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Identifying and addressing the limitations of safety climate surveys.
(Elsevier, 2011-06)This paper reports the descriptive analysis of a large sample of safety climate survey data (n = 110,014) collected over 10 years from U.S. Naval aircrew using the Command Safety Assessment Survey (CSAS). -
Impact evaluation of an HIV screen educational advertisement
(Emerald, 2000-02)An advertisement explicitly depicting behaviours associated with transmission of HIV was developed with the aim of reminding people of the continued threat posed by the virus to health. Evaluation of the advertisement was ... -
Impact evaluation of an oral health intervention amongst primary school children in Ireland.
(Oxford Journals, 2002-06)A pilot oral health programme was developed which aimed to improve dental health knowledge and behaviour amongst Irish school children aged 7-12 years. The programme comprised two integral components: a television campaign, ... -
The impact of cognitive functioning on daily occupations for people with multiple sclerosis: A qualitative study
(Department of Occupational Therapy, Western Michigan University, 2019-07-15)Background: Cognitive rehabilitation research in multiple sclerosis is ever-developing, but the impact of cognitive difficulties, seen in 40% to 80% of people, on daily occupations is not well known. The aim of this study ... -
The impact of social anxiety on occupational participation in college life
(Taylor & Francis, 2017-02-26)Social anxiety is a reality for many college students. This study explored the impact of social anxiety on the occupational participation in daily life of six Irish students. Semi-structured interviews were used to explore ... -
The impact of social anxiety on the occupational participation of third-level students
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Impact of working 48 hours per week on opportunities for training and patient contact: the experience of Irish interns
(Oxford University Press, 2015-09-29)Objective. The European Working Time Regulations (EWTR) have been criticised for its purported negative impact on the training of junior doctors. The aim of this study was to examine the amount of time interns spent ... -
Impacts of an HIA on inter-agency and inter-sectoral partnerships and community participation: lessons from a local level HIA in the Republic of Ireland
(Oxford University Press, 2012-07-20)This study evaluates the impacts of a locally based health impact assessment (HIA) on community participation, inter-sectoral and inter-agency partnership in local decision and policy-making ... -
Impaired cued and spatial learning performance and altered cannabinoid CB1 receptor functionality in the substantia nigra in a rat model of diabetic neuropathy
(Elsevier, 2016-01-13)Diabetes, and associated diabetic neuropathic pain, impact negatively on cognitive function. However, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study investigated neuropathic pain-related behaviour and ... -
Impaired recognition memory and cognitive flexibility in the rat L5-L6 spinal nerve ligation model of neuropathic pain
(De Gruyter, 2016-01-01)Background and aims: Although neuropathic pain is known to negatively affect cognition, the neural mechanisms involved are poorly understood. Chronic pain is associated with changes in synaptic plasticity in the brain which ... -
Implementation of a school-based mental health promotion programme in Ireland
(Ingenta, 2004-05)This paper reflects on the challenges associated with developing, implementing and evaluating a universal curriculum-based module promoting positive mental health for 15-18 year olds in Irish schools. The module consists ... -
The implementation of mental health promotion programmes
(Emerald, 2005)The evaluation of programme implementation has a critical role to play in advancing knowledge and practice in mental health promotion. While much progress has made in recent years in establishing a sound evidence base for ... -
Implementation of the JOBS programme in Ireland.
(National Institute of Health Sciences, 2008-10)This paper reports on the implementation and evaluation of the JOBS programme in Ireland. The JOBS programme is designed as a training intervention to promote re-employment and improve mental health among unemployed people. ... -
Implementing an ethical approach to big data analytics in assistive robotics for elderly with dementia.
(Association for Computing Machinery, 2015-09)In this paper, we analyse the ethical relevance of emerging informational aspects in robotics for the area of care robotics. We identify specific informational characteristics of contemporary and emerging robots, especially ... -
Implementing mental health promotion
(Elsevier, 2007)Implementing Mental Health Promotion provides a comprehensive overview and practical guide to implementing mental health promotion programmes with different population groups across a range of settings. It shows how ... -
Improving antimicrobial prescribing: a multinomial model identifying factors associated with first- and second-line prescribing
(Elsevier, 2018-12-13)Background/objectives: Broad-spectrum, second-line antimicrobials may be prescribed when initial first-line options prove ineffective. This study compares prescribing practices and identifies potential influencing factors ... -
In memory of Tom Isaacs: The epitomical mover and shaker
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Incidental findings on MRI scans of patients presenting with audiovestibular symptoms
(Biomed Central, 2010)Background:The evaluation of patients presenting with audiovestibular symptoms usually includes MRI of the internal auditory meatus, the cerebellopontine angle and the brain. A significant percentage of these scans will ... -
Increasing the uptake of cervical screening programmes
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2008)Successful cervical screening programmes depend on the degree of coverage and the rate of attendance. There are many demographic reasons why some women fail to attend for cervical screening, including lack of knowledge and ... -
Indicators of deprivation, voting patterns, and health status at area level in the Republic of Ireland
(BMJ Group, 2002-01)Study objective: To determine what relation, if any, exists between mortality patterns, indicators of deprivation, general lifestyle and social attitudes, as exemplified by general election voting pattern, in the Republic ...