ICIC17 Conference Supplement

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Frailty Intervention Therapy Team (FITT): A Step in the Right Direction – Integration of Early Interdisciplinary Assessment in the Emergency Department

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Frailty Intervention Therapy Team (FITT): A Step in the Right Direction – Integration of Early Interdisciplinary Assessment in the Emergency Department
Authors: Paul Maloney , Ivan Clancy, Paul Bernard, Yvonne O’Riardan, Orla Lyons, Eilis Keogh, Aide

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Using an integrated model of care between an acute hospital and primary care in a transitional care unit to support patient flow and discharge home

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Using an integrated model of care between an acute hospital and primary care in a transitional care unit to support patient flow and discharge home
Authors: Tim Dukelow , Aoife Mary O’Sullivan, Linda McCarthy, Noreen O’Sullivan, George O’Mahony, Cath

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Provision of an Out-reach Pacemaker Follow-Up Service in a Community Nursing Unit

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Provision of an Out-reach Pacemaker Follow-Up Service in a Community Nursing Unit
Authors: Paul Nolan , Laura Moylan, Michelle Fahy, Bernie Austin
Abstract
Introduction: Patients with implanted pacemakers require at least annual checks on their devic

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Community teams, specialist fall services and emergency department implementing an integrated regional falls risk assessment and prevention pathway

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Community teams, specialist fall services and emergency department implementing an integrated regional falls risk assessment and prevention pathway
Authors: Kieran Anthony O’Connor , Sheena McHugh, Tim Dukelow, Olivia Wall, Rosemary Murphy, Anne O’Ke

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: (Un)Met needs of community dwelling people with dementia: the importance of providing integrated holistic care

By Admin / October 17, 2017

(Un)Met needs of community dwelling people with dementia: the importance of providing integrated holistic care
Authors: Louise Hopper , Rachael Joyce, Hannah Jelley, Bob Woods, Martin Orrell, Kate Irving, Frans Verhey
Abstract
Introduction: Research

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Preferred intensity and implementation of patient and family participation in an outpatient psychiatric service and an outpatient type 2 diabetes service

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Preferred intensity and implementation of patient and family participation in an outpatient psychiatric service and an outpatient type 2 diabetes service
Authors: Lucy Whiston , Joe Barry, Catherine Darker
Abstract
Introduction: Patient and family pa

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Improving Communication with General Practitioners post ST elevation Myocardial Infarction

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Improving Communication with General Practitioners post ST elevation Myocardial Infarction
Authors: JJ Coughlan , Conor Hickie, Barbara Gorna, Ross Murphy
Abstract
Introduction: Coronary artery disease remains one of the leading causes of death world

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Overview of a Home Enteral Nutrition Service in North Dublin

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Overview of a Home Enteral Nutrition Service in North Dublin
Authors: Niamh Maher , Tara O’Riordan, Helga Gerlitz
Abstract
Introduction: Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) positively impacts on quality of life and reduces healthcare costs through a reduct

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: #IrishMed; let’s talk, and break down the barriers

By Admin / October 17, 2017

#IrishMed; let’s talk, and break down the barriers
Author: Liam Farrell
Abstract
A tweetchat is a live Twitter event, moderated and focused around a specific topic. To filter all the chatter on Twitter into a single conversation, a hashtag e.g #Iri

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Role of the Dietitian within the Frail Elderly Pilot in Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown from February to June 2016

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Role of the Dietitian within the Frail Elderly Pilot in Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown from February to June 2016
Author: Caroline Stapleton
Abstract
Introduction: The Specialist Geriatric Services Model of Care aims to improve the quality and eff

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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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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Carer Needs Assessment Development – A Republic of Ireland led International Joint Working Project to Support Delivery of Integrated Health and Social Care

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Carer Needs Assessment Development – A Republic of Ireland led International Joint Working Project to Support Delivery of Integrated Health and Social Care
Authors: Liam O’sullivan , Linda Mcdermott Scales, Clare Duffy, Natalie Vereker, Kris Dhondt
A

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: MICAS: An Integrated National Critical Care Retrieval Service

