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View article: Vaping and Smoking in Pregnancy—A Meta‐Analysis of Neurobehavioural Development in Prenatally Exposed Offspring
Vaping and Smoking in Pregnancy—A Meta‐Analysis of Neurobehavioural Development in Prenatally Exposed Offspring Open
Aim Electronic cigarette usage has become increasingly popular in recent years, advertised as a safe alternative to smoking. However, the long‐term impact on prenatal development is not well understood. The aim of this systematic review an…
View article: Left Write Hook: trial protocol for a community-based type II hybrid effectiveness-implementation cluster randomised controlled trial of a boxing and writing-based intervention for adult survivors of child sexual abuse and gender-based violence in Australia
Left Write Hook: trial protocol for a community-based type II hybrid effectiveness-implementation cluster randomised controlled trial of a boxing and writing-based intervention for adult survivors of child sexual abuse and gender-based violence in Australia Open
Introduction Sexual and gender-based violence can have long-term impacts on the physical and mental health of survivors, with demonstrated impairments to immune, endocrine and nervous systems, and increased risk of chronic conditions such …
View article: Factors affecting COVID-19 outcomes in Ireland: findings from a national database of 1,408,249 cases diagnosed between 2020 and 2022
Factors affecting COVID-19 outcomes in Ireland: findings from a national database of 1,408,249 cases diagnosed between 2020 and 2022 Open
This comprehensive study confirmed international findings associated with poor outcomes in COVID-19. Whilst clinical indications for ICU admission and overall mortality may differ in hospitalised patients, the main drivers of mortality are…
View article: The impact of electronic cigarettes on pregnancy and childhood health outcomes: the ECHO study—a protocol for a multicentre, prospective, observational, cohort
The impact of electronic cigarettes on pregnancy and childhood health outcomes: the ECHO study—a protocol for a multicentre, prospective, observational, cohort Open
Background Stopping cigarette smoking in pregnancy positively impacts on the incidence of preterm birth, intrauterine growth restriction, and stillbirth. Electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes) are viewed by some women as a lower risk alterna…
View article: Lack of consensus in calculation of interval cancer rates for cervical cancer screening
Lack of consensus in calculation of interval cancer rates for cervical cancer screening Open
Introduction In 2018, nondisclosure of results of retrospective audits of cytology in interval cancers precipitated a crisis in the Irish national cervical screening programme. In response, an Expert Reference Group was convened which reco…
View article: Interventions to increase uptake in a fecal‐immunochemical test population‐based colorectal cancer screening program: A quasi‐experimental study of first‐time invitees
Interventions to increase uptake in a fecal‐immunochemical test population‐based colorectal cancer screening program: A quasi‐experimental study of first‐time invitees Open
Background Many countries have established organized colorectal cancer screening programs because they can reduce mortality and incidence from the disease; however, they rely on high participation rates, which are often suboptimal. This st…
View article: Feasibility of a behavioural health pilot project in general practice for patients with high cardiovascular disease risk: A qualitative study
Feasibility of a behavioural health pilot project in general practice for patients with high cardiovascular disease risk: A qualitative study Open
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide and disproportionately affects individuals from low socioeconomic (LSE) areas. Self-management interventions in general practice targeted towards people from L…
View article: Screen-detected breast cancer and cancer stage by area-level deprivation: a descriptive analysis using data from the National Cancer Registry Ireland
Screen-detected breast cancer and cancer stage by area-level deprivation: a descriptive analysis using data from the National Cancer Registry Ireland Open
Breast cancer screening programmes can lead to better disease outcomes, but women from deprived backgrounds are less likely to participate and more likely to present with late-stage cancer. This study aimed to explore associations between …
View article: Preventing cardiovascular disease in at-risk patients: Results of a pilot behavioural health programme in general practice
Preventing cardiovascular disease in at-risk patients: Results of a pilot behavioural health programme in general practice Open
The HRPP was a much-needed pilot intervention, and positive results were seen in both GPN and HPP arms, especially with regards to weight loss, exercise, and dietary improvements. Future definitive trials of the HRPP are likely to be effec…
View article: The impact of delayed screening colonoscopies during the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical outcomes
The impact of delayed screening colonoscopies during the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical outcomes Open
Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening services in Ireland were cancelled or postponed for periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of screening colonoscopy delays after a positive FIT on clinical and…
View article: Direct healthcare costs in the first 2 years of life: A comparison of screened and clinically diagnosed children with cystic fibrosis – The Irish comparative outcomes study of CF (ICOS)
Direct healthcare costs in the first 2 years of life: A comparison of screened and clinically diagnosed children with cystic fibrosis – The Irish comparative outcomes study of CF (ICOS) Open
There are few studies evaluating economic aspects of newborn screening for CF using routine care data. These results imply that the benefits of newborn screening extend to direct healthcare costs borne by the State.
