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Dr. Margarita Corry
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Midwifery

Biography

I am an experienced clinical nurse having practiced nursing in a variety of clinical settings ranging from care of the older person, medical, surgical and neuromedical/surgical nursing in the UK, USA and Ireland. Since 1996 I have been practising as a nurse teacher/lecturer. I have many years of experience of supervising research projects on both postgraduate and undergraduate programmes, across a variety of topics including advanced nursing practice, acute and chronic care. I have a keen interest in the area of complex intervention development and testing along with the advancement of research at patient level.

Publications and Further Research Outputs

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Doyle, M. Low, J. Corry, M., Experiences of a Nursing Team Working in a Residential Care Facility for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 49, (3), 2023, p40 - 46 Journal Article, 2023

Yiewong, T., Corry M. & Mooney M., Early sedation with Dexmedetomidine in post-operative adult intensive care unit patients: A systematic review., Nursing in Critical Care, 28, (5), 2023, p718 - 726, p9 Journal Article, 2023 TARA - Full Text

Doyle, M., Louw, J. S., & Corry, M., Staff Perceptions of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Older Adults Living in a Residential Long-Term Care Facility, Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 49, (10), 2023, p44- Journal Article, 2023

Doyle M, Louw J, Corry M, PLANNING FOR FUTURE INFECTIOUS OUTBREAKS IN A RESIDENTIAL CARE SETTING., Age & Ageing, Age Ageing., Dublin, 2022, edited by 107 LESSONS LEARNED FOLLOWING COVID-19: , 51, doi: 10.1093/ageing/afac218.087. PMCID: PMC9620289., 2022, ppiii21 - iii21, ppiii21 Conference Paper, 2022

Tricco AC, Ashoor H, Veroniki AA, Soobiah C, Hezam AA, Khan PA, Nincic V, Corry M, Ghassemi M, Rodrigues M, Kim J, Muller MP, Rios P, Radhakrishnan A, Hutton B, Young K, Straus SE., Trivalent versus quadrivalent influenza vaccines in adults 65 years of age and older: A systematic review and meta-analysis. , Submitted to National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) in February, 2022., 2022 Report, 2022 Other

Smith V, Corry M, Devane D, Treweek S, Hunter A, Grylka-Baeschlin S, Hannon K, Prioritising key motivators and challenges influencing informal carers' decisions for participating in randomised trials: An embedded Study Within A before and after Trial (SWAT 55), HRB Open Research, 3, (71), 2020 Journal Article, 2020 URL

Brady V. Hynes G. May P. Lombard-Vance R. and Corry M., , Findings of an Evaluation of the Introduction of Schwartz Rounds in Ireland , Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2020 (THEconf2020), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin , 4th March 2020, 2020 Oral Presentation, 2020 URL

Andrea Tricco, Amruta Radhakrishnan, Patricia Rios, Sharon Straus, Brian Hutton, Mark Loeb, Margarita Corry., 'Comparative effectiveness of influenza vaccines in adults 65 years of age and older: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. ', PROSPERO 2020 CRD42020177357 Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?, 2020, - Protocol or guideline, 2020 URL

Byrne, G. Murphy, F. Eustace -Cook,J. Mooney,M. O'Brien,F. O'Donnell, S. Corry, M. Lynch, A.M., Neenan,K. & McKee. G. , The prevalence of tobacco smoking among European migrants residing in EU 15 countries: a quantitative systematic review protocol, JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18, (12), 2020, p2647 - 2657 Journal Article, 2020 DOI

Corry M, Neenan K, Smith V., The development and use of a structured instrument for assessing the quality of complex interventions , Abstracts of the 26th Cochrane Colloquium, Santiago, ChileCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Abstracts of the 26th Cochrane Colloquium, Santiago, Chile, 2019, 1, (Suppl 1), 2020 Oral Presentation, 2020 URL

Corry, M. Neenan, K. Brabyn, S. Sheaf, G. Smith, V., Telephone interventions, delivered by healthcare professionals for providing education and psychosocial support for informal caregivers of adults with diagnosed illnesses, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , (5), 2019, pDOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012533 Journal Article, 2019 DOI

BRADY V, Corry M and Flynn M,, Schwartz Rounds: facilitating staff conversations in the Irish healthcare system., Blog for the Point of Care Foundation, https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/blog/schwartz-rounds-facilitating-staff-conversations-in-th, October, 2019 Report, 2019 URL

