Professor Joan Lalor

• Murphy Tighe, S, Lalor JG, Social Policy Implications of Baby Hatches, Safe Haven & Anonymous Birthing Laws: the impact on concealed pregnancy, New Directions in Child Protection and Wellbeing: Making a Real Difference to Children's Lives, Edinburgh, 2015Oral Presentation, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy Tighe, S, Lalor JG, Concealed Pregnancy: A Concept Analysis, 4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, Galway, 2015Oral Presentation, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy Tighe, S, Lalor JG, The Psychological Implications of Concealed Pregnancy for Women and their Babies: The Hidden Costs, to Society for Reproductive and Infant Psychology 34th International Conference , East Midlands, Sept , 2015Oral Presentation, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• Lundgren I, Smith V, Nilsson C, Vehvilainen-Julkunen K, Nicoletti J, Devane D, Bernloehr A, van Limbeek E, Lalor J, Begley C, Clinician-centred interventions to increase vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC): a systematic review., BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 15, (1), 2015, p16Journal Article, 2015, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Begley, C., Elliott, N., Lalor, J., & Higgins, A. , Perceived Outcomes of Research and Audit Activities of Clinical Specialists in Ireland. , Clinical Nurse Specialist,, 29, (2), 2015, p100 - 111Journal Article, 2015, DOI
• Sheaf G., Lalor J.G. and Clarke M, Sheaf G., Lalor J.G. and Clarke M., Trying to stop the kids using Google (and get a paper out of it too...), HSLG2013. Visible Evidence: the role of Health Science Libraries in Ireland, Dublin, Dublin, 11-12 April, 2011, 2011, pp0Oral Presentation, 2011
• Murphy Tighe, S, Lalor JG, A typology of concealed pregnancy, Health, Wellbeing and Innovation: advancing research, practice and education, Dublin, 4-5 November, 2015Oral Presentation, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy Tighe, S, Lalor JG, Letter to Irish Times , 2015, -Miscellaneous, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy Tighe, S and Lalor J, Concealed Pregnancy and Newborn Abandonment, 2015, -Miscellaneous, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy Tighe, S, Lalor JG, Using statistics to write out our cultural history of concealed pregnancy. Motherhood & Culture , International & Interdisciplinary Conference NUI Maynooth , Galway, June 15th-17th, 2015Oral Presentation, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• Biesty, L, OBoyle, C, Lalor J, Begley C., Choosing home birth in Ireland, 5th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, Galway, 30th and 31st March, 2015Oral Presentation, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy Tighe, S, Lalor JG, Understanding Concealed Pregnancy and how best to respond, Inaugural HSE West-Midwest Nursing & Midwifery Research & Innovation , Limerick, 29th April, 2015Oral Presentation, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy Tighe, S, Lalor JG, When Pregnancy isn't part of your Concealed Pregnancy & the link with complicated maternal-infant attachment, UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre 7th Biennial Research Conference, Galway, 11th June, 2015Oral Presentation, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy Tighe, S, Lalor JG, Concealed Pregnancy, intimate partner violence and sexual assault: Is there a link?, European Domestic Violence Conference , Belfast, 6-9th September, 2015Oral Presentation, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• Lalor JG , Religiosity, Spirituality Hope and trauma in Women who have experienced Fetal Anomaly Diagnosis, First International Spirituality In Healthcare Conference - Sowing the seeds, Dublin, 25th June, 2015Oral Presentation, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• OBoyle, C, Lalor JG, Maths and miscommunications, AIMS Journal, 27, (2), 2015, p22 - 23Journal Article, 2015
• Murphy Tighe, S, Lalor JG, Concealed Pregnancy: a concept analysis, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 72, (1), 2015, p50-61Journal Article, 2015, DOI
• Giving Bad and Ambiguous News in, editor(s)Marion Verp and Joann Paley Galst , Prenatal and Preimplantation Diagnosis. The burden of choice, New York, Sage , 2015, pp131 - 152, [Lalor JG]Book Chapter, 2015
• Giving Bad and Ambiguous News in, editor(s)(Eds: Verp and Galst): , Prenatal and Preimplantation Diagnosis: The Burden of Choice, New York, Springer, 2015, pp131 - 152, [Joan Lalor]Book Chapter, 2015
• Murphy Tighe, S Lalor, J, Contemporary Media Representations of Concealed Pregnancy: Shaming, Blaming and Vilifying Women, 'Institutions and Ireland': Medicine, Health, and Welfare, Trinity College Dublin, 5th February, 2016Oral Presentation, 2016, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy Tighe, S, Lalor, J, Concealed Pregnancy in 21st Century Ireland- A Mark of Personal or National Shame?, Shame and Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, 16th October , 2015Poster, 2015
• Coyne I, Comiskey C, Lalor J, Higgins A, Elliott N, Begley C., An exploration of clinical practice in sites with and without clinical nurse or midwife specialists or advanced nurse practitioners, in Ireland, BMC Health Services Research, 16, (1), 2016, p151-Journal Article, 2016, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Ingela Lundgren, Patricia Healy, Margaret Carroll, Cecily Begley, Andrea Matterne, Mechthild M. Gross, Susanne Grylka-Baeschlin, Jane Nicoletti, Sandra Morano, Christina Nilsson and Joan Lalor, Clinicians' views of factors of importance for improving the rate of VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean section): a study from countries with low VBAC rates, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 16, (350), 2016, p1-10Journal Article, 2016, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Pregnancy loss and complexity in, editor(s)Jenny Hall Susan Crowther , Spirituality and Childbirth: meaning and care at the start of life, Routledge. Taylor & Francis Group, 2017, [Lalor, Joan Gabrielle]Book Chapter, 2017, TARA - Full Text
• Sylvia Murphy Tighe and Joan Lalor , Concealed pregnancy and newborn abandonment: a contemporary 21st century issue Part 2, The Practising Midwife, 19, (7), 2016, p14 - 16Journal Article, 2016
• Murphy Tighe S and Lalor JG, Concealed pregnancy and newborn abandonment: a contemporary 21st century issue Part 1'., The practising midwife, 6 , (1), 2016, p14 - 16Journal Article, 2016
• Murphy Tighe S and Lalor JG , A hidden trauma, World of Irish Nursing , 24, (5), 2016, p59 - 60Journal Article, 2016, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy Tighe S and Lalor JG, Regaining Agency: A Grounded Theory Typology of Concealed Pregnancy, 31st ICM Triennial Congress, Toronto, 18-22 June, 2017Oral Presentation, 2017
• Lalor, Joan Gabrielle, Praying for it not to be true: Religiosity, spirituality and Hope as aspects of grieving in women who have experienced a Fetal Anomaly diagnosis, 31st ICM Triennial Congress, Toronto, 18-22 June, 2017Oral Presentation, 2017, TARA - Full Text
• Begley, C, Clarke, M, Devane, D, Gross, M, Morano, S, Lundgren, I, Sinclair, M, Putman, K, Beech, B, Vehvilainen-Julkunen, K, Nieuwenhuijze, M, Wiseman, H, Smith, V, Daly, D, Savage, G, Newell, J, Grylka, Baeschlin, S, Healy, P, Nicoletti, J, Lalor, J, Van Limbeek, E, Nilsson, C, Stockdale, J, Fobelets, M, Evaluation of an intervention to increase vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) through enhanced women-centred care: The OptiBIRTH cluster randomised trial (ISRCTN10612254), 31st ICM Triennial Congress, Toronto, 18-22 June, 2017Oral Presentation, 2017
• Eleanor Hollywood Joan Lalor, Mary Creaner, Catherine Comiskey , The role of grandparents in the health of the child who lives in a disadvantaged area, 1tth Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Dublin, 9-11 November , 2016Oral Presentation, 2016
• Murphy Tighe S and Lalor JG, Denial as Defense? The Criminalisation of Women who Conceal Pregnancy and Birth, 17th Healthcare Interddisciplinary Research Conference , Dublin, 9-11 November, 2016Oral Presentation, 2016, TARA - Full Text
• Devane D, Lalor JG, Daly S, McGuire W, Cuthbert A, Smith V., Cardiotocography versus intermittent auscultation of fetal heart on admission to labour ward for assessment of fetal wellbeing, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017Journal Article, 2017
• Lalor, Joan Gabrielle, Commentary on E. Berkery, S. Tiernan and M. Morley (2014) The relationship between gender role stereotypes and requisite managerial characteristics: the case of nursing and midwifery professionals, Journal of Nursing Management, 24, (2), 2016Journal Article, 2016, DOI
• Lalor, Joan Gabrielle , Fetal conquests, maternal subjugation: the social impact of ultrasound in pregnancy, The Future of the Body: Phenomenology, Medicine and the (Post)Human, Trinity Long Room Hub, 19-20 June , 2014, 1-Invited Talk, 2014
• Murphy Tighe, S and Lalor JG, Media Portrayals of Concealed Pregnancy: Judge, Jury and Executioner, ICM 31st Triennial Congress, Toronto, 18-22 June, 2017, pp1-Oral Presentation, 2017, TARA - Full Text
• Nilsson, C, Lalor, J, Begley, C, Carroll, M, Gross, MM, Grylka-Baeschlin, S, Lundgren, I, Matterne, A, Morano, S, Nicoletti, J, Healy, P, Vaginal Birth After Caesarean: Views of women from countries with low VBAC rates , Women and Birth , 2017Journal Article, 2017, DOI
• Lalor, Joan Gabrielle, Brady, Anne-Marie, Ryan, Padhraig, Hasson, Felicity, McKenna, Hugh, Sheaf, Greg, Vilinsky-Redmond, Aliona, Pittalis, Chiara, OBoyle, Colm, Systematic literature review of the evidence to inform the future education, role and function of the maternity care assistants in Ireland , Dublin, Health Service Executive, April , 2017, p1 - 227Report, 2017, TARA - Full Text
• McGuinness, Denise, Lalor, Joan Gabrielle, A systematic review of the evidence to support perinatal palliative care for the fetus and neonate, Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, AIIHPC, February , 2017, p1 - 93Report, 2017, TARA - Full Text
• Lalor, Joan Gabrielle, McAuliffe, Fionnuala, Schweppe, Jennifer, Spain, Eimear, Report on a Multidisciplinary Analysis of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2014 and the Guidance Document for Health Professionals on its Implementation , TARA, July, 2015, p1 - 20Report, 2015, TARA - Full Text
• Lalor JG, McAuliffe, F, From bedside to Court side- The impact of Article 40.3.3 on maternity care and practices, The Constitution at 80 Conference, University of Limerick, 11th November , 2017Conference Paper, 2017, TARA - Full Text
• BRADY, V. and Lalor, J., Space for human connection in antenatal education: Uncovering women's hopes using Participatory Action Research, Midwifery, 55, 2017, p7 - 14Journal Article, 2017, DOI
• Murphy Tighe S, Lalor JG , Concealed pregnancy and link with sexual assault. , online publication , Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference , Dublin , March , 2018, pp1 - 1Conference Paper, 2018
• Murphy Tighe S, Lalor JG , Regaining Agency and Autonomy: A Grounded Typology of Concealed Pregnancy, Journal of Advanced Nursing , 2018, p1 - 1Journal Article, 2018
• Clarke M, Devane D, Gross MM, Morano S, Lundgren I, Sinclair M, Putman K, Beech B, Katri Vehviläinen-Julkunen K, Nieuwenhuijze M, Wiseman H, Smith V, Daly D, Savage G, Newell J, Simpkin A, Grylka-Baeschlin S, Healy P, Nicoletti J, Lalor J, Carroll M, van Limbeek E, Nilsson C, Stockdale J, Fobelets M, Begley C, OptiBIRTH: a Cluster Randomised Trial of a Complex Intervention to Increase Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 20, (143), 2020Journal Article, 2020, DOI , URL
• Horsch, A., Lalor, J. & Downe, S. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. , Moral and mental health challenges faced by maternity staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy., Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. , 2020, p1 - 1Journal Article, 2020
• Hollywood, E., Comiskey, C., Lalor, J. and Creaner, M. , What does family mean for the school-aged child who lives in an area of urban disadvantage? , Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference (THEconf2021), Online, 10th and 11th March, 2021, pp8 - 8Oral Presentation, 2021
