Dr. Carmel Doyle

Dr. Carmel Doyle

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Midwifery

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Biography

Carmel Doyle RNID, RCN, RNT, BSc, PgDip CHSE, MSc Nursing is an Assistant Professor and Head of Intellectual Disability Nursing at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin. Her research and teaching reflects her interest in the areas of intellectual disabilities and childrens nursing. Carmel lectures across a number of undergraduate and post graduate nursing courses. She has undertaken research in the area of children with intellectual disability, continuing nurse education and clinical teaching. She has several publications and has presented at both National and International conferences. She combines her role as lecturer in nursing with module leader and is currently the Head of Intellectual Disability Nursing. Carmel has completed a PhD in the field of children with intellectual disability. Her research based commitments include supervision of students undertaking research proposals and theses at MSc/PhD level. She is also an educational consultant for Special Olympics Ireland and has completed a collaborative project to produce a training package for volunteers within the Special Olympics organisation. She has undertaken external examiner roles and has been involved in a number of EU funding applications.

Publications and Further Research Outputs

  • Doyle C. & Nicholl H., Mothers' who 'give medicines' to children with complex needs - Considerations in Ganining Access, 7th International cardiff Conference on Paediatric Palliative Care, Cardiff University, Wales, 8th-10th July, 2015, pp72 - 72Poster, 2015
  • Intellectual Disability Education Modules in, editor(s)Keenan P., Codd A. , Special Olympics Ireland Tutor Training Manual, Ireland, Special Olympics Ireland, 2011, [Doyle C., Fleming S.]Book Chapter, 2011
  • Intellectual Disability Education Modules in, editor(s)Keenan P., Ni Riain M. , Special Olympics Ireland Tutor Training Manual, Ireland, Special Olympics Ireland, 2013, [Doyle C., Fleming S.]Book Chapter, 2013
  • Doyle C., Nicholl H., Challenges in recruiting mothers' of children with complex needs - using a gatekeeper, 2nd Collaborative Children's Palliative Care: Building Bridges , Farmleigh, Dublin. , 22nd April, 2016Poster, 2016
  • Doyle C. , Recruiting mothers of children with complex needs - Overcoming the Challenges , 15th International Qualitative Methods Conference , Glasgow, 3rd May 2016 , 2016Conference Paper, 2016
  • Doyle C., Byrne K., Fleming S., Griffiths C., Horan P., Keenan P. , Enhancing the experience of persons with intellectual disabilities who are accessing healthcare , Learning Disability Practice, 19, (6), 2016, pdoi.10.7748/ldp.2016.e1752Journal Article, 2016
  • Dr Honor Nicholl, Ms Carmel Doyle, Ms Jessica Eustace-Cook, Ms Geraldine Prizeman, Dr Catherine Tracey, Dr Aileen Lynch, Ms Clair Kelly, Exploring the challenges experienced by people with muscular dystrophy living independently (MD INDOLIVING), School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dublin Trinity College, University of Dublin Trinity College, 2016, 1-75Report, 2016, URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Athlete Health in, editor(s)Keenan P., Doyle C., Maguire O.P. , Special Olympics Ireland Tutor Training Manual - Intellectual Disability Education Modules, 3rd edition , Dublin, Ireland, Special Olympics Ireland, 2017, ppChapter 2 , [Doyle C. & Fleming S. ]Book Chapter, 2017
  • Keenan P., Doyle C., Maguire O.P., Special Olympics Ireland Tutor Training Manual - Intellectual Disability Education Modules, 3rd, Dublin, Ireland, Special Olympics, 2017, Manual ppBook, 2017
  • Doyle C., Cronin P. , Difficulties in 'giving medicines' to children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities - mothers' experiences. , RCPCH/RCN Conference , Birmingham, 24-26th May, 2017Conference Paper, 2017
  • Doyle C., Cronin P. , Difficulties in 'giving medicines' to children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities - mothers' experiences. , Archives of Disease in Childhood, 102, (Suppl 1), 2017, pA16.3 - A17Journal Article, 2017
  • Griffiths Colin, Fleming Sandra, Horan Paul, Keenan Paul Michael, Henderson Karen, O'Reilly Aine and Doyle Carmel., Supporting safe eating and drinking for people with severe and profound intellectual and multiple disabilities., Learning Disability Practice. , 21, (1), 2018, p26-31Journal Article, 2018
  • Begley, T., Doyle, C., Hollywood, E., Murphy, M., Dennehy, C. & Quirke, M. , Medication management in children's nursing: A review of NIQA scores over a five year period in one Irish children's services centre, Archives of Disease in Childhood , Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Abstracts of the Annual Conference, Birmingham, UK, 24-26 May 2017, 102(Suppl 1), 2017, ppA20.3-AConference Paper, 2017
  • Griffiths C., Fleming S., Horan P., Keenan P., Henderson K., O' Reilly A., Doyle C. , Supporting safe eating and drinking for people with severe and profound intellectual and multiple disabilities , Learning Disability Practice , 21, (1), 2018, p26 - 31Journal Article, 2018
  • Doyle C., Byrne K., Fleming S., Griffiths C., Horan P., Keenan P., Enhancing the experience of people with intellectual disabilities who access healthcare, Positive Choices 2018, Trinity College, Dublin, 19th April 2018, 2018Conference Paper, 2018
  • Keenan P, Griffiths C., Fleming S., Horan, P., Henderson K., O' Reilly A and Doyle C., Supporting safe eating and drinking for people with severe and profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, Positive Choices - Heroes and Champions deserve to live a life free from fear, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, University of Dublin, 19th April 2018, 2018Conference Paper, 2018
  • Keenan P.M., Fleming S., Horan P., Byrne K., Burke E., Cleary M., Doyle C. & Griffiths C., , Urinary continence promotion and the person with an intellectual disability,, Positive Choices - Heroes and Champions deserve to live a life free from fear, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin., 19th April 2018, edited by Positive Choices , 2018, ppdoi: 10.7748/ldp.2018.e1878Conference Paper, 2018
  • Doyle C. , Mothers' experiences of 'giving medicines' through alternative routes of administration to children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities. , Children's Nursing Research Symposia, Trinity College, Dublin, 2nd May, 2018Conference Paper, 2018
