Browsing by Subject "Nursing and Midwifery"
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Cerebral palsy in the West of Ireland and the application of the international criteria for the identification of acute intrapartum hypoxia: a cohort study.
(2012-05-09)Abstract Background Cerebral palsy is one of the most severe disabilities in childhood and occurs in 1-3 per 1,000 live births in Europe. This epidemiological study looked at a cohort of children with cerebral palsy to ... -
COHESION core outcomes in neonatal encephalopathy
(NUI Galway, 2022-12-05)Neonatal encephalopathy is a complex neurological syndrome in newborn infants characterised by depression in tone and consciousness, impaired reflexes, and often seizures. The main subtype of neonatal encephalopathy is ... -
Design, synthesis, and public understanding and involvement in randomised trials
(NUI Galway, 2021-03-16)Introduction The initial aim of my PhD was to assess if amniotic membrane sweeping, a common intervention in maternity care, is a safe and effective way of preventing a formal induction of labour1 in pregnant women at ... -
Developing guidelines for best practices that address the transition of adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis from a paediatric to an adult healthcare setting in Ireland
(2012-06-21)Abstract Background: Ireland has the highest rate of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) in Europe and in the world. However, there is a strong evidence to suggest that the Irish transition service for adolescents with CF from a child ... -
The development of a survey instrument to evaluate women’s experiences of their maternity care in Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2020-06-08)Introduction The value of survey instruments in measuring the quality of maternity care from the perspective of service users is well recognised. Many countries, including, for example, the UK, USA and Australia use ... -
The effectiveness of a structured educational reminiscence-based programme for staff in long-stay units on the quality of life of residents with dementia.
(2013-10-31)Background There is a growing appreciation of the potential use of psychosocial interventions in maintaining or improving the quality of life of people with dementia residing in long-stay care settings. Reminiscence is a ... -
The experience of providing care to those dying with dementia: family carers' perspectives
(NUI Galway, 2019-02-15)It is widely reported that carers who provide care for a family member with dementia endure physical and psychological burdens. Not only do they fulfil an important role for the person with dementia but also for the wider ... -
Exploring and enhancing autonomy for older people in residential care
(2012-10-25)The purpose of this study was to explore autonomy for older people in residential care. A single exploratory embedded case study design was used. The case study was adopted for the purpose of gaining a better understanding ... -
Exploring the experience of living with an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD). A Heideggerian phenomenological study
(NUI Galway, 2021-08-12)Abstract Sudden cardiac death has been identified as one of the principal causes of death in Europe and America. According to the American heart association (AHA) statistics, sudden cardiac death is responsible for more ... -
Exploring the potential of social robots to support resilience in dementia
(NUI Galway, 2020-11-30)Dementia is a debilitating progressive neurological syndrome that causes stress to people with the condition and their families. Most people with dementia want to be independent and with support, many people with dementia ... -
Facilitators and barriers to the seasonal influenza vaccination among nurses: A sequential explanatory mixed methods study
(NUI Galway, 2021-07-30)Seasonal influenza is a public health concern that contributes to a significant increase in mortality and morbidity among high-risk patients annually. Influenza is a vaccine preventable disease with international and ... -
Healthcare staffs' experiences and perceptions of caring for people with dementia in the acute setting: qualitative evidence synthesis
(Elsevier, 2016-06-09)Background: Dementia is a global issue, with increasing prevalence rates impacting on health services internationally. People with dementia are frequently admitted to hospital, an environment that may not be suited to ... -
How does the delegation of tasks by registered nurses to health care assistants occur in residential care for older people? Interpretive multiple embedded case study
(NUI Galway, 2022-06-29)There is a need to develop safe and effective nursing teams within residential care for older people (RCOP) with an appropriate and sustainable skill mix to meet the increasing demands of the ageing population. This ... -
How evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for Venous Leg Ulcers impact on patient safety.
(NUI Galway, 2022-10-10)Patient safety is central to nursing practice. It is the connecting term in the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives in Ireland (NMBI, 2021). However, it would appear ... -
Implementation strategies for the use of social robotics in the context of dementia
(NUI Galway, 2022-12-14)Introduction Dementia is a global health challenge, and the number of people living with dementia (PLWD) is expected to continue to rise worldwide. Pet robots have been developed to support the psychosocial well-being ... -
Influencing factors in the implementation and management of routine enquiry for intimate partner violence (IPV) in antenatal care setting in Ireland: A case study
(NUI Galway, 2019-09-19)Referred to any form of violence by either partner within an intimate relationship, intimate partner violence (IPV), is recognised as a serious global public health problem. IPV results in poorer health and quality of life ... -
“Managing Pain by Tradition”: a constructivist grounded theory study exploring how patients live with and manage their pain
(NUI Galway, 2023-01-04)Living with persistent unresolved chronic pain is known to negatively impact on a person’s physical, psychological, and social well-being. Chronic pain associated with chronic leg wounds or ulcers can affect up to 65% of ... -
Methods of disseminating and translating research findings to health care professionals and other stakeholders
(NUI Galway, 2019-05-10)There are many barriers to the uptake of research findings including information overload, a lack of health literacy skills, a lack of access to research resources. Knowledge translation and dissemination and implementation ... -
Older women's expereinces of ageing and health related issues in Ireland
(2017-01-26)Background: A challenge of an increasing ageing population is the ‘feminisation of ageing’. Worldwide women live longer than men and this pattern is replicated in Ireland. It is important that health care professionals and ... -
People with dementia's perceptions of resilience and the factors that strengthen resilience
(NUI Galway, 2014-11)[No abstract available]