BRADY, V. May, P. Lombard-Vance, R. Hynes G. and Corry M. , Evaluation of the Introduction of Schwartz Rounds in Ireland, Health Services Executive, Dublin, Ireland., Health Services Executive, 2019, p1 - 183 Report, 2019 URL URL

Corry, M. Porter, S. Mckenna, H., The redundancy of positivism as a paradigm for nursing, Nursing Philosophy, 20, (1), 2019, p1-10 Journal Article, 2019

BRADY, V Corry M. and Hynes G. , Schwartz Rounds - the Journey to Date in Ireland., Inaugural Schwartz Rounds Conference. Fostering Compassion and Connection, Dublin Castle, Dublin , 20th February 2018, 2018 Conference Paper, 2018 URL

Corry, M., Smith, V., Neenan, K., Brabyn, S., Telephone interventions, delivered by healthcare professionals, for educating and psychosocially supporting informal caregivers of adults with diagnosed illnesses , 12th Annual Cochrane Ireland Conference Cochrane and challenges to evidence based healthcare , NUI Galway , 26th May 2017, 2017 Poster, 2017

McDaid, F. Neenan, K. Corry, M., Identifying a nursing model and developing associated documentation for use in Emergency Nursing Departments nationally, 16th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, November 4th and 5th, 2015 Meeting Abstract, 2015

Glynn, L. Corry,M., Intensive Care Unit Nurses' Opinions and Current Practice in Relation to Delirium in the Intensive Care Setting, Intensive & Critical Care Nursing, 31, 2015, p269 - 275 Journal Article, 2015

Corry M, Smith V, Brabyn S,Neenan K, Telephone interventions, delivered by healthcare professionals, for educating and psychosocially supporting informal caregivers of adults with diagnosed illnesses (Protocol). , Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (1), 2015 Journal Article, 2015 DOI

O' Keeffe, A.,Corry, M., Moser, D.K. , Measuring job satisfaction of advanced nurse practitioners and advanced midwife practitioners in the Republic of Ireland: a survey, Journal of Nursing Management, 23, (1), 2015, p107-117 Journal Article, 2015 DOI

Corry, M While, A. Neenan, K. and Smith, V, A systematic review of systematic reviews on interventions for caregivers of people with chronic conditions, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 71, (4), 2015, p718 - 734 Journal Article, 2015 DOI

Corry, M. Clark, M., The feasibility of a nurse-led telephone support intervention for family members and caregivers of people with Multiple Sclerosis. , 5th International Nursing & Midwifery Conference, Galway, 30th-31st March 2015, 2015 Oral Presentation, 2015

Corry, M., An exploratory randomised trial of a nurse-led telephone support intervention for people who support people with multiple sclerosis (The MNTISS trial)., 2015 Thesis, 2015

McDaid, F. Neenan, K. Corry, M., Safety in the ED: Guidance on patients' families and carers presence in Emergency DepartmentsFiona McDaid:, 16th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, November 4th and 5th, 2015 Conference Paper, 2015

Corry, M, An exploratory randomised trial of a nurse-led telephone support intervention for people who support people with multiple sclerosis (The MNTISS trial) , Emerging Scholars Forum, Laurence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, Toronto, Canada, October 26-27 2015, 2015 Invited Talk, 2015

Magennis B. Lynch T. Corry, M., Current trends in the medical management of Parkinson's disease: implications for nursing practice , British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 10, (2), 2014, p1-8 Journal Article, 2014 DOI

Corry, M. and Clarke, M, Feasibility of the manualised nurse-led telephone support service for people who support people with multiple sclerosis: recommendations for Phase 3 testing, , Randomised Controlled Trials in the Social Sciences, 9th International Conference, University of York and Durham University 10th, 11th and 12th September 2014. , University of York, United Kingdom, 2014 Poster, 2014

Glynn, L. & Corry, M., A study exploring intensive care unit (ICU) nurses' opinions and current practice in relation to delirium in the ICU setting. abstract and oral presentation, 15th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin. November, Dublin, 2014 Oral Presentation, 2014

Magennis, B and Corry, M., Parkinson's disease:making the diagnosis and monitoring progression, British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 9, (4), 2013, p167 - 171 Journal Article, 2013 DOI

