Browsing by Subject "Health Sciences"
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The application of a conceptual model of school-based implementation to the Relationships and Sexuality Education programme at Irish post-primary level
(NUI Galway, 2019-02-07)Purpose – The purpose of this study was to explore the practice of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in-service training and subsequent RSE delivery in schools. This involved examining the implementation process ... -
Changes in alcohol-related cognitions and drinking behaviours from early to mid-adolescence: A longitudinal mixed methods study
(NUI Galway, 2022-03-21)Alcohol use, during early adolescence specifically, has been associated with a range of negative health and social consequences. While the prevalence of adolescent drinking behaviours has decreased in recent decades, there ... -
Children and parents' participation: socio-ecological perspectives on health promotion in schools
(2014-10-31)Schools are a key setting for health promotion. The development of Health Promoting Schools (HPS) draws on the settings-based approach to health promotion and includes child participation as one of its basic values. The ... -
COHESION core outcomes in neonatal encephalopathy
(NUI Galway, 2022-12-05)Neonatal encephalopathy is a complex neurological syndrome in newborn infants characterised by depression in tone and consciousness, impaired reflexes, and often seizures. The main subtype of neonatal encephalopathy is ... -
The context and circumstances of early sexual initiation among adolescents in Ireland: A mixed methods investigation
(NUI Galway, 2020-08-25)Adolescents who initiate sexual intercourse at early ages may be at a heightened risk of negative sexual health outcomes at the time of first sex and later in life. In the case of Ireland, there is inadequate knowledge ... -
Developments in health literacy over time: A longitudinal qualitative research study
(NUI Galway, 2019-12-12)Introduction Conceptualising health literacy as a relational concept, which involves how individuals interact with complex health and social systems, requires a greater understanding of the context of people’s health ... -
The effectiveness of pilates in preventing falls in healthy older adults
(NUI Galway, 2021-08)Falls are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults and evidence suggests that fall rates are rapidly increasing likely due to an aging population, which is placing a significant financial burden on health ... -
Enabling occupational engagement in the transition to independent living using a longitudinal case study approach
(NUI Galway, 2020-10-27)Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) highlight their preference to live independently in their own normal housing in the community as opposed to congregated settings consistently. Research has shown they experience ... -
Evaluating the implementation of the MindOut Social and Emotional Wellbeing Programme in Irish post-primary schools
(NUI Galway, 2020-07-16)Aims: The overarching aim of this thesis was to evaluate the implementation of the MindOut social and emotional learning (SEL) programme with disadvantaged post-primary school students (15-18 years old) in Ireland. This ... -
Evaluating the Redesigning Daily Occupations (ReDO-10®) programme for women with stress in Ireland: A feasibility study and process evaluation
(NUI Galway, 2023-01-09)Mental health interventions are in high demand in primary care in Ireland where psychological distress is commonly seen as a reason for presenting to general practice. Women present more frequently with stress and ... -
An evaluation of the use and impact of health promotion competencies in Europe
(NUI Galway, 2020-01-29)Introduction -While competency-based approaches have been developed in Health Promotion over the past three decades there has been limited focus on the evaluation of their use and impact. Five years after publication of ... -
Examining the food environment and nutrition practices in preschool settings in Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2021-09-07)Background: As early years care settings contribute significantly to children’s nutrient intake and acquisition of long-term dietary habits, a health-promoting preschool setting can be an important intermediate for encouraging ... -
Exploring lived experiences of individuals in supportive accommodation for individuals with mental disorders: A mixed-method study
(NUI Galway, 2024-03-19)Supportive accommodation for people with mental disorders has received limited research attention. Notably, prior research has relied disproportionately on quantitative measures, that do not provide a comprehensive ... -
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 ... -
The impact of cognitive dysfunction on the occupational performance of cancer survivors post chemotherapy
(NUI Galway, 2024-03-13)Background: Cancer rates are increasing globally. Survivorship is also rising due to advancements in early detection and treatment. Chemotherapy is a common anti-cancer treatment with adverse effects reported due to its ... -
Implementation of menu labelling interventions in the out-of-home food environment
(NUI Galway, 2022-10-10)Background: Prevention of obesity is a public health priority both globally and in Ireland. While the causes of obesity are complex and multifaceted, poor diet is a leading risk factor. Labelling menus with nutrition ... -
Implementation strategies for the use of social robotics in the context of dementia
(NUI Galway, 2022-12-14)Introduction Dementia is a global health challenge, and the number of people living with dementia (PLWD) is expected to continue to rise worldwide. Pet robots have been developed to support the psychosocial well-being ... -
Litearthacht aosach sa nGaeltacht: staidéar ar riachtanais agus ar chumas aosach maidir le litearthacht i nGaeilge
(2015-08-30)Ba í aidhm an staidéar taighde seo ná tuiscint a fháil ar dhearcadh, chumas agus riachtanais lucht labhartha na Gaeilge sa nGaeltacht maidir le litearthacht sa teanga sin i gcúinsí an tsíorbhrú atá ar an nGaeilge mar theanga ... -
Mapping the capacity of health promotion interventions for non-communicable diseases in Oman
(NUI Galway, 2021-04-28)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are medical conditions or diseases that are, by definition, non-infectious and non-transmissible between people (Kim & Oh, 2013). The four main types of NCDs that form the focus of this ... -
Methods of disseminating and translating research findings to health care professionals and other stakeholders
(NUI Galway, 2019-05-10)There are many barriers to the uptake of research findings including information overload, a lack of health literacy skills, a lack of access to research resources. Knowledge translation and dissemination and implementation ...