m(2)). In three European countries 21 interviews were conducted, followed by 71 questionnaires in six other European countries. Content analysis and descriptive and chi-square statistics were applied (p &lt; 0.05). Results. Women preferred to obtain detailed information about their personal risk. The health of their baby was a majormotivating factor. Perceived barriers for physical activity included pregnancy-specific issues such as tiredness and experiencing physical complaints. Insufficient time was a barrier more frequently reported by women with children. Abstaining from snac...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/12083
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Book review of P. Barrett and T. Ollendick (2003) (eds.). Handbook of interventions that work with children and adolescents: Prevention and treatment
(2015)
Carr, Alan
Book review of P. Barrett and T. Ollendick (2003) (eds.). Handbook of interventions that work with children and adolescents: Prevention and treatment
(2015)
Carr, Alan
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With growing recognition of the importance of evidence-based practice, in recent years there has been a steady stream of publications which aim to summarise the implications of treatment outcome research for routine clinical practice. These have come to be known among busy clinicians as "What Works?" books. Barrett and Ollendick’s volume on interventions that work with children and adolescents is a welcome addition to this emerging tradition.
http://hdl.handle.net/10197/6424
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Born too soon: preterm birth in Europe trends, causes and prevention
(2015)
Murphy, Margaret M.; McLoughlin, Geraldine
Born too soon: preterm birth in Europe trends, causes and prevention
(2015)
Murphy, Margaret M.; McLoughlin, Geraldine
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It is estimated that 15 million babies annually are born too soon, which is before 37 completed weeks of gestation and that this number is rising (1). Complications of preterm birth are the leading cause of death among children less than 5 years of age and this accounted for nearly one million preventable deaths in 2013 (1). The United Nations Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 4 targeted a two-thirds’ reduction of under five deaths by 2015 and recommended interventions to prevent preterm birth and to improve survival for preterm newborns (2). While infant and maternal mortality rates have witnessed some improvements, the burden of mortality and morbidity in the perinatal period remains a major concern (3). This is due in part to the high number of births per year, the young age of the maternal and infant population harmed by adverse perinatal events and the long-term sequelae of adverse pregnancy events such as very preterm birth or severe hypoxia (4).
http://hdl.handle.net/10468/2541
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Bridging the digital disconnect: exploring the views of professionals on using technology to promote young people’s mental health
(2018)
Clarke, Aleisha M.; Chambers, Derek; Barry, Margaret M.
Bridging the digital disconnect: exploring the views of professionals on using technology to promote young people’s mental health
(2018)
Clarke, Aleisha M.; Chambers, Derek; Barry, Margaret M.
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The increasing role of online technologies in young people's lives has significant implications for professionals' engagement with technologies to promote youth mental health and well-being. However, relatively little is known about professionals' views on the role of technologies in supporting youth mental health. This article outlines key findings from a needs assessment survey carried out in Ireland that sought to determine the views of professionals working with young people on the use of online technologies in supporting young people's mental health and well-being. A total of 900 professionals from across the education, health, and mental health professions completed an online survey. The findings demonstrate the importance of the internet as a resource for professionals working with young people, with over 98% of those surveyed expressing a readiness to use online resources to support young people's mental health. The nature of preferred online technol...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/10800
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Bullying and incivility in higher education workplaces: Micropolitics and the abuse of power
(2019)
Hodgins, Margaret; Mannix McNamara, Patricia
Bullying and incivility in higher education workplaces: Micropolitics and the abuse of power
(2019)
Hodgins, Margaret; Mannix McNamara, Patricia
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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore the lived experiences of workplace ill-treatment of administrative and technical staff in the higher education sector, with a particular focus on organisational response.Design/methodology/approach - A qualitative interpretative phenomenological research design was employed. Using non-random, purposive sampling strategies nine self-selecting participants from three of the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland were interviewed in person. Data were analysed thematically employing the Pietkiewicz and Smith's (2012) four-stage data analysis model.Findings - Thematic analysis yielded four main themes: micro-political nature of bullying, cynicism about the informal response, the formal procedures exacerbate the problem and significant and adverse health impact. Participant narratives engender the lived experience for the reader.Research limitations/implications - As participants were self-selecting respondent bias is acknowled...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/15339
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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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Choosing healthy eating for infant health (CHErIsH) study: protocol for a feasibility study
(2019)
Matvienko-Sikar, Karen; Toomey, Elaine C.; Queally, Michelle; Flannery, Caragh; O'...
