Royal College of Surgeons Ireland

WEBINAR: Integrated Care Matters Series 2 – Carewell; Community Virtual Ward

By Admin / March 14, 2018

Access webinar materials at https://integratedcarefoundation.org/events/webinar-integrated-care-matters-series-2#1521032054310-f9736b05-1e0f

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Improving GP access to U/S – a multidimensional approach in collaboration with the Primary Care Division

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Improving GP access to U/S – a multidimensional approach in collaboration with the Primary Care Division
Authors: Peter V Kavanagh , Aisling Heffernan, David Hanlon, Arleen Folan
Abstract
Summary: Ultrasound imaging is a vital diagnostic tool for an

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: ICD-10-AM to CCS diagnostic codes: an exercise in clinical process mapping

By Admin / October 17, 2017

ICD-10-AM to CCS diagnostic codes: an exercise in clinical process mapping
Authors: Declan McKeown , Gerardine Sayers, Gerry Kelliher, Howard Johnson
Abstract
Introduction: There is an increasing need for accurate hospital and health metrics in a bid

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: National Clinical Programme in Surgery – General Surgery Minor Ops “See & Treat” Clinic

By Admin / October 17, 2017

National Clinical Programme in Surgery – General Surgery Minor Ops “See & Treat” Clinic
Authors: Mary Flynn , Paul Ridgway, Amy Gillis, Amy Carswell, Ita Hegarty, Brendan O’Shea
Abstract
Introduction: General Surgery is currently ranked number 3 for

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: National Ovarian Cancer pathway initiative in collaboration with National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), Obstetrics/Gynaecology group (Obs/Gynae) and General Practice (GP) group

By Admin / October 17, 2017

National Ovarian Cancer pathway initiative in collaboration with National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), Obstetrics/Gynaecology group (Obs/Gynae) and General Practice (GP) group
Authors: Peter V Kavanagh , Marie Laffoy, Niall Sheehy, Michael Turner

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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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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: A Community Virtual Ward Supporting Integrated Care for Older Persons with Complex Health and Social Care Needs.

By Admin / October 17, 2017

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

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: A Patient Portal Providing Individualised Services and Care in Epilepsy (PISCES)

By Admin / October 17, 2017

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

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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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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Pathway Granularity and solutions to Barriers to Sepsis diagnosis and treatment on a Surgical Ward

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Pathway Granularity and solutions to Barriers to Sepsis diagnosis and treatment on a Surgical Ward
Authors: Sinéad Patrica Horgan , Grace Reidy, Claire Costigan, Deirdre Feehely
Abstract
Background: “Sepsis is a life threatening condition that arises

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: National Theatre Quality Improvement Programme (TQIP) Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

National Theatre Quality Improvement Programme (TQIP) Ireland
Authors: Jeremy Smyth , Ken Mealy, Kieran Tangney, Grace Reidy, Charlie Dineen, Aileen O’Brien, Sinead Fitzpatrick
Abstract
In late 2016, a collaborative between the HSE Integrated Care Pr

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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

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Patient and family/carer experiences of their involvement in a regional quality improvement collaborative utilizing the SSKIN care bundle

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Patient and family/carer experiences of their involvement in a regional quality improvement collaborative utilizing the SSKIN care bundle
Authors: Emma Fleming , Zena Moore, Sarah Condell
Abstract
Introduction: In Ireland, a regional quality improvem

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Information When and Where Needed for Safe and Effective Integrated Care

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Information When and Where Needed for Safe and Effective Integrated Care
Authors: Mary Fitzsimons , Kevin Power, Maire White, Gianpiero Cavalleri, Brendan Dunleavey, Norman Delanty, Colin Doherty, Mark McCormack, Richard Corbridge
Abstract
Introducti

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Pressure Ulcers: Development and psychometric evaluation of the Patient Knowledge of Pressure Ulcer Prevention Instrument (KPUP)

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Pressure Ulcers: Development and psychometric evaluation of the Patient Knowledge of Pressure Ulcer Prevention Instrument (KPUP)
Authors: Emer Shanley , Zena Moore, Declan Patton
Abstract
Aim: Patient’s right’s to have a central part in the healthcar

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