Browsing University of Galway Theses by Subject "Occupational therapy"
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The impact of preterm birth on adaptive behaviour and participation in childhood occupation
(2015-10-02)Background: Premature infants are at increased risk of developing motor, cognitive and behavioural impairments compared with infants born at term. Outcome studies have tended to focus their assessments predominately ... -
The lived experience of adolescents with developmental coordination disorder transitioning from primary school to secondary school
(2016-09-07)Aim: The aim of the research was to explore the lived experience of transitioning into secondary school by adolescents with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Design: This study used a qualitative methodology ... -
The need for and effectiveness of an individualised therapeutic programme for people living with prolonged disorders of consciousness in non-specialist care settings in the Republic of Ireland
(2016-11-16)Introduction: Disorders of consciousness are an increasing phenomena and people are living longer with these conditions. The care needs begin with acute medicine and ICU care and frequently end up with life-long nursing ... -
Rehabilitation approaches in dementia: an evaluation of three interventions from an occupational therapy perspective
(2017-01-25)Dementia is a complex, progressively degenerative condition resulting in loss of cognitive and functional capabilities, along with a significant increase in degree of dependency. In recent years a number of non-pharmacological ...