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Prescription contraception use: a cross-sectional population study of psychosocial determinants

Molloy, Gerard J; Sweeney, Leigh-Ann; Byrne, Molly; Hughes, Carmel M; Murphy, Andrew W. (BMJ Publishing Group, 2015-08-12)

Objective: Many forms of contraception are available on prescription only for example, the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). In this analysis we aim to identify key determinants ...

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 ...

Six-year follow-up of the SPHERE RCT: secondary prevention of heart disease in general practice

Murphy, A. W.; Cupples, M.E.; Murphy, E.; Newell, J.; Scarrott, C.; Vellinga, A.; Gillespie, P.; Byrne, Molly; Smith, S.M. (BMJ Publishing Group, 2015-11)

Objective To determine the long-term effectiveness of a complex intervention in primary care aimed at improving outcomes for patients with coronary heart disease. Design A 6-year follow-up of a cluster randomised ...

A mixed methods study exploring the factors and behaviours that impact on glycaemic control following a structured education programme: the Irish DAFNE Study

Casey, Dympna; O'Hara, Mary Clare; Meehan, Ben; Byrne, Molly; Dinneen, Seán F.; Murphy, Kathy (SAGE Publications, 2014-09-08)

Aim: To explain the factors affecting glycemic control (measured by HbA1c) following theDose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) program. Background: DAFNE is a structurededucation program designed to assist persons with ...

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. (Public Library of Science, 2015-12-03)

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), which are ...

Sexual counselling for patients with cardiovascular disease: protocol for a pilot study of the CHARMS sexual counselling intervention

Murphy, Patrick J.; Mc Sharry, Jenny; Casey, Dympna; Doherty, Sally; Gillespie, Paddy; Jaarsma, Tiny; Murphy, Andrew W.; Newell, John; O'Donnell, Martin; Steinke, Elaine E.; Toomey, Elaine; Byrne, Molly (BMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Publishing Group, 2016)

Sexual problems are common with cardiovascular disease, and can negatively impact quality of life. To address sexual problems, guidelines have identified the importance of sexual counselling during cardiac rehabilitation, ...

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 ...