  • Keenan P., Fleming S., Horan P., Byrne K., Burke E., Cleary M., Doyle C., Griffiths C., Urinary continence promotion and people with an intellectual disability. , Learning Disability Practice, 21, (3), 2018, p28 - 34Journal Article, 2018, URL
  • Brenner M, Kidston C, Hilliard C, Coyne I, Eustace-Cooke J, Doyle C, Begley T, Barrett M.J. , Children's complex care needs: a systematic concept analysis of multidisciplinary language. , European Journal of Pediatrics , 177, (11), 2018, p1641 - 1652Journal Article, 2018, DOI
  • Doyle C., Fleming S., 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Learning Disability Practice, 22, (2), 2019, p12-Journal Article, 2019
  • Horan P.F, Fleming S, Cleary M, Burke E, Doyle C, Byrne K. Griffiths C and Keenan P., 'Sweet Dreams'; an evidence based approach to effective sleep hygiene maintenance for people with an intellectual disability, Learning Disability Practice., 22, (2), 2019, p13 - 19Journal Article, 2019, URL
  • Fleming S., Doyle C., Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome), Learning Disability Practice, 22, (1), 2019, p16-Journal Article, 2019
  • Doyle C. , Supporting mothers of children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities to 'give medicines' - the role of the GP. , Trinity Health and Education International Research conference, Trinity College, Dublin, 7th March, 2019Conference Paper, 2019
  • Doyle C., 'Giving medicines' to children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities - Mothers' experiences. , Trinity Health and Education International Research conference, Trinity College, Dublin, 7th March, 2019Conference Paper, 2019
  • Doyle C., 'Giving Medicines' to children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities - mothers' experiences., The World Congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Glasgow, Scotland, 6-9 August, 2019Conference Paper, 2019
  • Gates., B; Griffiths., C; Atherton., H; Suttton., P; McAnelly., S; Cleary., M; Doyle., C; Keenan., P and Fleming., S , Lessons from the past: Building a body of evidence in learning disability nursing: An Oral History. , Celebrating 100 Years of Learning Disabilities Nursing Conference: Leadership, Research and Innovation. , The University of West London. , July, 2019Conference Paper, 2019
  • Gates., B; Griffiths., C; Keenan., P; Fleming., S; Doyle., C; Cleary., M; Atherton., H; McAnelly, S., and Sutton, P,. , Initial findings of the sustainability of learning disability nursing: An Oral History., Celebrating Learning Disability Nursing conference. 100 years of Learning Disability Nursing. , The Chancellors Hall. Wolverhampton University. , June , 2019Conference Paper, 2019
  • Sheerin, F., Eustace-Cook, J., Wuytack, F., Doyle, C., Medication Management in Intellectual Disability Settings: A Systematic Review, Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 25, (3), 2021, p242 - 276Journal Article, 2021, DOI
  • Fleming S., Doyle C., Griffith C., Keenan P., Cleary M., gates B., Sutton P., Atherton H., McAnelly S., Untold stories: lessons for workforce sustainability, recruitment and retention "Workforce excellence and sustainability" , EASPD Annual Conference - Staff Matters. , Helsinki, Finland, 3rd/4th October, 2019Oral Presentation, 2019
  • Colgan A., Louw J., Doyle C. , Effectiveness of video promopting in teh acquisition of functional skills of adults with developmental disability. , Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference , Trinity College Dublin, 6-7th March, 2019Poster, 2019
  • Sheerin, F., Fleming, S., Burke, E., Byrne, K., Cleary, M., Doyle, C. and Keenan, P., Exploring mental health issues in people with an intellectual disability, Learning Disability Practice, 2019Journal Article, 2019, DOI
  • Byrne, K., Doyle, C., Louw, J. S. George, S., Examining health assessments in relation to cardiovascular health conditions for people with intellectual disabilities. , Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing Symposium: Developing Nursing Capacity Capability & Nursing Leadership - Advancing the Role, Ashling hotel, Dublin, 16th October , 2019Poster, 2019
  • Fenlon, A., Doyle, C., Louw, J. S. , Developing appropriate guidelines for a person-centred service for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability (ID)., Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing Symposium: Developing Nursing Capacity Capability & Nursing Leadership - Advancing the Role, Ashling hotel, Dublin, 16th October , 2019Poster, 2019
  • Flynn, M., Shovlin, A., Doyle, C., Louw, J.S. , Developing a Policy Document for Liquidised Feeding in Children with a Gastrostomy Tube., Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing Symposium: Developing Nursing Capacity Capability & Nursing Leadership - Advancing the Role, Ashling hotel, Dublin, 16th October , 2019Poster, 2019
  • Keane, S., Louw, J.S., Doyle, C., Setting-up an Outreach Clinic to manage Epilepsy in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities., Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing Symposium: Developing Nursing Capacity Capability & Nursing Leadership - Advancing the Role, Ashling hotel, Dublin, 16th October , 2019Poster, 2019
  • Byrne, K., Doyle, C., Louw, J. S. George, S. , Evaluating health assessments in relation to cardiovascular health conditions for people with intellectual disabilities. , Nursing & Midwifery Planning & Development Unit (NMPDU) Dublin South, Kildare & Wicklow annual conference (NMPDU DSKW Conference), Clayton Hotel Dublin, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22. 12th September, 2019Poster, 2019
  • Colgan, A., Louw, J.S., Doyle, C., Ging, D. , Evaluating video prompting in the acquisition of functional skills of adults with developmental disability, Nursing & Midwifery Planning & Development Unit (NMPDU) Dublin South, Kildare & Wicklow annual conference (NMPDU DSKW Conference), Clayton Hotel Dublin, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22. 12th September, 2019Poster, 2019
  • Gates, B., Griffiths, C., Atherton, H., Sutton, P., McAnelly, S., Cleary, M., Doyle, C., Keenan, P., Fleming, S., Issues of sustainability, recruitement and retention of a specialist nursing workforce: Overview of an Oral History project of Intellectual Disability Nurses from the Republic of Ireland and England, United Kingdom., International Conference on the History of Nursing, Florence, Italy, 13th-15th February , 2020Oral Presentation, 2020
  • Doyle C., Sheerin F., Eustace Cook J., Wuytack F. , A Systematic Review of Medication Management in Intellectual Disability Settings , Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2020 , Trinity College, Dublin, 5th March, 2020Oral Presentation, 2020
