Health and social care professionals

ICIC20 – Workforce: difficulties and opportunities

By Miriam Galvin / January 29, 2021
Session 6A - Workforce: difficulties and opportunities chaired by Dr. Nereide Curreri Presentations and Speakers: Lessons From The Field: Workplace Innovation within a Care Ecosystem Context Prof Ezra Dessers Assessing the State of Preparedness to Deliver Integrated Care in a National Health System by Developing and Applying the Project Integrate Conceptual Framework as a Tool… Read More

ICIC20 – Workforce capacity-building

By Miriam Galvin / January 28, 2021
Session 5A - Workforce capacity-building chaired by Prof. Prof Áine Carroll Presentations and Speakers: Health care delivery for minor migrants and refugees in EU: gaps in the knowledge and expertise of health care providers Mr Alejandro Gil-Salmerón Development of a framework for preparing organisations and teams for neighbourhood working Ms Kirsty Marshall Spotlight on careers… Read More

ICIC20 – Person-centred Care, Theory and Integrated Care Transformation

By Miriam Galvin / January 27, 2021
Session 1E - Person-centred Care, Theory and Integrated Care Transformation chaired by Dr Edelweiss Aldasoro Presentations and Speakers: Collaborative project: health systems and services centered on people and their communities Dr Osvaldo Artaza The benefits of person centered care for professionals, patients and informal caregivers Dr Jane Murray Cramm Success Factors for more Prudent, Integrated… Read More

PODCAST: Workforce Capacity and Capability

By Admin / September 21, 2020

Podcast Episode: Workforce Capacity and Capability Podcast Series: Care During and Beyond the Covid-19 Crisis Presenters: Edelweiss Aldasaro, Maggie Langins, Antonija Balenović, Mark Taubert, Mayara Floss, Chris Wright Health and care workers are our greatest asset, working alongside family carers, community partners and local networks of support. However, without reforms, sustaining the workforce is also…

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WEBINAR: Care during and beyond the COVID-19 Crisis: Building integrated care as the cornerstone of our new reality – Care during and beyond the COVID-19 Crisis: Workforce Capacity and Capability

By Admin / July 9, 2020

Health and care workers are our greatest asset, working alongside family carers, community partners and local networks of support. However, without reforms, sustaining the workforce is also one of our greatest challenges. Core competencies for integ

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WEBINAR: IFIC Ireland – Advancing Integrated Care – Session 3 – Leadership in Integrated Care

By Admin / September 10, 2019

In this webinar Dr Áine Carroll, Professor of Healthcare Integration and Improvement at UCD and Ewan King, Chief Operating Officer at the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) look at the leadership and management qualities and skills required

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Development and testing of a primary health and social care integrated team model in the comunity

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Development and testing of a primary health and social care integrated team model in the comunity
Bob Brown, Western Health and Social Care Trust, GB
Anne Kilgallen, Western Health and Social Care Trust, GB
Ciaran Mullan, Western Health and Social C

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Practice Abstract on the Application of Integrated Care

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Practice Abstract on the Application of Integrated Care
Mark Lee, Department of Health Northern Ireland, GB
Abstract
Given pressures of an ageing population, rising expectations and ever-developing technology a new approach to General Practice is ne

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Conflict mitigation and management: Understanding the processes utilised by effective healthcare tea

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Conflict mitigation and management: Understanding the processes utilised by effective healthcare teams
Marie O’Shea, University College Dublin, IE
Aoife DeBrun, University College Dublin, IE
Abstract
Introduction: Multidisciplinary approaches to pat

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Collective Leadership and Safety Cultures: Developing an alternative model of leadership for healthc

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Collective Leadership and Safety Cultures: Developing an alternative model of leadership for healthcare teams
Eilish McAuliffe, University College Dublin, IE
Aoife DeBrun, University College Dublin, IE
Una Cunningham, Mater Misercordiae University H

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Inter-professional development for student nurses

