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Use of machine learning technology in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
(2016)
O'Kelly, Noel
Use of machine learning technology in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
(2016)
O'Kelly, Noel
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is thought to be the most common cause of dementia and it is estimated that only 1-in-4 people with Alzheimer’s are correctly diagnosed in a timely fashion. While no definitive cure is available, when the impairment is still mild the symptoms can be managed and treatment is most effective when it is started before significant downstream damage occurs, i.e., at the stage of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or even earlier. AD is clinically diagnosed by physical and neurological examination, and through neuropsychological and cognitive tests. There is a need to develop better diagnostic tools, which is what this thesis addresses. Dublin City University School of Nursing and Human Sciences runs a memory clinic, Memory Works where subjects concerned about possible dementia come to seek clarity. Data collected at interview is recorded and one aim of the work in this thesis is to explore the use of machine learning techniques to generate a classifier that can assi...
http://doras.dcu.ie/21356/
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'For a better Spain and a fairer Europe': A re-examination of the Spanish Blue Division in its Social, Cultural and Policital context 1941-2005
(2005)
Hall, Vaux J.
'For a better Spain and a fairer Europe': A re-examination of the Spanish Blue Division in its Social, Cultural and Policital context 1941-2005
(2005)
Hall, Vaux J.
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With the invasion of the Soviet Union by Germany on 21 June 1941, an immense ideological war began that ultimately affected the lives of millions of Europeans and shaped the global political landscape following the conclusion of the Russo-German War in May 1945. But in this brutal war of extermination, Germany did not fight alone. Various countries within the sphere of German political influence helped sustain and assist in the war effort by sending forces to fight in the East. Spain, whose political allegiances varied throughout the Second World War, also contributed an entire ‘volunteer’ division to fight on the Eastern Front. These Spaniards fought in the División Española de Voluntarios (D.E.V.) or as they are more popularly known, the Division Azul, or Blue Division because of their Falange shirts. The DEV essentially was ‘volunteer’ in name only as it would not have been able to maintain itself on the Eastern Front without the indirect help of the Franco government or, more sp...
http://eprints.maynoothuniversity.ie/5316/
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'Incineration: A burning issue or a load of rubbish?’ Examining public attitudes to municipal solid waste incineration
(2006)
Dillon, Rachel
'Incineration: A burning issue or a load of rubbish?’ Examining public attitudes to municipal solid waste incineration
(2006)
Dillon, Rachel
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The author set out to investigate public attitudes to municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration. The area chosen for the study was Carlow town, a regional town in County Carlow, Ireland. A public questionnaire survey was carried out among local residents. Interviews were also carried out with local councillors to provide a different perspective on the matter. The aims were to investigate local attitudes towards MSW incineration. The author investigated the public’s acceptance of this method of waste disposal for the region in the future, and highlighted the public’s preferences for waste management strategies are for the of the region. The author also wanted to investigate the role of the media in shaping people’s perceptions about incineration. Results showed that there was a general acceptance of the introduction of incineration as a method of waste disposal among respondents. There were significant differences in attitudes depending on gender and age. Men were more likely to opt f...
http://eprints.maynoothuniversity.ie/5231/
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'Investigating gender-based visual representations on the websites of entry-level occupational therapy programmes in Ireland and the United Kingdom.’
(2013)
Mahon, Lochlainn
'Investigating gender-based visual representations on the websites of entry-level occupational therapy programmes in Ireland and the United Kingdom.’
