• Exploring nurses’ experiences of using hand massage to alleviate anxiety for individuals with dementia in residential settings 

  Larkin, Ann (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Patients with dementia living in residential settings may have complex health needs and have reduced capacity to communicate these needs. In such circumstances, attention to presence and touch and more specifically hand ...
• The relationship between circadian integrity and delirium: a prospective study of an elderly population in an acute hospital setting 

  Fitzgerald, James M (University of Limerick, 2016)

  no abstract available
• “Feeling good through what we do”: evaluating occupation based workshops on self-esteem for women who use mental health services in Ireland 

  Wallace, Niamh (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Background: Mental health occupational therapists claim to be strongly person-centred and recovery-oriented in their service provision. The design, delivery and evaluation of occupational therapy practice needs to reflect ...
• Underrepresented students on BSc nursing programmes: an exploration of the student experience 

  O'Sullivan, Deirdre (University of Limerick, 2014)

  Background: Pre-registration nurse education has become established within higher education in Ireland. Concurrently, the Irish government commitment to widening participation in higher education impacted on the profile ...
• A systematic review & meta-analysis of randomised controlled cognitive-based interventions for dementia – restorative, compensatory, & mixed approaches 

  Molloy, Mary Majella (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Background: Cognitive impairments are a central feature of dementia and have a significant impact on those with the disease and their caregivers. Cognitive-based interventions for dementia, (e.g., stimulation, training, ...
• Neuro-muscular electrical stimulation for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension in an older community dwelling population 

  Quinn, Colin (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is highly prevalent in older people and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Current treatment options include pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches, although ...
• Exploring parents’ and teams’ perspectives of the models in early childhood intervention services: a grounded theory approach 

  Fitzgerald, Noelle (University of Limerick, 2011)

  The aim of this study was to explore parents’ and team-members’ experiences of the multidisciplinary approach (MDA) and transdisciplinary approach (TDA) operating in Early Intervention services for children with disabilities ...
• Milk as a rehydration fluid following exercise-induced loss of body mass. 

  Seery, Suzanne (U*niversity of Limerick, 2015)

  The effectiveness of 0.1% fat milk (M) at restoring fluid balance after exercise and heat induced hypohydration was compared to a commercially available carbohydrate-electrolyte (CE) sports drink and water (W) using a ...
• ‘Mother of all sport’: an evaluation of a women’s community sports programme 

  Mahedy, Tracy; MacPhail, Ann (University of Limerick, 2015)

  The purpose of the ‘Mother of all Sport’ programme is to investigate the effect of a physical activity programme on women in disadvantaged communities and evaluate whether this type of programme can encourage women to ...
• Use of the mini-BESTest to measure balance in people with multiple sclerosis 

  Ross, Elaine O (University of Limerick, 2014)

  Balance impairments are common in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is widely used measure of balance in People with MS (PwMS), however it may not capture all domains of balance. The novel Mini-BESTest ...
• Knowledge is wealth: investigating psychosocial distress and ameliorating knowledge deficiencies in parents of children identified, through newborn screening in Ireland, as carrying an altered cystic fibrosis gene 

  Quigley, Stephen James (University of Limerick, 2014)

  Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited disease affecting mainly the lungs and digestive system. In Ireland, the incidence of cystic fibrosis is 1 in 1,461 births, with 1 in 19 Irish people carrying an altered cystic fibrosis gene. ...
• Finishing post-primary education: a systematic review of contextual factors which contribute to student retention in alternative education. 

  O'Gorman, Eva (University of Limerick, 2014)

  Background: The EU set a target of reducing early school leaving to no more than 10% by the year 2020. Previous research indicates that the school context contributes to early school leaving. This systematic review aims ...
• Fourth year nursing students’ perceptions of their preparation in medication management: an interpretative phenomenological study. 

  Moloney, Mairéad (University of Limerick, 2014)

  Patient safety and medication safety are inherently linked. Medication management by healthcare professionals is one area where patient safety can be protected and enhanced. It is imperative that the nursing profession ...
• Hamstring muscle function following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using semitendinosus and gracilis autografts 

  Moloney, Colum (University of Limerick, 2014)

  Background: The effect of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using hamstring tendon grafts on residual hamstring muscle strength and function remains unclear, while the relationship between pre-operative and ...
• Adjustment to amputation and psychological distress: an examination of the intervening role of posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth 

  Mac Conaill, Susan (University of Limerick, 2013)

  Successful adjustment to amputation can be quantified in a number of ways. Physical measures such as prosthesis use, mobility indices, and activities of daily living have traditionally been suggested as outcome measures ...
• The effect of practice schedule manipulation on the acquisition and retention of tennis skills 

  Ali, Ebbas (University of Limerick, 2014)

  A primary teaching goal for any sport is for participants to achieve a level of proficiency to enable participation in the sport. Coaches and sports federations make recommendations regarding which practice methods to use ...
• Preparing physical education teachers for the reality of teaching in schools: the case of one physical education teacher education (PETE) programme 

  Hartley, Therese (University of Limerick, 2011)

  The purpose of this research is to determine the ways in which learning opportunities within the physical education teacher education (PETE) programme are continued in practice by beginning and experienced physical ...
• Assessing the dietary intake of omega 3 fatty acids and examining the effect of a 6 month supplementation of EPA on blood lipids and inflammatory cytokines in healthy Irish adults 

  Keaskin, Laura (University of Limerick, 2013)

  The health benefits of long chain (LC) n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are now widely recognised (Tur et al 2012) including triglyceride lowering effects (Lopez-Huertas, 2012) and anti-inflammatory effects (Rangel-Huerta ...
• An examination of self-report physical activity and its relationship with psychological factors in inflammatory arthritis 

  Larkin, Louise (University of Limerick, 2012)

  Background: Inflammatory arthritis (IA) is the term given to a group of chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases that primarily include rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Physical activity (PA), defined ...
• Intrinsic risk factors for groin and hip injuries among academy level rugby union players: systematic review and prospective cohort study 

  Ryan, Julianne M (University of Limerick, 2012)

  This thesis consists of three papers taking a sequential approach to the problem of groin/ hip injury in rugby union (RU). Firstly the literature surrounding the identification of groin/ hip injury risk factors in field ...

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