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View article: Effect of Mediterranean diet on mental health outcomes: A systematic review
Effect of Mediterranean diet on mental health outcomes: A systematic review Open
Growing evidence has linked both the onset and symptoms of various mental disorders to lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and sleep. The link between diet and mental health in particular in depressive disorders has gained interest in…
View article: “ <i>I gained a superpower… is this how normal people feel?</i> ”: A qualitative exploration of dietary perceptions and experiences amongst adults living with Cystic Fibrosis in the modulator era
“ <i>I gained a superpower… is this how normal people feel?</i> ”: A qualitative exploration of dietary perceptions and experiences amongst adults living with Cystic Fibrosis in the modulator era Open
Background Cystic Fibrosis (CF) care has been transformed by modulator therapies, which have extended survival and reshaped daily health management. While CF-specific nutrition guidelines have shifted to focus not just on energy, but also …
View article: Exploring long-term recovery and community health management: a qualitative study of older adults and caregivers’ experiences post COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland
Exploring long-term recovery and community health management: a qualitative study of older adults and caregivers’ experiences post COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland Open
Older adults report their recovery from COVID-19 infection but note significant long-term effects on their health and well-being resulting in an increased need for formal and informal supports in the community.
View article: Diet quality in cystic fibrosis – associations with patient reported outcome measures and enablers and barriers to eating a healthy diet: A protocol paper for a mixed methods study
Diet quality in cystic fibrosis – associations with patient reported outcome measures and enablers and barriers to eating a healthy diet: A protocol paper for a mixed methods study Open
Background People living with cystic fibrosis (PwCF) have increased energy requirements. However, in recent years concerns have emerged regarding the ‘cystic fibrosis (CF) diet’ in terms of reliance on energy-dense, nutrient poor foods, wh…
View article: Delirium education priorities for healthcare professional students: a modified Delphi study
Delirium education priorities for healthcare professional students: a modified Delphi study Open
View article: Interrelationships between diet quality and health-related quality of life in Irish adults living with cystic fibrosis
Interrelationships between diet quality and health-related quality of life in Irish adults living with cystic fibrosis Open
View article: Dietary intakes and quality of Irish adults with cystic fibrosis: Comparisons to nutrition guidelines and HEI-2020
Dietary intakes and quality of Irish adults with cystic fibrosis: Comparisons to nutrition guidelines and HEI-2020 Open
Findings indicate suboptimal diet quality. Despite reliance on EDNP foods, many did not achieve energy targets. Moving forward, emphasis on diet quality is of paramount importance to improve overall health in people with CF.
View article: Health Promoting Campuses: a time for global reflection and renewed action
Health Promoting Campuses: a time for global reflection and renewed action Open
View article: Exploring Motivators and Barriers to Sustainable Food Consumption: A Cross-Sectional Study of Perspectives from an Adult Population
Exploring Motivators and Barriers to Sustainable Food Consumption: A Cross-Sectional Study of Perspectives from an Adult Population Open
View article: ‘The upside-down’ healthcare professional students’ experiences of delirium: an all-Ireland focus group study
‘The upside-down’ healthcare professional students’ experiences of delirium: an all-Ireland focus group study Open
Background Delirium is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome characterised by an acute state of confusion, with a substantial impact on medical inpatients. Despite its growing recognition as a global healthcare concern, delirium remains unde…
View article: Prevalence of health-related behaviours and associated factors in university students in Ireland: a 4-year repeated cross-sectional study
Prevalence of health-related behaviours and associated factors in university students in Ireland: a 4-year repeated cross-sectional study Open
Background Transitioning to higher education (HE) has been highlighted as a critical time to embed positive health-related behaviours (HRBs). However, there has been a long-standing association between student life and risk-taking. This st…
View article: The impact of exposure to green or bluespace on dietary intake and food choices among adults—A systematic literature review
The impact of exposure to green or bluespace on dietary intake and food choices among adults—A systematic literature review Open
Extensive research has shown that spending time in natural greenspaces has a positive impact on health. However, there is limited evidence regarding potential factors that may influence these effects. This review aimed to assess the streng…
View article: Co-designing an interprofessional digital education resource on delirium: a student-led approach
Co-designing an interprofessional digital education resource on delirium: a student-led approach Open
View article: Longitudinal changes in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue during surgical treatment of oesophagogastric cancer: a prospective study.
Longitudinal changes in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue during surgical treatment of oesophagogastric cancer: a prospective study. Open
Background Low muscle mass, myosteatosis, and excess adiposity are associated with adverse outcomes after oesophagogastric (OG) cancer surgery. There is limited prospective data to evaluate body composition throughout treatment. We aimed t…
View article: Mediterranean diet for the management of metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease in non‐Mediterranean, Western countries: What's known and what's needed?