(2013)
Mahon, Lochlainn
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Objectives - The purpose of this research is to gain an insight into the online visual marketing of the occupational therapy undergraduate and graduate entry-level courses within Ireland and the United Kingdom. This study examines the specific characteristics of the current visual representations that exist across these university websites. As there are a small proportion of men within the occupational therapy profession, it has become imperative to explore the current practices presented in the recruitment process of online prospectus. Method - The method of research consists of evaluating visual data from 30 university websites across Ireland and the United Kingdom. The data was then recorded onto a specifically designed chart, accounting for necessary information, and analysed using thematic analysis to elicit representative themes. A statistical formula was then constructed to validate the findings of particular themes identified, promoting clarity and reliability. Results - The...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/3233
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'Staff would be whispering': Exploring employment related stigma experienced by women with intellectual disabilities in Ireland
(2016)
DeLappe, Jessica
'Staff would be whispering': Exploring employment related stigma experienced by women with intellectual disabilities in Ireland
(2016)
DeLappe, Jessica
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Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities are particularly vulnerable to stigma and continue to face inequality as a result of the attitudes and beliefs of others. This puts them at risk of social exclusion and can affect their employment opportunities resulting in varying degrees of stigma around the concept of work. Objectives: This research is in the context of a larger qualitative study. It aims to explore employment related stigma experienced by women with intellectual disabilities in Ireland and identify the main barriers to employment. Methods: A qualitative research method was chosen for this study and a critical disability theory was used to guide it. Semi-structured interviews had already been carried out and transcribed by previous research students. The experiences of twelve female participants with intellectual disabilities aged 30 -65 were analysed thematically using ATLAS.ti software. Results: Three key concepts emerged from the data. “Employment particip...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/5750
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‘Child Soldiers: a threat to Irish Peace Support Operations?’
(2005)
Kiernan, Michael
‘Child Soldiers: a threat to Irish Peace Support Operations?’
(2005)
Kiernan, Michael
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The Irish Defence Forces have been continuously involved in United Nations Peace Support Operations since 1958. When the 90th Infantry Battalion deployed to the United Nations Mission In Liberia (UNMIL) in November 2003, it represented the first time that Defence Forces personnel had been placed in a theatre in which the phenomenon of the Child Soldier existed. This thesis was undertaken to explore the phenomenon of the Child Soldier and to attempt to determine whether the Defence Forces adequately prepares their personnel for situations in which Child Soldiers may be encountered, both in pre-deployment training and in theatre. The research question was explored through a literary review of material available on the subject, through which the theoretical lens to be adopted of culture, globalisation and socialisation, was identified. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with a former Ugandan female Child Soldier and a number of senior Irish Army officers who have served in UNMI...
http://eprints.maynoothuniversity.ie/5280/
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‘It sowed a seed’: exploring the professional experiences of occupational therapists who started working in Ireland in the 1970s’
(2013)
Lynch, Sarah
‘It sowed a seed’: exploring the professional experiences of occupational therapists who started working in Ireland in the 1970s’
(2013)
Lynch, Sarah
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Background: There have been increasing calls from occupational therapy associations and scholars around the world to engage in historical research in order to better understand, promote and advance the profession (Trentham 2011; Molke 2009). The history of nursing, medicine and other health professions is well documented, both in Ireland and abroad; however there is no official record of the history of occupational therapy in Ireland. As AOTI prepares to celebrate its 50th birthday in 2014 and the profession moves towards registration it is hoped this research will contribute to greater awareness of the experiences and contributions of occupational therapists in Ireland. Objectives: This study aims to explore and record the professional experiences of occupational therapists in Ireland; contribute to the University of Limerick’s archive on the history of occupational therapy in Ireland; and also add to the growing body of international literature on the history of the profession. Me...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/3232
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‘It’s just everyone understands’: How adults with an acquired brain injury navigate stigma to create meaningful relationships in their communities
(2014)
Brennan, Joanne
‘It’s just everyone understands’: How adults with an acquired brain injury navigate stigma to create meaningful relationships in their communities
(2014)
Brennan, Joanne
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Background: Individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), a leading cause of disability, are particularly vulnerable to mental health difficulties and frequently experience stigma. This places them at high risk of social exclusion. Social relations are a key indicator of quality of life after an ABI yet current literature fails to identify successful strategies to navigate stigma. Objectives: 1.) To discover what factors enhance relationship maintenance and formation post ABI. 2.) To understand how positive relationships promote wellness by acting as a buffer to the effects of stigmatisation. Methods: Semi-structured interviews with two male participants were completed and transcribed. An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was conducted. Analysis of an initial descriptive layer of what participant is saying is enriched by an additional layer of the deeper interpretative work of the researcher. The themes emerged from this commentary. Results: IPA produced three themes. ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/3956