Choosing healthy eating for infant health (CHErIsH) study: protocol for a feasibility study
(2019)
Matvienko-Sikar, Karen; Toomey, Elaine C.; Queally, Michelle; Flannery, Caragh; O'Neill, Kate; Dinan, Ted G.; Doherty, Edel; Harrington, Janas M.; Hayes, Catherine B.; Heary, Caroline; Hennessy, Marita; Kelly, Colette; McHugh, Sheena M.; McSharry, Jenny; Stanton, Catherine; Heffernan, Tony; Byrne, Molly; Kearney, Patricia M.
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Introduction Childhood obesity is a public health challenge. There is evidence for associations between parents’ feeding behaviours and childhood obesity risk. Primary care provides a unique opportunity for delivery of infant feeding interventions for childhood obesity prevention. Implementation strategies are needed to support infant feeding intervention delivery. The Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) intervention is a complex infant feeding intervention delivered at infant vaccination visits, alongside a healthcare professional (HCP)-level implementation strategy to support delivery. Methods and analysis This protocol provides a description of a non-randomised feasibility study of an infant feeding intervention and implementation strategy, with an embedded process evaluation and economic evaluation. Intervention participants will be parents of infants aged ≤6 weeks at recruitment, attending a participating HCP in a primary care practice. The intervention will be ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/9441
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Clinician-centred interventions to increase vaginal birth after caesarean section (vbac): a systematic review
(2018)
Lundgren, Ingela; Smith, Valerie; Nilsson, Christina; Vehvilainen-Julkunen, Katri; Nico...
Clinician-centred interventions to increase vaginal birth after caesarean section (vbac): a systematic review
(2018)
Lundgren, Ingela; Smith, Valerie; Nilsson, Christina; Vehvilainen-Julkunen, Katri; Nicoletti, Jane; Devane, Declan; Bernloehr, Annette; van Limbeek, Evelien; Lalor, Joan; Begley, Cecily
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Background: The number of caesarean sections (CS) is increasing globally, and repeat CS after a previous CS is a significant contributor to the overall CS rate. Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) can be seen as a real and viable option for most women with previous CS. To achieve success, however, women need the support of their clinicians (obstetricians and midwives). The aim of this study was to evaluate clinician-centred interventions designed to increase the rate of VBAC. Methods: The bibliographic databases of The Cochrane Library, PubMed, PsychINFO and CINAHL were searched for randomised controlled trials, including cluster randomised trials that evaluated the effectiveness of any intervention targeted directly at clinicians aimed at increasing VBAC rates. Included studies were appraised independently by two reviewers. Data were extracted independently by three reviewers. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the quality assessment tool, 'Effective Publi...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/12516
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Conclusions
(2015)
Carr, Alan
Conclusions
(2015)
Carr, Alan
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The objective of this book has been to identify intervention programmes which prevent a range of relatively common psychological problems in childhood and adolescence. In order to identify effective prevention programmes we reviewed over 200 studies involving more than 70,000 children. Furthermore, the studies we selected for review were the most methodologically robust that we could find using both computer and manual searches of the English language literature for the pa st quarter of a century. We can therefore place considerable confidence in our conclusions which are summarized in this chapter.
http://hdl.handle.net/10197/6546
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Cost-effectiveness of healthy eating and/or physical activity promotion in pregnant women at increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: economic evaluation alongside the dali study, a european multicenter randomized controlled trial
(2018)
Broekhuizen, Karen; Simmons, David; Devlieger, Roland; van Assche, André; Jans, Goele; ...
