• Diagnostic accuracy of the 4AT for delirium detection in older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Tieges, Zoë; Maclullich, Alasdair M.; Anand, Atul; Brookes, Claire; Cassarino, Marica; O'Connor, Margaret; Ryan, Damien; Saller, Thomas; Arora, Rakesh C.; Chang, Yue; Agarwal, Kathryn; Taffet, George; Quinn, Terence; Shenkin, Susan D.; Galvin, Rose (Oxford University Press, 2021)

  Objective: Detection of delirium in hospitalised older adults is recommended in national and international guidelines. The 4 ‘A’s Test (4AT) is a short (<2 minutes) instrument for delirium detection that is used internationally ...
• Predictors of hospitalization in patients with rheumatic disease and COVID-19 in Ireland: data from the COVID-19 global rheumatology alliance registry 

  Conway, Richard; Nikiphorou, Elena; Demetriou, Christiana A.; Low, Candice; Leamy, Kelly; Ryan, John G.; Kavanagh, Ronan; Fraser, Alexander D.; Carey, John J; O'Connell, Paul; Flood, Rachael M.; Mullan, Ronan H.; Kane, David J.; Robinson, Philip C.; Liew, Jean W.; Grainger, Rebecca; McCarthy, Geraldine (Oxford University Press, 2021)

  Objectives Given the limited data regarding the risk of hospitalization in patients with rheumatic disease and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Ireland, we used the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance (GRA) registry ...
• Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and cardiometabolic health in children, adolescents and young adults 

  Hayes, Grainne (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The overarching aims of this thesis were to: (i) to determine the validity of the activPAL 3 micro for measuring physical activity (PA) intensity in adolescents; (ii) to quantify differences in free-living activity ...
• An evaluation and validation of simulated emergency tasks for firefighting 

  Andrews, Katie L. (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The aim of this thesis was to evaluate and validate simulated emergency tasks (SETs) as representative of the fire emergency environment. This evaluation and investigation comprised of a desk-based systematic review, a ...
• Watch, imagine, and perform? The effect of motor simulation interventions on sensorimotor task performance 

  McNeill, Eoghan (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The effect that motor simulation (MS) conditions like motor imagery (MI) and action observation (AO) can have on sensorimotor task performance has garnered significant research interest over the past fifty years. ...
• The use of an isometric squat test as a measure of lower body maximal strength 

  Lynch, Arthur (University of Limerick, 2021)

  A number of different tests can be utilised for the measurement of lower body maximal strength. The isometric squat (ISq) is a highly controlled and externally valid test of lower body maximal strength. This research ...
• "I think it was just the fear in case I wasn't accepted" - Exploring peer mentoring for first year students in higher education 

  Keane, Laura (University of Limerick, 2021)

  A large body of research spanning more than five decades has highlighted the complex and multi-faceted nature of student retention. This study aims to address the imbalance between the predominance of system-driven and ...
• “What’s the Problem?” Exploring the potential for a problem-based learning approach to foster meaningfulness in post-primary Physical Education in Ireland 

  Gleeson, Pat (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The aim of this interpretive qualitative case study was to conduct exploratory and evaluative research around the potential of problem-based learning (PBL) to foster meaningfulness in post-primary Physical Education ...
• Decoding the journey: an in-depth analysis of the frontline impacts of the introduction of the short course in coding: a case study of two Irish schools 

  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, ...
• Exploring perceptions, tensions and possibilities of an integrated approach to quality assurance in higher education: a case study in an institute of technology in Ireland 

  Twomey, Terry (University of Limerick, 2021)

  National rhetoric speaks of Higher Education institutions as powerhouses of knowledge and innovation and staff are hailed as one of their greatest assets. Engaging the commitment and innovation of staff is the stated ...
• The use of ICT for learning in Irish primary education: children, parent and teacher perspectives 

  Bargary-O'Neill, Caraolann (University of Limerick, 2021)

  In recent years, the emergence of new digital technologies provides for new learning opportunities and there has been significant adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in home and school environments. ...
• Navigating the integration of practice-based interprofessional education in healthcare education: a theoretically infused qualitative case study 

  O'Leary, Noreen (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Background Practice-based interprofessional education (IPE) enables students to develop collaborative working skills in authentic clinical settings. Integration of this model into healthcare curricula is complex. ...
• Using an evidence-based and theory-based approach to occupational therapy intervention development to improve participation outcomes for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder 

  O'Dea, Áine (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Background Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a developmental disorder, which affects motor proficiency skills. It causes occupational performance and participation restriction across life areas. Aim The ...
• Skill acquisition practices of coaches on the British para swimming world class programme 

  Powell, D.; Wood, G.; Kearney, Philip Edward; Payton, C. (SAGE, 2021)

  This study set out to gain insight into the practices adopted by elite level Paralympic swimming coaches and to shed light on the knowledge and rationale underpinning their approaches. Coaching sessions were delivered by ...
• Using administrative health data for palliative and end of life care research in Ireland: potential and challenges 

  Kelly, Maria; O'Brien, Katie M.; Hannigan, Ailish (2021)

  Background: This study aims to examine the potential of currently available administrative health and social care data for palliative and end-of-life care (PEoLC) research in Ireland. Objectives include to i) identify data ...
• Using administrative health data for palliative and end-of-life care research in Ireland 

  Kelly, Maria (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Administrative health data is under-used as a research tool for palliative care research in Ireland. The overarching aim of this thesis was to explore the potential of population based cancer registry data linked to ...
• Group versus Individual treatment in the management of rotator cuff tendinopathy in primary care 

  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 ...
• An investigation of the impact of an industry-focused gender intervention on the self-perceptions and career aspirations of female undergraduate students in the STEM disciplines. 

  O'Connell, Tracey (University of Limerick, 2021)

  This study investigates the impact of a university female awards program (WiSTEM2D Program) on female science, technology, engineering and mathematics students’ confidence levels and career aspirations. Previous research ...
• “We shouldn’t waste a good crisis”: the lived experience of working on the frontline through the first surge (and beyond) of COVID-19 in the UK and Ireland 

  Kinsella, Elaine Louise; Hughes, Samantha; Lemon, Sarah; Stonebridge, Natasha; Sumner, Rachel C. (Routledge Taylor & Francis, 2021)

  Objective: Frontline workers have shown extraordinary resilience and sustained efforts since the outbreak of COVID-19. The present study used semi-structured interviews with 38 frontline workers in the UK and Ireland ...
• Exploring healthcare professionals’ views of the acceptability of delivering interventions to promote healthy infant feeding practices within primary care: a qualitative interview study 

  Toomey, Elaine C.; Flannery, Caragh; Matvienko-Sikar, Karen; Olander, Ellinor K; Hayes, Catherine; Heffernan, Tony; Hennessy, Marita; McHugh, Sheena; Queally, Michelle; Kearney, Patricia M.; Byrne, Molly; Heary, Caroline (Cambridge University Press, 2021)

  Objective: Early-life nutrition plays a key role in establishing healthy lifestyles and preventing chronic disease. This study aimed to (1) explore healthcare professionals’ (HCP) opinions on the acceptability of and factors ...

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