• Lalor J, Ayers S, Calleja Agius J, Downe S, Gouni O, Hartmann K, Nieuwnehuijze M, Oosterman M, Turner JD, Karlsdottir SI, Horsch A, Balancing restrictions and access to maternity care for women and birthing partners during the Covid-19 pandemic: the psychosocial impact of suboptimal care, BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics an Gynaecology, 2021, p1 - 1Journal Article, 2021
• Shorey S, Chan V, Lalor J, Perceptions of women and partners on labor and birth positions: A meta-synthesis, Birth , 49, (1 ), 2022, p19 - 29Journal Article, 2022
• Gonzalez-Mesa E, Rengel-Diaz C, Riklikiens O, Thomson G, Cazorla-Granados O, Abreu W, Morgado-Neves D, Gokce Isbir G, Jonsdottir SS, Karlsdottir SI, Lalor J, Assessment of the attitude towards childbirth in health sciences students - development and validation of the questionnaire Cave-St, Current Psychology, 2021Journal Article, 2021
• Helena C. Bartels, Kristen Terlizzi, Naomi Cooney, Athina Kranidi, Martina Cronin, Joan G. Lalor, Donal J. Brennan, , Quality of life and sexual function after a pregnancy complicated by placenta accreta spectrum, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 61, (5), 2021, p708 - 714Journal Article, 2021
• Laura Bordoni , Irene Petracc, Jean Calleja-Agius Joan G. Lalor Rosita Gabbianelli, Nurr1 alterations in perinatal stress: A first step towards late-onset diseases? a narrative review, Biomedicines, 8, (12), 2021, p1 - 16Journal Article, 2021
• Helena Bartels Karen Mulligan Joan G Lalor Mary F Higgins Donal J Brennan, A life changing experience: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of women's experiences of placenta accreta spectrum, European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 2021Journal Article, 2021
• Gabbianelli, R., Bordoni, L., Morano, S., Calleja-Agius, J., Lalor, J.G. , Nutri-epigenetics and gut microbiota: How birth care, bonding and breastfeeding can influence and be influenced?, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21, (14), 2020, p1 - 17Journal Article, 2020
• Kieran Murray, Louise Moore, Celine O'Brien, Anne Clohessy, Caroline Brophy, Oliver FitzGerald, Eamonn S. Molloy, Anne-Barbara Mongey, Shane Higgins, Mary F. Higgins, Patricia Minnock, Joan Lalor, Fionnuala M. McAuliffe & Douglas James Veale , A multidisciplinary approach to reproductive healthcare in women with rheumatic disease, Irish Journal of Medical Science , 189, 2019, p237 - 243Journal Article, 2019
• Concealed Pregnancy in, editor(s)Jayne Marshall and Maureen Raynor , Myles Textbook for Midwives, Loondon, Elsevier , 2019, pp275 - 288, [Murphy Tighe S, Lalor J]Book Chapter, 2019
• Henderson, C, Laragy G, Lalor J, , A Case Study on Infant Burials in South-West Ireland in the 19th century, Irish History Students Association, 70th international conference, University College Dublin , Dublin , 25th February 2020, 2020Oral Presentation, 2020
• Henderson, C, Laragy G, Lalor J,, What Lies Beneath: Long-Term Mourning following Perinatal Death in the 19th and early 20th century,, Trinity International Health Education Conference, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 10 March, 2020Oral Presentation, 2020
• Henderson C Laragy G Lalor J, Hidden in Plain Sight: Concealing and Revealing Stillborn Infants in the Irish Landscape in the 19th and 20th century, Perceptions of Pregnancy Network International Workshop, University of Hertfordshire, online at University of Hertfordshire , 15 September , 2021Oral Presentation, 2021
• Murphy Tighe S, Lalor JG, The Psychology of Concealed Pregnancy- Understanding the difference between Agency and Autonomy, THE Trinity International Health Education and Research Conference , Dublin, 13th March , 2020, pp1 - 1Oral Presentation, 2020
• Murphy Tighe S, Lalor JG, Reconceptualising concealed pregnancy- understanding complex trauma and the association with infanticide , International Marce Conference , virtual , March , 2020Oral Presentation, 2020
• Murphy Tighe S, Lalor JG, Hiding Women, Hiding Pregnancies, INMO/RCM NI - All Ireland Midwifery COnference , Dublin, 18th October , 2018Oral Presentation, 2018
• Murphy Tighe S, Lalor JG, gaining Agency and Autonomy- A Grounded Theory Typology of Concealed Pregnancy, ICM 31st Triennial Congress, Toronto, 18-22 June , 2017Oral Presentation, 2017
• Murphy Tighe S, Lalor JG, oncealed Pregnancy: Findings from the Keeping it Secret Study (KISS) , ursing and Midwifery Health Research Innovation Conference, Limerick , February , 2017Oral Presentation, 2017
• Murphy Tighe S, Lalor JG, Concealed PRegnancy and maternal infant attachment: ripples that last a lifetime, Institute of Community Health Conference , Limerick, May, 2017Oral Presentation, 2017
• Shorey, Shefaly; Ajaz, Erilda; Ng, Esperanza Debby; Sheaf, Greg; Barros, Luisa; Gouni, Olga; O Byrne, Sofia; Lalor, Joan, Reproductive decisions after a traumatic birth: A scoping review, Trauma, Violence, & Abuse., 2021Journal Article, 2021
• Concealed pregnancy , Birth & Infanticide: The Impact of Criminalising Traumatised Women in, Ryan S , Birth and the Irish: A Miscellany, Wordwell Press, 2021, [Murphy Tighe S and Lalor JG]Book Chapter, 2021
• Thompson G et al Lalor JG, "Policy, service, and training provision for women following a traumatic birth: An international knowledge mapping exercise", BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021Journal Article, 2021
• Shorey, Shefaly; Downe, Soo; Chua, Joelle Yan Xin; O Byrne, Sofia; Fobelets, Maaike; Lalor, Joan, Effectiveness of psychological interventions to improve the mental well-being of parents who have experienced traumatic childbirth: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Trauma, Violence and Abuse , 2021Journal Article, 2021
• Keating, N, Dempsey, B, Corcoran, S, McAuliffe, F, Lalor J, Higgins, MF, Women's experience of pregnancy and birth during the COVID‑19 pandemic: a qualitative study, Irish Journal of Medical Science , 2021Journal Article, 2021
• Shorey S, Downe S, Chua JYX, Byrne SO, Fobelets M, Lalor JG, ffectiveness of Psychological Interventions to Improve the Mental Well-Being of Parents Who Have Experienced Traumatic Childbirth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis., Trauma Violence Abuse, 2021Journal Article, 2021
• Shorey, Shefaly; Lalor, Joan; Pereira, Travis Lanz-Brian; Jarasiunaite-Fedosejeva, Gabija; Downe, Soo, Overcoming the Trauma of Screen Positive for Actual or Potential Fetal Anomaly in a Previous Pregnancy: A Scoping Review of Decision Making for and in a Subsequent Pregnancy, Trauma, Violence and Abuse, 2022Journal Article, 2022
• Hollywood, E., Lalor, J., Comiskey, C. and Creaner, M, An exploration of the health and well-being related perceptions and experiences of children and families who live in areas of urban disadvantage. , Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2020 (THEconf2020): 'Resilience, Rehabilitation and Reablement' , Dublin, Ireland, 4-5 March 2020, 2020Poster, 2020
• Bartels, H, Horsch, A, Cooney, N, Brennan, DJ, Lalor, JG, Living beyond placenta accreta spectrum: parent's experience of the postnatal journey and recommendations for an integrated care pathway, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 22, (392), 2022Journal Article, 2022
• Joan Gabrielle Lalor , Greg Sheaf , Andrea Mulligan , Magdalena Ohaja , Ashamole Clive , Sylvia Murphy-Tighe , Esperanza Debby Ng , Shefaly Shorey, Parental experiences with changes in maternity care during the Covid-19 pandemic: A mixed-studies systematic review, Women and Birth , 2022, p5Journal Article, 2022, DOI
• Shefaly Shorey PhD, RN, RM, Gabija-Fedosejeva PhD, Burcu Kömürcü Akik PhD, Annaleena Holopainen, Gozde Gokce Isbir PhD, Jing Shi Chua BSS, Carly Wayt, Soo Downe PhD, MSc, RM, Joan Lalor PhD, Trends and motivations for freebirth: A scoping review, BIRTH issues in perinatal care , 2023, p1 - 1Journal Article, 2023
• Shefaly Shorey, Gabija Fedoseveja, Soo Downe, Joan Lalor , Decision-making and future pregnancies after a positive fetal anomaly screen: A scoping review, Journal of Clinical Nursing , 2023Journal Article, 2023
• Melacca Alessia; Urso Claudia; Calleja-Agius Jean; Gouni Olga; Gabbianelli Rosita; Lalor Joan; Morano Sandra, Changing birthplaces to care for healthcare workers, lessons from the pandemic: A scoping review, Open Research Europe, 2023, p5Journal Article, 2023
• Ultrasound diagnosis of fetal anomaly- a unique aspect of birth related trauma in, editor(s)Joan G Lalor and Sylvia Murphy Tighe , Women's Experiences of Psychological Trauma during Childbirth Book subtitle: Contexts, Cultures and Practices , Springer Nature , Springer nature , 2023, [Joan G Lalor ]Book Chapter, 2023
• Susan Ayers, PhD Antje Horsch, PhD Susan Garthus-Niegel, PhD Marianne Nieuwenhuijze, PhD Annick Bogaerts, PhD Katharina Hartmann Dr. Phil Sigfridur Inga Karlsdottir, PhD Mirjam Oosterman, PhD Gulcan Tecirli, MA Jonathan D. Turner, PhD Joan Lalor, PhD, Traumatic birth and childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder: Recommendations for practice, policy, and research, Women and Birth, 2023Journal Article, 2023
• Asuman Buyukcan-Tetik, Lara Seefeld, Luisa Bergunde, Turan Deniz Ergun, Pelin Dikmen Yildiz, Antje Horsch, Susan Garthus-Niegel, Mirjam Oosterman, Joan Lalor, Tobias Weigl, Annick Bogaerts, Sarah Van Haeken, Soo Downe, Susan Ayers,, Birth expectations, birth experiences, and childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms in mothers and birth companions: Dyadic investigation using response surface analysis, The Lancet Global Health British Journal of Health Psychology , 2023Journal Article, 2023
• Dr Eva Lassemo, Ms Gulcan Tecirli, Prof Edi Vaisbuch, Mr Greg Sheaf, Prof Joan Lalor, Dr Patrick Moran, , Economic Analysis of Birth Related Trauma: a Scoping Review, Plos One , 2023Journal Article, 2023
• Shorey, Shefaly; CHUA, Joelle Yan Xin; Choolani, Mahesh; Lalor, Joan ; YI, Huso; CHONG, Yap Seng, Perceptions of healthcare professionals regarding labour induction and augmentation: a qualitative systematic review, Birth , 2023Journal Article, 2023
• Don Walsh, Albaro José Nieto-Calvache, Joan G Lalor, Kristen Terlizzi, Naomi Cooney, José Miguel Palacios-Jaraquemada, Doireann O"Flaherty, Siaghal MacColgain, Robert ffrench-OCarroll, Donal J Brennan, Anaesthesia and post-partum pain management for placenta accreta spectrum: the patient perspective and recommendations for care, International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 164, (3), 2024, p992 - 1000Journal Article, 2024
• Déborah Fort, Camille Deforges, Nadine Messerli-Bürgy, Tanja Michael, David Baud, Joan Lalor, Ulrike Rimmele, Antje Horsch, Tackling childbirth-related intrusive memories with a single-session behavioural intervention involving a visuospatial task: protocol for a single-blind, waitlist-controlled randomised trial, BMJ Open , 13, (5), 2023Journal Article, 2023
• Joelle Yan Xin Chua, Mahesh Choolani, Cornelia Yin Ing Chee, Huso Yi, Yiong Huak Chan, Joan Gabrielle Lalor , Yap Seng Chong, Shefaly Shorey , `Parentbot " A Digital healthcare Assistant (PDA)": A mobile application-based perinatal intervention for parents: Development study, Patient Education and Counseling, 114, 2023Journal Article, 2023
• Déborah Fort, 5Camille Deforges, Nadine Messerli-Bürgy, Tanja Michael, David Baud, Joan Lalor, Ulrike Rimmele, Antje Horsch, 'Tackling childbirth-related intrusive memories with a single-session behavioural intervention involving a visuospatial task: protocol for a single-blind, waitlist-controlled randomised trial', https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/5/e073874.full, BMJ Open, 2023, 1 - 1Protocol or guideline, 2023
• Bartels HC, Horsch A, Cooney N, Brennan DJ, Lalor JG, Living with a diagnosis of Placenta Accreta Spectrum: Mothers' and Fathers' experience of the antenatal journey and the birth. , Plosone, 18, (5), 2023, p1 - 1Journal Article, 2023
• Bartels Helena et al , Anaesthesia and post-partum pain management for placenta accreta spectrum: the healthcare provider perspective, Anaesthesia , 2023Journal Article, 2023
• Antje Horsch PhD, Susan Garthus-Niegel PhD, Susan Ayers PhD, Prabha Chandra, MD, Katharina Hartmann Dr.Phil, Edi Vaisbuch, MD Joan Lalor PhD, Childbirth-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Definition, Risk factors, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2024Journal Article, 2024
