Improving health literacy

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Facilitating Development of Education Resources for Intellectual Disability Services through a Community of Practice

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Facilitating Development of Education Resources for Intellectual Disability Services through a Community of Practice
Authors: Daragh Rodger , Lorraine Ledger, Anne Spencer
Abstract
According to the The Irish LongituDinal study on Ageing (TILDA) Intel

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: A National Frailty Education Programme

By Admin / October 17, 2017

A National Frailty Education Programme
Authors: Deirdre Lang , Carmel Hoey, Diarmuid O’Shea, Helen Whitty
Abstract
Rationale for Training: Population ageing is occurring rapidly and between 2015 and 2050, the number of people aged 60 years and older

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Putting the citizen at the centre of accessing information about health and health services

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Putting the citizen at the centre of accessing information about health and health services
Author: Kirsten Connolly
Abstract
Introduction: The transformation of the National Information Line to a modern omni-channel public information service, HSEL

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Evaluation of the “On the level” psychoeducational group programme for Bipolar Affective Disorder in a rural context

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Evaluation of the “On the level” psychoeducational group programme for Bipolar Affective Disorder in a rural context
Authors: Dan Hartnett , Clair O’Connor
Abstract
Introduction: The delivery of psychoeducational group programmes is a National Instit

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: The development and evaluation of an online dementia supports directory for Primary Care

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The development and evaluation of an online dementia supports directory for Primary Care
Authors: Aisling Angela Jennings , Tony Foley, Siobhan Boyle
Abstract
Introduction: Carers of people with dementia (PwD) frequently have poorer physical and emot

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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: Women’s Helath Initiative/Bladder Health. A health promotion initiative which empowers women to improve their bladder health & quality of life

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Women’s Helath Initiative/Bladder Health. A health promotion initiative which empowers women to improve their bladder health & quality of life
Authors: Fiona Stuart , Sinead Grogan
Abstract
Introduction: CHO9 North Dublin has a large cohort of women

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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: Developing a National Undergraduate Curriculum for Health Professionals in Ireland on health behaviour change (Making Every Contact Count)

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Developing a National Undergraduate Curriculum for Health Professionals in Ireland on health behaviour change (Making Every Contact Count)
Authors: Maria O’ Brien , Orlaith Josephine O’ Reilly, Dawn O’ Sullivan, Mairead Gleeson, Marie Killeen, Eileen

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: The Evergreen Programme Revisited- Making a Therapeutic Programme for Older Adults Fit for Purpose

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The Evergreen Programme Revisited- Making a Therapeutic Programme for Older Adults Fit for Purpose
Authors: Declan Christopher Lyons , Roisin McCafferty
Abstract
Introduction: The Evergreen programme is a group based psychoeducational therapeutic pro

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