• An exploration of the experiences of powerchair football athletes in Ireland 

  Wolski, Sonja (University of Limerick, 2016)

  no abstract available
• 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: ...
• Eamon O'Sullivan and the Gaelic Athletic Assocation (GAA): occupational therapy influences on Gaelic football 

  Sheridan, Lauvern (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Dr. Eamon O’Sullivan (1897-1966) was a psychiatrist, the Resident Medical Superintendent in the Killarney Psychiatric Hospital and a pioneer of Occupational Therapy in Ireland (Fogarty 2007; Pettigrew et al 2013). On ...
• 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 ...
• “I’m very comfortable with her” : An exploration of the importance of friendship to young women with disabilities and how these friendships are created 

  Ryan, Maeve (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Introduction There are 600,000 people with disabilities in Ireland. Friendship has been indicated as an area of concern for people with disabilities. Friendship has a positive effect on life satisfaction, success and ...
• Exploring the contextual factors influencing young persons aged 14 to 17 years occupational choice to participate in volunteering 

  Moynihan, Katie (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Background: The impacts that a positive volunteering experience can have on youth have been known for some time. The growing evidence of the physical and mental health benefits of volunteering for youth and communities/societies ...
• ‘The Great Adventure’ - The experiences of Lena Hitchcock, World War One occupational therapy reconstruction aide 

  Moloney, Stephanie (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Background: World War One was a pivotal era in the development of occupational therapy (Wilcock 2002). Occupational therapy reconstruction aides worked in hospitals in America and France engaging injured soldiers in ...
• Dr. Eamon O’Sullivan: an analysis of an Irish occupational therapy pioneer’s key considerations in relation to the patient in practice 

  McEvoy, Joseph (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Background: This study is part of the ‘History of Occupational Therapy in Ireland’ project undertaken by the University of Limerick. This study aims to explore the contributions of Dr. Eamon O’Sullivan to occupational ...
• A scoping review exploring student perspective of inter-professional education practice placements. 

  Lynch, Evelyn (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Background: The current health service reform highlights the need for multidisciplinary team work and collaborative practice to be central to health care reform. Inter-professional education (IPE) is limited in Ireland and ...
• How older men with disabilities navigate stigma to maintain social networks: a qualitative study 

  Hennessy, Kate (2016)

  Introduction: The experience of stigma is a significant societal barrier faced by many people with a disability; it is not well known how people navigate stigma in order to establish and maintain friendships. Social ...
• The impact of the transition from primary to secondary school on occupational choice in adolescents: a retrospective study 

  Hennessy, Catherine (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Background: Occupational choice has received little attention in research, with most research conducted thus far focusing on disadvantaged individuals. Literature indicates that the transition from primary to secondary ...
• Qualitative evaluation of an occupational therapy led vocational rehabilitation service for people with arthritis; the therapist’s perspective. 

  Biggins, Ruth (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Introduction: The socio-economic implications for individuals being out of work, places a large amount of pressure on an already struggling Irish economy. Costs incurred as a result of musculoskeletal disorders affect not ...
• The reality of stigma; men with disabilities experiences of navigating stigma to create lasting friendships in the community 

  Gilbourne, Aoife (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Background: Societal perspectives of disability can either impede or influence men’s experience of developing friendships. This research poses the question: The reality of stigma; men with disabilities aged 40-50 years’ ...
• Exploring the professional experiences of Nuala Tierney, a pioneer occupational therapist who began working in Ireland in the year 1967 

  Geraghty, Gene (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Background: The study is part of a wider project researching the history of occupational therapy in Ireland at the University of Limerick, Clinical Therapies Department. As there is limited literature available on the ...
• A narrative review of the literature, from occupational therapy journals, regarding restorative occupational choices of individuals who live with schizophrenia. 

  Enright, Aisling (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Introduction: Occupational therapy is based on the premise that engagement in meaningful occupation is imperative to a person’s wellbeing, and in order for an occupation to be meaningful it must be chosen autonomously. ...
• Informed choice: exploring occupational choices of young people in community-based residential care 

  Doss, Willow (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Purpose: The relationship between occupational choice and context is a developing concept within the sphere of occupational science. Using an occupational justice perspective, this research explores how young people’s ...
• Beyond the care system: exploring occupational choices of young care leavers in Ireland 

  Doran, Aoife (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Introduction: Occupational justice has increasingly become a focus of attention in occupational science. Embedded within occupational justice is the expression of occupational choice. Choice from this perspective is ...
• Comparison of perceived quality of life between long-term forensic psychiatric patients in Ireland and Spain. 

  Deverell, Claire (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Introduction: Forensic psychiatric care aims to improve the mental health of the detained patients, whilst reducing the risk of re-offending. The optimisation of quality of life is a factor in achieving these aims. This ...
• Exploration of the work related experiences of breast cancer survivors returning to work 

  Deane, Keira (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Background: The risk of unemployment amongst breast cancer survivors is at a much higher incidence level than the healthy population, yet the health related benefits of employment include physical and social functioning, ...
• 'Staff would be whispering': Exploring employment related stigma experienced by women with intellectual disabilities in Ireland 

  DeLappe, Jessica (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities are particularly vulnerable to stigma and continue to face inequality as a result of the attitudes and beliefs of others. This puts them at risk of social exclusion ...

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