  • Brenner M., Alexander D., Quirke M.B., Eustace-Cook J., Leroy P., Berry J., Healy M., Doyle C., Masterson K., A systematic concept analysis of `technology dependent': challenging the terminology, European Journal of Pediatrics, 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Doyle C., The importance of supportive relationships with general practitioners, hospitals and pharmacists for mothers who 'give medicines' to children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities , Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2020Journal Article, 2020
  • Boyle S.J., Doyle C. , Challenges experienced by paid carers providing palliative care to adults with intellectual disabilities. , Learning Disability Practice., 2020Journal Article, 2020, DOI
  • Doyle C. , 'Just knowing' and the challenges of giving medicines to children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities: A hermeneutic inquiry, British Journal Of Learning Disabilities, 49, (1), 2021, p3 - 12Journal Article, 2021
  • Doyle C., Louw J., Shovlin A., Flynn M., Eustace Cook J., Quirke M., Parents and health professionals' experiences and perceptions of blended feeding in tube fed children- A qualitative systematic review protocol", JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19, (7), 2021, p1705-1712Journal Article, 2021, DOI
  • Gates B., Griffiths C., Atherton H., McAnelly S., Keenan P., Fleming S., Doyle C., Cleary M., Sutton P. , Intellectual disability Nursing An Oral History Project, First edition, Emerald Points, 2020, 1 - 147ppBook, 2020
  • Brenner, M., Doyle, A., Begley, T., Doyle, C., Hill,K. & Murphy,M, Enhancing care of children with complex healthcare needs: an improvement project in a community health organisation in Ireland, BMJ Open Quality, 10, (e001925), 2021, p1 - 7Journal Article, 2021, DOI
  • Murphy M., Hill K., Begley T., Brenner M., Doyle C. , Respite Care for Children with Complex Care Needs: A Literature Review, Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing, 2021Journal Article, 2021
  • Shovlin A, Flynn M, Louw J, Doyle C, Implementing blended feeding for children with intellectual disabilities in a school environment, Learning Disability Practice, 2020Journal Article, 2020, DOI
  • Whelan, E, Kavanagh M, Louw J, Doyle C, Assessment of barriers to the uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine through a peer-to-peer vaccination program within an Intellectual Disability setting., Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference - THEConf2021: 'Transforming healthcare in a changing world' 9-11 March 2021, , Trinity College Dublin, 2021Oral Presentation, 2021
  • Shovlin A, Flynn M, Louw J, Doyle C, Bespoke Nurse Led policy development- Blended diet for enteral feeding for children with complex health needs. , Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference - THEConf2021: 'Transforming healthcare in a changing world' 9-11 March 2021, , Trinity College Dublin, 2021Poster, 2021
  • Begley T, Brenner M, Murphy M, Doyle C, Hill K, Doyle A , Experiences of nurses and parents of care for children with complex care needs at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2021 , Dublin, 9th-11th March, 2021Oral Presentation, 2021
  • Hill K, Brenner M, Murphy M, Doyle C, Begley T, Doyle A , Accessing respite for children with complex care needs, Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2021 , Dublin, 2021Oral Presentation, 2021
  • Doyle C., Griffiths C., McAnelly S., Atherton H., Cleary M., Fleming S., Gates B., Keenan P, Sutton P. , Past, Present and Future: Perspectives on an oral history of Intellectual Disability Nursing, Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 27, (1), 2022, p190 - 205Journal Article, 2022, URL
  • Doyle C. , Mothers' experiences of giving medicines to children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities - the impact on time, Child: Care, Health and Development, 48, (4), 2022, p558 - 568Journal Article, 2022
  • Alexander, Denise; Quirke, Mary; Doyle, Carmel; Hill, Katie; Masterson Kate; Brenner, Maria, Bioethical Issues in Initiating Technology Dependence for Children: Clinicians' Perspectives , Irish Association for Palliative Care Education and Research Seminar 2022, Online, 03/02/22, 2022Oral Presentation, 2022
  • Doyle C., Greene J., Bambir I., De Guchtenaere A., Hadjipanayis A.A., del Torso S., Koletzko B., Polychronakis T., Reali L., Brenner M. , Placing the spotlight on Children's Complex and Integrated Care Needs, Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2022, Dublin, 9/10 March , 2022Oral Presentation, 2022
  • Alexander, Denise; Quirke, Mary; Doyle, Carmel; Hill, Katie; Masterson Kate; Brenner, Maria, The Meaning Given to Bioethics as a Source of Support by Physicians Who Care for Children Who Require Long-Term Ventilation, Qualitative Health Research, 32, (6), 2022Journal Article, 2022, URL
  • Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Children with Intellectual Disabilities in, editor(s)Roger J. Stancliffe, Michele Y. Wiese, Philip McCallion, Mary McCarron , End of Life and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability, UK, Springer, 2022, pp321-352 , [Doyle C., Quinn C. ]Book Chapter, 2022
  • Gates, B., Sutton P., McAnelly S., Atherton H., Griffiths C., Dole C., Cleary M., Keenan P., Fleming S. , Oral Histories of Learning Disability Nurses from England, UK and the Republic of Ireland., A History of Learning Disability: Exhibition Launch, UK, May, 2022Oral Presentation, 2022
  • McAnelly, S., Gates B., Sutton P., Griffiths C., Keenan P., Fleming S., Doyle C., Atherton H., Cleary M. , Intellectual disability nursing, the Cinderella relation of nursing: marginality explored through the oral histories of intellectual disability nurses. , Oral History, Autumn edition, 2023, p92 - 105Journal Article, 2023, URL
  • Wager J., Kubek L.A., Brenner M., Calmanti S., Doyle C., Lovgren M., Kreicbergs U., Kremer L., Le Moine P., Robert G., Schuiling-Otten M., Schroder-Back P., Verhagen E., Zernikow B., Expert survey on coverage and characteristics of pediatric palliative care in Europe - A focus on home care, BMC Palliative Care , 21, (1), 2022Journal Article, 2022
  • Burke, EA., Fleming, S., Doyle, C., Henderson, K., Keenan, P., Horan, P., and Byrne, K., Using verbal and non-verbal communication to support people with learning disability, Learning Disability Practice, 2022Journal Article, 2022, DOI
  • Intellectual disability nursing throughout the lifespan in, editor(s)Kay Mafuba , Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice, UK, Routledge, Taylor and Francis, 2023, pp60 - 117, [Doyle C., Marsden D., Carey E., Ridley J. ]Book Chapter, 2023