• Joelle Yan Xin Chua, Mahesh Choolani, Joan Gabrielle Lalor, Yap Seng Chong, Shefaly Shorey, Insights of healthcare professionals regarding waterbirths and water immersion during labor: a mixed studies review, JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 80, (6), 2024, p2156 - 2166Journal Article, 2024
• Lalor JG, Trauma a symposium presented on behalf of the DEVOTION Cost Action, dedicated to minimising birth trauma and optimising birth experiences", SRIP, Lausanne Switzerland, september 2023, edited by "New Frontiers In ChildBirth Related Trauma" , 2023Conference Paper, 2023
• Lalor JG, Policy, service and training provision for women following a traumatic birth: an international knowledge mapping exercise a paper presented within a symposium on behalf of the DEVOTION Cost Action, dedicated to minimising birth trauma and optimising birth experiences", THEConf, Dublin, March 2024, 2024Conference Paper, 2024
• Lalor J Mulligan A(ed.), Uncharted Territory: Investigating the Right toConscientious Objection in Termination ofPregnancy in Ireland, Denver USA, 6-9 June 2024, 2024, 1 pProceedings of a Conference, 2024
• Lalor J, Mulligan, A, Hogan L, Conscientious Objection in Termination of Pregnancy in Ireland: Balancing Rights and Ensuring Service Provision, EAHL, Warsaw, September 2024, 2024, pp1Oral Presentation, 2024
• Healy M, Lalor J and ors, MATernity care providers" experiences of work-related serious EventS (MATES): An International survey, PlosOne, p1Journal Article
• Lalor J, Mulligan A, Hogan L, Ryan D, "Conscientious objection and termination of pregnancy policy implementation in the Irish healthcare system.", BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health, 2024, p5Journal Article, 2024
• Buyukcan-Tetik, Asuman; Seefeld, Lara; Bergunde, Luisa; Ergun, Turan Deniz; Yildiz, Pelin Dikmen; Horsch, Antje; Garthus-Niegel, Susan; Oosterman, Mirjam; Lalor, Joan; Weigl, Tobias; Bogaerts, Annick; Haeken, Sarah Van; Downe, Soo; Ayers, Susan, "Birth expectations, birth experiences, and childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms in mothers and birth companions: Dyadic investigation using response surface analysis", British Journal of Health Psychology, 2024Journal Article, 2024
• Shorey S, Lalor J et al, `Parentbot - a Digital healthcare Assistant (PDA)"- a mobile application-based intervention for parents: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2024, p5Journal Article, 2024
• Lalor, J, Begley, C, & Devane, D, Exploring painful experiences: impact of emotional narratives on members of a qualitative research team., Journal of Advanced Nursing, 56, (6), 2006, p607 - 616Journal Article, 2006
• LALOR, J., DEVANE, D. & MC PARLAND, P, Ultrasound screening in Ireland: How effective is the service?, Irish Medical Journal, 99, (9), 2006, p264 - 266Journal Article, 2006, URL
• LALOR, J. & DEVANE, D, Information, knowledge and expectations of the routine ultrasound scan., Midwifery, 23, 2007, p13 - 22Journal Article, 2007
• Devane D, Lalor JG, A randomised-controlled trial evaluating a fetal monitoring education programme, Midwifery , 22, (4), 2006, p296 - 307Journal Article, 2006
• LALOR, J. & BEGLEY, C, Fetal anomaly screening: what do women want to know? Journal of Advanced Nursing, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 55, (1), 2006, p11 - 19Journal Article, 2006
• Devane D, Lalor JG, Daly S, McGuire W, Cardiotocography versus intermittent auscultation of fetal heart on admission to labour ward for assessment of fetal wellbeing [protocol]. , The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews,, (1), 2005Journal Article, 2005
• Devane D, Lalor JG, Intra and inter-observer agreement in midwives visual interpretation of the intrapartum cardiotocograph, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 52, (2), 2006, p133 - 141Journal Article, 2006
• (ed.), Ultrasound screening in Ireland: How effective is the service?, Dublin , 12th May, 2006Proceedings of a Conference, 2006
• (ed.), Ultrasound screening in Ireland: What's happening?, Dublin , 13th May., 2006Proceedings of a Conference, 2006
• (ed.), Continuing or terminating a pregnancy after fetal abnormality diagnosis: Decision-making that breaks your heart., Edmonton Canada, 4th April, 2006Proceedings of a Conference, 2006
• (ed.), Exploring painful experiences: the impact of emotional narratives on researchers and transcribers', Edmonton Canada, 4th April, 2006Proceedings of a Conference, 2006
• (ed.), How effective is midwifery led routine ultrasound screening?, Cardiff Wales, 6-7th April, 2006Proceedings of a Conference, 2006
• Lalor, J., Russell, N., Mc Parland, P, Ultrasound diagnosis of fetal anomaly in an Irish tertiary referral centre- How accurate are we? , 3rd International Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians. , Dublin , 19th May, 2005Conference Paper, 2005
• Lalor, J , Sensitive Interviewing, 4th Annual Kaleidoscope Conference. St Francis Hospice, Dublin , 24th May , 2005Conference Paper, 2005
• Lalor, JG, Begley, C , Reconstructing the Future: Women's adjustment to the diagnosis of fetal abnormality, 27th Triennial Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives, Brisbane Australia, 25-28th May, 2005Conference Paper, 2005
• Lalor, J., Begley, C., FETAL ABNORMALITY DETECTION IN THE SECOND TRIMESTER: THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF WOMEN., 6th Annual research conference of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, TCD. "Transforming Healthcare through Research, Education and Technology, Dublin , 2nd - 4th Nov, 2005Conference Paper, 2005
• Lalor, J., Begley, C., Screening for fetal abnormality: what do women know? , 5th Annual research conference of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, TCD. "Transforming Healthcare through Research, Education and Technology", Dublin , 4-5th Nov, 2005Conference Paper, 2005
• Lalor, JG., Learning to Facilitate Group Work: A Journey of Personal Development. , 3rd Annual Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery Studies, University of Dublin Trinity College and associated hospitals -"Transforming Healthcare through Research, Education and Technology", Dublin , Nov , 2002Conference Paper, 2002
• Devane, D, Bonnar, J, Lalor, J, The use of intrapartum electronic fetal heart rate monitoring: A National Survey, Irish Medical journal, 100, (2), 2007, p360 - 362Journal Article, 2007, URL
• (ed.), Comparison of perinatal grief between women that continue or terminate the pregnancy after second trimester diagnosis of fetal anomaly. , Dublin , Nov , 2006Proceedings of a Conference, 2006
• LALOR, J., DEVANE, D. & MC PARLAND, P, Ultrasound screening for fetal abnormality in Ireland: A national survey, Irish Journal of Medical Science, 176, (3), 2007, p175 - 179Journal Article, 2007
• Lalor, JG. , Review of The emotional nature of qualitative research- Boca Raton Florida: CRC Press, 2001. 201 pages, by Gilbert, KR (ed) , MIDIRS Digest, March, 2004Review, 2004
• Lalor, J G,, Routine Antenatal Ultrasound: Reassuring or Anxiety-Provoking?, 20th Annual Nursing and Research Conference, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI, Dublin , February , 2001Conference Paper, 2001
• Lalor, J G , Routine Antenatal Ultrasound: Provision of pre-ultrasound information, Irish Perinatal Society Conference, Mullingar, October , 2000Conference Paper, 2000
• Lalor, J G , Routine Antenatal Ultrasound: Women;s expectations and experiences of routine antenatal ultrasound , South Eastern Health Board Conference, Kilkenny, September, 2000Conference Paper, 2000
• Devane D, Lalor JG, Maternity Care and its delivery is being viewed as a competition, Irish Medical News, March 14, (31), 2003Journal Article, 2003
• Lalor, JG Fawole, B Alfirivic, Z Devane D, Biophysical profile for fetal assessment in high risk pregnancies, Cochrane Library, (1 ), 2008Review, 2008
• Lalor, J, Russell, N & McParland, P, Routine screening and detection of fetal anomales in a predominantly midfiwery-led ultrasound service , Evidence Based Midwifery, 6, (3), 2008, p87 - 94Journal Article, 2008
• Lalor, J, Begley, C & Galavan, E, Peripheral fatherhood: Men's experiences of adverse prenatal diagnosis , ICM, Glasgow, 5th June, 2008Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Lalor, J, Begley, C & Galavan, E, Recasting hope: A theory of adaptation following fetal anomaly diagnosis, ICM , Glasgow, 3rd June , 2008Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Lalor, J, Begley, C & Galavan, E, Meaning reconstruction: adaptation and recovery following prenatal diagnosis of fetal anomaly, Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society, Melbourne, July, 2008Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Devane D, Lalor JG, Bonnar J , The use of intrapartum electronic foetal monitoring in Ireland: A national survey , Normal Labour and Birth Research Conference , Grange-Over-Sands, England, June 10th, 2004Conference Paper, 2004
• Lalor J, Russell N, McParland P, Ultrasound diagnosis of fetal anomaly in an Irish tertiary referral centre- How accurate are we? , Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine,, November, 2005, p173-Journal Article, 2005
• LALOR, J., Devane, D. & Mc Parland, P., Ultrasound screening for fetal abnormality in Ireland: A national survey, Irish Journal Medical Science, 176, 2007, p175-179Journal Article, 2007
• LALOR, J., Devane, D. & Begley, C., Unexpected diagnosis of fetal abnormality: Women's encounters with caregivers, Birth, 34, (1), 2007, p80 - 88Journal Article, 2007, DOI , URL
• LALOR, J. and Devane, D. , Information, knowledge and expectations of the routine ultrasound scan, Midwifery, 23, (1), 2007, p13 - 22.Journal Article, 2007, DOI , URL
• Devane, D, LALOR, J, Bonnar, J., The use of intrapartum electronic fetal heart rate monitoring: A National Survey, Irish Medical journal, 100, (2), 2007, p360-362Journal Article, 2007
• LALOR, J., Begley, C & Galavan, E,, A Tale of Fifteen Men: Male Partner Experiences of adverse prenatal diagnosis, 9th Annual research conference of the School of Nursing and Midwifery -"Transforming Healthcare through Research, Education and Technology", , TCD, Nov, 2007., 2007Conference Paper, 2007
• Lalor, J, Begley, C & Galavan, E, A grounded theory study of information preference and coping following fetal anomaly diagnosis, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 64, (2), 2008, p185 - 194Journal Article, 2008, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Lalor, J, Begley, C & Galavan, E, Recasting hope: A process of adaptation following fetal anomaly diagnosis, Social Science and Medicine, 68, (3), 2009, p462 - 472Journal Article, 2009, DOI
• Lalor, J and Devane, D, , Foreknowledge of fetal anomaly in pregnancy: Is there any benefit? , 14th Qualitative Health Research Conference , Banff, Canada, , 3-5 October, 2008, 2008, pp44-Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Lalor, J and Devane, D , Participation in sensitive research: taking part or taken apart? , 14th Qualitative Health Research Conference , Banff, Canada, , 3-5 October, 2008, 2008, pp44-Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Lalor, J., Begley, C & Galavan, E, Hoping to Cope, Experiencing Reproductive Loss: Working Together to Change Practice, Milton Keynes, UK, 2 Oct 2008, 2008Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Andrews, L, LALOR, J, Devane, D. 'His and Her Transition to Parenthood': fact of Fiction? 14th Qualitative Health Research Conference, Banff, Canada, 3-5 October, 2008. (ed.), 14th Qualitative Health Research Conference, Banff, Canada, , 3-5 October, 2008, 2008, 24 pProceedings of a Conference, 2008
• Andrews, L, LALOR, J, Devane, D. Midwives versus peer support for mothers in the postnatal ward: which is better? (ed.), 14th Qualitative Health Research Conference, Banff, Canada, , 3-5 October, 2008, 2008, 73 pProceedings of a Conference, 2008
• Andrews, L, LALOR, J, Devane, D. 'It's not only a Mother's Job'.(ed.), 8th Transforming Healthcare through Research Conference, TCD, Dublin, 5-7 November 2008, 2008Proceedings of a Conference, 2008
• Begley, C, Higgins, A, LALOR, J, Sheerin, F, Alexander, J, Nicholl, H, Lawler, D, Keenan, P, Tuohy, T, Kavanagh, R, Maternity Care needs of women with disabilities: a hidden challenge., European Academy of Nursing Science Annual Scientific Meeting,, Klaipeda, Lithuania, January , 2009Meeting Abstract, 2009
