• Investigating for an association between delirium and autonomic impairment 

  Shanahan, Elaine A.M. (University of Limerick, 2019)

  Delirium is a common syndrome amongst acutely unwell older adults. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, yet it remains poorly researched in the literature. Several theories have been proposed to ...
• Advanced paramedics in general practice in Ireland – an exploratory study 

  Feerick, Fintan (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Introduction: Healthcare policy in Ireland is in a state of transition due to an increased aging population with chronic disease and co-morbidities, demands for services will rise. To help reduce pressures on the acute ...
• Ar Aghaidh Le Chéile (AALC) fitness & fun: the development of a community based intervention programme designed to improve the FMS levels of children aged 7-12 year 

  Cregan, Eimear (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) are said to be the building blocks of participation in many physical activities (Gallahue and Ozmun, 2006) and these movements form the foundation for future movement (Seefeld, 1980). Low ...
• Driving and depression: exploring the current knowledge, attitudes, and practices of health professionals in Ireland 

  Buckley, Sherrie (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Depression is a common mental illness characterized by low mood, loss of interest and enjoyment, and reduced energy leading to diminished activity. An estimated 322 million people worldwide or 4.4% of the world’s population ...
• Investigating the use of adventure education in fostering social skill development in students with autistic spectrum disorder 

  Neylon, Jack (University of Limerick, 2019)

  Social skill deficits are mentioned as a common feature of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) (Task Force on Autism, 2001). There is, however, a distinct lack of evidence-based programmes to help foster social skills amongst ...
• The impact of visual field loss on activities of daily living performance among adults with acute stroke: a prospective cohort study 

  Garcia, Christian (University of Limerick, 2019)

  Background: Visual field loss (VFL) is the most common visual problem following a stroke, occurring in as many as 49%. Studies have highlighted the negative impact of VFL on driving, mobility and reading with less attention ...
• “Whose job is it anyway?” Exploring work participation for people in pain 

  Synnott, Aoife (University of Limerick, 2019)

  Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's) are a group of disorders that affect the body’s bones, joints, muscles and the tissues that connect them. The most common MSD is low back pain (LBP). The prevalence of MSD’s is rising ...
• The lived experience of 'opioid use disorder' in Ireland in the 21st century 

  Moran, Lisa (University of Limerick, 2019)

  This thesis focuses on three critical phases in the life journey of a person with an opioid use disorder (OUD) ; Initial, random intermittent opioid use, termed ‘Recreational Sporadic Use’, transitioning to increased ...
• Reviewing changes in adjuvant treatment algorithm over a decade: effects and impact on outcome in patients with newly diagnosed early-stage breast cancer in Mid-Western Ireland. 

  Quintyne, Keith Ian (University of Limerick, 2015)

  Breast cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality amongst adult women in Western Europe and North America. Within the last decade our understanding of this condition has improved. This has led to the emergence ...
• Assessing need and advancing psychiatric care in Irish prisons 

  Gulati, Gautam (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The mental healthcare of prisoners is seen as a public health challenge internationally. Emerging research has highlighted higher rates of mental illness and intellectual disabilities in prisons as compared to general ...
• Management of infectious mononucleosis 

  Lennon, Paul (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is a constellation of clinical features largely seen in adolescence and young adults. It is typified by pharyngitis, prominent cervical lymphadenopathy and high fevers. It therefore can be ...
• An examination of the counselling experiences of a sample of patients in Ireland before undergoing total laryngectomy surgery 

  Fitzgerald, Eavan Marie (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This study was designed to examine the pre-operative counselling experiences of patients undergoing a total laryngectomy (complete removal of the larynx) for treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC), together with their ...
• Towards a psychosocial theory of ageing with lifelong intellectual disability 

  Dukes, Eileen (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Background: In the context of ageing populations in the western world, people with lifelong disability are among the fastest growing groups of older people. The largest sub-group of these are older people with intellectual ...
• The impact of healthcare-associated infections on patient care and the role of diagnostic molecular technology in infection prevention and control practice 

  O'Connor, Ciara (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a public health challenge in Ireland and pose a patient safety risk. The emergence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) Grampositive organisms, such as methicillin-resistant ...
• “Getting better bit by bit”: exploring how teachers evaluate and create conditions for student voice in Irish post-primary physical education 

  Howley, Donal (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this study was to explore how teachers evaluate and create conditions for student voice in post-primary Irish Physical Education alongside students and identify the consequences this has for future practice and ...
• Ageing family carers experiences of future planning for their adult family member with an intellectual disability living at home 

  Cummins, Rebecca (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Increased childhood survival of people with complex physical needs, health and medical technology advances, greater recognition and diagnosis of autism and increasing life expectancy of the world’s population have all ...
• 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)

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• “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 ...

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