Cost-effectiveness of healthy eating and/or physical activity promotion in pregnant women at increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: economic evaluation alongside the dali study, a european multicenter randomized controlled trial
(2018)
Broekhuizen, Karen; Simmons, David; Devlieger, Roland; van Assche, André; Jans, Goele; Galjaard, Sander; Corcoy, Rosa; Adelantado, Juan M.; Dunne, Fidelma; Desoye, Gernot; Harreiter, Jürgen; Kautzky-Willer, Alexandra; Damm, Peter; Mathiesen, Elisabeth R.; Jensen, Dorte M.; Andersen, Liselotte L.; Lapolla, Annunziata; Dalfra, Maria G.; Bertolotto, Alessandra; Wender-Ozegowska, Ewa
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Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with perinatal health risks to both mother and offspring, and represents a large economic burden. The DALI study is a multicenter randomized controlled trial, undertaken to add to the knowledge base on the effectiveness of interventions for pregnant women at increased risk for GDM. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the healthy eating and/or physical activity promotion intervention compared to usual care among pregnant women at increased risk of GDM from a societal perspective. Methods: An economic evaluation was performed alongside a European multicenter-randomized controlled trial. A total of 435 pregnant women at increased risk of GDM in primary and secondary care settings in nine European countries, were recruited and randomly allocated to a healthy eating and physical activity promotion intervention (HE + PA intervention), a healthy eating promotion intervention (HE intervention), or ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/10547
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Designing and evaluating resource-oriented interventions to enhance employee well-being and health
(2015)
Hoppe, Michel; O'Shea, Deirdre; Hoppe, Annekatrin
Designing and evaluating resource-oriented interventions to enhance employee well-being and health
(2015)
Hoppe, Michel; O'Shea, Deirdre; Hoppe, Annekatrin
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This editorial introduces JOOP’s special issue on designing and evaluating resource-oriented interventions to enhance employees’ well-being and health. This special issue aims to stimulate research on resource-oriented interventions by bringing together examples of original intervention research, literature reviews on specific resources, and guidelines on how to design and evaluate resource-oriented interventions. We begin with a reflection on current issues pertaining to definition, design and focus of resource-oriented interventions at work, followed by a brief outline of the papers included in this special issue. Four papers examine how resource-oriented interventions can develop personal and job resources, thereby evaluating their effect on well-being, health, and to a lesser extent, performance. Two papers provide guidance on how to design and evaluate resource-oriented interventions in the workplace. The special issue concludes with a critical reflection on the current state o...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/4803
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Determinants of diet and physical activity (DEDIPAC): a summary of findings
(2017)
Brug, Johannes; van der Ploeg, Hidde P.; Loyen, Anne; Ahrens, Wolfgang; Allais, Oliver;...
Determinants of diet and physical activity (DEDIPAC): a summary of findings
(2017)
Brug, Johannes; van der Ploeg, Hidde P.; Loyen, Anne; Ahrens, Wolfgang; Allais, Oliver; Andersen, Lene F.; Cardon, Greet; Capranica, Laura; Chastin, Sebastien; De Bourdeaudhuij, Ilse; De Craemer, Marieke; Donnelly, Alan Edward; Ekelund, Ulf; Finglas, Paul; Flechtner-Mors, Marion; Hebestreit, Antje; Kubiak, Thomas; Lanza, Massimo; Lien, Nanna; MacDonncha, Ciaran
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The establishment of the Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity (DEDIPAC) Knowledge Hub, 2013–2016, was the first action taken by the ‘Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life’ European Joint Programming Initiative. DEDIPAC aimed to provide better insight into the determinants of diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviour across the life course, i.e. insight into the causes of the causes of important, non-communicable diseases across Europe and beyond. DEDIPAC was launched in late 2013, and delivered its final report in late 2016. In this paper we give an overview of what was achieved in terms of furthering measurement and monitoring, providing overviews of the state-of-the-art in the field, and building toolboxes for further research and practice. Additionally, we propose some of the next steps that are now required to move forward in this field, arguing in favour of 1) sustaining the Knowledge Hub and developing it into a European virtual research institute and knowledge centre fo...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/6383
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Effectiveness of a structured education reminiscence-based programme for staff on the quality of life of residents with dementia in long-stay units: a study protocol for a cluster randomised trial
(2018)
O'Shea, Eamon; Devane, Declan; Murphy, Kathy; Cooney, Adeline; Casey, Dympna; Jord...