• Lalor J, Galavan O, Begley C, A grounded theory study of information preference and coping styles following antenatal diagnosis of foetal abnormality, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 64, (2), 2008, p185 - 194Journal Article, 2008, URL
• Lalor J, Begley C, Galavan O , Recasting Hope: A process of adaptation following fetal anomaly diagnosis , Social Science & Medicine , 68, (3), 2009, p462 - 472Journal Article, 2009, URL
• Begley, C., Higgins, A., Lalor, J., Sheerin, F., Alexander, J., Nicholl, H., Lawler, D., Keenan, P., Tuohy, T., Kavanagh, R., Women with disabilities: barriers and facilitators to accessing services during pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood., National Disability Authority, Dublin., 2009Report, 2009
• Begley, C., Higgins, A., Lalor, J., Alexander, J., Nicholl, H., Lawler, D., Keenan, P., Tuohy, T., Kavanagh, R., Women with disabilities: policies governing procedure and practice in service provision in Ireland during pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood. , National Disability Authority, Dublin , 2009Report, 2009
• Begley, C., Higgins, A., Lalor, J., Sheerin, F., Alexander, J., Nicholl, H., Lawler, D., Keenan, P., Tuohy, T. & Kavanagh, R. (2009), Maternity care needs of women disabilities: a hidden challenge., European Academy of Nursing Science Annual Scientific Meeting, Klaipeda, Lithuania, January , 2009Conference Paper, 2009
• Lawler, D., Lalor, J. & Kavanagh, R. , Focus group dynamics: changes in participant behaviour when the facilitator is a wheelchair user, 15th International Interdisciplinary Conference, Qualitative Health Research , Vancouver, Canada, 6th October , 2009, pp1-Conference Paper, 2009, URL
• Lawler, D. & Lalor, J., Interviewing women with a sensory disability - reflections on the impact of the disability on the interaction. Focus group dynamics: changes in participant behaviour when the facilitator is a wheelchair user, 15th International Interdisciplinary Conference, Qualitative Health Research, Vancouver, Canada , 6th October 2009, 2009, pp1-Meeting Abstract, 2009, URL
• Lawler, D., Lalor, J. & Kavanagh, R. (2009), Facilitating a focus group: how the dynamics and participant behaviour changes in response to the physicality of the facilitator, 10th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference - Transforming Healthcare through Research and Education, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 4th November 2009, 2009, pp1-Meeting Abstract, 2009, URL
• Lalor, J, Devane, D, Using the biophysical profile to assess fetal wellbeing, The Practising Midwife, 13, (6), 2010, p16 - 17Journal Article, 2010
• Begley, C., Higgins, A., Lalor, J., Alexander, J., Nicholl, H., Lawler, D., Keenan, P., Tuohy, T., Kavanagh, R, The stengths and weaknesses of publicly-funded Irish health services provided to women with disabilities in relation to pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood, National Disability Authority, 2010Report, 2010
• Begley, C., Higgins, A., Lalor, J., Sheerin, F., Alexander, J., Nicholl, H., Lawler, D., Keenan, P., Tuohy, T., Kavanagh, R , The strengths and weaknesses of publicly-funded Irish health services provided to women with disabilities in relation to pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood , Dublin, National Disability Authority, 2010Report, 2010, URL
• Lawler, D., Lalor, J. & Kavanagh, R, Lawler, D., Lalor, J. & Kavanagh, R. (2009) Focus group dynamics: changes in participant behaviour when the facilitator is a wheelchair user, 15th International Interdisciplinary Conference, Qualitative Health Research, Vancouver, Canada, Lawler, D., Lalor, J, 2009Oral Presentation, 2009
• Lawler, D. & Lalor, J , Interviewing women with a sensory disability - reflections on the impact of the disability on the interaction Focus group dynamics: changes in participant behaviour when the facilitator is a wheelchair user, 15th International Interdisciplinary Conference, Qualitative Health Research, Vancouver, Canada, October 6th, 2009Oral Presentation, 2009
• Lawler, D., Lalor, J. & Kavanagh, R , Facilitating a focus group: how the dynamics and participant behaviour changes in response to the physicality of the facilitator, 10th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference - Transforming Healthcare through Research and Education, Dublin, 4th November, 2009Oral Presentation, 2009
• Brady, V, Lalor, J, Murphy-Lawless, J, Participatory Action Research - Negotiating Access in Maternity Care Settings, 10th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference - Transforming Healthcare through Research and Education, Dublin, 4th November, 2010Oral Presentation, 2010
• Begley C, Higgins A, Lalor J, Sheerin F, Alexander J, Nicholl H, Lawler D, Keenan P, Tuohy T, Kavanagh R. , Maternity care needs of women with disabilities: a hidden challenge, European Academy of Nursing Science Annual Scientific Meeting, , Klaipeda, Lithuania,, January 2009, 2009Conference Paper, 2009
• Lalor, J., Lawler, D., Begley, C., Sheerin, F., KEENAN, P., Higgins, A., Nicholl, H., Tuohy, T. & Kavanagh, R., Women with disabilities: accessibility issues for women receiving care within the publicly-funded maternity service in the Republic of Ireland., 11th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference - Transforming Healthcare through Research and Education, Trinity College Dublin, 4th & 5th November , edited by Trinity College Dublin, School of Nursing and Midwifery Research Events Committee , 2010, pp71Meeting Abstract, 2010
• Lalor, J, Begley, C, Galavan, E, Termination of pregnancy for Fetal Abnormality: challenges faced by women living in Ireland opting to travel and their experiences of care in the UK, ICM 29th Triennial Congress, Durban, South Africa, 19-23 June, 2011Oral Presentation, 2011
• Lalor, Joan., Lawler, Denise., Begley, Cecily., Sheerin, Fintan., KEENAN, Paul., Higgins, Agnes., Nicholl, Honor., Tuohy, Teresa., Kavanagh, Roisin, Accommodating diversity in the maternity services: the experiences of women with disabilities, ICM 29th Triennial Congress, Durban, South Africa, 19-23 June, 2011Oral Presentation, 2011
• Brady, V., LALOR, J., Murphy Lawless, J , Developing Antenatal Education in Preparation for Motherhood - A Participatory Action Research Approach, ICM 29th Triennial Congress, Durban, South Africa, 19-23 June, 2011Oral Presentation, 2011
• Lalor, J, Begley, C, Galavan, E, Choosing between imagined lives: Termination of Pregnancy following Fetal Anomaly Diagnosis, School of Nursing & Midwifery 3rd bi annual conference, Galway, 4th and 5th April, 2011Oral Presentation, 2011
• Potter, J., Creaner, M., Delaney, D. & Lalor, J, Visions of Effective Doctoral Supervision: disciplines and traditions in a time of change , National Academy for Integration, Research, Teaching and Learning (NAIRTL) 3rd. Annual Conference, TCD, November , 2009Meeting Abstract, 2009, URL
• Biesty, L., LALOR, J., OBoyle, C, An Ethnographic Study of In-Labour Transfer to Hospital for Planned Home Birth - The Beginning, School of Nursing & Midwifery 3rd bi annual conference, Galway, 2011Oral Presentation, 2011, TARA - Full Text
• Potter, J., Creaner, M., Delaney, D. & Lalor, J, VISIONS OF EFFECTIVE DOCTORAL SUPERVISION: DISCIPLINES AND TRADITIONS IN A TIME OF CHANGE, Research-Teaching Linkages: PRACTICE AND POLICY PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY'S THIRD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, TCD, 2010, pp49-Meeting Abstract, 2010
• Biesty, L, Lalor, J, OBoyle, C, An Ethnographic Study of In-Labour Transfer to Hospital for Homebirth- To be there or not to be there? , Ethnography Symposium, Keele University, Liverpool, 5-7 September 2011, 2011Meeting Abstract, 2011, TARA - Full Text
• Begley C, Murphy K, Higgins A, Elliott N, LALOR J, Sheerin F, Coyne I, Comiskey C, Normand C, Casey C, Dowling M, Devane D, Cooney A, Farrelly F, Brennan M, Meskell P, MacNeela P, An Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE), Dublin, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery, 2010, 1-497Report, 2010, URL
• Lawlor D, Lalor J, Begley C. , Antenatal education for women with disabilities: the clandestine challenges for antenatal educators in Ireland. , 11th Annual Research Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery , Trinity College Dublin, November, 2010, pp73 - 73Meeting Abstract, 2010
• Lalor J, Lawler, D., Begley, C., Sheerin, F., Keenan, P., Higgins, A., Nicholl, H., Tuohy, T., Kavanagh, R. , Women with disabilities: accessibility issues for women receiving care within the publically-funded maternity service in the Republic of Ireland, 11th Annual Research Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery , Trinity College Dublin, November, 2010, pp71 - 71Meeting Abstract, 2010
• Lawler D, Lalor J, Begley C, Higgins A, Sheerin F, Keenan P, Nicholl H, Tuohy, Kavanagh R. , Accommodating diversity in the maternity services: the experiences of women with disabilities , 29th Triennial Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives, Durban, June, 2011, pp163 - 163Meeting Abstract, 2011
• Begley C, Murphy K, Higgins A, Elliott N, Lalor J, Sheerin F, Coyne I, Comiskey C, Normand C, Casey C, Dowling M, Devane D, Cooney A, Farrelly F, Brennan M, Meskell P, MacNeela P. , An Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE), Dublin, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland, December, 2010, 1-467Report, 2010, TARA - Full Text
• Devane, D, Lalor, JG, Daly, S, McGuire, W, Smith, V, Cardiotocography versus intermittent auscultation of fetal heart on admission to labour ward for assessment of fetal wellbeing, by Devane, D, Lalor, JG, Daly, S, McGuire, W, Smith, V , Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online), 2, 2012, pCD005122Script, 2012, TARA - Full Text
• Corry, M, Clarke, M, Lalor, J, Developing a nursing intervention using the Medical Research Council Framework, 31st Annual International Nursing and Midwifery Research & Education Conference "Nursing and Midwifery Practice in a Global Community: Collaborating and Networking for the Future, Dublin, 22-23 February, 2012Oral Presentation, 2012
• Andrews, L, Lalor, J, Devane, D, The role antenatal education classes in Facilitating men's transition to fatherhood, The Second ISA Forum of Sociology Social justice and democratization, Buenos Aires, Argentina , Aug 1-4 , 2012, pp161 - 162Oral Presentation, 2012
• Andrews, L., Lalor, J. and Devane, D, Men's interactions with midwives - do they have an impact on men's transition to fatherhood?, Andrews, L., Lalor, J. and Devane, D. (2012) Men's interactions with midwives - do they have an impact on Nottingham International Conference for Education and Research in Midwifery , Nottingham, UK, 7th & 8th September , 2012Meeting Abstract, 2012
• Andrews, L., Higgins, A., Waring, M. and Lalor, J, Using Classic Grounded Theory to analyse secondary data: reality and reflections, Grounded Theory Review,, 11, (1), 2012, p12 - 26Journal Article, 2012, URL
• Elliott, N; Higgins A; Begley,C; Lalor,J; Sheerin, F; Coyne,I; Murphy, K , The identification of clinical and professional leadership activities of advanced practitioners. Findings from the Specialist Clinical and Advanced Practitioner Evaluation study in Ireland. , Journal of Advanced Nursing, 69, (5), 2013, p1037 - 1050Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• Lalor, J. G., Clarke, M., & Sheaf, G, the effectiveness of information literacy training for undergraduate midwives to improve their ability to access evidence for practice, Nurse Education in Practice, 12, (5), 2012, 269-272Journal Article, 2012, DOI
• Begley C, Elliott N, Lalor J, Coyne I, Higgins A, Comiskey C, Differences between clinical specialist and advanced practitioner clinical practice, leadership, and research roles, responsibilities, and perceived outcomes (the SCAPE study), Journal of Advanced Nursing, 69, (6), 2013, p1323-1337Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• Lawler, D., Lalor, J. & Begley, C. (2010), Antenatal education for women with a physical disability and sensory impairment: the clandestine challenges for antenatal educators in Ireland, 11th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference - Transforming Healthcare through Research and Education, Trinity College Dublin, 4th November , 2010, pp1-Meeting Abstract, 2010, URL
• Lawler, D., Lalor, J. & Begley, C. (2011), Pushed to the margins: access to maternity services in Ireland from the perspective of women with a physical or sensory impairment, 3rd International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland, Galway, 5th April 2011, 2011, pp1Meeting Abstract, 2011, URL
