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Key performance indicators for mental health and substance use disorders: a literature review and discussion paper

Henderson, Carla; Klimas, Jan; Dunne, Colum; Leddin, Des; Meagher, David; O'Toole, Thomas P; Cullen, Walter (Taylor and Francis, 2014)

With increasing recognition of the importance of mental and substance use disorders for population health and health systems and the potential value of systems-based performance indicators in addressing this issue, we ...
Knowledge of carbohydrate counting and insulin dose calculations among hospital staff in a regional general paediatrics unit

O'Gorman, Jennifer R; O'Leary, Orla; Finner, Natalie; Quinn, Anne; O'Gorman, Clodagh S (SpringerOpen, 2015)

The aim of this study was to assess the carbohydrate and insulin knowledge of the staff at Children’s Ark at the University Hospital, Limerick. Carbohydrate counting and insulin dose calculations based on carbohydrates ...
Length of stay following elective surgery can we improve efficiency?

Solon, Gemma; Coffey, Calvin J; McNamara, Deborah (Irish Medical Organisation, 2013)

Increasing emergency admissions place significant demands on limited hospital resources. We assessed national practices and resources for initiatives to reduce length of stay (LOS) and thereby improve efficiency of ...
A method for the design and development of medical or health care information websites to optimize search engine results page rankings on Google

Dunne, Suzanne S.; Cummins, Niamh M; Hannigan, Ailish; Shannon, Bill; Dunne, Colum; Cullen, Walter (Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2013)

Background: The Internet is a widely used source of information for patients searching for medical/health care information. While many studies have assessed existing medical/health care information on the Internet, ...
The microbial community of the cystic fibrosis airway is disrupted in early life

Renwick, Julie; McNally, Paul; John, Bettina; DeSantis, Todd; Linnane, Barry; Murphy, Philip (Public Library of Science, 2014)

Background: Molecular techniques have uncovered vast numbers of organisms in the cystic fibrosis (CF) airways, the clinical significance of which is yet to be determined. The aim of this study was to describe and compare ...
Months backward test: a review of its use in clinical studies

Meagher, James; Leonard, Maeve; Donoghue, Laura; O’Regan, Niamh; Timmons, Suzanne; Exton, Chris; Cullen, Walter; Dunne, Colum; Adamis, Dimitrios; Maclullich, Alasdair J; Meagher, David (Baishideng Publishing Group Inc., 2015)

To review the use of the Months Backwards Test (MBT) in clinical and research contexts. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review of reports relating to the MBT based upon a search of PsychINFO and MEDLINE between ...
A national study of continuous professional competence (CPC) amongst pre-hospital practitioners

Knox, Shane; Cullen, Walter; Dunne, Colum (BioMed Central, 2015)

Background: Internationally, continuing professional competence (CPC) is an increasingly important issue for all health professionals. With the introduction of the first CPC framework for Emergency Medical Technicians ...
Optimization of an in vitro bioassay to monitor growth and formation of myotubes in real time

Murphy, Sylvia M; Kiely, Maeve; Jakeman, Philip M; Kiely, Patrick A; Carson, Brian P (Portland Press, 2016)

The importance of growth and maintenance of skeletal muscle is vital for long term health and quality of life. Appropriate nutrition with specific bioactivities relevant to the functionalities of tissues such as skeletal ...
The other extreme: physical activity levels in underage international hockey players

Furlong, Laura-Anne M; Passmore, David (2013)

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Outcomes of Irish graduate entry medical student engagement with self-directed learning of clinical skills.

McGrath, Deirdre; Crowley, Louise; Rao, Sanath; Toomey, Margaret; Hannigan, Ailish; Murphy, Lisa; Dunne, Colum (BioMed Central, 2015)

Background: Existing literature is mixed as to whether self-directed learning (SDL) delivers improvements in knowledge, skills or attitudes of medical students compared with traditional learning methods. This study aimed ...
Perceptions and attitudes of community pharmacists towards generic medicines.

