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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, ...
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 examine the experiences of individuals with arthritis who participated in an occupational therapy led vocational rehabilitation program

Whelton, Nicola (University of Limerick, 2016)

Purpose: To examine the experiences of individuals with arthritis who participated in an Occupational Therapy led Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program in order to assist them to remain in or return to work/ education. Method: ...
To explore the efficacy of wheelchair skills training

Sisk, Rebecca (University of Limerick, 2016)

Background: There are millions of wheelchair users throughout the world, and it takes a lot of practice to become an efficient wheelchair user. However, formal wheelchair skills training is still quite uncommon despite the ...
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, ...
Trends in outcome measure use within forensic occupational therapy

Kirwan, Kelsey (University of Limerick, 2014)

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Uncovering the foundational heritage of Irish occupational therapy

O'Riordan, Yvonne (University of Limerick, 2013)

Background: This study arose from a wider University of Limerick, Clinical Therapies Departmental project, seeking to plot Irish occupational therapy history. Dr. Eamonn O’Sullivan’s, “ A Textbook of Occupational Therapy ...
The visibility of disability: experiences of stigma among wheelchair users

Egan, Carmel (University of Limerick, 2012)

Despite the substantial evidence base highlighting the benefits of engaging in leisure activities; participation in this domain of occupation is greatly reduced in people with physical impairments and is frequently limited ...
What are the occupational experiences of adult asylum seekers living in direct provision in Ireland?

O'Brien, Laura (University of Limerick, 2013)

Background Asylum seekers in Ireland are required to live in State provided hostel type accommodation called Direct Provision. The system of Direct Provision places a number of restrictions on the lives of asylum seekers; ...
What impact did an occupational therapy intervention have on customers attending the Focus Ireland service?

Treacy, Melissa (University of Limerick, 2014)

Focus Ireland is a service that provides a range of supports for homeless people. Its aim is to end homelessness in Ireland. Research shows a majority of homeless people experience mental health issues and historically ...
What influenced and constituted the professional development of occupational therapy in St. Patricks Hospital, Dublin between 1930 and 1960?

Doyle, Aisling (University of Limerick, 2014)

Background: Examining the roots of a profession can achieve a deeper sense of professional identity, confidence and role for that profession (Peters 2006). Despite this, there is no official record of the history of ...
What is the evidence regarding occupational therapy interventions to improve handwriting in children aged 6-11 years old?

Martin, Siobhan (University of Limerick, 2012)

In our current age of technology, children are being primed towards computers and handwriting is becoming a lost art. Handwriting is a primary occupation of school aged children with up to 50% of the school day spent in ...
Wheelchair and seating service provision in the Republic of Ireland: exploring service users’ perspectives

Balfry, Jordan (University of Limerick, 2016)

Purpose: To explore the perspectives of service users availing of wheelchair and seating service provision in the Republic of Ireland, within the context of muscular dystrophy. Method: Four participants availing of ...
Wheelchair users’ experiences of integrated dance in Ireland

Curley, Fiona (University of Limerick, 2016)

Introduction: In Ireland, there are approximately 40,000 wheelchair users. For many people, an appropriate, well-designed and well-fitted wheelchair is a facilitator to increase independence, enable inclusion, occupational ...
Work as therapy in Irish district asylums: 1850 - 1880

Conway, Frances (University of Limerick, 2014)

Background: There is a dearth of research in relation to the Irish history of occupational therapy. Moral treatment and in turn work therapy in asylums, is widely acknowledged to have led to the materialisation of the ...

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