  • Brenner, M., Weir, A., McCann, M., Doyle, C., Hughes, M., Moen, A., Ingvar, M., Nauwelaerts, K., Turk, E., McCabe, C. , Development of the Key Performance Indicators for Digital Health Interventions: A Scoping Review, Digital Health, 9, 2023Journal Article, 2023
  • Fleming S., Burke E., Doyle C., Henderson K., Horan P., Byrne K., Keenan P. , Ensuring effective communication when undertaking a systematic health assessment, Learning Disability Practice, 2023Journal Article, 2023, DOI
  • Doyle C., Dowd L., Shovelin A., Kavanagh M., Louw J. , Adopting blended feeding with gastrostomy fed children - a scoping review, Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2023, Dublin, 8th March, 2023Oral Presentation, 2023
  • Sheerin, F. and Doyle, C., Intellectual Disabilities: Health and Social Care Across the Lifespan, First, Geneva, Springer Nature, 2023Book, 2023
  • Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disability in, editor(s)Sheerin F., Doyle C. , Intellectual Disabilities: Health and Social care across the Lifespan, Geneva, Springer, 2023, [Doyle C., Kenny N. ]Book Chapter, 2023
  • Alexander, D., Quirke, M., Doyle, C., Hill, K., Masterson, K., Brenner, M. , Technology solutionism in paediatric intensive care: clinicians' perspectives of bioethical considerations, BMC Medical Ethics, 24, (55), 2023, p1 - 9Journal Article, 2023
  • Doyle, C., Louw, J., Shovlin, A., Dowd, L., Kavanagh, M. , Blended feeding in gastrostomy fed children - a scoping review, Child: Care, Health and Development, 2024Journal Article, 2024
  • Mahon, I., Doyle, C., Brenner, M.,, Fathers experiences of caring for a child with complex care needs and a chromosome abnormality: a scoping review, THE Conf, Trinity College, 6/7 March 2024, 2024Poster, 2024
  • Doyle, C., Continuing Professional Education of Registered Children's Nurses in Ireland, Nurse Education Tomorrow - 16th Annual International Participative Conference, University of Durham, United Kingdom, 6th September 2005, 2005Conference Paper, 2005
  • Doyle, C., Methods of Continuing Professional Education Preferred by Irish Paediatric Nurses, Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing., 11, (2), 2006, p90 - 99Journal Article, 2006
  • Doyle, C. , The Value of Action Research as a Learning Tool for the Novice Lecturer, Practice Development, Action Research and Reflective Practice 6th International Conference, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19 October 2006, 2006Conference Paper, 2006
  • Doyle, C. Begley,T., Murphy,M., King,C., Hollywood,E. , Educating the Irish Hand that Rocks the Cradle: The Radical Transformation of Irish Children's Nurse Education. , 18th Annual International Participative Conference, Education in Healthcare. , Univeristy of Cambridge, 4th-6th September 07, 2007, pp168 - 169Meeting Abstract, 2007
  • Murphy,M., Doyle,C., Hollywood,E., Begley,T. , The Design and Implementation of a Clinical Competency Tool for a Postgraduate Children's Nursing Programme. , RCN- Navigating a World of Change with Children and Young People. , Newcastle, 20-22nd September , 2007, pp73 - 73Poster, 2007
  • Begley,T. Murphy,M., Hollywood,E., Doyle,C.,King C. , The Changing Face of Children's Nursing Registration in Ireland. , RCN- Navigating a World of Change with Children and Young People. , Newcastle, 20-22nd Sept , 2007, 63-Poster, 2007
  • King, C., Doyle,C., Begley,T. Murphy,M. , Overcoming the Complexities of Developing and Implementing the First Irish Integrated Children and General Nursing Undergraduate Programme. , 8th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference, Transforming Healthcare through Research, Education and Technology. , Trinity College Dublin. , 7- 9th Nov 2007, 2007Poster, 2007
  • Doyle, C., "Playing the Game: A Child with Disability Can Play Too"., Navigating a world of change with children and young people., Newcastle Upon Tyne, 21-22 September, 2007Poster, 2007
  • Murphy, M., Doyle, C., Begley, T., King, C., Children's nursing and educational change in Ireland, Nursing & Midwifery Practice Development: Meeting the Challenges. 27th International Nursing and Midwifery Research conference, RCSI, Dublin, Feb 20th & 21st, 2008, pp120 - 120Poster, 2008
  • Doyle, C., Murphy, M., Begley, T., King, C.B., Education of children's nurses in Ireland: an update., Paediatric Nursing, 20, (8), 2008, p41 - 45Journal Article, 2008, DOI
  • Doyle, C., Irish Voluntary Organisations in the Provision of Services for Children with an Intellectual Disability, Children and families: cutting edge or on the edge?, Cheltenham, 20th September , 2008, pp43 - 44Meeting Abstract, 2008
  • Murphy, M., Doyle, C., Hollywood, E. and Begley, T. , Measuring Clinical Competence: A Challenge for clinical and academic staff, 8th Annual Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference, Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, University College Cork, 10th October , 2008Poster, 2008
  • Doyle, C., Voluntary Provision of Services for Children with Intellectual Disability., Catherine McAuley School of Nursing & Midwifery 8th Annual Research Conference, University College Cork, 10th October 2008, 2008Poster, 2008
  • Doyle, C., Provision of Services for children with an intellectual disability - the voluntary role., 9th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference 2008, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, 5th November 2008, 2008Meeting Abstract, 2008
  • Murphy, M., Hollywood, E., Begley, T. and Doyle,C. , Measuring Clinical Competence in a Post Registration Children's Nursing Programme: A Challange for Clinical and Academic Staff, 28th Annual International Nursing and Midwifery Conference; Advancing Nursing and Midwifery Practice and Performance in Modern Healthcare Systems, RCSI, Ireland, 26th Feb 2009, 2009, pp99-Poster, 2009
  • Nursing people with profound and multiple learning disabilities in, editor(s)M Jukes , Learning Disability Nursing Practice, London, Quay Books, 2009, pp275 - 297, [C Griffiths and C Doyle]Book Chapter, 2009
  • Doyle, C., Murphy,M., Hollywood, E., Nicholl, H. and Begley, T. , Irish undergraduate children's nurse education: developing new curricula to emphasise family centred care, 9th International Family Nursing Conference, Reykjavik, Iceland, June 2-5 , 2009, pp126-Poster, 2009
  • Doyle, C., Murphy, M.,Hollywood, E., Nicholl, H. and Begley, T., Irish undergraduate children's nurse education: developing new curricula to emphasise family centred care, 9th International Family Nursing Conference, Reykjavik, Iceland, , June 2-5 , 2009, pppp126--Poster, 2009