Corry, M. Clarke, M. While, A. Lalor, J. , Developing complex interventions for nursing: a critical review of key guidelines.", Journal of clinical nursing, 22, (5-6), 2013, p1 - 15 Journal Article, 2013 DOI

Magennis, B. and Corry, M., Parkinson's disease: top 10 causes, British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 9, (5), 2013, p234 - 239 Journal Article, 2013 DOI

Corry, M. While, A., Reflections on the use of AMSTAR to evaluate systematic reviews, 4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference 2013, (Nursing and Midwifery 2013 - NUI Galway)., 15th - 16th April, 2013 Meeting Abstract, 2013

Corry, M., Reflections on the use of AMSTAR to evaluate systematic reviews, Nursing & Midwifery 2013 - NUI Galway, Galway, 2013 Oral Presentation, 2013

Corry, M., Book review , Review of Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis, by J.HalperJ.N.Holland, , Nurse Education in Practice, 13, (1), 2013, pe2 Review, 2013 URL

Corry, M. Clarke, M. Lalor, J. and While, A, Complex Intervention for Nursing: A systematic review, The Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom, The 2012 International Nursing Research Conference,, London , April , 2012, pp12- Oral Presentation, 2012

Corry, M. Clarke, M. Lalor, J. and While, A(ed.), Developing a nursing intervention using the Medical Research Council Framework (2000 and 2008), 31st Annual International Research Conference 2012, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland , Dublin, February, 2012, 28 p Proceedings of a Conference, 2012 URL

Corry, M. While, A. Clarke, M . Lalor, J. , Caregiver Burden and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis: a systematic review, 13th Annual Research Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dublin, November 2012, 2012 Oral Presentation, 2012

Corry, M. Clarke, M. Lalor, J. and While, A. (ed.), Complex Intervention for Nursing: A systematic review, , The Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom, The 2012 International Nursing Research Conference, , London, April 2012 , 2012 Proceedings of a Conference, 2012 URL

Corry M, McKenna M, Duggan M, The role of the clinical nurse specialist in MS: a literature review., British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing), 20, (2), 2011, p86 - 93 Journal Article, 2011 DOI

Corry, M, An Exploratory RCT of a randomised nurse-led telephone support intervention for carers of PwMS, Recent Advances in Multiple Sclerosis-1st Annual Meeting, Trinity College Dublin, 7th May 2011, 2011 Poster, 2011

Margarita Corry, A review of the Needs and Experiences of Carers of People with Multiple Sclerosis. , 3rd International Nursing and Midwifery conference 2011, NUI Galway, 4th and 5th April 2, 2011 Meeting Abstract, 2011

Corry, M. Clarke, M. Lalor, J. (ed.), Measuring caregiver burden in Multiple Sclerosis: a literature review, 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, TCD, School of Nursing & Midwifery TCD, November 8th, 2011, 17 p Proceedings of a Conference, 2011

Corry, M. Clarke, M. Lalor, J. (ed.), , 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, TCD, Measuring caregiver burden in Multiple Sclerosis: a literature review, School of Nursing & Midwifery , TCD, November 2011, 2011 Proceedings of a Conference, 2011 URL

Corry, R. and Timmins, F. , The use of teaching portfolios to promote excellence and scholarship in nurse education , Nurse Education in Practice , 9, (6), 2009, p388 - 392 Journal Article, 2009 DOI

Malone, A-M., Corry, M. and Jansen, P. , Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence: Merging the Evidence, The 9th International Interdisciplinery Conference Advances In Qualitative Methods, Banff Park Lodge, Banff, Alberta, Canada, 8-11th October, 2008, pp28 - 29 Meeting Abstract, 2008

Corry M, While A, The needs of carers of people with multiple sclerosis: a literature review, Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, PMID: 19077062 , 2008 Journal Article, 2008 DOI

Malone, A-M., Corry, M. and Jansen, P., Stress in Nursing in an Era of Change, The 14th Qualitative Health Research Conference, The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada, 3-6th October , 2008, pp46 - 47 Meeting Abstract, 2008

Coughlan, M. Corry, M, The experiences of patients and relatives/significant others of overcrowding in accident and emergency in Ireland: a qualitative descriptive study, Accident Emergency Nursing, 15, (4), 2007, p201 - 209 Journal Article, 2007 DOI

