Poster abstracts

POSTER ABSTRACTS: An Interdisciplinary Resource Pack for working with Child Relatives of Adults with Brain Injury

By Admin / October 17, 2017

An Interdisciplinary Resource Pack for working with Child Relatives of Adults with Brain Injury
Authors: Phil Butler , Anne O’Loughlin
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Introduction and Description: In the NRH brain injury rehabilitation programme, an interdisciplinary team

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: A Longitudinal Study of Delirium Motor Subtypes in Elderly Medical Inpatients

By Admin / October 17, 2017

A Longitudinal Study of Delirium Motor Subtypes in Elderly Medical Inpatients
Authors: Vincent Melvin , David Meagher, Geraldine Mc Carthy, Dimitrios Adamis
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Introduction: Delirium is a common syndrome with considerable clinical heterogeneity

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Reducing the incidence of pressure ulcers in fractured hip patients

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Reducing the incidence of pressure ulcers in fractured hip patients
Authors: Sinead Mc Gee , Miriam Malik, Alison Reynolds, Patrick Mc Carthy
Abstract
In Ireland, approximately 3,000 patients present to the Emergency Department (ED) with hip fracture

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: The Impact of a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber on the Discharge Processes at the Weekend in an Acute Hospital

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The Impact of a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber on the Discharge Processes at the Weekend in an Acute Hospital
Authors: Mark Stephen McCrudden, Dianne Gill, Glenda Fleming, Brian McCaw
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Introduction: Clinical Pharmacists within the Northern

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Audit on the use of Oral Nutrition Supplements in an Adult Intellectual Disability Service

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Audit on the use of Oral Nutrition Supplements in an Adult Intellectual Disability Service
Author: Laura Mary Hayden
Abstract
Introduction: A pilot audit on the prescription and provision of Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) for residential client

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Flexible Assertive Community Treatment

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Flexible Assertive Community Treatment
Authors: Denis Long , Colm Herlihy, John Kelleher, Ned Kelly, Martin Lawlor
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Background: Carraig Mor Psychiatric Intensive care unit has developed a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) approach

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Going Paperless in Physiotherapy – Technology and Quality Innovation in a Large Teaching Hospital

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Going Paperless in Physiotherapy – Technology and Quality Innovation in a Large Teaching Hospital
Authors: Brid Wilson , Marie Byrne, Eavan Lennox, Niamh Murphy
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Relevance: An electronic health record (EHR) is an acknowledged cornerstone of t

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Early detection of deterioration in the older persons in a community setting the Kildare, West Wicklow area Co Kildare part of CHO7

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Early detection of deterioration in the older persons in a community setting the Kildare, West Wicklow area Co Kildare part of CHO7
Author: Mary Roach
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An algorithm/pathway for health professionals to use in a community. This is used for ear

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Polypharmacy and Adherence: Key Components of Integrated Care. The case of Northern Ireland

By Admin / December 16, 2016

Polypharmacy and Adherence: Key Components of Integrated Care. The case of Northern Ireland
Claire Scullin, Glenda Fleming, Michael Scott, Cathy Harrison
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Introduction: Polypharmacy and medication adherence in the older population are signif

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