Poster abstracts

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Transforming stroke care – the irish national stroke programme

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Transforming stroke care – the irish national stroke programme
Rónán Collins, National Stroke Programme HSE, IE
Joan McCormack, National Stroke Programme HSE, IE
Áine Carroll, National Clinical & Integrated Care Programmes HSE Ireland; University Co

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: The implementation of a cross-jurisdictional clinical network for congenital heart disease

By Admin / August 8, 2019

The implementation of a cross-jurisdictional clinical network for congenital heart disease
Sharon Morrow, National Childrens Hospital Group, IE
Aine Carroll, University College Dublin, IE
Abstract
Introduction: Reorganisation of healthcare services

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Outcomes in Specialist Rehabilitation Medicine and their impact of waiting times

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Outcomes in Specialist Rehabilitation Medicine and their impact of waiting times
Caitríona Begley, National Rehabilitation Hospital, IE
Abstract
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is defined as any sudden damage to the brain occurring during a person’s lif

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: The challenges of delivering universal and integrated care – evidence to inform policy implementatio

By Admin / August 8, 2019

The challenges of delivering universal and integrated care – evidence to inform policy implementation in Ireland and internationally
Sarah Barry, Centre for Health Policy and Management, TCD, IE
Maebh NiFhalluin1, Centre for Health Policy and Manage

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: The effects of a self-management programme(Stanford model) on adults in County Donegal with long ter

By Admin / August 8, 2019

The effects of a self-management programme(Stanford model) on adults in County Donegal with long term health conditions
Rona McLaughlin, Health Service Executive, CHO1, IE
Abstract
Introduction: Approximately 40% of Irish people have a long term hea

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Enhancing cancer care guideline development and implementation using formal guideline adaptation: me

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Enhancing cancer care guideline development and implementation using formal guideline adaptation: methodology description
Carmel Davies, School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, IE
Elizabeth Summersby, Oncology, Our

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Integrated approach to complex Heath needs of homeless populations

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Integrated approach to complex Heath needs of homeless populations
Jess Sears, Depaul, IE
Abstract
Depaul’s Health Initiative is part of a network of services that bring improved care to this group at a variety of settings since 2007.  We are now fa

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Patients’ attitudes to and experience of the use of technology in mental health in an Irish primary

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Patients’ attitudes to and experience of the use of technology in mental health in an Irish primary care setting
Mary Jane Finucane, General practitioner, IE
Abstract
Introduction: Mental health issues represent a significant proportion visits to GP

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Understanding what makes team interventions work: Learning from healthcare professionals

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Understanding what makes team interventions work: Learning from healthcare professionals
Una Cunningham, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, IE
Aoife De Brún, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health System

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: How integrated care can alleviate treatment burden in stroke survivors

By Admin / October 23, 2018

How integrated care can alleviate treatment burden in stroke survivors
Valerie Patricia Twomey, National Rehabilitation Hospital, IE
Brian McGuire, National University of Ireland, Galway, IE
Abstract
In Ireland, approximately 10,000 people will have

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: A gap analysis between the outline document for the integrated care programme and draft models of ca

By Admin / October 23, 2018

A gap analysis between the outline document for the integrated care programme and draft models of care for four chronic diseases in Ireland
Claire Mary Buckley, Integrated Care Programme, HSE; School of Public Health, UCC, IE
Deirdre Mulholland, Int

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Virtual Heart Failure Clinic – An Integrated Care Programme Support for General Practice

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Virtual Heart Failure Clinic – An Integrated Care Programme Support for General Practice
Orlaith Josephine OReilly, Health Service Executive, IE
Abstract
Introduction: Heart Failure is a serious chronic disease affecting 2% of the population in Irel

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Avoidable emergency admissions for ambulatory care sensitive conditions in the Republic of Ireland:

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Avoidable emergency admissions for ambulatory care sensitive conditions in the Republic of Ireland: analysis of regional determinants
Brenda Marie Lynch, University College Cork, IE
Tony Fitzgerald, University College Cork, IE
Paul Corcoran, Univers

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Challenges in care co-ordination: missed care in community nursing

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Challenges in care co-ordination: missed care in community nursing
Amanda Phelan, University College Dublin, IE
Sandra McCarthy, University College Dublin, IE
Elizabeth Adams, Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, IE
Abstract
Primary healthcare is