By Admin / October 17, 2017

MICAS: An Integrated National Critical Care Retrieval Service
Authors: David Menzies , Anna Marie Murphy, Rory Dwyer
Abstract
Introduction: The reorganisation of health services and the delivery of the ‘hub and spoke’ Model of Care for Adult Critical

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Development of a Multidisciplinary Brain Tumour Patient Passport

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Development of a Multidisciplinary Brain Tumour Patient Passport
Authors: Kareena Malone , Ann Lynch Pope, Eloise Cowie, Eithne Dunne
Abstract
Introduction: The use of MDT patient passports, for enhanced communication between disciplines is a techniq

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Evaluation of goal-setting/action planning in a diabetes group self-management education programme for people with type 2 diabetes (DESMOND) in Ireland and England

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Evaluation of goal-setting/action planning in a diabetes group self-management education programme for people with type 2 diabetes (DESMOND) in Ireland and England
Authors: Máire T O’Donnell , Rosie Horne, Marian E Carey, Melanie J Davies, Sean F Din

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: The Development of a Nurse Led Community Intervention Team Clinic

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The Development of a Nurse Led Community Intervention Team Clinic
Author: Deirdre Carroll
Abstract
Introduction: With the projected increase of 60% ,in the demand for healthcare in Ireland expected by 2020, treatment of patients in the community nee

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Co-designing Integrated Care Using Participatory Action Research [PAR]: The Epilepsy Partnership in Care [EPiC] Project

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Co-designing Integrated Care Using Participatory Action Research [PAR]: The Epilepsy Partnership in Care [EPiC] Project
Authors: Mary Fitzsimons , Colin Doherty, Jamie Saris, Robert Power, Veronica Lambert, Jarlath Varley
Abstract
Introduction: Conc

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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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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Engaging Communities as Home Care Providers, Utilizing a Social Enterprise Model

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Engaging Communities as Home Care Providers, Utilizing a Social Enterprise Model
Author: Tom Niall O’Connor
Abstract
Introduction: Research Problem: How can we engage communities as home care providers, utilizing a social enterprise model?

Policy

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Frail Elderly Pilot Programme Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown 2016

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Frail Elderly Pilot Programme Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown 2016
Authors: Niamh Muldoon , Caroline Stapleton, Jennifer Kane, Basil Sullivan, Sarah Gleeson, Derry O’ Loan, George Jefferies, Jackie Convery
Abstract
Introduction: The Specialist Geria

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Process evaluation of the national clinical care programmes in Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Process evaluation of the national clinical care programmes in Ireland
Authors: Catherine D Darker , Gail Nicolson, Joseph M Barry
Abstract
Introduction: Integrated networks of clinical leadership have been increasingly recognised as a strategy to im

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: National policy on access to services for children with disability or developmental delay: Working together to support children and families

By Admin / October 17, 2017

National policy on access to services for children with disability or developmental delay: Working together to support children and families
Authors: Caroline Cantan , Barbara Bolger
Abstract
Introduction: Health services in Ireland for children with

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Successful application of a cross-sectoral integrated care approach to addiction and homeless services – the experience from Southern Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Successful application of a cross-sectoral integrated care approach to addiction and homeless services – the experience from Southern Ireland
Authors: Joe Edward Kirby , Aileen Kitching, David Lane, Aileen O’ Connor, Francis Russell, Rebecca Loughry,

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Integrating primary and secondary care to optimise hepatitis c treatment: Development and evaluation of a multidisciplinary educational ‘Masterclass’ series

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Integrating primary and secondary care to optimise hepatitis c treatment: Development and evaluation of a multidisciplinary educational ‘Masterclass’ series
Authors: Geoff McCombe , Bashayer Almaazmi, John S, Lambert, Gordana Avramovic, Carol Murphy,

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: The Community Intervention Team as a means of Improving the transition from hospital to home for patients

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The Community Intervention Team as a means of Improving the transition from hospital to home for patients
Authors: Michelle Kearns , Margaret Curran, Dorcas Collier, Mary Burke, Michelle Lawler
Abstract
Introduction: Too frequently patients are disch

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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

