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Can different patient satisfaction survey methods yield consistent results? Comparison of three surveys

Cohen, Geoff; Forbes, John F; Garraway, Michael (BMJ Publishing Group, 1996)

Objective-To examine the consistency of survey estimates ofpatient satisfaction with interpersonal aspects of hospital experience. Design-Interview and postal surveys, evidence from three independent population surveys ...
Can general practice help address youth mental health? A retrospective cross-sectional study in Dublin's south inner city

Connolly, D; Leahy, Dorothy; Bury, Gerard; Gavin, Blanaid; McNicholas, Fiona; Meagher, David; O'Kelly, F. D.; Wiehe, P; Cullen, Walter (Wiley, 2012)

Aims: With general practice potentially having an important role in early intervention of mental and substance use disorders among young people, we aim to explore this issue by determining the prevalence of psychological ...
Can online activities improve attitude to homework and improve academic performance in science with fifth year students at second level

O'Dea, Michael (University of Limerick, 2013)

The purpose of this investigation was to determine if online activities could improve attitude and academic achievement in Science with a group of students at secondary level education. The problems with homework are ...
Can pre-feeding of a whey protein affect the glucoregulatory response to an oral glucose tolerance test?

Shaw, Patricia K.; McCormac, William; McCarthy, B; Jakeman, P.M (Cambridge University Press, 2010)

no abstract available
Can the 2:1 model be implemented effectively into practice placements across allied health disciplines?

Cullinan, Maeve (University of Limerick, 2014)

Practice education is a crucial component in the education of health professionals as it provides the development and practice of expert skills. In supporting this professional development, practice education models are ...
Can the learning of a topic in craft theory be improved for carpentry and joinery apprentices by using a tool of digital media as a learning resource?

Loftus, David (University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2009)

Developments in information and communication technology (ICT) have had a major impact on all areas of human development. Governments have recognised the enormous significance of knowledge society developments on the ...
'Captain Grey and the Greedy Aliens’: Obtaining normative data on a new narrative assessment for the production of verbs at sentence level in children.

Flynn, Deirdre (University of Limerick, 2014)

Background: Children with language impairment frequently present with verb knowledge difficulties and incorrect use of verbs and their associated structures. However standardized assessment tools for children contain very ...
‘Captain Grey and the Greedy Aliens’: Obtaining normative on a new test for the production of verbs at sentence level in children

Rhatigan, NIcola (University of Limerick, 2014)

Background - Verbs are known to be central to sentence production (Levelt 1989). Children with SLI (CwSLI) have been found to have significant difficulty with both verb knowledge and the production of sentences around ...
“Captain Grey and the Greedy Aliens” a story retell for verb production at sentence level: pilot standardization study

Martin, Kelly (University of Limerick, 2014)

Background: Children with specific language impairment (CwSLI) may demonstrate difficulties with sentence production characterised by errors in use of verbs and relevant argument structures. Poor verb semantic knowledge ...
“Captain Grey and the Greedy Aliens”: Obtaining normative data on a new test for the production of verbs at sentence level in children

Bridgeman, Ellen (University of Limerick, 2014)

Background: Children with specific language impairment (CwSLI) exhibit significant difficulties in language ability affecting areas such verb knowledge and verb production, producing fewer verbs and verb argument structures ...
Cardiac patients show high interest in technology enabled cardiovascular rehabilitation.

Buys, Roselien; Claes, Jomme; Walsh, Deirdre; Cornelis, Nils; Moran, Kieran; Budts, Werner; Woods, Catherine; Cornelissen, Veronique A (BioMed Central, 2016)

Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) can slow or reverse the progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, uptake of community-based CR is very low. E-cardiology, e-health and technology solutions for ...
Caregiving for children with developmental disabilities is associated with a poor antibody response to influenza vaccination

Gallagher, Stephen; Phillips, Anna C; Drayson, Mark T; Carroll, Douglas (Lippincott, Williams & Wilins, 2009)

Objective: Older spousal caregivers of dementia patients have been found to show a relatively poor antibody response to medical vaccination. The present case control study compared the antibody responses to vaccination ...
Caregiving is associated with low secretion rates of immunoglobulin A in saliva

Gallagher, Stephen; Phillips, Anna C; Evans, Phil; Der, Geoff; Hunt, Kate; Carroll, Douglas (Elsevier, 2008)

Although the chronic stress of caring for a sick/disabled relative has been associated with poorer immunity using a range of outcomes, its impact on secretory immunoglobulin A (S-IgA) in saliva has yet to be examined. ...
'Carving a new order of experience' with young people in physical education: participatory action research as a pedagogy of possibility

Enright, Eimear (University of Limerick, Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, 2010)

The purpose of this study was to work with a group of disengaged teenage girls to understand and help them transform their self-identified barriers to their physical education engagement and physical activity participation. ...
A case of failed eradication of cystic fibrosis-related sinus colonisation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Linnane, Barry; Kearse, Linda; O'Connell, Nuala H; Fenton, John; Kiernan, Miranda G; Dunne, Colum (BioMed Central, 2015)

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a pathogen associated with cystic fibrosis that has potential to decrease lung function and cause respiratory failure. Paranasal sinuses are increasingly recognised as potential ...
A case of fatal daptomycin-resistant, vancomycinresistantenterococcal infective endocarditis in end-stage kidney disease

O'Connor, Ciara; Casserly, Liam F; Qazi, Junaid; Power, Lorraine; Finnegan, Cathriona; O'Connell, Nuala H; Dunne, Colum (Society for General Microbiology, 2015)

Introduction: Ireland currently has the highest reported rate in Europe of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) isolated from the bloodstream, but data regarding the prevalence of VRE endocarditis remain scarce. ...
A case of Panton–Valentine leucocidin toxin-positive staphylococcus aureus-mediated neonatal mastitis

O'Connor, Ciara; O'Connell, Nuala H; Power, Lorraine; Merrigan, Anne; Tormey, Shona M; Coffey, Calvin J; Linnane, Barry; Dunne, Colum (Society for General Microbiology, 2014)

Introduction: Neonatal mastitis is an inflammatory condition of the breast frequently associated with Staphylococcus aureus. While Panton–Valentine leucocidin (PVL), a B-pore-forming cytotoxin, is commonly associated ...
A case study analysis of a whole school approach to guidance counselling in a voluntary school in the Irish post primary sector

Hearne, Lucy; King, Paul; Kenny, Neil; Geary, Tom (2016)

This Case Study Report provides the findings of a mixed methods research project that was carried out by the University of Limerick and Dublin City University between November 2014 and May 2016. It is an explanatory single ...
A case study comparing children’s motivation using a virtual world,video and print material to learn global citizenship.

O'Tuathail, Padraic (University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2011)

The last decade has seen an enormous surge in the use of virtual worlds by both adults and children. Educators are keen to discover how this technology can be transferred to the classroom to facilitate effective learning. ...
A case study exploring the perceptions of regular counselling in a mid west post-primary school

Galvin, James (University of Limerick, 2012)

The overall aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of regular teachers of a whole school approach (WSA) to guidance counselling in a mid west post-primary school. The study focuses on the critical discourse ...

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