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Browsing Masters Research theses (EHS) by Title
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Fleming, Una
(University of Limerick, 2021)
Computer Science Education (CSE) has risen in popularity around the world, with advances in both the
quantity and content of CSE programmes. These changes have been emulated in the Republic of Ireland
(ROI), where CSE, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Fitzgerald, Noelle Nicola
(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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Kiely, Deirdre; Galvin, Rose
(University of Limerick, 2021)
Shoulder pain is a common and disabling musculoskeletal disorder seen in Primary
Care physiotherapy. Exercise-based treatment is effective for managing rotator
cuff tendinopathy. Group-based and individual physiotherapy ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...