Structured Population and Health-services Research Education
Isolation refers to the objective size of one’s social network and the frequency of contact with same. Loneliness meanwhile is subjective and occurs where a gap is perceived between the social relations one has and what is desired, in relation to quantity or quality (Perlman and Peplau 1981). Isolation […]
Stroke is a major public health issue nationally and internationally and remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally (1). It is the leading cause of acquired disability (2) and the third leading cause of death in Ireland (3). Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac […]
With the ever-increasing volume of research, finding ways to address the research-to-practice gap – the gap between knowledge creation and its use by healthcare practitioners and policymakers – is now more important than ever. This gap between knowledge creation and its use has important implications for our research: one frequently […]
The World Health Organisation recognises Dementia as a public health priority. Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year (1). The WHO has noted the need for improvement of information systems on dementia in its global action plan(2). In […]
The Psychologists in Diabetes Group are a mix of psychologists working clinically in paediatric and adult diabetes services, and researchers working in the areas of health psychology and health services research in Ireland. One aim of our group is to support knowledge translation and exchange regarding the psychosocial impact of […]
People most likely to be affected by research are often those least likely to participate in research, and inappropriate research methods can be an additional barrier to effective and meaningful participation (Cargo & Mercer, 2008). Moreover, there are many research questions that require innovative approaches to evoke real and meaningful […]
Chaplin once said, “To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it”. Those are the words of someone who knew that the ultimate journey of a clown is an act of healing. Clowning can heal because it embraces vulnerability and shifts perspectives through playfulness. […]
Changing demography – unprecedented numbers of older people living longer – has in principle increased opportunities for intergenerational interaction outside of the family, including friendship formation. Friendship is lauded in research and policy for promoting physical and mental well-being, and is often perceived as a panacea for social exclusion […]
The impact that autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can have on an individual’s ability to develop social communication skills, as well as the recognition of the importance of early intervention, has led to a large body of literature within applied behaviour analysis, evaluating social skills interventions to support social inclusion for […]
Childhood obesity is a significant public health issue worldwide (1, 2). The current plateau is unacceptably high (3) and the consequences for children, their families and the health service remain substantial(4). Uncertainty surrounds the most effective way to manage childhood obesity in the community (5). While international recommendations agree that […]