Project Area: Health service and technology evaluation Project Summary An ageing population with increased comorbidities is leading to an increasing incidence of Chronic Kidney Disease globally, and a projected consequent rise in numbers needing haemodialysis treatment for End Stage Kidney Disease. To relieve the significant pressures on hospital-based haemodialysis services, […]

Project Area: Health policy and systems research Project Summary According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), weak health workforce retention across Europe represents a ‘ticking time-bomb’ driven by both labour (increased attrition) and mental health (dissatisfaction, stress, burnout, extreme workloads etc.) crises. To address the retention crisis, the WHO’s “Framework […]

Project Area: Population health research Project Summary The CANDID 2 study builds upon existing research being undertaken by the Trinity Centre For Ageing and Intellectual disability. The SPHeRE Scholar will join a team of interdisciplinary researchers and clinicians working on research in the area of cancer care, ageing and intellectual […]

Project Area: Health policy and systems research Project Summary Irish life expectancy has increased by >15 years in the last 70 years, however, there are big differences in life expectancy between those living in the least and most deprived areas. Additionally, these increases in life expectancy do not necessarily translate […]

Project Area: Health policy and systems research Project Summary There is a growing global focus on the use of research evidence within health policy decision-making. The use of high-quality research evidence by health policymakers is crucial to ensure safe and effective healthcare and optimise patient and public health outcomes. The […]

Project Area: Population health research Project Summary Stroke is a leading cause of disability. After ischemic stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), the risk of recurrent stroke is 11% at 1 year and 26% at 5 years. International clinical guidelines and the National Stroke Strategy (2022-2027) call for the implementation […]

Project Area: Population health research Project Summary Mandatory community water fluoridation (CWF) was introduced in Ireland in 1964 as a dental caries reduction measure. Caries rates have been falling in communities with and without CWF in Ireland since. Some studies suggest that the added benefit of fluoridation is declining, due […]

Project Area: Population health research Project Summary The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Ireland is estimated at ~12% of all pregnancies. Maternity care costs for pregnant women who develop GDM are 34% higher than the average pregnancy, and neonatal costs in the first year are higher than those […]

Project Area: Health policy and systems research Project Summary Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) is increasingly recognized as an essential component of health research. PPI can be defined as ‘research being carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’ ‘about’ or ‘for’ them’ (1). In Ireland, […]

Project Area: Health policy and systems research Project Summary The increasing incidence of diabetes mellitus in Ireland and the associated demand for strained healthcare resources pose a substantial public health challenge. Individuals with diabetes are at a greater risk of developing severe health complications, including heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, […]