Browsing by Subject "disability"
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Anxiety at 13 and its effect on pain, pain-related anxiety, and pain-related disability at 17: an alspac cohort longitudinal analysis
(Informa UK Limited, 2015-06-04)The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of anxiety at 13years of age on the presence of chronic pain, pain-related anxiety, and pain-related disability at 17years of age in a large longitudinal cohort. ... -
Chronic pain in irish prison officers: profile and predictors of pain-related disability and depression
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2015-12-01)Objective. International research has consistently found increased risk for physical health and psychological difficulties among prison officers including elevated risk of assault resulting in acute pain. This study ... -
Effectiveness of a biopsychosocial e-learning intervention on the clinical judgements of medical students and GP trainees regarding future risk of disability in patients with chronic lower back pain: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2016-03-16)Introduction Chronic lower back pain (CLBP) is a major healthcare problem with wide ranging effects. It is a priority for appropriate management of CLBP to get individuals back to work as early as possible. Interventions ... -
Effectiveness of a cognitive behavioural therapy-based rehabilitation programme (progressive goal attainment program) for patients who are work-disabled due to back pain: study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial
(Springer Nature, 2013-01-01)Background: Psychologically informed rehabilitation programmes such as the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) have the potential to address pain-related disability by targeting known psychological factors that ... -
Exploring the perceived factors affecting participation in rugby for children with disabilities using the ‘F-words in child development’ framework: A mixed methods study
(NUI Galway, 2023-10-09)Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the perceived facilitators and barriers to participation in rugby for children with disabilities from the perspective of three relevant stakeholders; parents of children ... -
It’s My Life! Decision-making for children and young people with disabilities in Ireland and Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
(NUI Galway, 2023-05-18)Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) affirms that persons with disabilities have the right to make decisions on an equal basis with others. To achieve this, States Parties ... -
Meeting the needs of visually impaired people living in lifetime homes
(Informa UK Limited, 2016-04-02)This article explores perceptions on the suitability and effectiveness of Lifetime Homes standards (LTHS) for those with visual impairment in Northern Ireland. LTHS are a series of mandatory United Kingdom public-sector ... -
Metatarsophalangeal joint pain in psoriatic arthritis: a cross-sectional study
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2013-12-24)Methods. Thirty-four consecutive patients with PsA (mean age 45.3 years, 65% female, mean disease duration 9.9 years) and 22 control participants (mean age 37.9 years, 64% female) underwent clinical and US examination to ... -
Once more with ‘sympathy’ but no resolution for intended mothers: the EU, Ireland and the surrogacy dilemma
(Taylor & Francis, 2017-10-26)This article examines the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Z v A Government Department and the Board of Management of a Community School and the court's interpretation of existing EU legislation ... -
Prevalence, impact and cost of multimorbidity in a cohort of people with chronic pain in ireland: a study protocol
(BMJ, 2017-01-01)Introduction Multimorbidity (MM) refers to the coexistence of two or more chronic conditions within one person, where no one condition is considered primary. As populations age and healthcare provision improves, MM is ... -
Re(al) Productive Justice: Fertility and contraception toolkit
(University of Galway, 2023)The Re(al)productive Justice project is about disabled people and reproductive justice. Reproductive justice is about the choice to have a child, the choice not to have a child, and being properly supported in those ... -
Re(al) Productive Justice: Parenting toolkit
(University of Galway, 2023)The Re(al) Productive Justice project is about disabled people and reproductive justice. Reproductive justice is about the choice to have a child, the choice not to have a child, and being properly supported in those ... -
Re(al) Productive Justice: Pregnancy and birth toolkit
(University of Galway, 2023)The Re(al)productive Justice project is about disabled people and reproductive justice. Reproductive justice is about the choice to have a child, the choice not to have a child, and being properly supported in those ... -
Reasonable accommodation in education
(Community Law & Mediation, 2015-12-08)Abstract: This Article examines the duty to provide reasonable accommodation in education as provided for by the Equal Status Acts. The duty to provide reasonable accommodation is a reactive duty as such it is an ... -
ResPoNCE (Respecting Persons with disabilities’ Needs and rights in Crisis and Emergency): Final report
(University of Galway, 2023)The project sought to examine whether the rights of persons with disabilities were respected in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) during the Covid-19 pandemic. In doing so ... -
Risk in adult social care: Perceptions and experiences of risk in disability services in Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2021-03-21)The principles of autonomy, choice, and independence have been prevalent in the rhetoric used to initiate policy change in disability services in recent decades. As part of this rhetoric, it has been stressed increasingly ... -
The cost of blindness in the republic of ireland 2010–2020
(Hindawi Limited, 2016-01-01)Aims. To estimate the prevalence of blindness in the Republic of Ireland and the associated financial and total economic cost between 2010 and 2020. Methods. Estimates for the prevalence of blindness in the Republic of ... -
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities and access to Covid-specific healthcare by persons with disabilities: a comparative analysis
(University of Galway, 2023)The Covid-19 pandemic was a global public health emergency which impacted on almost every aspect of life and society. Yet the impact on persons with disabilities was particular and unique – combining as it did ... -
Well-being and resilience in children with speech and language disorders
(American Speech Language Hearing Association, 2018-01-25)Purpose: Children with speech and language disorders are at risk in relation to psychological and social well-being. The aim of this study was to understand the experiences of these children from their own perspectives ... -
Working paper on disability, fertility and contraception
(University of Galway, 2020)This paper outlines the international and domestic law and policy context of fertility and contraception issues for persons with disabilities in Ireland. Throughout the world, the fertility of persons with disabilities ...