• Lawler, D., Lalor, J. & Begley, C. (2012), Exploring the impact the transition to motherhood may have on a woman's sense of self: a grounded theory study, Nottingham International Conference for Education and Research in Midwifery, Nottingham University, 8th September 2012, 2012Meeting Abstract, 2012
• Corry, M. Clarke, M. Lalor, J. (ed.), Measuring caregiver burden in Multiple Sclerosis: a literature review, 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, TCD, School of Nursing & Midwifery TCD, November 8th, 2011, 17 pProceedings of a Conference, 2011
• Corry, M. Clarke, M. Lalor, J. and While, A(ed.), Developing a nursing intervention using the Medical Research Council Framework (2000 and 2008), 31st Annual International Research Conference 2012, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland , Dublin, February, 2012, 28 pProceedings of a Conference, 2012, URL
• Corry, M. Clarke, M. Lalor, J. and While, A, Complex Intervention for Nursing: A systematic review, The Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom, The 2012 International Nursing Research Conference,, London , April , 2012, pp12-Oral Presentation, 2012
• Sheaf, G, Lalor, J, Clarke, M, An evaluation of the effectiveness of information literacy training for undergraduate midwives to improve evidence for practice, AIRC 13th Annual Interdisciplinary research Conference, TCD, Dublin, November 7-8th, 2012Oral Presentation, 2012
• Lawler, D., Lalor, J., & Kavanagh, R, Interviewing women with a sensory disability - reflections on the impact of the disability on the interaction, 15th International Interdisciplinary Conference, Qualitative Health Research, Vancouver, Canada, 6th October, 2009Oral Presentation, 2009
• Brady, V., Lalor, J., and Murphy-Lawless, J. (2011), Developing Antenatal Education in Preparation for Motherhood - A Participatory Action Research Approach, ICM 29th Triennial Congress, Durban, South Africa, 19-23 June, 2011, pp1Conference Paper, 2011, TARA - Full Text
• Higgins, A., Begley, C., Lalor, J., Coyne, I., Murphy K., Elliott, N, Factors influencing advanced practitioners' ability to enact leadership. A case study within Irish healthcare, Journal of Nursing Management, 22, (7), 2014, p894 - 905Journal Article, 2014, DOI , URL
• Begley C., Elliott N., Lalor J., Coyne I., Higgins A. & Comiskey C.M. , Differences between clinical specialist and advanced practitioner clinical practice, leadership, and research roles, responsibilities, and perceived outcomes (the SCAPE study), Journal of Advanced Nursing, 69, (6), 2013, p1323 - 1337Journal Article, 2013, DOI , URL
• BRADY, V and Lalor, J., Finding Common Ground in Antenatal Education, 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference Transforming Healthcare through Research and Education,, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin. pp1, Nov , 2012Conference Paper, 2012
• Lazala, O., Hershberger, P.E., Kavanaugh, K., Lalor, J., Giurgescu, C., & White-Traut, R, .Continuing a pregnancy following fetal anomaly diagnosis, Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) 2013 Annual Research Conference, Chicago, Illinois, March 2013, 2013Meeting Abstract, 2013
• Corry, M. Clarke, M. While, A. Lalor, J. , Developing complex interventions for nursing: a critical review of key guidelines.", Journal of clinical nursing, 22, (5-6), 2013, p1 - 15Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• Higgins A, Begley C, Lalor J, Coyne I, Murphy K, Elliott N, Factors influencing advanced practitioners' ability to enact leadership: a case study within Irish healthcare, Journal of Nursing Management, 22, (4), 2013, p410 - 422Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• Lalor J.G., Clarke M. and Sheaf G., An evaluation of the effectiveness of information literacy training for undergraduate midwives to improve their ability to access evidence for practice, Nurse Education in Practice, 12, (5), 2012, p269 - 272Journal Article, 2012, DOI
• Lawler D, Lalor J, Begley C, 'Being with woman': Fact or fiction for women with a physical disability or sensory impairment, 29th Triennial Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives , Durban , June , 2011, pp105 - 105Meeting Abstract, 2011
• Lalor, J Casey, D Elliott, N Coyne, I Comiskey, C Higgins, A Coyne I, Murphy K, Devane D, Begley C, Using case study within a sequential explanatory design to evaluate the impact of specialist and advanced practice roles on clinical outcomes: The SCAPE Study, BMC Medical Research Methodology , 2013, p13:55-Journal Article, 2013, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Lawler D., Lalor J. & Begley C, 'Being with woman': myth or fact for women with a disability, 4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, NUI Galway, 15th April, 2013Oral Presentation, 2013
• Lalor, J, Creaner, M, Delany, D, Potter, J, Academic's vision of supervision at doctoral level and beyond: the VOS study, 4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, NUI Galway, 15th April, 2013Meeting Abstract, 2013
• Seery, A, Loxley, A, Geoghegan, P, Lalor, J, Student feeding time? exploring the role of feedback in undergraduate teaching and learning, 4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, NUI Galway, 15th April, 2013Conference Paper, 2013
• Lalor J, Begley C, Galavan E , Choosing between imagined lives: Termination of Pregnancy following Fetal Anomaly Diagnosis, Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Nursing and Midwifery Conference, 3rd Annual Nursing and Midwifery Conference, NUIG, Galway, 2011, 2011, pp1Meeting Abstract, 2011, URL
• Lalor, JG, Thirty years after Article 40.3.3: Ireland is to legislate finally for termination of pregnancy, MIDIRS Digest, June , 2013, p187 - 192Journal Article, 2013
• Lawler, D., Lalor, J. & Begley, C., Being with woman: a myth or fact for women with a disability, 4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland, Galway, , 15th-16th April , 2013, pp1-Meeting Abstract, 2013, URL
• Lawler, D., Lalor, J. & Begley, C, Exploring the impact the transition to motherhood may have on a woman's sense of self: a grounded theory study, Nottingham International Conference for Education and Research in Midwifery, Nottingham University,, 8th September, 2012, pp1-Meeting Abstract, 2012, URL
• Murphy K, Casey D, Devane D, Begley C, Higgins A, Meskell P, Elliott N, Lalor J, Exploring the added value of Mixed Methods Research: Reflections on using Mixed Methods Research design in the SCAPE study, 4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, National University of Ireland, Galway, 15-16th April 2013, 2013Oral Presentation, 2013, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy K, Casey D, Devane D, Begley C, Higgins A, Meskell P, Elliott N, Lalor J. , Exploring the added value of Mixed Methods Research: Reflections on using Mixed Methods Research design in the SCAPE study. , 4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference 2013 , National University of Ireland, Galway., 15-16th April. , 2013Oral Presentation, 2013, URL
• Lawler D, Lalor J, Begley C., 'Being with woman': a myth or fact for women with a disability (WWD) , 4th Annual Nursing and Midwifery Conference, NUIG,, Galway, 15th - 16th April , 2013Oral Presentation, 2013, URL
• Lalor, J, Murphy Lawless, J, The Impact on Midwifery Practice of the European Convention on Human Rights in relation to Women's Reproductive Autonomy, 30th ICM Triennial Prague Congress, Prague, 1-5 June, 2014Oral Presentation, 2014
• Lundgren, I, van Limbeek, E, Vehvilainen-Julkunen, K, Nicoletti, J, Lalor, J, Matterne, A, Nilsson, C, Clinicians views of factors of importance for improving the rate of vaginal births after caesarean section (VBAC) - A study from countries with high and low VBAC-rates, Clinicians views of factors of importance for improving the rate of vaginal births after caesarean section (VBAC) - A study from countries with high and low VBAC-rates, Brussels, 9-10 April , 2014Oral Presentation, 2014
• Nilsson, C, van Limbeek, E, Vehvilainen-Julkunen, K, Nicoletti, J, Lalor, J, Matterne, A, Lundgren, I, Women's views of factors of importance for improving the rate of vaginal births after caesarean section (VBAC) - A study from countries with high and low VBAC-rates, Optimising Childbirth Across Europe , Brussels, 9-10 April, 2014Oral Presentation, 2014
• Biesty, L, Lalor, J, OBoyle, C, The home and hospital interface in maternity care in Ireland - experiences of Self Employed Community Midwives during in-labour transfers, Optimising Childbirth Across Europe, Brussels, 9-10 April, 2014Oral Presentation, 2014
• Lawler, D, Lalor, J, Begley, C, Access to maternity services in Ireland for women with a disability: adherence too or in breach of international instruments decreeing the rights of people with a disability, Optimising Childbirth Across Europe, Brussels, 9-10 April, 2014, pp55-Oral Presentation, 2014, URL
• Biesty, L, Lalor, J, OBoyle, C, Ethnography of Home Birth - "my Midwife" , 14th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 6-7 November, 2014Oral Presentation, 2014, TARA - Full Text
• Andrews, L., Devane, D., Lalor, J. G. and Cronin, P., Claiming their place - Men's interactions with midwives within maternity care, NICER, Nottingham, 2012, pp1-27Conference Paper, 2012, TARA - Full Text
• Lalor, J , An exploration of the emotional effects of prenatal diagnosis on men during and after their partner's diagnosis, Optimising Childbirth Across Europe, Brussels, 9-10 April, 2014Oral Presentation, 2014, TARA - Full Text
• Comiskey C, Coyne I, Lalor J, Begley C., A national cross-sectional study measuring predictors for improved service user outcomes across clinical nurse or midwife specialist, advanced nurse practitioner and control sites, Journal of Advanced Nursing , 70, (5), 2014, p1128-37Journal Article, 2014, DOI , URL
• Lawler, D., Lalor, J., & Begley, C, Challenges and barriers encountered by women with a disability when accessing maternity services: a literature review, International Journal of Childbirth, 3, (4), 2014, p203 - 217Journal Article, 2014
• Murphy Tighe S, Lalor J, The KISS Study: The Context & Implications of Concealed Pregnancy, RCSI 33rd Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Conference, Dublin, 20th February, 2014Oral Presentation, 2014, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy K, Casey D Devane D, Lalor J, Higgins A, Elliot N, Meskell P, Begley C, Exploring the added value of Mixed Methods Research: Reflections on using Mixed Methods Research design in the SCAPE study , Nurse Researcher, 21, (4), 2014, p13 - 19Journal Article, 2014
• Sylvia Murphy Tighe and Joan Lalor , Concealed pregnancy and Neonaticide: A changing knowledge base, Perceptions of Pregnancy: From Medieval to Modern Conference, University of Hertfordshire, 16-18 July 2014, 2014Meeting Abstract, 2014, TARA - Full Text
• Murphy Tighe S & Lalor J, Concealed Pregnancy: A Concept Analysis, 2nd Annual Health & Social Care Professionals Conference, 28th Feb, 2014Poster, 2014, TARA - Full Text
• V Chacko, S, Lalor, J, Exploring the experiences of families when previously independent relatives require unexpected nursing home care, 33rd Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research & Education , Dublin, 20th February, 2014Oral Presentation, 2014
• Lalor, Joan , Imaging and imagining the fetus:the development of obstetric ultrasound- Nicolson, M, Fleming J.E.E , USA , John Hopkins University Pre, 2013, 336 pagesppBook, 2013
• Murphy, K., Casey, D., Devane, D., Meskell, P., Higgins, A., Elliott, N., Lalor, J, Begley, C., Reflections on the added value of using mixed methods in the SCAPE study, Nurse Researcher, 21, (4), 2014, p13 - 19Journal Article, 2014, DOI
• Sylvia Murphy Tighe & Joan Lalor, Concealed pregnancy: secrecy and silence., Forum, May, 2014Journal Article, 2014, TARA - Full Text
• Vadakepurathkudiyil Chacko, S, Lalor, J, 'When Mammy or Daddy needs to move to a nursing home: the experiences of transition for adult children.' , Trinity HIRC, Dublin, November 5th-6th, 2014Oral Presentation, 2014
• Murphy Tighe, S, Lalor, J, 'Recruitment Challenges Posed When Researching Concealed Pregnancy: Lessons Learned' , Trinity HIRC, Dublin, November 5th-6th, 2014Oral Presentation, 2014, TARA - Full Text

