Browsing by Author "Byrne, Molly"
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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
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 (Springer Nature, 2017-12-01)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 ... -
A qualitative study of prescription contraception use: the perspectives of users, general practitioners and pharmacists
Sweeney, Leigh-Ann; Molloy, Gerard J.; Byrne, Molly; Murphy, Andrew W.; Morgan, Karen; Hughes, Carmel M.; Ingham, Roger (Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2015-12-03)Background The oral contraceptive pill (OCP) remains the most popular form of prescription contraception in many countries, despite adherence difficulties for many. Uptake of long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), ... -
Addressing fidelity within complex health behaviour change interventions: A protocol of a scoping review of intervention fidelity frameworks and models
Roy, Rebekah; Colquhoun, Heather; Byrne, Molly; Lorencatto, Fabiana; Matvienko-Sikar, Karen; McCleary, Nicola; Nathan, Nicole; Toomey, Elaine (Health Research Board, 2018-12-11)Intervention fidelity is crucial to facilitate accurate interpretation of research outcomes, but has been inadequately addressed within complex health behaviour change interventions. Recent research has highlighted a need ... -
Building the evidence base for the development and implementation of an Irish national digital Type 2 Diabetes prevention programme
Van Rhoon, Luke (NUI Galway, 2022-12-09)Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) represents a major public health concern. Over one million annual deaths worldwide are attributed to the disease, making it the ninth leading cause of mortality. In Ireland, the ... -
Cardiac rehabilitation staff views about discussing sexual issues with coronary heart disease patients: A national survey in Ireland
Doherty, Sally; Byrne, Molly; Murphy, Andrew W. (Elsevier, 2011)Background: While a healthy sexual life is regarded as an important aspect of quality of life, sexual counselling from healthcare providers for cardiac patients has received little attention in the literature. Aim: To ... -
Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) study: protocol for a feasibility study
Matvienko-Sikar, Karen; Toomey, Elaine; Queally, Michelle; Flannery, Caragh; O Neill, Kate; Dinan, Ted G.; Doherty, Edel; Harrington, Janas M.; Hayes, Catherine; Heary, Caroline; Hennessy, Marita; Kelly, Colette; Mc Hugh, Sheena M.; McSharry, Jenny; Stanton, Catherine; Heffernan, Tony; Byrne, Molly; Kearney, Patricia M. (BMJ Publishing Group, 2019-08-22)Introduction Childhood obesity is a public health challenge. There is evidence for associations between parentsâ feeding behaviours and childhood obesity risk. Primary care provides a unique opportunity for delivery of ... -
The cost-effectiveness of the SPHERE intervention for the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease
Gillespie, Paddy; O'Shea, Eamon; Murphy, Andrew W.; Byrne, Mary C.; Byrne, Molly (Cambridge University Press, 2010)Objectives: The Secondary Prevention of Heart disEase in geneRal practicE (SPHERE) trial has recently reported. This study examines the cost-effectiveness of the SPHERE intervention in both healthcare systems on the island ... -
Developing a behavior change intervention for physical activity during pregnancy
Flannery, Caragh (NUI Galway, 2019-02-20)Background: Although the benefits of physical activity during pregnancy are well documented in the literature, women’s activity levels often reduce or cease during pregnancy. Moreover, adherence to physical activity ... -
Development of a complex intervention to promote appropriate prescribing and medication intensification in poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus in irish general practice
Murphy, Mark E.; Byrne, Molly; Zarabzadeh, Atieh; Corrigan, Derek; Fahey, Tom; Smith, Susan M. (Springer Nature, 2017-09-16)Background: Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can be seen as failure to meet recommended targets for management of key risk factors including glycaemic control, blood pressure and lipids. Poor control of ... -
Development of an infant feeding core outcome set for childhood obesity interventions: study protocol
Matvienko-Sikar, Karen; Byrne, Molly; Kelly, Colette; Toomey, Elaine; Hennessy, Marita; Devane, Declan; Heary, Caroline; Harrington, Janas; McGrath, Niamh; Queally, Michelle; Kearney, Patricia M. (Springer Nature, 2017-10-10)Background: Childhood obesity is a significant public health challenge that affects approximately one in five children worldwide. Infant feeding practices are implicated in the aetiology of childhood obesity. Infant feeding ... -
The effect of implementation intentions on testicular self-examination using a demonstration video.