  • Nicholl, H., Begley, T., Hollywood, E., Murphy, M., and Dolye, C., Methodology in family nursing - some issues for discussion and consideration before 'entering the field'., 9th International Family Nursing Conference , Reykjavik, Iceland, 2nd - 5th June, 2009, pp110 - 110Conference Paper, 2009
  • Doyle, C. , Voluntary Services Provided for Children with an Intellectual Disability , 29th Annual International Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference, RCSI, Dublin, 25th February 2010, 2010Poster, 2010
  • Doyle, C., Hollywood, E., Murphy, M. Begley, T., Educating the Children's Nurse: The Irish Transformation, The 3rd Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Societies EAPS, Copenhagen, Denmark, 23-26 October 2010, 2010, pp6-Meeting Abstract, 2010
  • Nicholl, H., Begley, T., Doyle, C., Hollywood, E., Murphy, M., Methodology in Family Nursing Research - Symposium(Overcoming Challenges: accessing the voluntary sector), 9th International family nursing conference, Reykavik, Iceland, June 2-5th 2009, edited by University of Iceland , 2009Meeting Abstract, 2009
  • Doyle, C., Nicholl, H., Guilfoyle, M.J., Moran, S. , Technology used by children with complex needs within the home: the outcome of a baseline study., 11th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference Transforming Healthcare through Research and Education, Trinity College, Dublin, 4th & 5th November , 2010, pp44 - 44Meeting Abstract, 2010
  • Nicholl,H.,Doyle,C., Leckey,Y., Guilfoyle,M.J.& Moran,S., An investigation into the equipment that is used by children with complex needs at home , Conference abstracts, IAPC 11th Annual Education and Research Seminar, Hilton Hotel, Dublin, 3 February , IAPC, 2011, pp63-Poster, 2011
  • Nicholl, H., Doyle, C., Leckey, Y., Guilfoyle, M.J., Moran, S. , An investigation into the technology used by children with complex at home in Ireland, 30th Annual International Nursing and Midwifery Research and Education Conference, RCSI, Dublin, 23rd & 24th Feb 2011, 2011, pp58 - 58Oral Presentation, 2011
  • Doyle, C., Buckley, S., Begley, T., Murphy, M., Adopting a Model of care when working with children with complex needs in the home., 3rd International Nursing & Midwifery Conference, NUI Galway, 4th/5th April 2011, 2011, pp8 - 8Poster, 2011
  • Begley, T., Murphy,M., Buckley, S.& Doyle, C., Evaluating the assessment of students on the Children's and General Integrated Nursing Degree Programme., 3rd International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, NUIG Galway, 4th- 5th April, 2011, pp9 - 9Poster, 2011
  • Doyle C., Nicholl H.& Leckey Y., Technology used by children with complex needs at home , 12th Congress of the Association for Palliative Care, Lisbon Congress Centre Lisbon, 18-21 May, 2011, pp122 - 122Poster, 2011
  • Nichol, H., Doyle, C., Lecky, M., Morna, S., Guilfoyle, M.J., Which piece? The types of technology used by children with complex needs at home. , 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Trinity College, Dublin, 9th & 10th November , 2011Meeting Abstract, 2011
  • Lawlor, A., Nicholl, H., Doyle, C., Promoting Innovation in Research - What are experiences of user involvement? , 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Reserach Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, 9/10th November, 2011, pp62-Poster, 2011
  • Doyle, C., Nicholl, H., Connaire, K., Corroon, A.M., Nic Philbin, C., Hayes, A., Rees, B., Stakeholder Involvement in Curriculum Development - The Opportunities, 11th Annual Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference, Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, 4th November, 2011Poster, 2011
  • Murphy M, Nicholl H, Begley T, Doyle C, Lawlor A & Malone H, Developing a parent to professional information leaflet on 22q11 Deletion Syndrome: What information do professional's require from a parents perspective?, 11th Annual Research Conference, , Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC, Ireland, Nov 4th , 2011, pp62-Poster, 2011
  • Nicholl H, Murphy M, Lawlor A, Malone H, Doyle C & Begley T, Developing an information resource for health professionals on 22q11 Deletion Syndrome, 12 th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Transforming Healthcare through Research and Education, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Nov 9th, 10th, 2011, pp78 - 78Meeting Abstract, 2011
  • Corroon AM. Nicholl H. Doyle C. Connaire K. Nic PhilibĂ­n C. Hayes A. Tracey C.& Price J. , Teaching and Learning in Palliative Care Developing Interdisciplinary Paediatric Palliative Care Education, Moving Points Conference, , Our Lady's Hospice, Haroldscross , 15th March, 2012Poster, 2012
  • Doyle,C. & Buckley, S., An account of nursing a child with complex needs in the home, Nursing Children and Young People, 24, (5), 2012, p19 - 22Journal Article, 2012, DOI
  • Nicholl, H., Connaire, K., Price, J., Tracey, C., Corroon, A.M., Doyle, C., Nic Philbin, C., Hayes, A., Malone, H., The Challenges of providing Interdisciplinary Education in a Palliative Care Programme., AISHE responding to Change: Effective Teaching and Learning in Higher Education., Dublin City University., 30th/31st Aug 2012, 2012, pp38 - 38Published Abstract, 2012
  • Lawlor A, Nicholl H, Dr. (Principal Investigator), Begley T, Doyle C, Murphy M, Malone H Dr, Development of a Parent to Professional Information Leaflet in Ireland., The 8th Biennial International 22q11 Deletion Syndrome meeting , Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA., July 6th to 10th , 2012Conference Paper, 2012, URL
  • Lawlor, A., Nicholl, H. Dr. (Principal Investigator), Begley, T., Murphy, M., Doyle,C. and Malone, H. (ed.), 19th International Scientific Meeting of the VCFS Educational Foundation, , Toronto, Canada, July 19-22http , 2012Proceedings of a Conference, 2012, DOI , URL
  • Nicholl H. Doyle C., Moran S. & Guilfoyle MJ. , Identifying the types of technology that are used with children with intellectual disabilities and associated complex needs living at home in Ireland , British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 41, 2013, p229 - 236Journal Article, 2013, DOI
  • Nicholl H & Doyle C., Broadening the horizons in Children's Palliative Care, 12th Annual Research Conference , Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and midwifery,University of Cork, 9th November , 2012, ppp31 -Published Abstract, 2012