• Sheaf G., Lalor J.G. and Clarke M., Trying to stop the kids using Google (and get a paper out of it too...), HSLG2013. Visible Evidence: the role of Health Science Libraries in Ireland, Dublin, 11-12 April, 2013Oral Presentation, TARA - Full Text
• Lalor, JG , Reimaging Ireland's Response to Concealed Pregnancy (Keynote Address) , Reimaging Ireland's Response to Concealed Pregnancy , University of Limerick , 2018, School of Nursing and Midwifery, 1-Invited Talk
• Lalor, JG, Words you never want to hear. , Bereavement Care. International Stillbirth Alliance , Cork, 22-24 September , 2017, ISA, 1-Invited Talk
• Lalor Joan Gabrielle, When birth and death collide , The Final Transformation Identities during and after death, Trinity Long Room Hub, 26th January , 2018Oral Presentation
• Lalor Joan Gabrielle , From Bedside to Courtside- maternity care practices , Living Humanely; Perspectives from Law, Morality and Science , Trinity College , April 13th , 2018, Fainche RyanInvited Talk
• Prof Joan Lalor , Re-thinking decisional authority and the interconnection between the pregnant woman, the fetus and the clinician., Bearing Witness- an interdisciplinary symposium University of Limerick, Limerick, 6th December , 2018, UL, 1 - 2ppInvited Talk
• Murphy Tighe S, Lalor JG , State Failures to Protect Women Who Experience a Concealed Pregnancy , Maternity Care Research Symposium , Dublin , February , 2018, pp1 - 1Conference Paper
• Murphy Tighe S, Lalor JG, Concealed pregnancy- lessons to be learned, World of Irish Nursing, 28, (4), 2020Journal Article
• Devane D. Lalor J, Response to the November Birthwrite 'Postmodernism and maternity care', British Journal of Midwifery., 10, (12), 2002, p776-777-Journal Article
• Lalor, JG, Routine antenatal ultrasound, reassuring or anxiety-provoking? , An Bord Altranais News, 14, (1 ), 2002, p5-Journal Article, URL
• LALOR, J., DEVANE, D. & MC PARLAND, P, Ultrasound screening in Ireland: A national survey, Charter Day, National Maternity Hospital, January, 2006Invited Talk
• LALOR, J. & DEVANE, D, Coping with Labour, Joint Dublin Maternity Hospitals Information Guide, Ashville Media Group, 2001Journal Article
• Lalor, JG, Communication in Fetal Medicine, Obstetric and Gynecological Ultrasound: Hot Topics, Dublin , February , 2005Invited Talk
• Lalor, J G , Obstetric ultrasound in Ireland: A national picture, Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound, Dublin , February , 2008Invited Talk
• Lalor, J G , Choosing between imagined lives, Doctoral Midwifery Research Society, University of Ulster, February , 2008, UUInvited Talk
• Lalor, J G , Fetal anomaly diagnosis: the human consequences, Perinatal Research Centre , April, 2008, Queens University BelfastInvited Talk
• Dr Joan Lalor, Research Versus Audit: Challenges and Pitfalls, 2nd Annual Research and Audit Conference, St James' Hospital, 28th May , 2009Invited Talk
• Lalor, J , Words you never want to hear, Irish Hospice Foundation End of Life Series. Children's Forum, Dublin , 10th June, 2009, Irish Hospice FoundationInvited Talk
• Begley, C., Higgins, A., Lalor, J., Alexander, J., Nicholl, H., Lawler, D., Keenan, P., Tuohy, T., Kavanagh, R. , Women with disabilities: policies governing procedure and practice in service provision in Ireland during pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood. , Dublin, National Disability Authority, 2009Report, URL , TARA - Full Text
• Lalor, J, Socioeconomic value of midwifery-led care, 10 years of midwifery led care in Ireland, RCSI, Waterford, 22nd September, 2011Invited Talk
• Lalor, J, Prenatal Screening in Ireland, Mortality and Morbidity in Pregnancy, HSE Tullamore, 13th October, 2011Invited Talk
• Lalor, J, Research ethical approval- governance or surveillance?, Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions , Dublin, April , 2008Oral Presentation