View article: Examining the impact of COVID-19 disruptions on population-based breast cancer screening in Ireland
Examining the impact of COVID-19 disruptions on population-based breast cancer screening in Ireland Open
Objective Many population-based breast screening programmes temporarily suspended routine screening following the COVID-19 pandemic onset. This study aimed to describe screening mammography utilisation and the pattern of screen-detected br…
View article: Effect of a mother-baby delivery pack on institutional deliveries: A community intervention trial to address maternal mortality in rural Zambia
Effect of a mother-baby delivery pack on institutional deliveries: A community intervention trial to address maternal mortality in rural Zambia Open
Objectives To test the effect of providing additional health education during antenatal care (ANC) and a mother-baby delivery pack on institutional deliveries in Monze, Zambia. Setting 16 primary health facilities conducting deliveries in …
View article: Smoking Cessation Support: A Marathon, Not a Sprint; The Perspectives of Cancer Patients Who Smoke
Smoking Cessation Support: A Marathon, Not a Sprint; The Perspectives of Cancer Patients Who Smoke Open
While consultants have been identified as the key HCP to initiate the SC discussion, oncology nurses can support patients with cancer who smoke/recently quit by advocating for comprehensive SC services and by using positive messaging and e…
View article: The effect of HPV vaccination on the rate of high-grade cytology in 25-year-old women attending cervical screening in Ireland
The effect of HPV vaccination on the rate of high-grade cytology in 25-year-old women attending cervical screening in Ireland Open
Introduction Women vaccinated through the initial catch-up HPV vaccination programme (2011/12 to 2013/14) first became eligible for cervical screening in 2019 at age 25. This study aims to examine the changes in detection of HG cytology ou…
View article: Patient and public involvement in co-designing a smoking cessation pathway for people with cancer
Patient and public involvement in co-designing a smoking cessation pathway for people with cancer Open
Background Developing an intervention to support people who smoke and have cancer is a complex public health issue. Inclusive research development is fundamental, with public health funding agencies and research guidance emphasising the in…
View article: Trends in acute hospital smoking prevalence and support of campus ban in Dublin, Ireland (1997-2018)
Trends in acute hospital smoking prevalence and support of campus ban in Dublin, Ireland (1997-2018) Open
Background St Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH), a major hospital in Dublin, Ireland pioneered a hospital smoke-free campus policy in 2009; pre/post this intervention it conducted periodic surveys of patients, staff & visitors for smoki…
View article: Child and adolescent patterns of commuting to school
Child and adolescent patterns of commuting to school Open
The World Health Organization stipulate children and adolescents should accumulate 60 min of physical activity (PA) daily; globally only 25% achieve this. Active travel to school (ATS) is a method of integrating PA into daily life with a d…
View article: Evidence from a Smoking Management Service in a University Teaching Hospital in Dublin, Ireland monitored by repeat surveys, 1997–2022
Evidence from a Smoking Management Service in a University Teaching Hospital in Dublin, Ireland monitored by repeat surveys, 1997–2022 Open
St Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) has a comprehensive smoking management programme and since 1997 has conducted periodic surveys of inpatients, outpatients, staff and visitors to establish prevalence of smoking and associated attitud…
View article: A scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmes
A scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmes Open
This scoping review summarises current practices and guidelines incorporating MBD in international population-based breast screening settings and highlights the absence of consensus between organised breast screening programmes incorporati…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health care system, work, and mental well-being of people with cystic fibrosis
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health care system, work, and mental well-being of people with cystic fibrosis Open
Background COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for all, particularly for high-risk groups including people with cystic fibrosis (PWCF). Aim This study aims to examine impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of PWCF in relation to hospi…