Effectiveness of a structured education reminiscence-based programme for staff on the quality of life of residents with dementia in long-stay units: a study protocol for a cluster randomised trial
(2018)
O'Shea, Eamon; Devane, Declan; Murphy, Kathy; Cooney, Adeline; Casey, Dympna; Jordan, Fionnuala; Hunter, Andrew; Murphy, Edel
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Background: Current projections indicate that there will be a significant increase in the number of people with dementia in Ireland, from approximately 40,000 at present to 100,000 by 2036. Psychosocial interventions, such as reminiscence, have the potential to improve the quality of life of people with dementia. However, while reminiscence is used widely in dementia care, its impact on the quality of life of people with dementia remains largely undocumented and there is a need for a robust and fair assessment of its overall effectiveness. The DementiA education programme incorporating REminiscence for Staff study will evaluate the effectiveness of a structured reminiscence-based education programme for care staff on the quality of life of residents with dementia in long-stay units. Methods/Design: The study is a two-group, single-blind cluster randomised trial conducted in public and private long-stay residential settings in Ireland. Randomisation to control and intervention is at ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/13320
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Effectiveness of early assessment and intervention by interdisciplinary teams including health and social care professionals in the emergency department:protocol for a systematic review
(2018)
Cassarino, Marica; Robinson, Katie; Quinn, Rosie; Naddy, Breda; O'Regan, Andrew; R...
Effectiveness of early assessment and intervention by interdisciplinary teams including health and social care professionals in the emergency department:protocol for a systematic review
(2018)
Cassarino, Marica; Robinson, Katie; Quinn, Rosie; Naddy, Breda; O'Regan, Andrew; Ryan, Damien; Boland, Fiona; Ward, Marie E.; McNamara, Rosa; McCarthy, Gerard; Galvin, Rose
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Introduction Finding cost-effective strategies to improve patient care in the emergency department (ED) is an increasing imperative given growing numbers of ED attendees. Encouraging evidence indicates that interdisciplinary teams including health and social care professionals (HSCPs) enhance patient care across a variety of healthcare settings. However, to date no systematic reviews of the effectiveness of early assessment and/or interventions carried by such teams in the ED exist. This systematic review aims to explore the impact of early assessment and/or intervention carried out by interdisciplinary teams including HSCPs in the ED on the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of care, and to define the content of the assessment and/or intervention offered by HSCPs. Methods and analysis Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses standardised guidelines, we will conduct a systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs), non-RCTs, controll...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/7023
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Effects of interventions for women and their partners to reduce or prevent stress and anxiety: A systematic review
(2020)
Hayes, Catherine
Effects of interventions for women and their partners to reduce or prevent stress and anxiety: A systematic review
(2020)
Hayes, Catherine
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Background: The period from conception to two years postpartum (the first 1000 days) represents a normative transitional period, which can be potentially stressful for some parents. Parental stress and anxiety adversely impacts psychological and physical health for parents and children. Aim: The aim of this review is to systematically examine effects of interventions for women and their partners to reduce or prevent stress and/or anxiety during the first 1000 days. Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsychINFO, and Maternity and Infant Care were searched from inception to March 2019. Randomised controlled trials examining intervention effects on parental stress and/or anxiety during first 1000 days were eligible for inclusion. Data were independently extracted by two reviewers and narratively synthesised. Findings: Fifteen interventions, reported in 16 studies, met inclusion criteria (n?=?1911 participants). Overall, findings were inconsistent and the majority of trials demonstrated h...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/93039
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Evaluating the implementation of a school-based emotional well-being programme: a cluster randomized controlled trial of zippy's friends for children in disadvantaged primary schools
(2018)
Clarke, A. M.; Bunting, B.; Barry, M. M.