Joan's research area of interest lies within the school's research pillar of "Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Women, Children and Families" and the colleges strategic focus on "Health Policy and Delivery". Joan's research contribution is organised around the following main areas: i) Maternal and Fetal Health including Birth Related Trauma and Complex issues in Childbirth, ii) Optimising Maternity Services to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes iii) Research Methodology, Healthcare Ethics and Law.

• Title

  A National Survey of Perinatal Palliative Care in Ireland
  Summary

  This survey will be undertaken to establish the availability and variation in provision of perinatal palliative care across the maternity care system in Ireland
  Funding Agency

  none
  Date From

  September 2017
  Date To

  September 2018
• Title

  Evaluation of Clinical Learning Environment for Midwifery degree students
  Summary

  This project will involve surveying all midwifery degree students in Ireland in Years 2-4 of their programme to seek their perception of the clinical learning environment using the CLEST+ tool
  Funding Agency

  VP Benefaction fund and HRB Summer Scholarship
  Date From

  Jan 2020
  Date To

  Sept 2020
• Title

  A systematic review of perinatal palliative care guidelines
  Summary

  The purpose of this review is to synthesise the evidence and professional guidelines currently available to determine best practice and areas for development within the area of perinatal palliative care
  Funding Agency

  AIIHPC
  Date From

  Nov 2015
  Date To

  Sept 2016
• Title

  Associating basic and clinical science to reduce childbirth-related traumatic flashbacks and posttraumatic stress
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  Swiss National Science Foundation
  Date From

  1st January 2022
• Title

  National survey on the provision of routine antenatal ultrasound screening in Ireland
  Summary

  This survey examines nine key areas associated with service provision including protocols for screening, the antenatal ultrasound package available and management following the identification of a fetal abnormality, the availability of information for women, record keeping, standards and training, and monitoring of quality.
  Funding Agency

  NMH
  Date From

  2004
  Date To

  2005
• Title

  The DEVoTiON (DeliVery-related Trauma Outcomes
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  EU COST Action 18211
  Date From

  October 2019
  Date To

  October 2023
• Title

  An Evaluation of a Student Parent Support Service
  Summary

  the project seeks to evaluate a third level college student parent support service for those who experience an unplanned pregnancy during the course of their studies. The aim of the evaluation is to assess the extent to which the aspirations of the service are being met and to make recommendations for the future.
  Funding Agency

  Crisis Pregnancy Programme
  Date From

  9.2.15
  Date To

  9.6.15
• Title

  Women's Experiences of Psychological Trauma during Childbirth
  Summary

  This project involves bringing together international experts to contribute to this edited book on Childbirth Related Trauma. The focus of this book involves a new and emerging area, the field of perinatal or birth-related trauma which is relatively unrecognised. It is quite recent that acknowledgement has been given to the possibility that Birth can be a traumatic experience even when the life/health of the mother and infant are not significantly challenged. Intergenerational trauma is also an emerging field.
  Date From

  2021
  Date To

  2023
• Title

  The Femplus Project
  Summary

  An evaluation of a crisis pregnancy community based intervention
  Funding Agency

  Crisis Pregnancy Agency
  Date From

  Nov 2008
  Date To

  March 2009
• Title

  Recasting Hope. A longitudinal study of women's experience of carrying a baby with a fetal anomaly up to and beyond the birth.
  Summary

  Abstract Aim: The overall aim of this study is to explore and understand women's experiences of carrying a baby with a fetal abnormality up to and beyond the birth of the baby, from which recommendations can be made to optimise provision of care. Background: Routine ultrasound in pregnancy has received uncritical acceptance in pregnancy from both women and clinicians alike. However, due consideration has not been given to the psychosocial consequences of mass screening resulting in fetal anomaly detection in low risk populations. Methodology: A constructivist grounded theory (n=38) was carried out in 2004-2005 using repeated in-depth interviews before and after the birth. Thirty women chose to continue the pregnancy and eight women accessed termination of pregnancy services outside the state. Data were analysed using constant comparative analysis. The usual tenets of written informed consent were obtained. Findings: The conceptual framework of Recasting Hope emerged and represents the process of adaptation after fetal anomaly diagnosis. Recasting Hope is a theory of traumatic loss, and is idiosyncratic to the area of prenatal diagnosis. The process of adaptation is represented temporally in four phases 'Assume Normal', 'Shock', 'Gaining Meaning' and 'Rebuilding', whereby women are concerned with reconstructing meaning in the aftermath of an ostensibly negative event in order to resolve the inconsistency between the experience and previously held views of pregnancy and beliefs in the world in general. Conclusion: The process of adaptation after fetal anomaly diagnosis is complex. The framework of Recasting Hope is intended for use as a tool to assist health professionals through offering simple yet effective interventions in order to support women during this time. The data have shown that women need particular support during this crisis. Therefore consideration of the impact of a midwife practitioner role on the process of meaning reconstruction is recommended.
  Funding Agency

  HRB
  Date From

  2003
  Date To

  2006
• Title

  Improving the organisation of maternal health service delivery, and optimising childbirth, by increasing vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) through enhanced women-centred care (OptiBIRTH)
  Summary

  This study addresses the widespread concern over rising Caesarean section rates throughout Europe, particularly routine CS following a previous CS, despite calls for increased vaginal births after Caesarean (VBAC). VBAC is associated with lower maternal mortality than repeat CS, less overall morbidity for mothers and babies, and is the preferred option for the majority of women. VBAC rates in Ireland, Germany, and Italy are significantly lower (29-36%) than those in the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden (45-55%). The OptiBIRTH project will use a cluster randomised trial in Ireland, Germany, and Italy, with 15 clusters of 94 women in each, to increase VBAC rates from 33% to 53% through a complex intervention designed to increase women-centred care and women's involvement in their care. The multi-national, multi-disciplinary research team for this project developed from the ESF-funded workshop: "Promoting Normality in Childbirth" held in the School in March 2010, and from the COST Action, (IS0907: Childbirth Cultures, Concerns, and Consequences: Creating a Dynamic EU Framework for Optimal Maternity Care), which started in June 2010. The team is composed of 12 partner institutions from 8 countries, and includes service users, midwives, obstetricians, neonatologist, epidemiologist, sociologist, psychologist, bioethicist, health economist and a 'high-tech' small industry. Lead institution: Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Lead investigator: Prof Cecily Begley, and team: Valerie Smith, Deirdre Daly, Joan Lalor, Janine Stockdale, David Prendergast, including the Coombe Hospital: Chris Fitzpatrick, Michael Turner, Jan Miletin, Patricia Hughes Co-applicant institutions and lead investigators: Beverley Beech, Association for Improvements in Maternity Services, UK Prof Ingela Lundgren, University of Gothenburg, Sweden Marianne Nieuwenhuijze, Zuyd University, The Netherlands Prof Katri Vehviläinen-Julkunen, University of Eastern Finland, Finland Prof Marlene Sinclair, University of Ulster, UK Hugh Wiseman, Entando, UK Prof Mike Clarke, Queen's University of Belfast, UK Prof Mechthild Gross, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Germany Prof Declan Devane, National University Ireland, Galway, Ireland Prof Sandra Morano, Universita Degli Studi Di Genova, Italy Prof Koen Putman, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Funding Agency EU Commission FP7 Framework Programme (€3,000,000) Programme HEALTH 2012 3.2-1 call "Improving the organisation of health service delivery,"
  Funding Agency

  EU
  Date From

  Sept 2012
  Date To

  August 2016
• Title

  A case study of concealed pregnancy in 21st Century Ireland
  Summary

  This research focuses on issues for women who conceal a pregnancy and on the challenges facing the support workers who offer support during this critical time.
  Funding Agency

  HRB
  Date From

  2013
  Date To

  2016
• Title

  the Teen father project
  Summary

  An evaluation of the the Father Focus Project in HSE-NE
  Funding Agency

  Health Service Executive- North East
  Date From

  Dec 2008
  Date To

  May 2009
• Title

  INTERSECT An international Survey of Childbirth-Related Trauma
  Summary

  Being pregnant and having a baby is a time of huge physical, psychological and social changes for women. It is therefore a period of rapid transition and adaptation. Although the birth of a baby is viewed positively in most cultures, research suggests between 20 and 40% of women find childbirth traumatic and 3-4% of women may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result. Birth trauma and PTSD have a substantial impact on women and their families. Postpartum PTSD is highly comorbid with depression and fear of subsequent births, as well as reduced breastfeeding, poorer child development and strain on the couples relationship. The INTERSECT study The INTERSECT study works in collaboration with principle investigators across the world, with an emphasis on working with under-represented countries in South-America, Asia and Africa. The protocol has been publicly registered and is available here. Principle investigators in each country have the responsibility of conducting the INTERSECT survey with postpartum women in their country. The INTERSECT project will thus result in cross-cultural information on the prevalence of postpartum PTSD, as well as cross-cultural variation in the etiology and manifestation of childbirth-related PTSD worldwide. This research aims to study childbirth PTSD in an international context. Specifically to: Determine the prevalence of birth trauma and PTSD across countries and cultures. Determine differences in symptom presentation across countries and cultures. Determine the etiology of childbirth-related PTSD symptoms across countries and cultures. Prof Lalor is the principal investigator for Ireland working with doctoral student Ursula Nagle.
  Funding Agency

  Global Challenges Research Funding provided by Research England.
  Date From

  2021
• Title

  The spaces between us: an oral history of the experience of stillbirth in Ireland
  Summary

  awarded with PhD student Ciara Henderson
  Funding Agency

  1252 Scholarship
  Date From

  2018
  Date To

  2022
• Title

  National survey on the use of and education for electronic fetal monitoring in labour
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  cardiac services
  Date From

  2003
  Date To

  2005
• Title

  Protection of Life in Pregnancy Act 2013 and the Pathway of Care for Pregnant Women in Ireland (POLPPath2013)
  Summary

