College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Examining the utility of the DESCARTE model for case study research
(Slack, 2021-03-01)The DESCARTE model aims to guide health care researchers on the design, conduct, and reporting of case studies. The current article critically appraises the utility of the model and provides an example of its application ... -
The perceptions of people with dementia and key stakeholders regarding the use and impact of the social robot MARIO
(MDPI, 2020-11-20)People with dementia often experience loneliness and social isolation. This can result in increased cognitive decline which, in turn, has a negative impact on quality of life. This paper explores the use of the social ... -
Examining social robot acceptability for older adults and people with dementia
(IntechOpen, 2021-06-23)Social robots that aim to support the independence and wellbeing of older adults and people with dementia are being introduced into dementia care settings. However, the acceptability of robots varies greatly between people ... -
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 ... -
Implementing school-based social and emotional learning programmes: Recommendations from research (Practice brief)
(Health Promotion Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway, 2021-06)[No abstract available] -
Critical actions for mental health promotion
(International Union for Health Promotion and Education - IUHPE, 2021)The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on population mental health globally1-4, including rising rates of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and increases in suicidal thoughts and behaviours5-7. ... -
Exacerbated LPS/GalN-induced liver injury in the stress-sensitive Wistar Kyoto rat is associated with changes in the endocannabinoid system
(MDPI, 2020-08-23)Acute liver injury (ALI) is a highly destructive and potentially life-threatening condition, exacerbated by physical and psychological stress. The endocannabinoid system plays a key role in modulating stress and hepatic ... -
Pharmacological blockade of PPARα exacerbates inflammatory pain-related impairment of spatial memory in rats
(MDPI, 2021-05-27)Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are ligand-dependent transcription factors that exist in three isoforms: PPAR¿, PPARß/¿ and PPAR¿. Studies suggest that the PPAR signalling system may modulate pain, ... -
Adverse early life experiences are associated with changes in pressure and cold pain sensitivity in young adults
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A role for PPARα in the medial prefrontal cortex in formalin-evoked nociceptive responding in rats
(Wiley, 2013-12-05)Background and Purpose The nuclear hormone receptor, PPARα, and its endogenous ligands, are involved in pain modulation. PPARα is expressed in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), a key brain region involved in both the ... -
Maternal presence or absence alters nociceptive responding and cortical anandamide levels in juvenile female rats
(Elsevier, 2020-05-30)The influence of parental support on child pain experiences is well recognised. Accordingly, animal studies have revealed both short- and long-term effects of early life stress on nociceptive responding and neural substrates ... -
Prenatal exposure to valproic acid reduces social responses and alters mRNA levels of opioid receptor and pre-pro-peptide in discrete brain regions of adolescent and adult male rats
(Elsevier, 2020-01-21)Altered social behaviours are a hallmark of several psychiatric and developmental disorders. Clinical and preclinical data have demonstrated that prenatal exposure to valproic acid (VPA), an anti-epileptic and mood stabiliser, ... -
Kappa opioid receptor-mediated modulation of social responding in adolescent rats and in rats prenatally exposed to valproic acid
(Elsevier, 2020-08-05)The kappa opioid receptor (KOP) system modulates social play responding, however a paucity of studies have examined effects on social motivation and cognition in the absence of play. Prenatal exposure to the anti epileptic ... -
National strategic guide for the implementation of simulation on clinical sites
(National University of Ireland Galway, 2021-06)[No abstract available] -
Sunburn, sun safety and indoor tanning among schoolchildren in Ireland
(Frontiers Media, 2021-05-20)Objectives: We present patterns of sunburn, sun safety behaviors and indoor tanning bed use in a nationally representative sample of schoolchildren aged 10–17. These behaviors were explored across gender, age, and social ... -
Policy priorities for girls' health
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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 ... -
Dating with a diagnosis: The lived experience of people with multiple sclerosis
(Springer, 2021-05-26)Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition which usually manifests between the ages of 20 40 years. This is a critical period for developing relationships, particularly romantic relationships. People with MS can ...