Heverin, Mark; Byrne, Molly (Routledge, 2011-08-05)The current study aimed to test the effectiveness of a testicular self-examination (TSE) demonstration video intervention, with and without implementation intentions, in improving TSE rates. It also tested the utility of ... -
Effect of tailored practice and patient care plans on secondary prevention of heart disease in general practice: cluster randomised controlled trial.
Murphy, Andrew W.; Byrne, Molly; Newell, John (2009)Objective To test the effectiveness of a complex intervention designed, within a theoretical framework, to improve outcomes for patients with coronary heart disease. Design Cluster randomised controlled multicentre trial. ... -
Exploring the effectiveness and implementation of goal-setting techniques in diabetes self-management interventions and structured education programme
Fredrix, Milou (NUI Galway, 2018-09-28)Background. The treatment of diabetes consists of ongoing medical care and continuous self-management. Sub-optimal levels of diabetic control are commonly detected in people with diabetes. Therefore, Healthcare Professionals ... -
General practitioner views about discussing sexual issues with patients with coronary heart disease: a national survey in Ireland
Byrne, Molly; Doherty, Sally; Murphy, Andrew W. (2010)Background: Sexual problems are common among people with coronary heart disease and can adversely affect patients' quality of life. GPs are ideally placed to deal with these problems. Research suggests that GPs are reluctant ... -
General practitioner views about discussing sexual issues with patients with coronary heart disease: a national survey in ireland
Byrne, Molly; Doherty, Sally; McGee, Hannah M; Murphy, Andrew W (Springer Nature, 2010-05-25)Background: Sexual problems are common among people with coronary heart disease and can adversely affect patients' quality of life. GPs are ideally placed to deal with these problems. Research suggests that GPs are reluctant ... -
Group follow-up compared to individual clinic visits after structured education for type 1 diabetes: A cluster randomised controlled trial
Dinneen, Sean; O'Hara, Mary Clare; Byrne, Molly (Elsevier, 2013-04)Aim - To compare the effectiveness of group follow-up with individual follow-up after participation in the Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) structured education programme. Methods - Cluster randomised controlled ... -
Group follow-up compared to individual clinic visits after structured education for type 1 diabetes: a cluster randomised controlled trial
Dinneen, Sean F.; O’Hara, Mary Clare; Byrne, Molly; Smith, Diarmuid; Courtney, Christopher H.; McGurk, Colm; Heller, Simon R.; Newell, John; Coffey, Norma; Breen, Cathy; O'Scannail, Mary; O'Shea, Donal (Elsevier BV, 2013-04-01) -
Health professional-delivered obesity prevention interventions during the first 1,000 days: A systematic review of external validity reporting
Hennessy, Marita; Heary, Caroline; Laws, Rachel; Van Rhoon, Luke; Toomey, Elaine; Wolstenholme, Hazel; Byrne, Molly (Health Research Board, 2019-10-21)Background: Childhood obesity prevention interventions delivered by health professionals during the first 1,000 days of life show some evidence of effectiveness, particularly in relation to behavioural outcomes. External ... -
Improving medication management in multimorbidity: development of the MultimorbiditY COllaborative Medication Review And DEcision Making (MY COMRADE) intervention using the Behaviour Change Wheel
Sinnott, Carol; Mercer, Stewart W.; Payne, Rupert A.; Duerden, Martin; Bradley, Colin P.; Byrne, Molly (2015-09-24)Background: Multimorbidity, the presence of two or more chronic conditions, affects over 60 % of patients in primary care. Due to its association with polypharmacy, the development of interventions to optimise medication ... -
Improving medication management in multimorbidity: development of the multimorbidity collaborative medication review and decision making (my comrade) intervention using the behaviour change wheel
Sinnott, Carol; Mercer, Stewart W.; Payne, Rupert A.; Duerden, Martin; Bradley, Colin P.; Byrne, Molly (Springer Nature, 2015-09-24)Background: Multimorbidity, the presence of two or more chronic conditions, affects over 60 % of patients in primary care. Due to its association with polypharmacy, the development of interventions to optimise medication ...