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Experiences of community-based Clinical Nurse Specialists in supporting the delivery of integrated d

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Experiences of community-based Clinical Nurse Specialists in supporting the delivery of integrated diabetes care: A qualitative study
Fiona Riordan, University College Cork, IE
Niamh McGrath, University College Cork, IE
Sheena M. McHugh, University

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Learning from the development of two Integrated Care Pathways for dementia

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Learning from the development of two Integrated Care Pathways for dementia
Anne-Marie Brady, Trinity College Dublin, IE
Mairead Bracken-Scally, Trinity College Dublin, IE
Louise Daly, Trinity College Dublin, IE
Geralyn Hynes, Trinity College Dublin,

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: INTEGRATING HEPATITIS C CARE FOR AT RISK GROUPS: FINDINGS FROM A MULTI-CENTRE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY IN

By Admin / October 23, 2018

INTEGRATING HEPATITIS C CARE FOR AT RISK GROUPS: FINDINGS FROM A MULTI-CENTRE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY IN PRIMARY AND COMMUNITY CARE
Davina Marie Swan, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, IE
Geoff McCombe, School of Medicine, University Colleg

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: A national model of care for children: Integrated implementation- the opportunities and the challeng

By Admin / October 23, 2018

A national model of care for children: Integrated implementation- the opportunities and the challenges
Grace Turner, Health Service Executive, IE
Alf Nicholson, Health Service Executive, IE
John Murphy, Health Service Executive, IE
Abstract
Children

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Hepcare europe: Hepcheck; reaching vulnerable populations

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Hepcare europe: Hepcheck; reaching vulnerable populations
Walter Cullen, School of Medicine; University College Dublin, IE
John Shearer Lambert, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Infectious Diseases Clinic, Dublin, Ireland, University College

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Co-designing an Integrated Care Pathway for Children and Families with a Neuromuscular Disorder in I

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Co-designing an Integrated Care Pathway for Children and Families with a Neuromuscular Disorder in Ireland
Margaret Rafferty, HSE, IE
Grace Turner, HSE, IE
Andrea Tobin, Children’s Neuromuscular Service at CRC and AMNCH, IE
Abstract
Introduction: Ch

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Development of hepfriend; a dublin community hepatitis c peer support model

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Development of hepfriend; a dublin community hepatitis c peer support model
John Shearer Lambert, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, University College Dublin, IE
Tina McHugh, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, University College Dublin,

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Flexibility and reablement in home care in dementia

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Flexibility and reablement in home care in dementia
Mairead Bracken-Scally, Trinity College Dublin, IE
Anne-Marie Brady, Trinity College Dublin, IE
Louise Daly, Trinity College Dublin, IE
Geralyn Hynes, Trinity College Dublin, IE
Brian Keogh, Trinit

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Developing citizen advocacy for adults with intellectual disability

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Developing citizen advocacy for adults with intellectual disability
Amanda Phelan, University College Dublin, IE
Emer Meighan, Sage Advocacy and Support for Older people, IE
Abstract
In 2010, the Report of Disability Policy Review Keogh 2010 was pre

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Building Networks: An Integrated approach to primary secondary and tertiary care

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Building Networks: An Integrated approach to primary secondary and tertiary care
Author: William James Foley
Abstract
The HSE strategy highlights the need for seamless connections between various agencies working with clients. Many agencies work in

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Evaluating and Improving the Quality of Patient Care in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at University Hospital Waterford

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Evaluating and Improving the Quality of Patient Care in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at University Hospital Waterford
Authors: Alma O’ Connor , Edel Cronin, Christina Lambert, Ralph Morris, Karen Glynn, Paul Lawrence, Eithne Mackey
Abstract

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Implementing Respiratory Integrated Care: the Future for COPD Diagnosis and Management?