  • Nicholl H., Tracey C., Nic Philibin C., Corroon AM., Doyle C.,Hayes A., Malone H., Connaire K & Price J. , "It's a balancing act": delivering an interprofessional children's palliative care programme in Ireland , Minerva Paediatrica, 1st European Congress on Paediatric Palliative Care , Rome, 28-30 November , 64, (Supp 1 No 6,Dicembre), 2012, pp41 - 42Poster, 2012
  • Nicholl H.,Connaire K.,Tracey C.,Price J.,Doyle C.,Nic Philibin C.,Corroon AM.,Hayes A. &Malone H., , Students and lecturers views on the importance of "real world experiences" when delivering children's palliative care education, Minerva Paediatrica, 1st European Congress on Paediatric Palliative Care , Rome,, 28-30 November , 64, (Supp 1 No 6,Dicembre), 2012, pp43 - 43Poster, 2012
  • Connaire K.,Nicholl H, Price J., Tracey C, Nic Philibin C,Malone H,Hayes A Corroon AM & Doyle C., Keeping the focus in Interdisciplinary Education:Sharing Experiences , 18th Qualitative Health Research Conference , University of Alberta Canada, 23 October , 2012, pp42 - 43Published Abstract, 2012
  • Doyle C, Nicholl H & Thomas C, Parents of Children with Life-Limiting Illness- Medication Management in the Home Environment, IAPC 13th Annual Education and Research Seminar Book of Abstracts, Alexander Hotel , 7th February, 2013, pp35-Poster, 2013
  • Hayes A,Connaire K Corroon A-M Doyle C Nicholl H NicPhilibin C Price J & Tracey C., Development of University-Based Inter-disciplinary Modules in Children's Palliative Care , IAPC 13th Annual Education & Research Seminar, Alexander Hotel , 7th February , 2013, pp38-Poster, 2013
  • Doyle C. & Nicholl H., The complexities of parents managing medications for their child with life limiting illness in the home., RCN 2013 International Nursing Research Conference, Belfast, 20-22 March, 2013, pp17Oral Presentation, 2013
  • Begley, T., Daly, L., Hollywood, E., Murphy, M., Doyle, C., Implementing Blended Learning in Nursing and Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Programmes, 4th International Nursing & Midwifery Conference, NUI Galway, 15-16 April, 2013Poster, 2013
  • Doyle C & Nicholl H , "What happens when we get home" Equipment used in the home of children with severe neurological impairment and its impact , Book of abstracts , 2nd PNAE Conference on Paediatric Nursing , Glasgow , 7-8 June , 2013, pp9-10-Meeting Abstract, 2013
  • Nicholl H., Lawlor A., Begley T., Doyle C., Murphy M. & Malone H., Developing a Parent to Professional Information Resource, Rare Disorders without Borders, Dublin City Hall, 28th February, 2013Poster, 2013
  • Doyle C, Nicholl H Guilfoyle MJ & Doyle J, , What a challenge? Management of technology by parents of children with complex needs in the home, , 13th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, , School of Nursing & Midwifery,TCD,, 7/ 8th November , 20, 2012Oral Presentation, 2012
  • Nicholl H., Doyle C., Begley T., Murphy M., Lawlor A. & Malone H. , Developing and information leaflet on 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome for parents to use with professionals during health care encounters, Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 19, (3), 2014, 238 - 246Journal Article, 2014, DOI
  • Doyle C.& Nicholl H., Medication management and the child with complex needs, 14th Annual Education & Research Seminar , Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny Ireland , 6 February , 2014, pp22Poster, 2014
  • Doyle C. & Fleming S. , The Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability (RNID) - Responding to the care needs of people with an intellectual disability, 33rd Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research Education Conference, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin. , 20th February 2014, 2014, pp97Poster, 2014
  • Doyle C. & Nicholl H., Ethical Challenges that can arise when Conducting Research in Children's Palliative Care, IAPC Annual education and Research Seminar, Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8, 5th February 2015, 2015Poster, 2015
  • Fleming S. & Doyle C. , Nursing Frameworks of Care for Intellectual Disability Nursing - An Overview, Frontline, (99), 2015, pOnlineJournal Article
  • Doyle, C., Review of Planning for Life - Involving Adults with Learning Disabilities in Service Planning, by Concannon, L. , 2005Review
  • Doyle, C., Health Research Round Table, The Frontline of Disability Nursing, 61, 2005, p6 - 6Journal Article
  • Doyle, C., Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Childhood, World of Irish Nursing, 13, (7), 2005, p44 - 45Journal Article
  • Doyle, C, The use of evidence based care plans when caring for the child and family, The Greatest Challenge: Caring - The Greatest Challenge, Meath Foundation, AMNCH, Tallaght, Dublin 24, 2003Conference Paper
  • Doyle C. , Impact of Research for Childhood Disabilities, TCD Bio Soc - Childhood Disability, Trinity College, Dublin, 10th March , 2017, TCD Bio SocInvited Talk
  • Fintan Sheerin, Carmel Doyle, Jessica Eustace-Cook, Francesca Wuytack, 'A systematic literature review of medicines management in intellectual disability services.', PROSPERO , 2018, -Protocol or guideline, URL
  • Whelan, E., Doyle C., Louw, J. , Assessment of barriers to the uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine through a peer-to-peer (P2P) vaccination program within an Intellectual Disability setting. , IPCI Annual National Conference, Croke Park, Dublin, 19th May 2023, 2023Poster
  • Doyle, C., Louw, J., Shovlin, A., Dowd, L., Kavanagh, M. , Adopting blended feeding with gastrostomy fed children - a scoping review, 'The trend to blend" Innovations in gastrostomy feeding for children - adopting real food, Online webinar , 10th November , 2023Oral Presentation
  • Doyle, C., The Design and Implementation of a Clinical Comptency Tool for a Post Graduate Paediatric Nursing Programme, 6th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, University of Dublin, Trinity College, 4, 5, 6 th November, 2005Poster
  • Doyle, C., Frontline Reviews, The Frontline of Learning Disability, 64, 2005, p31-Journal Article
  • Doyle, C., A Clinical Competency Tool for a Post Graduate Paediatric Nursing Programme, Sharing Best Practice, Galway Bay Hotel, Galway, 23rd February 2006, 2006Poster
  • Doyle, C., PEG feeding and the child with ID, World of Irish Nursing, 14, (4), 2006, p27 - 28Journal Article
  • Doyle, C., Analysis of Teaching Sessions in the Practice Environment, Practice Development, Action Research and Reflective Practice 6th International Conference, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th October 2006, 2006Poster
  • Doyle, C. , Continuing Professional Education - What do you mean?, 6th Annual Nursing and Midwifery Reserach Conference, University College Cork, 22nd September 2006, 2006Poster