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‘Mother of all sport’: an evaluation of a women’s community sports programme
(2015)
Mahedy, Tracy; MacPhail, Ann
‘Mother of all sport’: an evaluation of a women’s community sports programme
(2015)
Mahedy, Tracy; MacPhail, Ann
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The purpose of the ‘Mother of all Sport’ programme is to investigate the effect of a physical activity programme on women in disadvantaged communities and evaluate whether this type of programme can encourage women to participate in physical activity in their local community. This research project subsequently examines women's perception of sport and physical activity and explores whether a community approach to sport and physical activity can change women's views and acceptance of physical activity. It is important to note that the terms sport and physical activity are used interchangeably throughout the course of this paper. Introduction: The ‘Mother of all Sport’ programme is a physical activity programme developed by the researcher in conjunction with Limerick Sports Partnership. It was established to encourage more women to get involved in sport and physical activity. The programme primarily targeted mothers over the age of 18years from disadvantaged populations but a...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/4785
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‘The Great Adventure’ - The experiences of Lena Hitchcock, World War One occupational therapy reconstruction aide
(2016)
Moloney, Stephanie
‘The Great Adventure’ - The experiences of Lena Hitchcock, World War One occupational therapy reconstruction aide
(2016)
Moloney, Stephanie
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Background: World War One was a pivotal era in the development of occupational therapy (Wilcock 2002). Occupational therapy reconstruction aides worked in hospitals in America and France engaging injured soldiers in occupations to increase motor function, divert their minds from pain and depression and prepare them for future vocations (Bloom Hoover 1996). In 1918, twenty eight year old occupational therapy reconstruction aide, Lena Hitchcock, travelled to France. She recorded her experiences in her unpublished memoir, ‘The Great Adventure ’. Objective: To identify the professional experiences (occupations used, relationships with injured soldiers, relationships with colleagues) of occupational therapy reconstruction aide, Lena Hitchcock, by analysing her unpublished memoir ‘The Great Adventure’. Methods: Historical documentary research methods were employed. The memoir was analysed thematically (Braun and Clarke 2006). Secondary sources, including the published history of Base Hosp...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/5763
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"A reluctant Odysseus” An auto-ethnographic exploration of working with asylum seekers living in direct provision
(2013)
Kerwin, Sara
"A reluctant Odysseus” An auto-ethnographic exploration of working with asylum seekers living in direct provision
(2013)
Kerwin, Sara
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Background: An Asylum Seeker is defined as a person seeking refugee status. In Ireland, Asylum Seekers spend between three and eight years living in Direct Provision awaiting this status. Direct Provision provides food and shelter but limits occupational choice. Social policy and health research studies have highlighted the impropriety and multiple challenges faced by Asylum Seekers living there. Persistent denial of opportunities to engage in meaningful and necessary occupations is termed occupational deprivation. Objectives: To explore the experiences of an occupational therapy student during her participation in an occupation based intervention with Asylum Seekers living in Direct Provision. Methods: Auto-ethnography was used to explore the subjective experiences of the student. Her experience is the focus of the research. Journals, self reflections, field notes, semi structured interviews; physical and textual artefacts were gathered, discussed and critiqued by the student for t...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/3236
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"En cada linaje el deterioro ejerce su dominio": an examination and evaluation of the domesticating versus foreignisation translation strategy as proposed by Lawrence Venuti in light of the English language translation of 'La ciudad y los perros' by Mario Vargas Llosa
(1997)
Horgan, Nicola Patricia
"En cada linaje el deterioro ejerce su dominio": an examination and evaluation of the domesticating versus foreignisation translation strategy as proposed by Lawrence Venuti in light of the English language translation of 'La ciudad y los perros' by Mario Vargas Llosa
(1997)
Horgan, Nicola Patricia
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This thesis is an examination of the field of translation theory through practical application. The aim of the thesis is to provide a detailed and accurate account of the history of and effectiveness of the translation strategy proposed by Lawrence Venuti - namely Fluent versus Resistant translation strategy. The translation strategy will be exemplified by an examination of a published translation of ‘La ciudad y los perros’ by Mario Vargas Llosa translated by Lysander Kemp, and a comparison with my own translation. Both of the texts will be examined under the headings detailed in Venuti’s proposed translation strategy. The thesis consists of four mam chapters, the first being an examination of the various translation theories preceding Venuti’s proposed translation strategy, tracing the development of translation theory as a practical science across various schools of thought through time, culminating in a detailed exposition of Venuti’s proposed translation strategy and thus the ...