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Implementing Respiratory Integrated Care: the Future for COPD Diagnosis and Management?
Authors: Patricia Davis , Timothy Mc Donnell
Abstract
Ireland has the highest rate of admissions for COPD in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Develo

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Bridging the Gap in Dementia Care within an OT Primary Care Setting – The Role of Clinical Care Pathway Development

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Bridging the Gap in Dementia Care within an OT Primary Care Setting – The Role of Clinical Care Pathway Development
Authors: Moya Doyle , Katie Barry
Abstract
Background: The need for a clinical care pathway for Dementia was identified in line with t

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: An Exploratory Study of Nurses’ Attitude towards Peer Review in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

By Admin / October 17, 2017

An Exploratory Study of Nurses’ Attitude towards Peer Review in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Author: Ejiro Ohare Stratton
Abstract
Aim: The objective of this research is to explore the attitude of nurses’ at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital towards pee

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: The Knowledge of Attitudes of Nurses and Doctors caring for Dementia Patients in Hospital

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The Knowledge of Attitudes of Nurses and Doctors caring for Dementia Patients in Hospital
Author: Antoinette Larkin
Abstract
The Aim: The goal of this study was to establish the knowledge and attitudes of nurses and doctors in caring for dementia pa

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Primary PCI service for Donegal patients available in Derry

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Primary PCI service for Donegal patients available in Derry
Authors: Anne Mc Shane , Vinnie Krishnan, Gerard Lane, Sinead O Gorman
Abstract
The 2012 Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) report described standards of care for ST elevation Myocardial Infarcti

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Interdisciplinary Teamwork – The SMART Approach

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Interdisciplinary Teamwork – The SMART Approach
Authors: Peter Ward , Maura Moran, Carole Murphy, Alison Enright, Joanne Finn, Orla Duggan
Abstract
Health care professionals are obligated to review their current practice and seek areas for developmen

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: The Role of Advocacy in children’s palliative care

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The Role of Advocacy in children’s palliative care
Author: Sharon Ann Thompson
Abstract
‘Role of advocacy in Irish Children’s Palliative Care. What would parents of children with life limiting conditions like?’

Introduction: This presentation will

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Clinical findings on Body Mass Index in an Intellectual Disability Population and the effect of a healthy lifestyle intervention clinic

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Clinical findings on Body Mass Index in an Intellectual Disability Population and the effect of a healthy lifestyle intervention clinic
Authors: Patricia Josephine Boylan , Donal O’Shea, Connor Woods, Brendan McCormack
Abstract
Background: Persons wi

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Monitoring and Improving Quality Care through the development of an automated audit tool

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Monitoring and Improving Quality Care through the development of an automated audit tool
Author: Susan Daly
Abstract
Introduction (comprising context and problem statement) The Health Information and Quality Authority (2016) specify that designated

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: IT innovation to improve participation in cervical screening with CervicalCheck, the National Cervical Screening Programme

By Admin / October 17, 2017

IT innovation to improve participation in cervical screening with CervicalCheck, the National Cervical Screening Programme
Authors: Helen Byrne , Patricia Fitzpatrick, Therese Mooney, Grainne Flannelly
Abstract
Introduction: CervicalCheck – The Natio

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: The development of a strategic vision and educational framework for Gerontological nursing

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The development of a strategic vision and educational framework for Gerontological nursing
Authors: Deirdre Lang , Carmel Hoey
Abstract
Background: Population ageing is causing important and fundamental changes for health and social care services nat

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Criteria Led Discharge – The Irish Journey

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Criteria Led Discharge – The Irish Journey
Authors: Richard Patrick Walsh , Garry Courtney, Sinead Fitzpatrick
Abstract
Problem: Improving patient flow and patient experience, reducing Average Length of Stay and readmissions to hospital are key polic

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Implementation of an integrated, multidisciplinary team model of screening, assessment and intervention for the elderly population in a medical assessment unit in Galway University Hospital, Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Implementation of an integrated, multidisciplinary team model of screening, assessment and intervention for the elderly population in a medical assessment unit in Galway University Hospital, Ireland
Author: Gillian Collins
Abstract
Older adults acco

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Diabetes Toolkit for Practice Nurses

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Diabetes Toolkit for Practice Nurses
Author: Elaine Newell
Abstract
Introduction: Part of my role as Diabetes Nurse Specialist for Integrated Care is to support practice nurses and general practitioners to manage type 2 diabetes in the community. I

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: The Evergreen Programme Revisited- Making a Therapeutic Programme for Older Adults Fit for Purpose

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The Evergreen Programme Revisited- Making a Therapeutic Programme for Older Adults Fit for Purpose
Authors: Declan Christopher Lyons , Roisin McCafferty
Abstract
Introduction: The Evergreen programme is a group based psychoeducational therapeutic pro

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