Poster abstracts

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Clinical Microsysytems in the Emergency Department

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Clinical Microsysytems in the Emergency Department
Authors: Lisa Anne Toland , Breda Naddy, Philip Crowley
Abstract
Introduction: Clinical Microsysytems is an improvement approach which was originally introduced in Ireland in 2013/2014 in Emergency D

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Rehabilitation without walls

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Rehabilitation without walls
Authors: Edina O’Driscoll , Anne O’Loughlin, Ghyslaine Brophy, Amanda Carty
Abstract
Introduction & Description: The NRH Paediatric Programme was reviewed within the context of the decision to maintain complex paediatric

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Adolescent feedback on the Haemophilia Transition Programme between Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital and St. James’s Hospital Dublin Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Adolescent feedback on the Haemophilia Transition Programme between Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital and St. James’s Hospital Dublin Ireland
Authors: Ruth Elizabeth Hunter Nolan , Eibhlin Mc Laughlin, Yvonne Duane, Ann O’ Sullivan, Kevin Ryan, Niamh O’

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Electronic documentation for Health and Social Care Professionals: The patient perspective

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Electronic documentation for Health and Social Care Professionals: The patient perspective
Authors: Marie L Byrne , Joanne Dowds, Deirdre Gilchriest, Aine Higgins, Patricia Reilly, Fiona Dunlevy, Neans Ni Rathaille
Abstract
Introduction & Practice Ch

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Development and Implementation of Person-Centred Nursing Documentation

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Development and Implementation of Person-Centred Nursing Documentation
Author: Susan Daly
Abstract
Introduction: Irvine et al (2006) assert structured documentation can improve resident care by limiting vague narrative style entries. Nevertheless, i

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Effectiveness of an occupational therapy wellness programme for older adults living in long-term care

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Effectiveness of an occupational therapy wellness programme for older adults living in long-term care
Authors: Monica Devine , Ruth Usher
Abstract
Background: This study evaluates the impact of participation in a 12-week occupational therapy (OT) wel

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Diabetes Passport

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Diabetes Passport
Authors: Deirdre Mary Hall , Joanne Lowe, Yvonne Ryan, Edel Smyth
Abstract
Diabetes is a complex chronic condition managed by large Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) based in primary and secondary care. Despite advanced Information Co

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Talking about the end – involving service users in an end-of-life care quality improvement initiative in a residential care setting

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Talking about the end – involving service users in an end-of-life care quality improvement initiative in a residential care setting
Authors: Jolene Dervin , Anne Claffey
Abstract
Introduction: Staff members in a residential setting for older people p

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Integrated Care in Diabetes: Impact of Email Decision Support on Community Type 2 Diabetes Service in the Midlands in Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Integrated Care in Diabetes: Impact of Email Decision Support on Community Type 2 Diabetes Service in the Midlands in Ireland
Authors: Elaine Ai Ling Soong , Siobhan Meehan, Mairead Walsh, Velma Harkins, Shu Hoashi
Abstract
Introduction: In Ireland,

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Electronic documentation for Health and Social Care Professionals: The staff perspective

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Electronic documentation for Health and Social Care Professionals: The staff perspective
Authors: Marie L Byrne , Deirdre Gilchriest, Joanne Dowds, Aine Higgins, Fiona Dunlevy, Neans Ni Rathaille, Patricia Reilly
Abstract
Introduction & Practice Chan

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Who Shares Wins! Cross-Border Integrated Care IT Solution

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Who Shares Wins! Cross-Border Integrated Care IT Solution
Authors: Gina Naughton , Karen Carty
Abstract
A cross-border integrated care IT solution for sharing radiology data between Saolta Healthcare Group (ROI) and Altnagelvin (NI) to facilitate a R

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Home nasogastric feeding: integration of services to optimise transition from hospital to home

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Home nasogastric feeding: integration of services to optimise transition from hospital to home
Authors: Fiona Lucey , Gillian O’Loughlin, Nora O’Mahony, Emmet Kelly, Ion Cretu
Abstract
Introduction: Patients requiring enteral feeding are often discha

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Creating an integrated tracheostomy care pathway for patients in an Irish regional hospital setting – the feasibility and effectiveness of a dedicated tracheostomy team

