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School readiness: perceptions of occupational therapists and pre-school teachers

Kennedy, Michelle (University of Limerick, 2012)

As many of the skills that early childhood educators focus upon are also a focus in occupational therapy1, the area of school readiness is paramount to the profession (Cronin and Mandich 2005). On-going debates surround ...
The sensitivity of measurements when analysing change in children's speech accuracy

Lyons, Jessica (University of Limerick, 2015)

Background: Objective measures of children’s speech accuracy are used to track changes in children’s speech over time. Although many existing measures are available, there is a lack of consensus regarding the reliability ...
A snapshot of ICT use at second level : 10 years after IT 2000

Ahern, Mary (University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2010)

It is generally agreed that ICT influences most aspects of life today. Wise use of technology is a great support to teaching and learning. This research project examined how ICT is currently integrated into second level ...
Student experience of the Visiting Aphasia Scheme (VAS); impact on attitudes and the learning experience

Stack, Amy (University of Limerick, 2015)

Background: Experience of participating in a conversation partner scheme can make significant improvements in the students’ ability to build a rapport with their client (Legg et al., 2005). Internationally, the impact VAS ...
A study examining the impact a disclosure of depression has on workplace relationships

O'Connor, Michelle (University of Limerick, 2013)

Background: The decision to self-disclose a concealable illness such as depression is one which requires much consideration. While there are many benefits to disclosure including relieving stress, receiving supports, and ...
A study of students’ experiences of work placement within the further education sector in the West of Ireland

Hawkins, Julia (University of Limerick, 2017)

This study explores the experiences of students who have completed work placement as part of their further education studies. The research consider the influence of work placement on educational and vocational decision-making. ...
A study of the methodologies used in risk management standards for dealing with risk attitude in decision making

Donohue, Robert (University of Limerick, 2013)

This study has been devised to both raise awareness on the topic of risk attitude within risk management, but also to advise practicing organisations on the shortfalls of risk management standards, which may have been ...
A study of the perceptions and experiences of career guidance counsellors, employers and business supervisors who work with individuals affected by intellectual disabilities, within the supported employment sector

Noonan, Sarah (University of Limerick, 2019)

The overall aim of this research is to explore the perceptions of career guidance counsellors, employers and business supervisors who work with individuals affected by intellectual disabilities (ID’s) who are looking to ...
A study of the views and experiences of student’s transition and the role of the guidance counsellor with two post-primary schools

McHugh, Brid (University of Limerick, 2018)

A fundamental aim of this research is to undertake a study exploring the views and experiences of student’s transition and the role of the guidance counsellor with two schools. This research aims to establish what are the ...
Suffragists, new woman and nationalists: representations of female identity in the novels of Rosamond Jacob

Brady, Deirdre (University of Limerick, 2007)

Writer and activist Rosamond Jacob (1888-1960) contributed valuable works to Ireland’s literary tradition and her novels map the changes in Irish society during the period in which they were written. As a political activist, ...
A survey to describe vocational rehabilitation among occupational therapists in Ireland

Costello, Emma (University of Limerick, 2012)

Introduction: This research was carried out in order to ascertain the demographic data on vocational rehabilitation (VR) among occupational therapists in Ireland; describing current practice highlighting gaps in practice, ...
Sustainability literacy in higher education: an international study examining sustainability knowledge

Storey, Meredith (University of Limerick, 2013)

The Sustainability Literacy Test is a means of measuring basic knowledge of sustainability. This test is used by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to measure overall, international and regional knowledge of topics related ...
Teacher and guidance counsellor perceptions of the value of the transition year programme in promoting the personal and social, educational and career development of students and the role of the subject teacher, the guidance counsellor and management in this regard; an exploratory study in one post primary school.

McAuliffe, Máirín (University of Limerick, 2020)

A number of in-depth research studies have been undertaken to date which explore many aspects of Transition Year from numerous different perspectives (Smyth et al. 2004; ISSU 2014; Jeffers 2007; Jeffers 2010). Significant ...
Time use of unemployed adults: exploration of temporal structure

Tiernan, Orla (University of Limerick, 2012)

The purposeful use of time has the potential to maintain health and enhance well-being. Job loss dramatically disrupts temporal pattern and routines of daily life. Currently 14.4% of the Irish population are unemployed. ...
To construct a timeline of significant events in Dr. Eamonn O’Sullivan’s life time, particularly relevant to occupational therapy practice.

Faughnan, Ciara (University of Limerick, 2013)

Background: Documenting history in health care practice such as occupational therapy has become increasingly important to highlight the philosophical foundations of the profession. Much is known about pioneering occupational ...
To what extent are students enrolled in healthcare programmes at University of Limerick being educated to understand, recognize and address stigmatisation of their future clients?

O'Toole, Stephen (University of Limerick, 2012)

Previous studies suggest that many healthcare professionals have stigmatising and discriminatory attitudes which negatively affect the well-being of clients. While education is essential in reducing these attitudes, ...
Too young for meta? The use of shape coding, rehearsal and comprehension monitoring to treat oral comprehension deficits in a young school age child: a pilot study

Scanlon, Bridget (University of Limerick, 2013)

Background: Previous studies have highlighted the resistance of receptive language impairment (RLI) to intervention. This is especially evident where interventions aim to treat oral comprehension deficits in children in ...
The top 10 research priorities relating to long-term aphasia, following stroke

McManus, Sasha Demos (University of Limerick, 2015)

Background: Studies with people with aphasia are warranted as this group is often excluded from research. Stakeholder derived research priorities are seen as an opportunity to identify what matters most to people with ...
Top ten research priorities relating to long-term aphasia following stroke – research gathered from people with aphasia, caregivers and speech and language therapists

Hayes, Michelle (University of Limerick, 2015)

Aim: The purpose of this research project was to determine the top ten research priorities relating to long-term aphasia following stroke. Background: This project is a follow up study to Pollock and colleagues (2012) ...
Training and development - a study of practices in Irish based companies

Heraty, Noreen (University of Limerick, 1992)

This thesis represents an exploratory study of training and development practices in Irish based companies, and seeks to ascertain the degree to which these practices reflect a strategic orientation. In particular, it ...

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