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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 ...
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 ...
Development of a recording system to empirically analyse the shooting characteristics of olympic trap clay target shooters.

Swanton, Alan (University of Limerick, 2011)

The sport of clay target shooting is a complex sequence of minute movements completed within a very short time frame, less than 1 second. Following the shooters call for release, a target is thrown from a trap positioned ...
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 ...
The effects of a short term (14 day) dietary substitution on body composition and biomarkers of metabolic health in healthy adults

Shaw, Patricia K. (University of Limerick, 2011)

The Special K Challenge is a partial meal replacement plan whereby two main meals are substituted with a fixed portion of Kellogg‟s Special K and semi-skimmed milk for two weeks. It is designed to reduce energy intake ...
The effects of adding a neuromuscular electrical stimulation device to a progressive resistance training programme in people with multiple sclerosis

Hughes, Lonan (University of Limerick, 2011)

Background: Multiple Scelrosis (MS) is a progressive demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. It is recognised that people with MS (PwMS) who require a mobility aid, experience higher levels of disability, ...
“Every mother wants to bring her child home”: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of Romanian mothers experiences of caring for a child with disabilities at home.

Collins, Tríona (University of Limerick, 2012)

Background: To ensure the right of the child with an intellectual disability to grow up in the family home is maintained, this study explores mothers ability to overcome the many challenges to the provision of care so as ...
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 ...
Examining the role of the ICT coordinator in providing technical and pedagogical support in Irish post-primary schools

McDonagh, Adrian (University of Limerick, 2011)

Since computers were first introduced into the Irish Education system in 1977 many millions have been spent on this technology. However despite spending large amounts of money, little empirical evidence exists to show that ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
An investigation into the variation that exists between the physical performance indicators of hurling players at different levels of participation

Murphy, Andrew (University of Limerick, 2012)

Background: There is a paucity of research profiling the anthropometric measures and physical performance indicators of hurling athletes. Such profiles are essential to optimising the physical preparation structures of ...
An investigation of the convergent validity of the movement asessment battery for children-2 and the McCarron assessment of neuromuscular development within an ecologically valid environment

Cronin, Laura (University of Limerick, 2010)

The convergent validity of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) and the McCarron Assessment of Neuromuscular Development (MAND) in an ecologically valid environment Laura Cronin Purpose: To investigate ...
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. ...
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 ...

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