http://doras.dcu.ie/18854/
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“… my life is so inhibited by the fact that I am unable to drive…” A study examining the effect of epilepsy on driving
(2012)
Sullivan, Clare
“… my life is so inhibited by the fact that I am unable to drive…” A study examining the effect of epilepsy on driving
(2012)
Sullivan, Clare
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Driving is a job, a hobby and a form of transport that enables occupation. It is both an occupation and an occupation enabler. This study investigated the impact of the inability to drive due to epilepsy on community mobility and occupational participation. Data was collected through an internet based survey. Quantitative data was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and content analysis was used with qualitative data. Brainwave, the Irish Epilepsy Association acted as gatekeeper. The survey received 95 eligible participants. When unable to drive, the main mode of transport was lifts from friends and relatives. Participants did also use public transport more than the general population. As a result people experienced restricted access to places, had to give up activities, had a reduced quality of life and a lowered self perception. Significantly more men than women felt that driving cessation had a negative impact on romantic relationships (p=0.024). Sig...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/3157
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“An Exploration of The Barriers To Independent Study and Learning In First Year Undergraduate Engineering Students”
(2011)
Morris, Robert Martin
“An Exploration of The Barriers To Independent Study and Learning In First Year Undergraduate Engineering Students”
(2011)
Morris, Robert Martin
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<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p> <p>This mixed method case study was based in the Institute of Technology and was conducted with the co-operation of four experienced lecturers of engineering and three groups of first year undergraduate engineering students. The main aim of the research was to identify factors which constitute barriers to the independent study and learning of first year engineering students.</p> <p>A large proportion of first year engineering students do not return to college for the second year of their programmes. Many reasons for this are identified in the research, including the failure to pass assessments and examinations as a result of the lack of independent study and learning. It was necessary for the case study research design to be mixed in method and sequential in nature to best address the complexity of the research question. Qualitative exploratory interviews were conducted with the four experienced lecturers of ...
http://arrow.dit.ie/ltcdis/22
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“Captain Grey and the Greedy Aliens” a story retell for verb production at sentence level: pilot standardization study
(2014)
Martin, Kelly
“Captain Grey and the Greedy Aliens” a story retell for verb production at sentence level: pilot standardization study
(2014)
Martin, Kelly
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Background: Children with specific language impairment (CwSLI) may demonstrate difficulties with sentence production characterised by errors in use of verbs and relevant argument structures. Poor verb semantic knowledge has been linked to these sentence production weaknesses. Appropriate assessments are required to identify intervention needs in CwSLI who experience particular difficulties in acquiring and using verbs:- the omission of obligatory arguments and incorrect mapping between elements. . A story retell tool, “Captain Grey and the Greedy Aliens”, was designed to incorporate a range of semantic-syntactic verb classes and their associated argument structures with a view to clinical use in assessment of language impairments. Objectives: The current study aimed to gather normative data from typically developing (TD) children using a story retell tool, to assess the sensitivity of the tool and to identify TD patterns of verb errors. Methods: The Story Retell tool and a test of v...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/4090
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“Every mother wants to bring her child home”: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of Romanian mothers experiences of caring for a child with disabilities at home.
(2012)
Collins, Tríona
“Every mother wants to bring her child home”: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of Romanian mothers experiences of caring for a child with disabilities at home.