Malone, A-M. and Corry, M., Continuous quality improvement: A process to enhance hand hygiene practice, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery 26th International Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, 21st-22nd February , 2007, pp60- Meeting Abstract, 2007

Corry, M., MCabe, C., McGregor, C. Byren, G., McCarthey, E.F., Adam, A. and Glacken, M. Evaluating Group Facilitation from the Students' and Supervisor's Perspective, (ed.), Nurse Education Today, Durham, September 2006, 2006 Proceedings of a Conference, 2006

Malone AM and Corry M, The Problem with Hand Hygiene, Essential Nursing Care: The Heart of the Matter, Radisson Hotel SAS, 29th November 2006, 2006 Poster, 2006

Malone, A-M. & Corry, M. , The Problem with Hand Hygiene, HSE Inaugural National Nursing/ Midwifery Conference Essential Nursing Care The Heart of the Matter, Sligo, 29th November , 2006 Meeting Abstract, 2006

Corry, M., Fahey McCarthy, E., & Horan, P., , A study into the benefits of completing an assignment as part of a post graduate diploma course., Nurse Education Today Conference, Grey College University of Durham , 5th September, 2006 Poster, 2006

Coughlan, M and Corry, M. A Descriptive Qualitative Study On The Experiences Of Patients And Relatives/Significant Others In Relation To Overcrowding In A&E, (ed.), Nursing Research Conference, School Of Nursing & Midwifery, TCD, , November 2006, 2006 Proceedings of a Conference, 2006

Whelan, J. and Corry M., Influenza: a synthesis of Knowledge from an Irish Perspective, Essential Nursing Care: The Heart of the Matter, The Radisson Hotel SAS Sligo, 29th November, 2006 Poster, 2006

Byrne G, McCabe C, Fahey-McCarthy E, Corry M, Glacken M, MacGregor C, Adams , Evaluation of group supervision/facilitation from the students perspective. , A. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Faculty of Nursing, 25th Annual Nursing and Midwifery Research conference, RCSI, , Dublin, Ireland, 2006 Poster, 2006

Corry, M, Fahey-McCarthy, EFM and Horan, P., An explorative study into the benefits of using a reflective assignment as part of course work at Postgraduate Diploma level in Nursing, , Nurse Education Today Conference, Durham, September 2006, 2006 Poster, 2006

Malone AM and Corry, M, Poster: Handwashing,, Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery Studies,, November 2005, 2005 Poster, 2005

Byrne, G., Glacken, M., MacGregor, C., McCabe, C. Corry, M., Adams, A. Fahey McCarthy, E. , Evaluation of Group Supervision, (ed.), Royal College of Nursing, Harrogate,, 23rd January 2005, 2005 Proceedings of a Conference, 2005

Corry, M., Timmins, F., Teaching portfolios for nurse educators: a vehicle for professional development, NET 2005 conference, Durham, 8th September, edited by Net conference committee , 2005 Meeting Abstract, 2005

Corry, M., Timmins, F., Learning from Other Professionals: developing a teaching portfolio through group reflective practice., NET 2005, Durham, 6th september 2005, edited by NET conference committee , 2005 Meeting Abstract, 2005

Glacken, M., Fahy-McCarthy, E., Byrne, G., MacGregor, C., Corry, M., McCabe, C., Adams, A., , Evaluating Group Supervision, School of Nursing & Midwifery Studies, November 2004, 2004 Poster, 2004

Corry, M.(ed.), A Descriptive Comparative Study identifying the need for formalised support for neophytes and the needs of nurses who support neophytes during the transition from student to professional nurse, Nurse Education Today Conference, Durham, UK., 2002 Proceedings of a Conference, 2002

Corry, M.(ed.), Is preceptorship adequate to meet the needs of newly qualified diplomates?, School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, Trinity College Dublin, 23rd July 2000, 2000 Proceedings of a Conference, 2000

Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications

Brady, V. May, P. Lombard-Vance, R. Hynes, G. and Corry, M, Creating Connections: Schwartz Rounds in the Irish context, All Ireland Schwartz Rounds and QI Conference 2020, Dublin Castle, 18th February 2020 , 2020 Poster, 2020

Margarita Corry, 'Complex Interventions', http://complexinterventions.blogspot.ie/ , 2014, - Digital research resource production, 2014 URL

Corry, M., Advancing Care, World of Irish Nursing, 22, (3), 2014, p30- Journal Article, 2014

