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Research interrupted: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on multiple sclerosis research in the field of rehabilitation and quality of life
(SAGE Publications, 2021-08-26)
Background
The COVID-19 pandemic has likely had a negative impact on rehabilitation and quality of life (QoL) research in multiple sclerosis (MS).
Method
We explored perceived barriers to research among 87 researchers, ...
The discursive construction of HIV stigma in Irish print media
(SAGE Publications, 2021-08-23)
As interlocutors in national level discourse with the power to influence public opinion and inform policy, the news media are an important data source in understanding the
constitutive roles played by culture and discourse ...
Dating with a diagnosis: The lived experience of people with multiple sclerosis
(SAGE Publications, 2020-12-07)
Background: With an average age of onset of about 20-40 years,
MS usually manifests during early adulthood, which is considered
to be a critical period for the development and maintenance of relationships particularly ...
'It's hard to make good choices and it costs more': Adolescents' perceptions of the external school food environments
(MDPI, 2021-03-24)
Abstract: Research on the impact of school and community food environments on adolescent food choice is heavily reliant on objective rather than subjective measures of food outlets around schools and homes. Gaining the ...
Disclosing a diagnosis in the workplace: Perspective of people with multiple sclerosis
(Cambridge University Press, 2021-02-17)
Background:
Early withdrawal from the workforce is associated with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), with employment retention rates also lower than in the general population. Despite legal requirements, equality ...
Children's exposure to ultraviolet radiation - a risk profile for future skin cancers in Ireland
(Institute of Public Health in Ireland, 2020-06)
Key points
Why has this report been developed?
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, sunburn and sunbed use in childhood
are risk factors for developing skin cancer in adult life. This report presents data ...
Occupational therapy interventions for multiple sclerosis: A scoping review
(Taylor & Francis (Routledge), 2020-07-09)
We reviewed the evidence regarding the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in improving outcomes for adults with multiple sclerosis.
Method
We completed a scoping review of literature in the area of ...
A qualitative investigation of reasoning behind decisions to decline participation in a research intervention: A study-within-a-trial
(SAGE Publications, 2021-08-06)
The current study-within-a-trial explored individuals’ decisions to decline participation in research trialling a chronic illness-focused therapy (i.e. multiple sclerosis). Four themes were identified from seven semi-structured ...
Modes of transport to or from school and mental wellbeing of schoolchildren in Irelandmental wellbeing of schoolchildren in Ireland
(Health Promotion Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway, 2020-06-18)
Active transport is a priority area within the Physical Activity Strategy for the WHO
European Region 2016–2025. Active transport (walking and cycling) is associated with better physical
health indicators. Cycling, as a ...
Exploring the impact of ineligibility on individuals expressing interest in a trial aimed at improving daily functioning regarding perceptions of self, research and likelihood of future participation
(BMC, 2021-11-27)
Background
Eligibility guidelines in research trials are necessary to minimise confounds and reduce bias in the interpretation of potential treatment effects. There is limited extant research investigating how being deemed ...