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Inter-professional development for student nurses
Mary Burke, Caredoc, IE
Michelle Kearns, Caredoc, IE
Margaret Curran, Caredoc, IE
Dorcas Collier, Caredoc, IE
Abstract
The quality of student nurse placements is important in the development of compe

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Understanding what makes team interventions work: Learning from healthcare professionals

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Understanding what makes team interventions work: Learning from healthcare professionals
Una Cunningham, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, IE
Aoife De Brún, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health System

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: PlayDecide: Patient Safety – A “serious game” learning tool to discuss medical professionalism in re

By Admin / August 8, 2019

PlayDecide: Patient Safety – A “serious game” learning tool to discuss medical professionalism in relation to reporting and patient safety
Stephen Hsiao-Feng Macdonald, School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Systems, University College Dublin, IE

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: The PlayDecide Patient Safety game: A “serious game” to discuss medical professionalism in relation

By Admin / August 8, 2019

The PlayDecide Patient Safety game: A “serious game” to discuss medical professionalism in relation to patient safety
Stephen Hsiao-Feng Macdonald, School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Systems, University College Dublin, IE
Karen Egan, School of

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WEBINAR: IFIC Ireland – Advancing Integrated Care – Session 2 – Workforce Planning for Integrated Care

By Admin / July 9, 2019

While the driver of health system innovation to date has largely been focused on reorganising care delivery processes and adopting technology to improve outcomes, little thought has been given to the people who need to implement and utilise these too

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Experiences of community-based Clinical Nurse Specialists in supporting the delivery of integrated d

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Experiences of community-based Clinical Nurse Specialists in supporting the delivery of integrated diabetes care: A qualitative study
Fiona Riordan, University College Cork, IE
Niamh McGrath, University College Cork, IE
Sheena M. McHugh, University

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Identifying barriers to Implementation of New Care Models, a Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Study

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Identifying barriers to Implementation of New Care Models, a Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Study
Aine Carroll, Health Service Executive, IE
Valerie Twomey, National Rehabilitation Hospital, IE
Barry White, Saint James’ Hospital, IE
Abstract
Introduct

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Virtual Heart Failure Clinic – An Integrated Care Programme Support for General Practice

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Virtual Heart Failure Clinic – An Integrated Care Programme Support for General Practice
Orlaith Josephine OReilly, Health Service Executive, IE
Abstract
Introduction: Heart Failure is a serious chronic disease affecting 2% of the population in Irel

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: An exploratory quantitative study, examining the attitudes, concerns and potential barriers of Clinical Nurse Specialists to the introduction of Standardised Documentation and the potential of introducing Electronic Patient Records, to the Palliative Home

By Admin / October 17, 2017

An exploratory quantitative study, examining the attitudes, concerns and potential barriers of Clinical Nurse Specialists to the introduction of Standardised Documentation and the potential of introducing Electronic Patient Records, to the Palliative

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Pushing the Boundaries: The Impact of the Role of the Clinical Nurse /Midwife Specialist (CN/MS) Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) in Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Pushing the Boundaries: The Impact of the Role of the Clinical Nurse /Midwife Specialist (CN/MS) Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) in Ireland
Authors: Deborah Marshall , Anne McHugh, Michael Gannon
Abstract
Introduction: Landmark research of

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Nursing & Midwifery Quality Care-Metrics (QCM)-The Journey

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Nursing & Midwifery Quality Care-Metrics (QCM)-The Journey
Author: Paula Kavanagh
Abstract
Introduction: Care delivery should be safe, patient-centred, compassionate, effective and efficient. Nurses and midwives deliver clinical care around the clo

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Interdisciplinary Teamwork – The SMART Approach

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Interdisciplinary Teamwork – The SMART Approach
Authors: Peter Ward , Maura Moran, Carole Murphy, Alison Enright, Joanne Finn, Orla Duggan
Abstract
Health care professionals are obligated to review their current practice and seek areas for developmen

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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: Acute Medicine Nurses facilitating Patient Flow – A National Unscheduled Care Clinical Skills and Competencies Education Programme