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Modelling the substitutability of community, long-term, and hospital care and their impact on acute hospital length of stay in Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Modelling the substitutability of community, long-term, and hospital care and their impact on acute hospital length of stay in Ireland
Authors: Brendan Walsh , Samantha Smith, Maev-Ann Wren, James Eighan
Abstract
Background: Within the context of red

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: A daily multidisciplinary hospital discharge support meeting in an acute hospital: An evaluation of a quality improvement initiative to facilitate timely discharge & transfers of care

By Admin / October 17, 2017

A daily multidisciplinary hospital discharge support meeting in an acute hospital: An evaluation of a quality improvement initiative to facilitate timely discharge & transfers of care
Authors: Aoife Mary O’Sullivan , Tim Dukelow, Carmel Walsh, Mary H

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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

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Implementing a community-based diabetes prevention programme in Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Implementing a community-based diabetes prevention programme in Ireland
Authors: Bernadette O’Riordan , Clair Haseldine
Abstract
Abstract Summary: There is consensus in the literature that early detection, treatment and prevention is imperative for t

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Does Combined Respiratory and Palliative Care Management Improve Care for COPD Patients

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Does Combined Respiratory and Palliative Care Management Improve Care for COPD Patients
Authors: Amy Mulkerns , Peter O’ Toole, Paul Gregan, Timothy McDonnell
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) produces breathlessness

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: An integrated model for Haemophilia care nationally

By Admin / October 17, 2017

An integrated model for Haemophilia care nationally
Author: Brian O Mahony
Abstract
Haemophilia and von Willebrands disease are inherited bleeding disorders which affect 2,111 people in Ireland. Haemophilia care is highly organised and integrated w

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Integrated Healthcare for the Frail Older Adult

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Integrated Healthcare for the Frail Older Adult
Authors: Breffni Drumm , Jo Short, Mary Casey, Fiona O’Sullivan, Grainne O’Malley, Paula Hickey
Abstract
Background: In Ireland, the proportion of persons aged over 65 years is set to increase from 11.4

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: In reach into Nursing Homes Education, Training and Development Programme

By Admin / October 17, 2017

In reach into Nursing Homes Education, Training and Development Programme
Authors: Anne-Marie O’Boyle, Elizabeth Graham, Mandy Ellis
Abstract
When nursing home residents  become acutely unwell they are often referred to hospital for sometimes aimless

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Safer Patient Mealtimes: An interdisciplinary Educational Initiative for HSCP students in a neurorehabilitation setting

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Safer Patient Mealtimes: An interdisciplinary Educational Initiative for HSCP students in a neurorehabilitation setting
Authors: Marie Cox , Fiona Haughey, Niamh Leonard
Abstract
Aims & Objectives: To outline the development and implementation of an

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Integrating Care and Improving Flow for Frail Older Adults through the Development of an Acute Inpatient Frailty Service

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Integrating Care and Improving Flow for Frail Older Adults through the Development of an Acute Inpatient Frailty Service
Authors: Rónán O’Caoimh , Maria Costello, Conor Judge, Laura Morrison, Zaq Ghafar, Bushra Ali, Edel Mannion, Orla Sheil, Pauline

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Neuro-Functional Training Programme (NFTP): engaging and empowering people with a neurological condition

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Neuro-Functional Training Programme (NFTP): engaging and empowering people with a neurological condition
Authors: Teresa Twohig , Trish O’ Sullivan, Elaine O’ Donoghue, Anne Reen, Liz O Sullivan, Patricia Morrisroe
Abstract
Introduction: Neuro-Functi

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Have you seen My PAL?’Physical Achievement Log (PAL): A physical health tool for people with serious mental illness (SMI)

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Have you seen My PAL?’Physical Achievement Log (PAL): A physical health tool for people with serious mental illness (SMI)
Authors: Sinéad Jude Hennessy , Brendan Power
Abstract
Background to the problem: The physical health of individuals SMIis a cau

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Strategy for the Design of Integrated Outpatient Services 2016-2020

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Strategy for the Design of Integrated Outpatient Services 2016-2020
Authors: Oliver Plunkett , Ita Hegarty, Colette Nugent, Trina Dunne, Vincent Crossan
Abstract
Introduction: Much of the acute healthcare that Ireland’s population receives is deliver

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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

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