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View article: Patient satisfaction with infection prevention and control interventions in acute hospitals: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Patient satisfaction with infection prevention and control interventions in acute hospitals: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Infection prevention and control (IPC) interventions are multifactorial and are used to prevent healthcare-associated infections in healthcare facilities. However, patient views and enabling patient and public involvement (PPI…
View article: Designing a referral pathway for patients with non-specific cancer symptoms in Irish primary care: a qualitative study protocol.
Designing a referral pathway for patients with non-specific cancer symptoms in Irish primary care: a qualitative study protocol. Open
Background Early cancer detection improves survival, but many cancers present initially with non-specific symptoms of cancer (NSSoC) such as weight loss, fatigue, or unexplained pain. These presentations are associated with longer diagnost…
View article: Patient satisfaction with infection prevention control interventions in the acute hospital setting: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Patient satisfaction with infection prevention control interventions in the acute hospital setting: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol Open
Background Infection prevention and control (IPC) interventions are used to prevent or minimise the risk to patients and staff of acquiring healthcare-associated infections (HAI), including those caused by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) pa…
View article: Cataloguing and evaluating Irish health data resources for primary care cancer research
Cataloguing and evaluating Irish health data resources for primary care cancer research Open
This comprehensive review identifies and evaluates a diverse range of Irish health data resources, establishing a foundational catalogue for advancing primary care cancer research in Ireland. The study highlights significant gaps in data a…
View article: Lung Health Check pilot: Ireland’s flagship lung cancer screening trial
Lung Health Check pilot: Ireland’s flagship lung cancer screening trial Open
Introduction Low-dose chest CT (LDCT) has demonstrated the ability to detect early-stage lung cancer (LC) and improve disease-specific mortality in high-risk individuals. Use of LC risk scores such as the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, Ovaria…
View article: Neoadjuvant chemoradiation in older Irish adult patients with oesophageal cancer: a retrospective institutional review of clinical outcomes and hematological toxicity
Neoadjuvant chemoradiation in older Irish adult patients with oesophageal cancer: a retrospective institutional review of clinical outcomes and hematological toxicity Open
In conclusion, in patients aged ≥ 70 years compared to those aged < 70 years, we confirm that neoadjuvant chemoradiation is tolerable. There was no evidence to suggest any differences in OS and DFS between the cohorts. Neoadjuvant therapy …
View article: Identifying predictors of medication-related harm in older populations: a latent class analysis approach
Identifying predictors of medication-related harm in older populations: a latent class analysis approach Open
Background The aim of this study was to apply latent class analysis to identify underlying groupings of predictors, including drug classes and clinical predictors, co-occurring in older people at higher risk of medication-related harm. Met…
View article: GP referrals for suspected cancer in Ireland: protocol for a cross-sectional study (GRACCHUS)
GP referrals for suspected cancer in Ireland: protocol for a cross-sectional study (GRACCHUS) Open
Background Cancer is a leading cause of mortality in Ireland, accounting for approximately 30% of deaths annually. Early diagnosis improves survival, reduces treatment burden, and enhances patient outcomes. Rapid Access Clinics (RACs) were…
View article: Trends in drug–drug interaction prevalence and longitudinal associations with health outcomes in the older community‐dwelling population: Findings from The Irish LongituDinal study on Ageing
Trends in drug–drug interaction prevalence and longitudinal associations with health outcomes in the older community‐dwelling population: Findings from The Irish LongituDinal study on Ageing Open
Aims We estimate trends in severe drug–drug interaction (DDI) prevalence and examine longitudinal associations between DDI exposure and health outcomes (emergency department [ED] visits, quality‐of‐life [QoL] and functional decline) over a…
View article: Rehabilitation needs of adults after a brain tumour diagnosis: A scoping review
Rehabilitation needs of adults after a brain tumour diagnosis: A scoping review Open
Rehabilitation can improve physical and cognitive function and quality of life in people who have been diagnosed with brain tumours. The aim of this scoping review was to examine the international evidence related to the rehabilitation nee…
View article: Examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on invasive breast cancer incidence in Ireland: A population-based study
Examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on invasive breast cancer incidence in Ireland: A population-based study Open
These findings demonstrate reductions in invasive breast cancer incidence and no difference in one-year survival following the pandemic onset. Additional studies to determine the longer-term COVID-19 impact are needed.