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Acute Medicine Nurses facilitating Patient Flow – A National Unscheduled Care Clinical Skills and Competencies Education Programme
Authors: Richard Patrick Walsh , Geraldine Shaw, Avilene Casey, Miriam Bell, Margaret Casey
Abstract
Context: Acute med

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: A history of Irish Acute Medicine Nursing Developments

By Admin / October 17, 2017

A history of Irish Acute Medicine Nursing Developments
Authors: Richard Patrick Walsh , Avilene Casey
Abstract
Background: Nursing accounts for 560 full time equivalents working in Acute Medical Units in Ireland.

The National Acute Medicine Programm

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: The impact of an educational intervention on Home Support Workers’ ability to detect pressure ulcer damage

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The impact of an educational intervention on Home Support Workers’ ability to detect pressure ulcer damage
Author: Mairead Clarke
Abstract
Introduction: Internationally, pressure ulcers remain a significant health care problem (NPUAP, EPUAP and PPPI

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Integrated Care Services for Chronic Disease – The Role a Programme Manager Plays in Making a Design a Reality

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Integrated Care Services for Chronic Disease – The Role a Programme Manager Plays in Making a Design a Reality
Authors: Regina Ann Black , Mairead Gleeson, Niamh Smyth, Linda Kearns
Abstract
Introduction: Approximately 1 million people in Ireland tod

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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: 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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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Implementing integrated care – lessons from the national implementation of general eReferrals in Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Implementing integrated care – lessons from the national implementation of general eReferrals in Ireland
Authors: Maria Quinlan , Marcella McGovern, Gerardine Doyle, Susi Geiger
Abstract
Introduction: Connected Health (aka eHealth) is a patient-centr

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Project ECHO NI

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Project ECHO NI
Authors: Áine McMullan, Max Watson
Abstract
Introduction: Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) http://ECHO.unm.edu is a pioneering telementoring programme developed in the School of Medicine at  University of Ne

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Guidance for healthcare staff: Advance Care Planning and Advance Healthcare Directives with People with Dementia

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Guidance for healthcare staff: Advance Care Planning and Advance Healthcare Directives with People with Dementia
Authors: Deirdre Shanagher , Marie Lynch
Abstract
Introduction: Dementia is a progressive life limiting illness. People with dementia val

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Interprofessional education as a building block for collaborative and integrated eating disorder services

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Interprofessional education as a building block for collaborative and integrated eating disorder services
Authors: Sara McDevitt , Fiona McNicholas, Aileen Whyte, Rhona Jennings
Abstract
Introduction: (comprising context and problem statement) Eating

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: A collaborative national procurement model for haemophilia medication procurement

By Admin / October 17, 2017

A collaborative national procurement model for haemophilia medication procurement
Author: Brian O Mahony
Abstract
Haemophilia and von Willebrands disease are inherited bleeding disorders. There are 838 people with haemophilia in Ireland and 1,273 wi

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Our Wish for End of Life Care- A collaborative approach to Improving End of Life Care

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Our Wish for End of Life Care- A collaborative approach to Improving End of Life Care
Authors: Gillian Rufli , Ann Quinn, Celine Deane, Kate Costelloe, Kevin Lyons, Marie Hennigan, Cuypers Jenny, Coranne Rice
Abstract
Background: Beaumont Hospital

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: To text or not to text?… Implications for general practice: A mixed methods investigation

By Admin / October 17, 2017

To text or not to text?… Implications for general practice: A mixed methods investigation
Authors: Dorothy Leahy , Aoife Lyons, Matthias Dahm, Diarmuid Quinlan
Abstract
Introduction: Texting has become more prevalent in general practice as a tool to

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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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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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WEBINAR: Integrated Care Matters Series 1 – Locality Interdisciplinary Teams

By Admin / March 15, 2017

Access webinar materials at https://integratedcarefoundation.org/events/webinar-integrated-care-matters-series-1#1495007690939-6d80b131-e620

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