  • Doyle, C., The Clinical Learning Environment - A Concept Analysis, 7th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Transforming Healthcare through Reserach, Education and Technology, Trinity College, Dublin, 8,9,10 November 2006, 2006Poster
  • Doyle, C. , A Descriptive Study of the Continuing Professional Education of Registered Sick Children's Nurses in Ireland, University of Dublin, Trinity College, 2004Thesis
  • Doyle, C, Reaching Full Potential, World of Irish Nursing, 14, (11), 2006, p45 - 46Journal Article
  • Doyle, C., Process or Product? - Getting to grips with curriculum models., 26th International Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, 22nd February 2007, 2007Poster
  • Doyle, C., The Clinical Learning Environment - Towards a Definition, Sharing Best Practice 2007, Galway Bay Hotel, 15th February 2007, 2007Poster
  • Doyle, C., Playing the Game: A Child with Disability Can Play Too, RCN - Navigating a World of Change with Children and Young People, Newcastle, 20-22nd Sept., 2007Poster
  • Doyle, C., The Fun with Food Programme: Book Review., by McCurtin Arlene , Learning Disability Practice, 10, (9), 2007, p27Review
  • Doyle, C. , Review of Meeting the Needs of Children with Disabilities: Families and professional facing the challenge together, by Helen K. Warner , The Frontline of Learning Disability, (70), 2007, p31Review
  • Doyle, C., Review of Supporting Victims, by Hollins, S. et al , Learning Disability Practice, 11, (2), 2008, p24Review
  • Doyle, C., Review of Joey Goes to the Dentist, by Vittorini, C. & Boyer, S. , Learning Disability Practice, 10, (5), 2007, p24Review
  • Doyle, C. , Review of Small Steps Forward, by Sarah Newman , The Frontline of learning Disability, 73, 2008, p35Review
  • Doyle, C. , Review of Not Stupid, by Anna Kennedy , Learning Disability Practice, 11, (10), 2008, p24Review
  • Nicholl H.,Begley T.,Doyle C.,Murphy M., Lawlor A & Malone H., , Developing a Parent to Professional Information Leaflet on 22q11Deletion Syndrome(22q11DS) What information do professionals require?,, 22Q11 Ireland Annual Conference, Red Cow Hotel Dublin, 22nd October , 2011Poster
  • Nicholl H, Lawlor A., Malone H., Begley T., Murphy M & Doyle C., Developing and Information leaflet on 22Q Deletion Syndrome, 6th European Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products, MCE Centre Brussels, 23-25 May, 2012Poster
  • Doyle, C., Book Review, Review of Beating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump, by Platt, G. , Learning Disability Practice, 15, (3), 2012, p8Review
  • Griffiths C. & Doyle C. , The Fourteenth Healthcare and Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin. , Frontline, 93, 2013, p9Journal Article
  • Carmel Doyle, the Complexities of Parents Managing Medications for their Child with Life Limiting Illness in the Home - Research Evidence, Priorities in Medication Management for Children with Life Limiting Illness, Laura Lynn Children's Hospice, 12th March, 2014, Louise Neary , n/a - n/appInvited Talk

Research Expertise

. Nurse Education. . Continuing Professional Education. . Reflective Practice. . Intellectual Disabilities. . Paediatrics. . Children with Severe/Profound Complex and Special Needs. RESEARCH COMPLETED TO DATE: . A Descriptive Study of the Continuing Professional Education of Registered Sick Children's Nurses in Ireland.

  • Title
    Improving patient access, understanding and adherence to healthcare information - an integrated digital health information project
    Summary
    Gravitate health
    Funding Agency
    H2020
  • Title
    The Patient's Experience of Nitrous Oxide for Sedation and Relief of Pain During Botulinum Toxin Injection Treatment for Muscle Spasticity in Children
    Summary
    Date From
    Sept 2019
    Date To
    Jan 2021
  • Title
    Literature review on the causes, prevention and management of crisis situations among young disabled people
    Summary
    Multiple factors are likely to underlie challenging behaviour in children and young people with autism and intellectual disability. Therefore, understanding what causes and prevents crisis situations is paramount. Exploring the range of supports offered and how these evidence-based management strategies are implemented is essential. This literature review is important in informing the field and establishing a basis for further research.
    Funding Agency
    National Disability Authority
    Date From
    2nd April 2024
    Date To
    2nd August 2024
  • Title
    Developing, implementing and evaluating an interdiscpilinary module in children's palliative care for health professionals
    Summary
    Funding Agency
    Irish Hospice Foundation 70,000 euro
    Date From
    September 2010
    Date To
    September 2012
  • Title
    Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing In Ireland
    Summary
    Funding Agency
    HSE
    Date From
    February 2014
    Date To
    March 2015
  • Title
    Medication Management in Intellectual Disability Settings
    Summary
    Funding Agency
    HSE
    Date From
    March 2018
    Date To
    July 2018
  • Title
    Service Improvement Innovation
    Summary
    The importance of facilitating and overcoming the barriers to nurse-led practice-orientated research have been recognised. Equally, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) academic staff in the School of Nursing and Midwifery continuously seek to engage effectively with clinical sites with the objective of merging academic skills and clinical experience to promote and facilitate the development and implementation of evidence based care in practice. As a result, a partnership research capacity building programme was established in August 2018 between three Services namely Muiriosa Foundation (intellectual disability), Peamount Healthcare (intellectual disability and general services), Stewarts Care (intellectual disability) and the Trinity Centre for Practice & Healthcare Innovation (TCPHI), School of Nursing and Midwifery.
    Funding Agency
    NMPDU
    Date From
    October 2020
    Date To
    October 2021
  • Title
    Perspectives of parents / guardians and nurses of respite services for children with complex care needs in CHO1
    Summary
    This study will identify what families in CHO1 need in terms of respite care, their preferences when it comes to types of respite (in home or out of home), and what characteristics of respite care are most important to them. It will also seek the perspectives of nurses caring for these families.