(2012)
Collins, Tríona
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Background: To ensure the right of the child with an intellectual disability to grow up in the family home is maintained, this study explores mothers ability to overcome the many challenges to the provision of care so as to guarantee a good quality of life for their child. Aims: This study will explore mothers experiences of the disclosure process of a disability and the impact it had on their ability to cope with providing care for their child. It asked mothers to describe their relationships in the family and community since the disclosure of their child’s disability. It explores how mothers made decisions regarding care, and what impact, if any, disability policies had on their lives. Method: In this exploratory qualitative study, eleven interviews were carried out with the assistance of a bilingual interpreter with mothers of children with disabilities who live at home, in the South of Romania. Of these, eight mothers’ interviews fulfilled the criteria of the study resulting in ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/2831
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“Exploring the application of the wheelchair outcome measure (WhOM) as an outcome measure for people with complex needs – a single case study”
(2013)
Davy, Rosarie
“Exploring the application of the wheelchair outcome measure (WhOM) as an outcome measure for people with complex needs – a single case study”
(2013)
Davy, Rosarie
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Outcome measurement is beneficial to Occupational Therapy practice by providing evidence on the effectiveness of intervention which is essential to develop services. The Wheelchair Outcome Measure (WhOM) is specific to seating provision and is described in the literature as a tool which measures individualised outcomes related to body function and active participation. The WhOM was identified by SeatTech as a measure that could be potentially used within their service and worthy of further investigation. A single case study was used for this research. The participant was selected from a convenience sample of individuals attending a SeatTech clinic. A qualitative semistructured interview was carried out and the WhOM was piloted at three stages, before, on receipt and four weeks after receiving intervention. The interview was audio recorded and the findings were reported. The WhOM is useful for evaluating outcomes for a person with complex needs however, findings highlighted that some...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/3231
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“Feeling good through what we do”: evaluating occupation based workshops on self-esteem for women who use mental health services in Ireland
(2016)
Wallace, Niamh
“Feeling good through what we do”: evaluating occupation based workshops on self-esteem for women who use mental health services in Ireland
(2016)
Wallace, Niamh
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Background: Mental health occupational therapists claim to be strongly person-centred and recovery-oriented in their service provision. The design, delivery and evaluation of occupational therapy practice needs to reflect these key features. This study was carried out by a senior occupational therapist in the Irish Mental Health Services. It evaluated an occupation-focused intervention developed for women who use the services. The programme comprised four two-hour sessions over two weeks. Method: The conceptual framework guiding this qualitative study comprised Critical Disability Theory, Person Environment Occupation model, and the CHIME recovery framework. This programme evaluation consisted of six pre and five post intervention interviews with workshop participants. Interviews were also completed with two occupational therapy facilitators. The creative pieces designed by participants in the workshops were used to assist the interview process. Results: Thematic analysis yielded th...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/5578
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“Groove is in the Heart” A Postmodern journey through Dance Culture.
(2000)
Wynne, Gareth
“Groove is in the Heart” A Postmodern journey through Dance Culture.
(2000)
Wynne, Gareth
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Since its beginning back in the hazy days of 1988, dance culture has evolved not just as a musical genre but as a musical phenomenon. Its permutations have been prolific and its followers diverse and devoted. Perusing through the extant literature pertaining to past and present genres I noticed that they had one thing in common. Nearly all if not all were incorporated under the heading of ‘subculture’. Aside from the term’s deleterious connotations, I no longer feel that the concept is applicable and as such believe that it has outlived its welcome in academic circles. It is therefore my aim, to readdress this issue of subculture. In doing so I will suggest that dance culture is not the deviant aberration that many people believe it to be, but is in fact part of an ongoing musical tradition whose positive momentum is expressed through the dynamics of a group and music respectively. Using the Gramscian notion of hegemony, I will discuss the ways in which clubbers have attempted to ca...
http://eprints.maynoothuniversity.ie/5291/
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“He who has the bigger stick has the better chance of imposing his definition of reality.” Assimilation and Integration: International Students in a Second Level School.
(2002)
Malone, Anthony
“He who has the bigger stick has the better chance of imposing his definition of reality.” Assimilation and Integration: International Students in a Second Level School.
(2002)
Malone, Anthony
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No builder of the seven great pyramids in the fourth Egyptian dynasty would have been more frustrated than the educationalist who attempted to construct a solid structure on a weak foundation. This metaphor succinctly captures the chagrin surrounding the present study. A number of works on the integration of international students in Irish education are completed but most of the important study has, to a large extent, concerned itself solely with third level. Others have been primarily theoretically driven, with little desire for ethnographic detail. There are one or two exceptions to the rule, but still there exists wide chasms in the research. Consequently, in broaching this subject, educators have either to by-pass certain complex issues or else admit dissimilar levels of ignorance. Various generalised texts on multiculturalism prevail although these are principally British or American in focus. Therefore, despite the presence of a large number of general texts a considerable vol...
