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How can health and social care systems become more sustainable, resilient, and people-centred? This IFIC Ireland webinar explored the intersection of Integrated Care and the Circular Economy, featuring global experts who shared strategies to cut waste, design smarter care pathways, and build resilient systems for a healthier, sustainable future..
At the All-Ireland Conference on Integrated Care (AICIC25), Bernard Gloster, CEO of the Health Service Executive (HSE), offered a candid, reflective, and values-driven view of integrated care-one rooted in the “real world” experience of delivering health and social services. Speaking with the weight of 37 years in public service, Gloster didn’t bring slides or…
The IFIC (International Foundation for Integrated Care) Integrated Care Awards recognize advancements in the science, knowledge, and adoption of integrated care policies and practices. The awards are given for high-quality content, originality, and quality of presentation, and are supported by the IFIC. At the heart of the International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC25), was a…
Developing clinical guidelines for the management of menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors: process evaluation
Carmel Davies, School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, IE
Elizabeth Summersby, Oncology, Our L
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
The Development of a Hub and Spoke Respiratory Service
Sonya Murray, Letterkenny University Hospital, Health Service Executive, IE
Antoinette Doherty, Letterkenny University Hospital, Health Service Executive, IE
Tara Cooper, Letterkenny University
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
Building infrastructure for digital health using Open innovation 2.0 in co design of a meta data registry framework to support integrated care
Pamela Hussey, Dublin City University (DCU), IE
Martin Tully, Health Service Executive, IE
Sharon Farrell,
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
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
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
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
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
A strategic partnership approach to enabling co-production of integrated care for older people
Des Mulligan, HSE IE
Catherine McGuigan, Age Friendly Cities and Counties Programme, IE
Abstract
Background: Designing and delivering integrated care for
National Clinical Programme for Older People: National Frailty Education Programme “Fundamentals of Frailty”
Deirdre Lang, Health Service Executive; Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, IE
Carmel Hoey, Health Service Executive, IE
Diarmuid O’Shea
Coordination of health and social care for children with complex health needs across the EU/EEA: a case scenario approach exploring care coordination for an adolescent with an Acquired Brain Injury
Austin Warters, Health Service Executive, IE
Maria
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
Little Things – making a big difference to promoting positive mental health
Authors: Enda Saul , Emer C
Abstract
One of the strategic priorities of the HSE’s Mental Health Division is to promote positive mental health. Little Things is the integrated
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
Developing a National Training Programme for Health Behaviour Change for health professionals in the Irish Health Service
Authors: Mairead Patricia Gleeson , Maria O’Brien, Aileen Scott, Orlaith O’Reilly
Abstract
Introduction: (comprising context an
A Community Virtual Ward Supporting Integrated Care for Older Persons with Complex Health and Social Care Needs.
Authors: Clare Lewis , Mary McDermott, Alan Martin, Declan Patton, Linda Nugent
Abstract
Introduction: The aging population within the R
Processes of care performed by specialist nurses to support integrated diabetes management: Feedback to inform service delivery
Authors: Fiona Riordan , Helen Twamley, Niamh Smyth, Sheena McHugh
Abstract
Introduction: In Ireland, there has been an in
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
A Patient Portal Providing Individualised Services and Care in Epilepsy (PISCES)
Authors: Kevin Power , Mary Fitzsimons, Maire White, Gianpiero Cavalleri, Brendan Dunleavey, Richard Corbridge, Colin Doherty, Norman Delanty, Mark McCormack
Abstract
In
Safer Transitions: Optimising Care and Function from Hospital to Home
Authors: Yvonne O’ Riordan , Paul Bernard, Paul Maloney, Alison Enright, Carmel McGrath
Abstract
Elderly patients living with frailty have complex and distinct needs. For many, bei
Youghal Community Action on Alcohol
Authors: Maria O’Malley , Kate Gibney
Abstract
Aim: To build the capacity of communities to identify alcohol issues and develop local action plans to reduce alcohol harm.
Youghal community Action on Alcohol: On av
Irish Traveller’ Ethnic Minority Group – Chronic Conditions Community Heart Health Pilot Programme
Authors: Ann Marie Lawlor , Claire Fitzpatrick, Seathrun O’Casaide
Abstract
“Given their high mortality, likely high incidence, and low appreciation of
To reduce antisocial behaviour on one ground floor team at a drug treatment centre to zero by June 2016
Authors: Fiona Fenton , Margaret Markey
Abstract
Theory of change: A theory was proposed that if we increased the therapeutic effectiveness of the
Primary Care Referral Letters to the Emergency Department; An Audit of the National Standardised Patient Referral Template
Authors: John Brennan , Clare Hayden, Brendan McAuliffe, Daragh Shields
Abstract
An introduction: (comprising context and probl
The implementation of personalised supports for people with dementia through multi-stakeholder, integrated care networks
Authors: Fiona Keogh , Elaine Howard, Mary McGuire, Mary Manning
Abstract
Introduction: It is estimated that 55,000 people have d
Bringing Cardiac Diagnostics to the Heart of the Community
Authors: Jo Shortt , Anthony Ryan
Abstract
Introduction & Context: Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Many elderly patients are asked to attend acute hospital for short duration a
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
The Irish National Rare Disease Office (NRDO): A national step towards improving access to health and care services for individuals and families living with Rare Diseases
Authors: Deborah Lambert , Rita Marron, Jackie Turner, Susan M. O’Connell, Grac