Care co-ordination around people’s needs

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Closing the Gap

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Closing the Gap
Author: Ciara Scott
Abstract
Introduction: This process change was introduced in one HSE Regional Orthodontic Unit to improve patient flow and access to care for children very prominent front teeth. (IOTN Grade5a)1

Patients are refe

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Development of Hip/Knee Pathway between Primary and Secondary Care

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Development of Hip/Knee Pathway between Primary and Secondary Care
Authors: Aisling Brennan , Caitriona Ni She, Sarah O Driscoll, Elaine Barker, Conor McNally, Joe Malone
Abstract
Introduction: Hip and Knee referrals are the most common General Prac

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Early Supported Discharge after stroke: a feasible and effective service model for a rural population

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Early Supported Discharge after stroke: a feasible and effective service model for a rural population
Authors: Ciara Breen , Thomas Walsh, Eithne Waldron, Maria Costello, Mairead Chawke, Stephanie Robinson, Clare McMahon, Kate Donlon
Abstract
Backgro

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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: Making Every Contact Count (MECC) – Chronic Disease Risk Factor and Brief Advice Recording

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) – Chronic Disease Risk Factor and Brief Advice Recording
Authors: Jacinta Mulroe , Claire Collins, John Cuddihy, Ronan Fawsitt, Mairead Gleeson, Siobhan Jennings, Gemma Leane, Maria O’Brien, Orlaith O’Reilly, Aileen

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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: 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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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Streamlining the patient journey in musculoskeletal medicine

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Streamlining the patient journey in musculoskeletal medicine
Authors: Roisin Skeffington, Jarlath Mc Gurk, Claire Mc Nally, Suzanne Johnston
Abstract
Introduction: Orthopaedic ICATS was established in the NHS in Northern Ireland in 2006.  The foundin

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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

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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 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

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Development of an education programme – ‘Transporting critically ill adult and child’

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Development of an education programme – ‘Transporting critically ill adult and child’
Authors: Anna Marie Murphy , Lorraine Heery, David Menzies, Cormac Breatnach, Rory Dwyer
Abstract
Introduction: The reorganisation of health services and the delive

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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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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

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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
Abstract
An algorithm/pathway for health professionals to use in a community. This is used for ear

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Timely identification of frailty & comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment on a newly established specialist geriatric ward

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Timely identification of frailty & comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment on a newly established specialist geriatric ward
Authors: Grace Corcoran , Gillian Gavaghan, Carol Lyons, Elaine Moloney
Abstract
Introduction: Beaumont Hospital catchment

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Safer Transitions: Optimising Care and Function from Hospital to Home

By Admin / October 17, 2017

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

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Continuity of care post-hospitalisation of patients at risk of medicnes management problems

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Continuity of care post-hospitalisation of patients at risk of medicnes management problems
Authors: Michael Gordon Scott, Mohanad Odeh, Stephen Toner, Claire Scullin, James Charles Mc Elnay
Abstract
Introduction:Medication related problems following

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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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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Integrated Care Pathway for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury in Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Integrated Care Pathway for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury in Ireland
Authors: Edina O’Driscoll , Jacinta McElligott
Abstract
Introduction: Trauma and rehabilitation networks in Ireland are largely underdeveloped and there is significant variance i

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Primary Care Referral Letters to the Emergency Department; An Audit of the National Standardised Patient Referral Template

By Admin / October 17, 2017

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

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: The Development and Refinement of a Regional Model for Medicines Optimisation in Older People in the Intermediate Care Setting

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The Development and Refinement of a Regional Model for Medicines Optimisation in Older People in the Intermediate Care Setting
Authors: Ruth Miller, Carmel Darcy, Nuala McGeough, Anne Friel, Helen Graham, Maureen Hetherington, Hilary McKee, Michael S

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: A Conceptual Model to Support Integrated Early Intervention Practice for Children with Disabilties

By Admin / October 17, 2017

A Conceptual Model to Support Integrated Early Intervention Practice for Children with Disabilties
Authors: Clare Carroll , Jane Sixsmith
Abstract
Background: Early Intervention (EI) for infants and prechoolers with disabilities is seen as essential

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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: 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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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
Abstract
Introduction: Clinical Pharmacists within the Northern

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: AIMPaediatric Spasticity and Orthopaedic Management for Children with Physical and Neuro-disability

By Admin / October 17, 2017

AIMPaediatric Spasticity and Orthopaedic Management for Children with Physical and Neuro-disability
Author: Gillian O Dwyer
Abstract
Aims: Objective measures used to assess spasticity and need for medical or orthopaedic management/intervention is no

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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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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Can we predict your future? Using scores to predict length of stay and discharge destination

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Can we predict your future? Using scores to predict length of stay and discharge destination
Authors: Sarah Mc Nally , Roisin Howlin, Annette Kehoe, Sarah Murphy
Abstract
Background: This audit was completed within a large teaching hospital in Dublin

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Integrated Acute Healthcare Commissioning Pathway in Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Integrated Acute Healthcare Commissioning Pathway in Ireland
Authors: Michael W Power , Derek Cribbin, Una Quill
Abstract
The survival of the critically ill patient depends on timely access to a structured critical care pathway. Arising from historic

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: An Exploratory Study of Discharge Planning Home Visits within an Irish Context- Investigating Nationwide Practice and Perspectives.

By Admin / October 17, 2017

An Exploratory Study of Discharge Planning Home Visits within an Irish Context- Investigating Nationwide Practice and Perspectives.
Author: Aisling Jane Davis
Abstract
Research Purpose and Aims: Discharge planning home visits are a routine part of o

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: A Rapid Access Palliative Clinic to reduce waiting time for palliative radiotherapy in a Regional Cancer Centre in Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

A Rapid Access Palliative Clinic to reduce waiting time for palliative radiotherapy in a Regional Cancer Centre in Ireland
Authors: Megan Morris , Theresa O’Donovan, Bolanle Ofi, Aileen Flavin
Abstract
Purpose: In September 2014, the Rapid Access Pal

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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

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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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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: 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: Learning from the development of Integrated Care Projects in Dementia

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Learning from the development of Integrated Care Projects in Dementia
Authors: Anne-Marie Brady , Mairead Bracken, Louise Daly, Aurelia Ciblis, Mary McCarron, Brendan Kenneally, Brian Keogh, Geralyn Hynes
Abstract
Introduction: Due to demographical s

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: The GP OOH Palliative Care Handover Project

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The GP OOH Palliative Care Handover Project
Authors: Deirdre Shanagher , Marie Lynch, Paul Gregan, Annette Heffernan, Eamon Shanahan
Abstract
Introduction: The need to develop a standardised information transfer process from GPs to the Out-of-hours (

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: To reduce antisocial behaviour on one ground floor team at a drug treatment centre to zero by June 2016

By Admin / October 17, 2017

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

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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

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