On Guard Against Influenza :World of Irish Nursing, 14, 9, (2006), 29 - 31p, Whelan, J. and Corry, M. , [eds.] Journal, 2006

Corry, M. and Whelan, J , Understanding S.Pneumoniae, World of Irish Nursing September, 14, (8), 2006, p55 - 56 Journal Article, 2006

Corry, M, Why there are not enough nurses to go around?, World of Irish Nursing, 6, (6), 1998, p10 - 11 Journal Article, 1998

Research Expertise

Description

Areas methodological expertise include: Complex intervention development Pilot and feasibility studies Randomised controlled trials Survey research design Areas of topic expertise/interest include: Caregiver research, including caregiver burden, quality of life, preparedness to care. Telephone interventions Neurological nursing in particular Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, meningitis. Nursing practice: in particular clinical skills. Infection control; Care of older persons; Stress and stress management.

Projects

  • Title
    • A study evaluating group facilitation as a method of supporting students undertaking a literature review.
  • Date To
    • 2005
  • Title
    • An evaluation of the benefits of reflective practice as part of the curriculum for Postgraduate Diploma nursing students
  • Date To
    • 2004/05
  • Title
    • A qualitative study evaluating the benefits of reflective practice in a nursing programme.
  • Summary
    • This study explored qualified nurses' perceived benefits of completing a reflective practice assignment as part of a postgraduate programme of study.
  • Funding Agency
    • N/A
  • Date To
    • 2005
  • Title
    • A Survey On Nurses Experience Of Stress In A Reforming Health Care System
  • Summary
    • Purpose of the study is to survey the level of stress, sources of pressure and outcomes of work stress as experienced by general nurses in the republic of Ireland, Nurses overall ability to manage stressful situations will also be determined
  • Funding Agency
    • Health and Safety Authority (Margarita Corry -Principle Investigator)
  • Date From
    • July 06
  • Date To
    • July 07
  • Title
    • A qualitative study on the experiences of patients and significant others of Overcrowding in Accident and Emergency.
  • Date From
    • Feb 2005
  • Date To
    • Expected September 2005
  • Title
    • An exploratory RCT of a manualised nurse-led telephone support intervention for people who support/carers of People with Multiple Sclerosis.
  • Summary
    • This is an intervention study with 200 carers randomly assigned to one of two groups: the intervention or control group. Using a manual designed to enable the nurse specialist to provide proactive telephone support, the nurse specialist(s) will empower carers by enabling them to learn problem management skills. Carer outcomes are determined in terms of improving self-efficacy in problem solving and obtaining respite, preparedness to care, quality of life and reduced carer burden. For PwMS outcomes are determined by exploring their experience of being cared for by a carer who has received telephone support from the multiple sclerosis nurse specialist.
  • Funding Agency
    • Health Research Board (Funding sponsors: Profs. Mike Clarke and Alison While)
  • Date From
    • October 2011
  • Date To
    • Sept 2014
  • Title
    • Knowledge Exchange and Dissemination Scheme -Maximising the impact of the HRB strategy
  • Summary
    • The purpose of this funding scheme is to enable researchers to develop resources to disseminate research using creative and novel methods. The resources to be developed in this application will provide an overview of the development of a complex intervention using a multi-stranded, multi-modal approach. This will take advantage of the latest communication technologies which will reach the widest possible audience of clinicians, researchers and academics. There will be links to audio visual presentations and useful resources that the researcher sourced in developing a complex intervention for nursing.
  • Funding Agency
    • Health Research Board
  • Date From
    • December 2012
  • Date To
    • December 2012
  • Title
    • Telephone interventions, delivered by healthcare professionals, for informal caregivers of adults with diagnosed illnesses
  • Funding Agency
    • Health Research Board
  • Date From
    • Jan 2016
  • Date To
    • Jan 2018
  • Title
    • Evaluation of the Initial Introduction of Schwartz Rounds in Ireland
  • Funding Agency
    • The Quality Improvement Division, Health Service Executive
  • Date From
    • June 2017
  • Date To
    • May 2019
  • Title
    • An exploratory randomised pilot trial examining the potential effectiveness of a mindfulness based cognitive therapy programme for informal caregivers of people with chronic illnesses.
  • Funding Agency
    • The Adeliade Meath Foundation
  • Date From
    • January 2017
  • Date To
    • July 2018
  • Title
    • Developing and testing an education and support intervention for caregivers with a view to reducing hospital re-admission rates among patients with heart failure
  • Summary
