College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Does prior administration of rtPA influence acute ischemic stroke clot composition? Findings from the analysis of clots retrieved with mechanical thrombectomy from the RESTORE registry
(Springer, 2021-08-20)Background and purpose There is still much debate whether bridging-therapy [intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) prior to mechanical thrombectomy (MT)] might be beneficial compared to MT alone. We investigated the effect of IVT ... -
The administration of rtPA before mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke patients is associated with a significant reduction of the retrieved clot area but it does not influence revascularization outcome
(Springer, 2020-09-16)Both intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and mechanical thrombectomy (MT) are evidence-based treatments for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in selected cases. Recanalization may occur following IVT without the necessity of further ... -
Potential biomarkers of acute ischemic stroke etiology revealed by mass spectrometry based proteomic characterization of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded blood clots
(Frontiers Media, 2022-04-19)Background and Aims: Besides the crucial role in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS), mechanical thrombectomy represents a unique opportunity for researchers to study the retrieved clots, with the possibility of ... -
Correlation between acute ischaemic stroke clot length before mechanical thrombectomy and extracted clot area: Impact of thrombus size on number of passes for clot removal and final recanalization
(SAGE Publications, 2021-07-07)Introduction We assessed the correlation between thrombus size before and after mechanical thrombectomy, measured as length by Computed Tomography Angiography/Non-Contrast Computed Tomography (CTA/NCCT) and Extracted Clot ... -
A standardized aspiration-first approach for thrombectomy to increase speed and improve recanalization rates
(American Society of Neuroradiology, 2019-08-14)BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Direct aspiration is a recognized technique for revascularization in large-vessel ischemic strokes. There is ongoing debate regarding its efficacy compared with stent retrievers. Every delay in ... -
Per pass analysis of acute ischemic stroke clots: impact of stroke etiology on extracted-clot-area and histological composition
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2020-12-09)Background Initial studies investigating correlations between stroke etiology and clot composition are conflicting and do not account for clot size as determined by area. Radiological studies have shown that cardioembolic ... -
Strategies to implement pet robots in long-term care facilities for dementia care: A modified Delphi study
(Elsevier, 2023-01-03)Objectives Pet robots are technology-based substitutes for live animals that have demonstrated psychosocial benefits for people living with dementia in long-term care. However, little research has been conducted to ... -
Artificial cornea: Past, current, and future directions
(Frontiers Media, 2021-11-12)Corneal diseases are a leading cause of blindness with an estimated 10 million patients diagnosed with bilateral corneal blindness worldwide. Corneal transplantation is highly successful in low-risk patients with corneal ... -
Short Report: Physical activity among children with and without disabilities and chronic conditions: A case-control analysis
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Short Report CHO1 Area: Trends in health behaviours, health outcomes and contextual factors between 1998-2018
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Short Report: HBSC Ireland: Health and wellbeing among young carers in 2014 and 2018
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Perceptions around professionalisation in social care work in Ireland: A workers advisory group study
(Workers Advisory Group, Social Care Ireland, 2022)Social care work is soon to be included in the list of professions regulated by the Health and Social Care Professionals Council (CORU), as a register for social care workers is expected to open in November 2023. Social ... -
Perceived discrimination in minority and matched non-minority adolescents in Ireland
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New questions for the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study in Ireland: Pilot 2018
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Attraction and love in schoolchildren in Ireland - Pilot
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A compendium of the steps required to complete 13 essential procedural skills
(University of Galway, 2022-09)Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are units of professional practice that capture essential competencies in which trainees must become proficient before undertaking them independently. EPAs provide supervisors ... -
A longitudinal survey of antibiotic-resistant enterobacterales in the Irish environment, 2019–2020
(Elsevier, 2022-03-17)The natural environment represents a complex reservoir of antibiotic-resistant bacteria as a consequence of different wastewater discharges including anthropogenic and agricultural. Therefore, the aim of this study was to ... -
How does ReDO®-10 work? Understanding the mechanisms of action of an intervention focused on daily activities and health from the perspective of participants
(Elsevier, 2022-05-04)Evaluation of a complex healthcare intervention should include careful exploration of the mechanisms through which it brings about change. This paper describes a qualitative evaluation of the Redesigning Daily Occupations ... -
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 ... -
Practical tips for supporting clinicians undertaking a part-time PhD
(Association for Medical Education in Europe and F1000Research, 2020-09-16)Background: Part-time PhD students are often neglected in research and policy. Clinicians who decide to undertake a PhD usually do so on a part-time basis. It is important that supervisors are aware of the unique challenges ...