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“ <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

Cian Greaney, Katie Bohan, Sarah Tecklenborg, Ciara Howlett, Karen Cronin , et al. · 2025

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 …

Community Specialist Teams for Older People Consensus Development: A Real-Time Delphi Approach Open

Christine Fitzgerald, Christina Hayes, Aoife Whiston, Jennifer Hardiman, Marian Mullaney , et al. · 2025

Background: This study aimed to develop consensus on the core elements of the Community Specialist Teams for Older People (CST OP) service model. Methods: This study utilised a modified Delphi approach. World Café Focus Groups (n = 97) wer…

Methodological guidance for incorporating lived experience in the early stages of core outcome set development: a scoping review protocol Open

Martha Livingston, Elaine Toomey, Katie Robinson · 2025

This review will address gaps in understanding regarding the inclusion of the perspectives of individuals with lived experience in the early stages of COS development.

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

Aoife McCarthy, Rose Galvin, Frances Dockery, Margaret O’Connor, Antonella Milos , et al. · 2025

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.

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

Cian Greaney, Katie Bohan, Sarah Tecklenborg, Brian Casserly, James Green , et al. · 2025

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…

Interrelationships between diet quality and health-related quality of life in Irish adults living with cystic fibrosis Open

Cian Greaney, Ellen T. McCarthy, Lauren O’Brien, Sarah Tecklenborg, Ciara Howlett , et al. · 2025

Dietary intakes and quality of Irish adults with cystic fibrosis: Comparisons to nutrition guidelines and HEI-2020 Open

Cian Greaney, Ellen T. McCarthy, Lauren O’Brien, Sarah Tecklenborg, Ciara Howlett , et al. · 2025

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.

Community Specialist Teams for Older Persons (CST-OP) at risk of, or living with frailty in Ireland: a prospective cohort study of a new model of integrated care for community dwelling older adults Open

Christina Hayes, Aoife Whiston, Christine Fitzgerald, Collette Devlin, Brian Condon , et al. · 2025

Do pay-for-performance schemes improve quality in community pharmacy? A mixed-methods study exploring stakeholder perspectives on implementation of the nationwide Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) in England? Open

Ellen Schafheutle, Aidan Moss, Ali Hindi, Jon Gibson, Emma Lovatt , et al. · 2025

Main study objectives To evaluate implementation and impact (at pharmacy and system level) of the pharmacy quality scheme (PQS), a pay-for-performance quality incentive scheme in community pharmacies in England since 2017. Methods Mixed-me…

What are the perspectives and experiences of Older Adults of existing Integrated Care Services in the Mid-West of Ireland? Open

Brian Condon, Molly Manning, Christine Fitzgerald, Anne Griffin, Christina Hayes , et al. · 2025

Background: In Ireland, substantial investment has been provided by the Health Service Executive in the form of Community Specialist Teams (CSTs) for older person to provide timely assessment and intervention to frail older adults. CSTs ar…

A physiotherapy-led transition to home intervention for older adults following Emergency Department discharge: A pilot feasibility randomised controlled trial Open

Alison Holmes, Mairéad Conneely, Rose Galvin, Katie Robinson · 2025

Introduction: Older adults frequently attend the emergency department (ED) and experience high rates of subsequent adverse outcomes including functional decline, ED re-presentation and unplanned hospital admission. The development of effec…

Community Specialist Teams for Older Persons (CST-OP) at risk of, or living with frailty in Ireland: a prospective cohort study of a new model of integrated care for community dwelling older adults Open

Christina Hayes, Aoife Whiston, Christine Fitzgerald, Collette Devlin, Brian Condon , et al. · 2025

Background: This study explored the clinical and process outcomes of older adults at risk of or living with frailty who received an interdisciplinary Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in the community. Methods: This prospective coho…

A qualitative study of older adults’ experiences during the early outbreak phase of the COVID-19 pandemic Open

Aoife McCarthy, Ann‐Marie Morrissey, Aoife O’Neill, Mairéad Conneely, Margaret O’Connor , et al. · 2025

In March 2020 the Irish Government introduced restrictions to prevent transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) including 'cocooning', a measure for those over 70 years of age to minimise interactions with others by not leaving t…

Development and evaluation of a stroke research Public Patient Involvement Panel Open

Siobhán O’Reilly, Aoife Whiston, Aaron Cronin, Eva Corbett, Amy O'Mahony , et al. · 2025

Background Public and patient involvement (PPI) is important in stroke research to ensure that research conducted reflects the priorities and needs of people after stroke. Several factors have been found to affect PPI, including location o…

‘It can be very complicated’: A qualitative analysis of clinicians’ practices and perspectives on treating adolescents with nonspecific persistent back pain Open

Sara D. Hauber, Katie Robinson, Kieran O’Sullivan · 2025

Objective To explore the practices, perspectives and beliefs of clinicians treating adolescents with nonspecific persistent back pain. Design A qualitative descriptive study using individual, semi-structured interviews. Reflexive thematic …

Home‐Based Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for Community‐Dwelling, At‐Risk, Frail Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open

Christina Hayes, Amanuel Yigezu, Sarah Dillon, Christine Fitzgerald, Molly Manning , et al. · 2025

Background Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), an operational model of integrated care, has become a fundamental component of healthcare delivery models for older adults. It is a multidimensional diagnostic process intended to determ…

A Multi-Stakeholder Qualitative Evaluation of ED PLUS: A Physiotherapy-Led Transition to Home Intervention for Older Adults Following Emergency Department Discharge Open

Alison Holmes, Christine Fitzgerald, Mairéad Conneely, Margaret O’Connor, Katie Robinson , et al. · 2025

This evaluation emphasises the important role of physiotherapists and other HCPs in transitional care delivery for older adults. The findings will inform future trials of the ED PLUS model, aiming to improve outcomes for this population.