Mediterranean diet for the management of metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease in non‐Mediterranean, Western countries: What's known and what's needed? Open
Metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common liver disease worldwide, affecting 30% of the population in Western countries. MASLD is considered the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome, pat…
View article: 152 The Role of Physical Activity and Strength Training on the Mental Health Outcomes of University Students Across the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study
152 The Role of Physical Activity and Strength Training on the Mental Health Outcomes of University Students Across the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study Open
Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic heightened mental health challenges experienced by university students. While benefits of regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and strength training physical activity (STPA) on mental health a…
View article: Defining the Traditional Mediterranean Lifestyle: Joint International Consensus Statement
Defining the Traditional Mediterranean Lifestyle: Joint International Consensus Statement Open
Introduction The term “Mediterranean lifestyle” has gained increasing prominence in recent years, yet a specific definition remains elusive. In response, the Mediterranean Lifestyle Medicine Institute Board of Directors convened a multidis…
View article: Mediterranean Diet in Older Irish Adults: Prevalence, Patterns, Predictors and Pertinence
Mediterranean Diet in Older Irish Adults: Prevalence, Patterns, Predictors and Pertinence Open
The Mediterranean diet (MD) shows the strongest evidence in support of healthy aging and prevention of age-related diseases. It is associated with a decreased risk of chronic disease, such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, hypertension, …
View article: Effects of a telehealth-delivered Mediterranean diet intervention in adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis (MEDRA): a randomised controlled trial
Effects of a telehealth-delivered Mediterranean diet intervention in adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis (MEDRA): a randomised controlled trial Open
View article: Digital education about delirium for health care professional students: a mixed methods systematic review
Digital education about delirium for health care professional students: a mixed methods systematic review Open
Background Competence in delirium care begins with pre-registration education for health care professionals. Although a common complication for hospitalised patients, delirium is avoidable and reversible. Delirium requires early recognitio…
View article: Long-term outcomes of older adults with acute COVID-19 following inpatient geriatric rehabilitation: a prospective cohort study from the Republic of Ireland
Long-term outcomes of older adults with acute COVID-19 following inpatient geriatric rehabilitation: a prospective cohort study from the Republic of Ireland Open
Background There is a paucity of research reporting the long-term outcomes of older adults who have completed geriatric rehabilitation following COVID-19. Aim The primary aim of this study is to describe the long-term functional outcomes o…
View article: Co-design and mixed methods evaluation of an interdisciplinary digital resource for undergraduate health profession students to improve the prevention, recognition, and management of delirium in Ireland: a study protocol
Co-design and mixed methods evaluation of an interdisciplinary digital resource for undergraduate health profession students to improve the prevention, recognition, and management of delirium in Ireland: a study protocol Open
View article: Injury Risk and Prevention Strategies Among Saudi and Irish Amateur Women Soccer Players – A qualitative study
Injury Risk and Prevention Strategies Among Saudi and Irish Amateur Women Soccer Players – A qualitative study Open
This qualitative study aimed to explore how Saudi and Irish women amateur soccer players perceive soccer-related injury risk and prevention, including barriers and facilitators to the implementation of prevention strategies. Online intervi…
View article: The assessment of dietary carotenoid intake of the Cardio-Med FFQ using food records and biomarkers in an Australian cardiology cohort: a pilot validation
The assessment of dietary carotenoid intake of the Cardio-Med FFQ using food records and biomarkers in an Australian cardiology cohort: a pilot validation Open
Dietary carotenoids are associated with lower risk of CHD. Assessment of dietary carotenoid intake using questionnaires can be susceptible to measurement error. Consequently, there is a need to validate data collected from FFQs which measu…
View article: The impact of COVID-19 on clinical research: the PIPPRA and MEDRA experience
The impact of COVID-19 on clinical research: the PIPPRA and MEDRA experience Open
Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had a significant impact on clinical research. This paper aims to provide an insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic, associated public health restrictions and international guidance on the…
View article: Prevalence, risk, and protective factors of health among Irish university students
Prevalence, risk, and protective factors of health among Irish university students Open
Background Young adulthood (18-25 y) is associated with increased engagement with risky health behaviours, with those in transitionary phases most vulnerable. The transition to higher education (HE) make such settings important in health p…
View article: Adherence to a Mediterranean diet may improve serum adiponectin in adults with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: The MEDINA randomized controlled trial
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet may improve serum adiponectin in adults with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: The MEDINA randomized controlled trial Open
View article: What do people with cystic fibrosis eat? Diet quality, macronutrient and micronutrient intakes (compared to recommended guidelines) in adults with cystic fibrosis–A systematic review
What do people with cystic fibrosis eat? Diet quality, macronutrient and micronutrient intakes (compared to recommended guidelines) in adults with cystic fibrosis–A systematic review Open
View article: ‘Good, honest food’: older adults' and healthcare professionals' perspectives of dietary influences and food preferences in older age in Ireland
‘Good, honest food’: older adults' and healthcare professionals' perspectives of dietary influences and food preferences in older age in Ireland Open
Background This study aimed to explore older adults' and healthcare professionals' (HCPs) perceptions of dietary influences and food preferences in older age. Methods The research design was phenomenological qualitative description. Semist…
View article: A qualitative study of older adults’ and healthcare professionals’ perspectives on the potential of functional food products to support healthy ageing
A qualitative study of older adults’ and healthcare professionals’ perspectives on the potential of functional food products to support healthy ageing Open
Providing Mediterranean Diet (MD) nutrients in a minimally-processed functional food product may support healthy ageing, mediating favourable gut microbiota profiles when MD adherence is challenging. We thematically analysed stakeholders’ …