View article: Synchronous telehealth and face‐to‐face administration of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale
Synchronous telehealth and face‐to‐face administration of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale Open
Aim To determine the agreement between the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS), when delivered via synchronous telehealth compared with face‐to‐face administration to assess gross motor development of infants. Method In this prospective cros…
View article: Changes to Patterns of Oncology Medicine Dispensing in Response to the Onset of the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 Pandemic in Ireland: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
Changes to Patterns of Oncology Medicine Dispensing in Response to the Onset of the <span>COVID</span>‐19 Pandemic in Ireland: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis Open
Background The onset of the COVID‐19 pandemic disrupted oncology healthcare provision in most countries. The purpose of this study is to examine how the onset of COVID‐19 influenced changes in dispensing dynamics of systemic anti‐cancer th…
View article: StrokeCog-R: Protocol for a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Novel Cognitive Rehabilitation Intervention for Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment
StrokeCog-R: Protocol for a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Novel Cognitive Rehabilitation Intervention for Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment Open
Background Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) affects approximately 40% of stroke survivors within one year, yet cognitive rehabilitation is not routinely integrated into post-stroke care. This protocol outlines a pilot randomised con…
View article: Building a dashboard to inform policy and clinical practice using the Irish epilepsy electronic patient record: Towards a learning health system
Building a dashboard to inform policy and clinical practice using the Irish epilepsy electronic patient record: Towards a learning health system Open
Objectives Ireland lags heavily in capacity and stakeholder interest for the development of learning health system tools. However, Ireland possesses a rich repository of electronic patient records for epilepsy patients stored at the Nation…
View article: MAintAin Activity in Arthritis: A study protocol of the co-development and feasibility testing of a physical activity maintenance intervention
MAintAin Activity in Arthritis: A study protocol of the co-development and feasibility testing of a physical activity maintenance intervention Open
Background Despite the wealth of evidence demonstrating the health benefits of physical activity (PA), people with arthritis commonly do not meet recommended PA levels. Whilst various programmes support people with arthritis to become acti…
View article: The risk and cost of drug-drug interactions in an older population acutely admitted to hospital in Ireland
The risk and cost of drug-drug interactions in an older population acutely admitted to hospital in Ireland Open
Background Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are associated with greater healthcare costs; drug-drug interactions (DDIs) are a common cause of ADRs. Aim To estimate the risk and cost of ADR-related hospital admission associated with DDI-exposu…
View article: GP referrals for suspected cancer in Ireland: protocol for a cross-sectional study (GRACCHUS)
GP referrals for suspected cancer in Ireland: protocol for a cross-sectional study (GRACCHUS) Open
Background Cancer is a leading cause of mortality in Ireland, accounting for approximately 30% of deaths annually. Early diagnosis improves survival, reduces treatment burden, and enhances patient outcomes. Rapid Access Clinics (RACs) were…
View article: Impact of guidance issued during COVID-19 to expand take-home doses of opioid agonist treatment (OAT) in Ireland: protocol for a population-based analysis of prescribing practices and patient outcomes 2018 to 2023
Impact of guidance issued during COVID-19 to expand take-home doses of opioid agonist treatment (OAT) in Ireland: protocol for a population-based analysis of prescribing practices and patient outcomes 2018 to 2023 Open
Background It is increasingly suggested that clinical guidelines and practices be updated to permanently expand relaxation around access to opioid agonist treatment (OAT) take-home doses after COVID-19. Despite a risk of OAT drug diversion…
View article: Harms associated with prescription drug misuse in Ireland: A national observational study of trends in treatment demand, non-fatal intentional drug overdoses and drug related deaths 2010–2020
Harms associated with prescription drug misuse in Ireland: A national observational study of trends in treatment demand, non-fatal intentional drug overdoses and drug related deaths 2010–2020 Open
While benzodiazepines account for the greatest overall harm with respect to treatment demand, IDOs and DRDs, gabapentinoids (primarily pregabalin) had the largest annual increase in harm over the study period.
View article: A Quantitative Study Exploring and Comparing Key Factors in Medication Management in the Irish Healthcare Setting
A Quantitative Study Exploring and Comparing Key Factors in Medication Management in the Irish Healthcare Setting Open
Background Shared decision‐making in the context of medication management has been shown to be contingent on information‐seeking behaviours such as patient knowledge, self‐efficacy and engagement. Objective The aim of this study was to: (i…
View article: Non-pharmacological interventions to support return to education and work for adolescent and young adults (AYAs) following a cancer diagnosis: a scoping review protocol
Non-pharmacological interventions to support return to education and work for adolescent and young adults (AYAs) following a cancer diagnosis: a scoping review protocol Open
Objective This scoping review will explore and chart the evidence relating to non-pharmacological interventions that support education and/or employment for adolescent and young adults (AYAs) following a cancer diagnosis. Introduction The …
View article: Feasibility and acceptability of a self-management intervention supporting return to work for women with breast cancer
Feasibility and acceptability of a self-management intervention supporting return to work for women with breast cancer Open
Introduction: Increased cancer survivorship has prompted focus on optimising quality of life, including work reintegration. Despite frequently cited return-to-work barriers for women with breast cancer, there are no conclusive work-focused…
View article: Screening for carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE)—considering the practical implications of molecular results, the value of culture and deciding criteria for resistance
Screening for carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE)—considering the practical implications of molecular results, the value of culture and deciding criteria for resistance Open
Background Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) are of international concern. Screening for CPE can encompass single- or two-step approaches, using culture, PCR or a combination. Each approach has benefits, but none are without d…
View article: Modelling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer stage migration and excess mortality in Ireland
Modelling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer stage migration and excess mortality in Ireland Open
The study provides potential evidence for an upward stage migration in those with breast cancer and NSCLC due to the pandemic. It is important to determine the longer-term impacts so that strategies are developed to mitigate adverse effect…
View article: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on the Prevalence of Radiotherapy‐Induced Hypopituitarism in Adults With Primary Non‐Pituitary Brain Tumours
Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on the Prevalence of Radiotherapy‐Induced Hypopituitarism in Adults With Primary Non‐Pituitary Brain Tumours Open
Context It is well recognised there is a high prevalence of pituitary dysfunction in childhood brain tumours survivors who are treated with radiotherapy. In contrast, the potential for survivors of brain tumours arising in adulthood to dev…