    • The Irish National Cardiac Health Policy (2010-2019) (Department of Health and Children 2010) have noted the need for a caregiver-focused initiative. This policy document advocated that family members and carers warranted consideration and special support as part of the patient rehabilitation process. The recommendations paid particular attention to those whose lives are seriously limited from heart failure, or stroke and the need for caregivers to be supported and trained was fully endorsed. It was acknowledged that caregivers suffer additional stress, depression and psychological problems when unsupported. The provision of practical support and information would enhance independent home living for those individuals with heart failure who are supported by carers in the home (Department of Health and Children 2010). On the international stage, the aim is to shift to community-based and patient-centred paradigms of care for the treatment of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (World Health Organisation 2005) and, where possible, prevent admission to secondary healthcare facilities. While face-to-face contact with people who can provide education and support is ideal, it is not always feasible. Furthermore, attendance-based interventions can be time-consuming and expensive for the caregiver (Kaltenbaugh et al. 2015, Ravenson et al. 2016). However, telephone communication is widely available and internationally acceptable. The proposed project for this PhD study is focused on the modification of a previously developed education and support intervention. The primary purpose of this study is to develop a culturally-sensitive educational support intervention for caregivers of people with heart failure. The long-term intended outcome would be to implement this intervention and consequently reduce the rate of hospital re-admissions among patients with heart failure in the Republic of Ireland. The study will be modelled on the work of Piamjariyakul et al. (2015), who developed and tested a support and education telephone coaching intervention for caregivers of people with heart failure in the United States. The tested intervention significantly impacted on patient and caregiver outcomes, in terms of reduced patient re-admission rates and improved caregiver confidence and social support, with lower depression scores when compared to a usual care control group (Piamjariyakul et al. 2015). A mixed methods approach will be used to develop and test the intervention in this study. The model for developing complex interventions in nursing (Corry et al. 2013) and best practice guidelines for early phase testing of interventions (Medical Research Council 2006) and the Consort guidelines for pilot testing using the randomised trial design will also be used (Campbell et al. 2016) The aims of the study are to: 1. Develop a culturally sensitive caregiver coaching programme aimed at reducing hospital readmissions among heart failure patients and improving caregiver outcomes. 2. Model the intervention within the Irish health care system and conduct a feasibility study for the delivery and testing of the intervention using a randomised controlled trial, including potential outcome measures. 3. Using a randomised trial design in the Irish health care system, pilot test the intervention for potential effectiveness and other pilot test outcomes, including time taken to recruit and response rates.
  • Funding Agency
    • Provosts Scholarship award
  • Title
    • Personalised Integrated Cardiac Care implementation - PICCI.
  • Summary
    • Cost action
  • Funding Agency
    • N/A
  • Date From
    • Dec 2016
  • Title
    • WeCare
  • Summary
    • The main goal of WeCare is to define and deploy a large scale citizen-centred model and an associated digital solution dealing with health and social integrated-care for supporting elderly people in their home.
  • Funding Agency
    • Horizon 2020
  • Date From
    • 2020
  • Title
    • Comparative effectiveness of influenza vaccines in adults 65 years of age and older: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
  • Summary
    • This project sets out to determine which influenza vaccine is the most effective for adults 65 years of age and older. It also sets out to determine if the vaccine effectiveness varies by risk group and vaccination
  • Funding Agency
    • ESI
  • Date From
    • Feb 2020

Keywords

Clinical learning environment in nursing; computer-assisted language learning; INFECTION CONTROL; Nursing; OLDER PERSONS; STRESS; STRESS MANAGEMENT

Recognition

Awards and Honours

Research Incentive Grant from TCD - 5,000 Euro 2005

Research Funding from Health and Safety Authority - 21,000Euro 2006

Learning Innovation Project CAPSL 2005

Health Research Board Research Training Fellowship April 2011

HRB cochrane training fellowship award September 2015

Honorarium to present on PhD work at the Laurence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, Toronto, Canada 2015

HRB Cochrane Fellowship Award

Adeliade Meath Foundation Caroline Sharkey Scholarship

Evidence Synthesis Ireland Fellowship Feb. 2020

Memberships

An Bord Altranais 1990 – current

European Academy of Nursing Science 2012 – current