    Funding Agency
    HSE
    Date From
    September 2019
    Date To
    2020
  • Title
    HEA COVID 19 Costed Extensions Fund
    Summary
    Service innovation funding for 6 months
  • Title
    Technological application for sensory regulation of children with ASD in different natural contexts
    Summary
    Funding Agency
    ERA-NET Neuron
  • Title
    Evidence-based QUality Improvement and Patient Safety (EQUIPS) research network
    Summary
    EQUIPS will bring together stakeholder groups, researchers and knowledge users to advance Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) research and create a better understanding among patients and the public about the value and impact of QPS research. The network will provide a forum to debate and determine research priorities, support the development of a critical mass of research activity, and position Ireland to engage internationally to ensure we are at the forefront of best international practice when it comes to patient safety research and its application into practice. The team includes 22 co-applicants and 28 collaborators with experience in QPS research spanning a range of disciplinary backgrounds including Health Systems, Implementation Science, Medical Education, Psychology, Human Factors and Behavioural Science.
    Funding Agency
    HRB and HSE
    Date From
    2024
    Date To
    Dec 2028
  • Title
    Assessment of barriers to the uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine through a peer-to-peer vaccination program within an Intellectual Disability setting.
    Summary
    Date From
    Jan 2020
    Date To
    Sept 2020
  • Title
    Development of an Information Leaflet on 22q11 deletion syndrome from the Perspective of parents with Children Diagnosed with 22q11 Deletion Syndrome.
    Summary
    Funding Agency
    Martha McMenamin
    Date From
    January 2011
    Date To
    September 2011
  • Title
    Anglo Irish Oral History of Intellectual Disability Nursing
    Summary
    Funding Agency
    INMO/RCN
    Date From
    2017
    Date To
    May 2019
  • Title
    Gravitate Health Project
    Summary
    This unique public - private strategic partnership is co-led by the University of Oslo (public partner coordinator) and Pfizer (industry lead). Trinity is one of 40 leading partners from civil society, academia and industry in 15 countries have joined forces to develop novel, patient-focussed healthcare information tools. The project aims to improve citizens timely access to trustworthy, relevant information about medicines and ensure a better understanding of health information, for safe use of medicines, risk minimization and improved quality of life.
    Funding Agency
    IMI/Horizon 2020
    Date From
    Nov 2020
    Date To
    Nov 2025
  • Title
    Medication management in children's nursing: a review of NIQA scores over a five year period in one children's services centre.
    Summary
    Funding Agency
    Adelaide Society
    Date From
    May 2016
    Date To
    May 2017
  • Title
    A Descriptive Study of the Continuing Professional Education of Registered Sick Children's Nurses in Ireland.
    Summary
    Funding Agency
    Self Funded
    Date From
    Sept 2003-Sept 2004
  • Title
    Mothers' experiences of 'giving medicines' to children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities
    Summary
    Funding Agency
    Self Funding
    Date From
    September 2013
    Date To
    July 2019
  • Title
    Exploring the Challenges Experienced by People with Muscular Dystrophy Living Independently
    Summary
    The aim of this study is to investigate the issues that impede indivduals with MD from independent living.
    Funding Agency
    Irish Research Council
    Date From
    January 2015
    Date To
    January 2016
  • Title
    Service Improvement Innovation
    Summary
    The importance of facilitating and overcoming the barriers to nurse-led practice-orientated research have been recognised. Equally, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) academic staff in the School of Nursing and Midwifery continuously seek to engage effectively with clinical sites with the objective of merging academic skills and clinical experience to promote and facilitate the development and implementation of evidence based care in practice. As a result, a partnership research capacity building programme was established in August 2018 between three Services namely Muiriosa Foundation (intellectual disability), Peamount Healthcare (intellectual disability and general services), Stewarts Care (intellectual disability) and the Trinity Centre for Practice & Healthcare Innovation (TCPHI), School of Nursing and Midwifery.
    Funding Agency
    NMPDU
    Date From
    September 2018
    Date To
    September 2019
  • Title
    An exploration of the role of voluntary organisations in the provision of services for children with an intellectual disability
    Summary
    Funding Agency
    TCD Start up funding 5,500
    Date From
    September 2007
    Date To
    July 2008
  • Title
    Service Improvement Innovation
    Summary
    The importance of facilitating and overcoming the barriers to nurse-led practice-orientated research have been recognised. Equally, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) academic staff in the School of Nursing and Midwifery continuously seek to engage effectively with clinical sites with the objective of merging academic skills and clinical experience to promote and facilitate the development and implementation of evidence based care in practice. As a result, a partnership research capacity building programme was established in August 2018 between three Services namely Muiriosa Foundation (intellectual disability), Peamount Healthcare (intellectual disability and general services), Stewarts Care (intellectual disability) and the Trinity Centre for Practice & Healthcare Innovation (TCPHI), School of Nursing and Midwifery.
    Funding Agency
    NMPDU
    Date From
    September 2019
    Date To
    September 2020
  • Title
    The identification of the type of technology used by children with complex needs who are receiving care at home
    Summary
    Funding Agency
    Irish Hospice Foundation
    Date From
    April 2010
    Date To
    December 2011
  • Title
    Literature review on the causes, prevention and management of crisis situations among young disabled people
    Summary
    Multiple factors are likely to underlie challenging behaviour in children and young people with autism and intellectual disability. Therefore, understanding what causes and prevents crisis situations is paramount. Exploring the range of supports offered and how these evidence-based management strategies are implemented is essential. This literature review is important in informing the field and establishing a basis for further research.
    Funding Agency
    National Disability Authority
    Date From
    2nd April 2024
    Date To
    2nd August 2024

Recognition

  • International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities
  • Inclusion Ireland
  • All Ireland Society for Higher Education
  • All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care to date
  • School of Nursing and Midwifery representative on Faculty of Health Sciences Ethics Committee Sept 2007-Dec 2007
  • Educational Consultant for Special Olympics Ireland March 2007 to date
  • Ethics Advisor on School of Nursing & Midwifery Research Ethics Advisory Committee Sept 2005 to Sept 2008
  • Personal College Tutor for Undergraduate students Sept 2007 to Sept 2009
  • Member of Intellectual Disability Discipline September 2004 to date
  • Head of Discipline (Intellectual Disability Nursing) 2015-2018