http://eprints.maynoothuniversity.ie/5147/
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“I’m very comfortable with her” : An exploration of the importance of friendship to young women with disabilities and how these friendships are created
(2016)
Ryan, Maeve
“I’m very comfortable with her” : An exploration of the importance of friendship to young women with disabilities and how these friendships are created
(2016)
Ryan, Maeve
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Introduction There are 600,000 people with disabilities in Ireland. Friendship has been indicated as an area of concern for people with disabilities. Friendship has a positive effect on life satisfaction, success and mental health, in particular among young women. It has also been highlighted as an important life occupation that is central to facilitating performance of occupation. The research seeks to answer the question “What is the importance of friendship to women in Ireland with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 30 and how do they create these friendships?” Methodology A sample of fifteen semi-structured interviews from women aged 18 to 30 with a variety of disabilities were accessed from a larger dataset of 93 semi-structured interviews collected over the last three years and were analysed using thematic analysis. These interviewees were recruited from mental health services, primary care centres and public health offices across the Mid-West of Ireland. Findings Three m...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/5765
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“It is such an all-encompassing condition to have”: Investigating the experiences and perceptions of community service providers who work with people with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) in Ireland
(2013)
Mulcahy, Irene
“It is such an all-encompassing condition to have”: Investigating the experiences and perceptions of community service providers who work with people with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) in Ireland
(2013)
Mulcahy, Irene
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Background: Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic condition, resulting in painful blistering of the skin. The two main specialised hospital services for those with EB are located in Dublin. Community services are provided nationally. The multi disciplinary team, who encourage a person’s occupational engagement, also deal with wound care, nutritional status, bathing regimes, pain management and psychological support for the client and family. Many professionals find that this possesses a variety of challenges. Objectives: As one component of innovative participatory action research exploring the development of a support service strategy for people with EB in Ireland, this study aimed to investigate the experiences and perceptions of Irish community service providers, working with people with EB. Methods: Semi-structured interviews sought to identify nine community service providers’ aims, interests and motives for service involvement, establish positive and challenging aspects...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/3241
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“Putting the dirt back in” an investigation of step dancing in Scotland
(2005)
Melin, Mats H.
“Putting the dirt back in” an investigation of step dancing in Scotland
(2005)
Melin, Mats H.
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Since about 1990 Cape Breton musicians and step dancers have been invited to Scotland to share, through workshops and concerts, their style of music and dance. A relatively small number of the traditional dancing and music community in Scotland has taken a great interest in this style. The historical links between Scotland and Cape Breton have been researched and a small ‘revival’ of step dancing has taken place. This investigation looks at several issues in this process by placing it in a revival framework. I set the scene by identifying what Cape Breton and Scottish styles of traditional dancing included in 1990, comparing general aesthetics and how they exist contextually. The interest or ‘revival’ group in Scotland generally feel this style of music and dance is ‘Scottish’ and that is has a place on the traditional dance scene of Scotland. I examine the catalyst for this interest, and outline some examples of the historical references that back up this ‘cl...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/4143
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“The only disability I have is other people” – Navigating stigma: the changing role of friendship in people with acquired physical disabilities
(2013)
Fitzgerald, Paul James
“The only disability I have is other people” – Navigating stigma: the changing role of friendship in people with acquired physical disabilities
(2013)
Fitzgerald, Paul James
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Background Stigma is considered to be the main barrier to friendships in people with acquired physical disabilities. Occupational Therapy as a dynamic, client-centred process is well positioned to address stigma. Whist the process of stigmatisation in intellectual disability has been thoroughly examined in literature, there is a lack of research examining stigma associated with acquired physical disabilities, and the role it plays in the trajectory and function of friendship. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities aims to minimise the attitudinal barriers to engagement and promote inclusion. However, this is yet to be ratified in Ireland. Objectives The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of stigma in adults with acquired physical disabilities specifically investigating the impact of stigma on the role of friendship. Methods Semi-structured interviews were completed with three adults (25-45) with acquired physical disabilities, recruited through...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/3247
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3-D animation and morphing using RenderMan
(1996)
Foley, Somhairle
3-D animation and morphing using RenderMan
(1996)
Foley, Somhairle
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A Websters dictionary definition of the word ‘animate’ strikes to the heart of what animation is about - the illusion of life Giving life to a sequence of pictures is the purpose of animation. This has been practised for over a century and nowadays computers are being used to create animations faster and more accurately than ever before Animations are no longer restricted to 'funnies', but can also be models of real-life situations. These are based on data not images, and the final images are generated after the data has been processed for unambiguous visualization. By representing the data in three dimensions it can be viewed in any number of ways according to the wishes of the 'end' user. RenderMan allows a scene to be viewed when defined m three dimensions. This can then be viewed as an animated sequence where special effects - such as the metamorphosis of objects (morphing) - may take place to provide a photorealistic animation. This thesis will examine how ...
http://doras.dcu.ie/18736/
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