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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 ... -
Investigation of the role of mesenchymal stromal cells in modulating macrophage phenotype and function in the colorectal tumour microenvironment
(NUI Galway, 2022-06-28)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly occurring cancer. While there have been improvements in treatment options for patients, it remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. CRC develops ... -
Describing the indescribable: Lexical obscurity and biblical exegesis in early medieval Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2022-06-27)In the seventh century, medieval Irish scholars, who had received and internalised an educational system that placed the Bible at its very centre, began to produce texts that were marked by innovation in artistic style and ... -
An investigation into the role of fibre bridging as a toughening mechanism in engineered composite materials
(NUI Galway, 2022-06-27)Fibre reinforced composites are becoming increasingly popular in engineering design due to their high strength to weight ratio. In one of the failure mechanisms, which can occur during impact, fibres can bridge between ... -
The development of a novel, pre-deployment resilience building programme for Irish defence forces personnel
(NUI Galway, 2022-06-27)Background: Military personnel are, by the nature of their profession, at an increased risk of exposure to potentially traumatic events. Military personnel are also exposed to chronic stress caused by work related factors ... -
Informing policy dialogue: The Youth as Researchers Programme
(Routledge Taylor and Francis, 2021-12-24)This chapter reflects on how youth, through the medium of youth-led research, can seek to influence public policy by bringing a more democratic and informed youth perspective into the policy-making arena. The chapter details ... -
When ‘There’s Nowhere Else to Go’: Exploring rights to self-determination and community inclusion within day services for adults with intellectual disabilities in the Republic of Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2022-06-24)This dissertation is framed by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and its commitment to transformation of the lives of people with disabilities. Using Institutional Ethnography as a method ... -
Extension of the finite volume particle method for fluid-structure interaction in cardiac valve prostheses
(NUI Galway, 2022-06-23)Cardiac valve prostheses are used to treat diseased native heart valves and failing prosthetic valves. Computational modelling methods have many applications in cardiovascular modelling, such as designing cardiac valve ... -
Captioning and revoicing activities to learn Italian as a foreign language: A didactic proposal for children
(Rutgers University, Department of Italian, 2020-12)No abstract available -
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 ... -
Comparing the effects of a patient-designed-and-informed participant information leaflet in comparison with a standard, researcher-designed information leaflet on recruitment, retention and understanding: A study-within-a-trial
(Elsevier, 2022-06-09)Background and aim The process of trial recruitment is vital, given its impact on resources, statistical power and the validity of findings. A participant information leaflet (PIL) is often the initial and primary source ... -
Experience-based learning: how a crisis solution informed fundamental change in a clinical education curriculum
(Wiley, 2021-11-28)Background Clinical education represents the most important formative period in undergraduate medical education. It is often criticised as haphazard and inefficient. Experience-based learning (ExBL) is a novel clinical ... -
Developing consensus-based recommendations for the delivery of dementia services for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Republic of Ireland.
(Health Research Board (HRB) and F1000Research, 2022-03-09)Background: The number of older LGBTQIA+ adults is set to rise significantly in the coming years. The rising numbers sit together with the rise in the number of people in Ireland diagnosed with dementia. In Ireland, no ... -
Mitigating the impacts of confinement and distancing due to COVID-19 through service learning in occupational therapy education: evaluation of the Build-A-Box campaign
(All Ireland Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (AISHE-J), 2022-02-28)In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, students, service users and community partners have had to adapt and reform the collaborative approach to service learning. In this paper, we describe the Build-A-Box Campaign, an ... -
A scoping review of online international student collaboration in occupational therapy education
(SAGE Publications, 2022-06-11)Introduction For occupational therapy students, international experiences and access to a global curriculum develops understanding of broad cultural and contextual determinants of health and wellbeing. International ... -
A physically-based method for predicting high temperature fatigue crack initiation in P91 welded steel
(Elsevier, 2021-08-27)A methodology is presented for physically-based prediction of high temperature fatigue crack initiation in 9Cr steels, with a focus on material inhomogeneity due to welding-induced metallurgical transformations. A modified ... -
Enhancing the situational awareness of the active distribution network
(NUI Galway, 2022-06-21)Power distribution system operation has become increasingly complex with the large-scale integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). This has led to a paradigm shift in the operation and planning of the power ... -
Hijacking the 3Ss to ground reflective co-management of beach-dune environments
(Elsevier, 2021-12-23)The global drive to provide the 3Ss (Sun, Sand and Sea) for the benefit of tourists has been a contributory factor in the parallel deterioration of beach-dune habitats on our coasts. In Europe, this has happened at a time ... -
Improvement of sludge dewaterability using filamentous fungi and energy recovery from thermal treatment of sludge
(NUI Galway, 2022-06-20)Nowadays, the increasing production of municipal sludge requires effective and suitable disposal methods. The commonly used methods include thickening, dewatering, anaerobic digestion, composting, and thermal treatment. ...