Dunne, Suzanne S.; Shannon, Bill; Cullen, Walter; Dunne, Colum (Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, 2014)

BACKGROUND: Following the enactment of legislation in June 2013, generic substitution and reference pricing of medicines has been introduced, for the first time, in Ireland. This novel study is the first assessment of ...
Protein kinase C beta II suppresses colorectal cancer by regulating IGF-1 mediated cell survival

Dowling, Catríona M; Phelan, James; Callender, Julia A; Cathcart, Mary Clare; Mehigan, Brian; McCormick, Paul; Dalton, Tara; Coffey, John C; Newton, Alexandra C; O'Sullivan, Jacintha; Kiely, Patrick A (Impact Journals, 2016)

Despite extensive efforts, cancer therapies directed at the Protein Kinase C (PKC) family of serine/threonine kinases have failed in clinical trials. These therapies have been directed at inhibiting PKC and have, in some ...
Psychosocial INTerventions for Alcohol use among problem drug users (PINTA): protocol for a feasibility study in primary care.

Klimas, Jan; Anderson, Rolande; Bourke, M; Bury, Gerard; Field, Catherine Anne; Kaner, E; Keane, Rory; Keenan, Eamon; Meagher, David; Murphy, B; O'Gorman, Clodagh S; O'Toole, T; Saunders, Jean; Smyth, Bobby P; Dunne, Colum; Walter.cullen (JMIR, 2013)

Background Alcohol use is an important issue among problem drug users. Although screening and brief intervention are effective in reducing problem alcohol use in primary care, no research has examined this issue among ...
Psychosocial interventions to reduce alcohol consumption in concurrent problem alcohol and illicit drug users

Klimas, Jan; Field, Catherine Anne; Cullen, Walter; O'Gorman, Clodagh S; Glynn, Liam G.; Keenan, Eamon; Saunders, Jean; Bury, Gerard; Dunne, Colum (John Wiley & Sons, 2012)

Background: Problem alcohol use is common among illicit drug users and is associated with adverse health outcomes. It is also an important factor in poor prognosis among drug users with hepatitis C virus (HCV) as it impacts ...
A qualitative assessment of practitioner perspectives post-introduction of the first continuous professional competence (CPC) guidelines for emergency medical technicians in Ireland.

Knox, Shane; Dunne, Suzanne S.; Cullen, Walter; Dunne, Colum (BioMed Central, 2015)

Background: In November 2013, the Irish Regulator for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) introduced the first mandatory requirement for registrants to demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development ...
Regulation and registration as drivers of continuous professional competence for Irish pre-hospital practitioners: a discussion paper.

Knox, Shane; Dunne, Suzanne S.; Hughes, M; Cheeseman, S; Dunne, Colum (Springer, 2016)

Background The Regulatory Body responsible for the registration of Irish pre-hospital practitioners, the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC), identified the need to implement a continuing professional competence ...
Research confuses me: what is qualitative research & what is the difference between grounded theory and phenomenology?

O'Gorman, Clodagh S; Macken, Alan P; Cullen, Walter; Saunders, Jean; Dunne, Colum; Higgins, M.F. (Irish Medical Organization, 2013)

What is qualitative research? Are there different types of qualitative research? Is qualitative research important in medicine? Is it not enough for me to understand quantitative research and its methodology? It is ...
Research confuses me: what is the difference between case-control and cohort studies in quantitative research?

Higgins, M.F.; Macken, Alan P; Cullen, Walter; Saunders, Jean; Dunne, Colum; O'Gorman, Clodagh S (Irish Medical Organization, 2013)

What is the difference between a cohort and a case-control trial? And why is it important? As a student, it is sometimes difficult to appreciate the difference between these two study methods, and why should it matter ...
A review of the differences and similarities between generic drugs and their originator counterparts, including economic benefits associated with usage of generic medicines, using Ireland as a case study

Dunne, Suzanne S.; Shannon, Bill; Dunne, Colum; Cullen, Walter (BioMed Central, 2013)

Generic medicines are those where patent protection has expired, and which may be produced by manufacturers other than the innovator company. Use of generic medicines has been increasing in recent years, primarily as a ...
Validity of synthetic bone as a substitute for osteoporotic cadaveric femoral heads in mechanical testing: a biomechanical study

O'Neill, F; Condon, F; McGloughlin, Timothy M.; Lenehan, B; Coffey, Calvin J; Walsh, Michael T. (British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2012)

IntroductionThe objective of this study was to determine if a synthetic bone substitute would provide results similar to bone from osteoporotic femoral heads during in vitro testing with orthopaedic implants. If the synthetic ...

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