Evaluating the implementation of a school-based emotional well-being programme: a cluster randomized controlled trial of zippy's friends for children in disadvantaged primary schools
(2018)
Clarke, A. M.; Bunting, B.; Barry, M. M.
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Schools are recognized as one of the most important settings for promoting social and emotional well-being among children and adolescents. This clustered randomized controlled trial evaluated Zippy's Friends, an international school-based emotional well-being programme, with 766 children from designated disadvantaged schools. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immediate and long term impact of the programme and to determine the impact of implementation fidelity on programme outcomes. Teachers reported emotional literacy outcomes using the Emotional Literacy Checklist, and emotional and behavioural outcomes using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Controlling for the hierarchical structure of the data, path analysis using structural equation modelling revealed that the programme had a significant positive impact on the children's emotional literacy scores including significant improvements in the subscale scores of self-awareness (P&lt;0.001), ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/10799
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Fostering the resilience of people with dementia: A narrative literature review
(2020)
Whelan, Sally; Teahan, Áine; Casey, Dympna
Fostering the resilience of people with dementia: A narrative literature review
(2020)
Whelan, Sally; Teahan, Áine; Casey, Dympna
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Background: Resilience is a process through which people use resources to adapt to adversity. Interventions aiming to support resilience in people with dementia have been developed. However, the optimal content, structure and impact of these interventions is unclear. This literature review explores the factors through which interventions foster resilience in people with dementia and examines their efficacy. Methods: Eight databases were searched systematically, for literature published from 2000 to 2019. Following the removal of duplicate articles, the titles and abstracts of 6,749 articles were screened. Articles were selected if they: reported empirical studies in English; focused on resilience; involved people with dementia and psychosocial interventions. The full text of 53 articles were examined and three studies, reported in six papers, were included in the final review. Data were systematically extracted, and two authors critiqued the studies using the Critical Appraisal Ski...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/16200
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Fruit and vegetable consumption trends among adolescents from 2002 to 2010 in 33 countries
(2018)
Vereecken, C.; Pedersen, T. P.; Ojala, K.; Krolner, R.; Dzielska, A.; Ahluwalia, N.; Gi...
Fruit and vegetable consumption trends among adolescents from 2002 to 2010 in 33 countries
(2018)
Vereecken, C.; Pedersen, T. P.; Ojala, K.; Krolner, R.; Dzielska, A.; Ahluwalia, N.; Giacchi, M.; Kelly, Colette
Abstract:
Background: Fruit and vegetable consumption is linked to many positive health outcomes, nevertheless many adolescents do not consume fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. Methods: Data of 488,951 adolescents, aged 11-, 13- and 15-years, from 33 mainly European and North American countries/regions participating in the cross-sectional Health Behaviour in School-aged Children surveys in 2002, 2006 and 2010, were used to investigate trends in daily fruit and vegetable consumption between 2002 and 2010. Results: Multilevel logistic regression analyses showed an increase in daily fruit and vegetable consumption between 2002 and 2010 in the majority of countries for both genders and all three age groups. A decrease in consumption was noticed in five countries for fruit and five countries for vegetables. Conclusion: Overall, a positive trend was noticed, however increases in daily fruit and vegetable consumption are still indicated.
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/14305
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