P-965. Using Simulated Corrective Mentoring to Improve Clinical Decision-Making for Patients with HIV and Identify Drivers for Treatment Choices Open

Katie Robinson, Jennifer Frederick, Robert A. Esgro, B M Hegde, Jennifer Surich · 2025

Background Due to the vast number of treatment options for the management of patients with HIV, providers are challenged to optimally individualize treatment based on comorbidities, viral resistance, and patient preferences. The use of cor…

The Use of Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trials (SMARTs) in Physical Activity Interventions: Protocol for a Systematic Review Open

Aoife Whiston, Kelley M Kidwell, Siobhán O'Rielly, Cathal Walsh, John Forbes , et al. · 2025

Introduction Adaptive interventions involve a sequence of treatments tailored to individual responses, requiring multiple treatment decisions throughout an individual’s treatment pathway. Effective management of many chronic health conditi…

Knowledge translation and exercise for degenerative meniscal pathology and early osteoarthritis (KNEE-DEeP): Protocol for a single arm feasibility study Open

Helen O’Leary, Clodagh Toomey, Liam G Ryan, Katie Robinson, Liam Glynn , et al. · 2025

Background The Knowledge Translation and Exercise for Degenerative Meniscal Pathology and Early Knee Osteoarthritis (KNEE-DEeP) intervention was designed to promote greater uptake of evidence-based non-surgical treatments for knee pain att…

Cycling among people experiencing socio-economic disadvantage: a scoping review protocol Open

Louise Foley, Siobhain M. O’Mahony, Yvonne Ryan‐Fogarty, Catherine Woods, Katie Robinson , et al. · 2025

Introduction Active mobility, such as walking, wheeling, and cycling, is a low-carbon transport mode and a source of physical activity. Cycling, as a form of active mobility, is associated with physical and mental health benefits, transpor…

Factors associated with stroke recurrence and mortality in ischemic and haemorrhagic stroke: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Open

Simone Ryan, Katie Robinson, Rose Galvin, Margaret O’Connor, John McCabe , et al. · 2025

Recurrent strokes are associated with greater mortality and poorer functional prognosis than first-time events, imposing greater economic burden on healthcare services. This review will identify factors that increase one's risk for recurre…

The use of sequential multiple assignment randomized trials (SMARTs) in physical activity interventions: a systematic review Open

Aoife Whiston, Kelley M. Kidwell, Sharleen O’Reilly, Cathal Walsh, Jane Walsh , et al. · 2024

Individual-based aerobic exercise interventions supported by behaviour change techniques and wearable sensing technology may play a key role in the future development of SMARTs addressing PA intervention development. Clearer rationale for …

Fostering Adherence to Evidence-Based Care in the Management of Musculoskeletal Shoulder Pain: A Mixed-Methods Study Open

Christina R. Maxwell, Jon Salsberg, Katie Robinson, F. Desmeules, Véronique Lowry , et al. · 2024

Objective The objective was to identify the priorities of individuals with musculoskeletal shoulder pain and their health care providers (HCPs) that are perceived to foster multistakeholder adherence to evidence-based recommendations. Meth…

Community-based exercise (ComEx Pain) for older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial Open

Mairéad Conneely, Kieran Sullivan, Cormac Ryan, Amanda M. Clifford, Susan Coote , et al. · 2024

Background Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a key societal challenge in Ireland, affecting one in three adults over the age of 50, with societal and healthcare costs of over €5.34 billion per year. Physical activity can form a key part of t…

The cost effectiveness of early assessment and intervention by a dedicated health and social care professional team for older adults in the emergency department compared to treatment-as-usual: Economic evaluation of the OPTI-MEND trial Open

Dominic Trépel, Manuel Ruiz‐Adame Reina, Marica Cassarino, Elayne Ahern, Collette Devlin , et al. · 2024

Background Over 65s are frequent attenders to the Emergency Department (ED) and more than half are admitted for overnight stays. Early assessment and intervention by a dedicated ED-based Health and Social Care Professionals (HSCP) team red…

Long-term outcomes of older adults with acute COVID-19 following inpatient geriatric rehabilitation: a prospective cohort study from the Republic of Ireland Open

Aoife McCarthy, Katie Robinson, Frances Dockery, Kara McLoughlin, Margaret O’Connor , et al. · 2024

Credibility, readability and content analysis of treatment recommendations for adolescents with nonspecific back pain published on consumer websites Open

Sara D. Hauber, Katie Robinson, Rebecca Fechner, James W. Pate, Kieran O’Sullivan · 2024

Background Parents may seek out health information online when their adolescent has nonspecific back pain to better understand treatment options. Such information directed towards consumers has not been previously analysed. Methods A descr…

Development and evaluation of a stroke research Public Patient Involvement Panel Open

Siobhán O’Reilly, Aoife Whiston, Eva Corbett, Amy O'Mahony, Molly Manning , et al. · 2024

Background Public and patient involvement (PPI) is important in stroke research to ensure that research conducted reflects the priorities and needs of people after stroke. Several factors have been found to affect PPI, including location o…

Older adults experience of transition to the community from the emergency department: a qualitative evidence synthesis Open

Brian Condon, Anne Griffin, Christine Fitzgerald, Elaine Shanahan, Liam Glynn , et al. · 2024

Aim Older adults comprise a growing proportion of Emergency Department (ED) attendees and are vulnerable to adverse outcomes following an ED visit including ED reattendance within 30 days. Interventions to reduce older adults’ risk of adve…

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