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Creating an integrated tracheostomy care pathway for patients in an Irish regional hospital setting – the feasibility and effectiveness of a dedicated tracheostomy team
Authors: Anne Claffey , Chloe Heslin, Grace Donnelly, Ron Charles, Sharon Gorman

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Investigating the Management of Diabetes in Nursing Homes in the West of Ireland using a Mixed Methods Approach

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Investigating the Management of Diabetes in Nursing Homes in the West of Ireland using a Mixed Methods Approach
Authors: Lorna Hurley , Máire O’Donnell, Rónán O’Caoimh, Sean Finbarr Dinneen
Abstract
Introduction: As populations age there is an increa

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Referral Patterns to Psychiatry Intensive Care Unit: Phoenix Care Centre

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Referral Patterns to Psychiatry Intensive Care Unit: Phoenix Care Centre
Authors: Shaeraine Raaj Pararajasingam , Roy Browne, Anisha Bawagan, Twomey Pauline, Murad Firdouas, Ernest Nwarie, Sujesha Navanathan
Abstract
Background: Phoenix Care Centre i

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: The evaluation of a FEDS communication tool to improve mealtime outcomes in an older intellectual disability residential centre

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The evaluation of a FEDS communication tool to improve mealtime outcomes in an older intellectual disability residential centre
Authors: Brendan Harold , Eimear O’Keeffe, Sarah Cronin
Abstract
Aim: Eating involves a range of functions including motor

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Interagency physical activity and lifestyle education programmes

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Interagency physical activity and lifestyle education programmes
Authors: Vanda Cummins , Aine Ryan, Barbara Rooney, Philip White
Abstract
To help address the disability burden and growing financial impact of chronic diseases, interagency group progr

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Co-designing a Systematic Approach to improving care for Frail Older Patients

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Co-designing a Systematic Approach to improving care for Frail Older Patients
Authors: Marie Therese Cooney , Diarmuid O’Shea, Éidín Ní Shé, Mary McCarthy, Deirdre O’Donnell, Eilish McAuliffe, Nigel Slater, Orla Collins, Graham Hughes, Lisa Cogan, Em

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: The Development of a Respiratory Nurse Led Clinic in St Michael’s Hospital

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The Development of a Respiratory Nurse Led Clinic in St Michael’s Hospital
Author: Peter O’Toole
Abstract
Introduction: Patients referred by their GP with a suspected respiratory problem have a long wait for a specialist respiratory review which can

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Integrated Care Services for Chronic Disease – The Role a Programme Manager Plays in Making a Design a Reality

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Integrated Care Services for Chronic Disease – The Role a Programme Manager Plays in Making a Design a Reality
Authors: Regina Ann Black , Mairead Gleeson, Niamh Smyth, Linda Kearns
Abstract
Introduction: Approximately 1 million people in Ireland tod

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Safer transitioning Optimising Frail Elderly Patients Care From Hospital to Home

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Safer transitioning Optimising Frail Elderly Patients Care From Hospital to Home
Authors: Yvonne O’ Riordan , Paul Bernard, Paul Maloney, Alison Enright, Carmel McGrath
Abstract
Beaumont Hospital is committed to delivering on the objectives of the Na

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: A retrospective audit of the ‘Back in Motion Programme’: A stratified group based, physiotherapy programme for patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

By Admin / October 17, 2017

A retrospective audit of the ‘Back in Motion Programme’: A stratified group based, physiotherapy programme for patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
Authors: Sarah McShane , Ulrik McCarthy, Dervila Danaher, Dearbhaile Flanagan
Abstract
Background: Low

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Supporting Integrated Care through National Standardisation of Chemotherapy Protocols

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Supporting Integrated Care through National Standardisation of Chemotherapy Protocols
Authors: Clare Meaney , Anne Marie De Frein, Patricia Heckmann
Abstract
Patients with cancer transition through the different stages of the cancer care continuum, a

Read More

POSTER ABSTRACTS: A pilot to evaluate the extension of the role of a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber on a Care of Older Persons /Stroke Ward through the introduction of a Doctor Light Discharge service

By Admin / October 17, 2017

A pilot to evaluate the extension of the role of a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber on a Care of Older Persons /Stroke Ward through the introduction of a Doctor Light Discharge service
Authors: Julie Magee, Dianne Gill, Glenda Fleming, Sharon Haughe

Read More