  This project brings together key members of the medico-legal community to debate the interpretation of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013, with reference to key clinical scenarios in maternity care. The purpose of the workshop is to explore if: 1. The POLP Act has added clarity to the circumstances in which a woman can obtain a lawful termination of pregnancy (TOP) 2. Medics and lawyers reach the same or varying conclusions on whether a TOP in a particular scenario would be lawful under the POLP Act 2013. 3. Data will be collected to inform any future law reform
  Funding Agency

  Irish Research Council
  Date From

  March 2014
  Date To

  Dec 2014
• Title

  An exploratory RCT of a manualised nurse-led telephone support intervention for people who support/carers of People with Multiple Sclerosis (MN-TISS trial).
  Summary

  This is an intervention study with 200 carers randomly assigned to one of two groups: the intervention or control group. Using a manual designed to enable the nurse specialist to provide proactive telephone support, the nurse specialist(s) will empower carers by enabling them to learn problem management skills. Carer outcomes are determined in terms of improving self-efficacy in problem solving and obtaining respite, preparedness to care, quality of life and reduced carer burden. For People with MS outcomes are determined by exploring their experience of being cared for by a carer who has received telephone support from the multiple sclerosis nurse specialist. Funding Agency Health Research Board (Funding sponsors: Profs. Mike Clarke and Alison While) Academic supervisors: Dr. Joan Lalor, Prof. Mike Clarke, Prof. Alison While Date from October 2011 to Sept 2014
  Funding Agency

  HRB
  Date From

  2011
  Date To

  2014
• Title

  Two year follow up of couples following fetal anomaly diagnosis
  Summary
  Date From

  2008
  Date To

  2012
• Title

  Autonomy for Two - A Longitudinal Study of Women's Understanding of the Maternal and Fetal Dyad and its implications for maternal autonomy in post-repeal Ireland.
  Summary

  Maternal and fetal interests often seem to be framed opposing each other, even in the absence of a legal framework supporting fetal rights. This study sets out to explore how women approach decision-making where a perceived or real conflict between fetal and maternal wellbeing exists and how they navigate the moral-ethical space of their symbiosis. A grounded theory study is designed for this purpose using vignettes as an additional means of investigation. Conducted in Ireland where the legal status of the fetus has only recently changed, it is hoped that the emerging theory will help promoting maternity services in which maternal autonomy and -rights are safeguarded in the interest of both mother and baby.
  Funding Agency

  Ussher PhD Student Scholarship Julika Hudson
  Date From

  1st October 2021
• Title

  A National Survey of Education and Training on Irish Maternity Early Warning Score
  Summary

  The aim of this study is to identify education and training on IMEWS and the use and audit of IMEWS in your maternity unit, and nationally in Ireland.
  Funding Agency

  Visiting Professor Benefaction Fund
  Date From

  November 2017
  Date To

  November 2018
• Title

  The lived experience of involuntarily limiting one's family size as a result of a traumatic childbirth experience
  Summary

  A Heidegerian phenomenological approach will be used to explore the lived experience of parents who have limited their family size to less than desired as a result of a traumatic birth experience. To explore the emotional consequences of limiting one's family size as a result of traumatic birth.
  Date From

  2020
  Date To

  2023
• Title

  Male partner experiences of prenatal diagnosis
  Summary
  Date From

  2008
  Date To

  2012
• Title

  The Spaces Between Us - A Qualitative Exploratory Study of Perinatal Death, Burial & Bereavement in 20th century Ireland
  Summary

  Team: Lalor JG, (principal supervisor with Laragy G from History), Henderson Ciara doctoral student Funding Agency: TCD 1252 scholarship Status: complete, PhD awarded awaiting graduation
  Funding Agency

  TCD 1252
  Date From

  2020
  Date To

  2023
• Title

  Healthy Adaptation to Pregnancy Postpartum and Parenting HAP3
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  HORIZON-MSCA-2023-DN-01-01
• Title

  Leadership Academy for Student Nurses and Midwives
  Summary

  this project funded by ErasmusPlus over two years is designed to identify and nurture student or junior leaders for the future
  Funding Agency

  EU Erasmus Plus
  Date From

  Jan 2017
  Date To

  Sept 2019
• Title

  Enhancing Assessment Feedback
  Summary

  This is an international project across TCD, Exeter and Loughborough Universities seeking to develop a project to support assessment feedback for academics and students. We are undertaking a pilot study in TCD at present across four schools: Midwifery, History, Physics and Dentistry. we hope the data from the pilot project will form the basis of a European Research Council application to be submitted in February 2013. Applicants: Dr Carol Evans (PI) Exeter Dr Mike Waring (Loughborough) Dr Joan Lalor (TCD) Dr Patrick Geoghegan (TCD) Dr Aidan Seery (TCD) Dr Andrew Loxley (TCD)
  Funding Agency

  ERC fundung to be sought
  Date From

  Nov 2012
  Date To

  Dec 2016
• Title

  Developing an Antenatal Education Model in Preparation for Motherhood - A Participatory Action Research Approach
  Summary

  The aim of this study is to develop a meaningful model of antenatal education that has a positive impact on the transition to parenting from women's perspectives. This model should be sufficiently flexible to be implemented throughout the Republic of Ireland; taking into consideration various needs identified by service users, in addition to providing an appropriate response within the context of current evidence based clinical practice.
  Funding Agency

  TCD 2007-09, HRB 2008-11
  Date From

  1 October 2007
  Date To

  30 September 2011
• Title

  The impact of perinatal trauma on mothers following childhood maltreatment and interpsrsonal violence
  Summary

  This is a mixed methods study which investigates the prevalence of birth related trauma and subsequently explores with a sub group of women with a previous history of trauma to explore the impact of that experience on their birth.
  Funding Agency

  SNM PhD Scholarship Fund Ursula Nagle
  Date From

  !st October 2021
  Date To

  September 2027
• Title

  CA18211 - Perinatal Mental Health and Birth-Related Trauma: Maximising best practice and optimal outcomes. The DEVoTiON (DEliVery-related Trauma Outcomes Network)
  Summary

  Unlike other sources of trauma, perinatal or birth-related trauma is relatively unrecognised. Evidence suggests up to 30% of women describe their birth experience as traumatic and experience some symptoms of intrusion, avoidance or hyper-arousal. Meta-analyses show post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 4% of women after birth and up to 18% of women in high risk groups. Rectification of this situation is essential. In 2016, 5.11 million babies were born in Europe, indicating that up to 1.5 million women may have had sub-optimal birth experiences and over 200,000 may have developed PTSD as a result. Developmental research has firmly established that the quality of infant-parent relationships is a critical factor in early and later childhood development, consequently, a family-centred approach to any investigation of birth-related trauma is critical, as trauma can be transmitted within the family system. Given the enormous economic burden it places on women, health systems, and particularly children, relatively small improvements in services to prevent, detect and treat this problem can benefit society significantly. The main aim of this Action is two-fold. The Action will establish an international multidisciplinary network of researchers, clinicians, NGOs and SMEs to 1) consolidate and disseminate current evidence and coordinate a joint effort to seek ways to prevent, minimise and resolve birth-related trauma, and to optimise emotional and psychological outcomes for parents and families and 2) accelerate the translation of that knowledge into best practices that can be shared across Europe to reduce the societal and economic burden arising from birth-related negative/traumatic experiences.
  Funding Agency

  EU Cost Action 18211
  Date From

  2019
  Date To

  2023
• Title

  An Ethnographic Study of in-labour transfer to hospital for planned home birth.
  Summary

  The aim of the project is to explore and understand the structures and processes inherent in the transition between midwifery-led and obstetric-led care through the transfer process for planned home birth where an in-labour transfer to hospital is required. Lalor JG (Principal Supervisor) and OBoyle, C (Co-supervisor)
  Funding Agency

  TCD Stipend and HRB research award
  Date From

  Oct 2010
  Date To

  Oct 2014
• Title

  Termination of pregnancy for fetal anomaly: Experiences of care
  Summary
  Date From

  2008
  Date To

  2011
• Title

  The VOS Study: Academic's Visions of Supervision and Doctoral level
  Summary

  This study is designed to explore 'Academics' Visions of Supervision at doctoral level: The VOS Study' (Delany D, Lalor J, Creaner M, Potter J, O'Sullivan C and Seery A). This study will explore the models of supervision across faculties and disciplines. Experienced supervisors will be asked to discuss issues such as PhD completion rates, selection of students, working within research teams, allocation to supervisors etc in order to make recommendations to College through the identification of effective and exemplary practice in research supervision.
  Funding Agency

  NAIRTL
  Date From

  2008
  Date To

  2011
• Title

  A Systematic Review of the Role and Function of the Maternity Care Assistant in Ireland
  Summary

  This scoping review of the literature brings together the existing evidence available related to the role and function, the educational preparation and potential impact and cost of the role of the maternity care assistant in Ireland and internationally. The review focuses on three main themes: 1.The role and function of the Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) 2.The educational preparation of the MCA 3.The impact of the MCA and skill mix on quality and cost of care
  Funding Agency

  Health Service Executive
  Date From

  September 2016
  Date To

  December 2016
• Title

  Experiences of Becoming a Father for the First Time: A Grounded Theory Approach
  Summary

  Andrews, L (PhD student) with Lalor JG (Principal Invevstigator) and Devane D (Supervisor)
  Funding Agency

  HRB
  Date From

  Oct 2008
  Date To

  Oct 2012
• Title

  The SCAPE study
  Summary

  Evaluation of the role of Clinical Nurse Specialists/Clinical Midwife Specialists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners/Advanced Midwife Practitioners in Ireland
  Funding Agency

  National Council for Nursing and Midwifery
  Date From

  2008
  Date To

  2010
• Title

  Development and testing of the Irish version of the Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher (CLES+T) Evaluation Scale
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  HRB
  Date From

  June2020
  Date To

  August 2020
• Title

  Maternal Perinatal Stress and Adverse Outcomes in the Offspring: Maximising infants"development (TREASURE)
  Summary

  This COST Action is a follow on Ac tion from CA 18211- Devotion focussing further on the transgenerational consequences of maternal stress on offspring and the family. High levels of maternal perinatal stress are associated with negative effects in the offspring. The adverse impact maternal stress can have in the infants"s health is 1) in the short term (prematurity, low infant birthweight); 2) the long-term (neuroinflamation, autism); 3) the very long-term (transgenerational effects). Previous studies have reported maternal stress can have transgenerational consequences. During pregnancy, high levels of maternal stress can cross the placenta and reach the fetus. Mediators responsible for the impact of maternal stress in the developing fetus include cytokines, tryptophan, cortisol, cathecolamines, reactive oxygen species, oxidative stress and microbiota. These mediators, along with epigenetic mechanisms, are involved on the adverse consequences high levels of maternal stress can have in the offspring. In order to improve fetal development and boost infant"s health throughout their lifespan, the TREASURE project aims to consolidate a multidisciplinary and international network of scientists, clinicians, students, stakeholders, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Enterprises to achieve impact through a three-fold main objective : 1) discovering, reviewing and disseminating scientific evidence on minimize, reduce and prevent the impact of maternal perinatal stress on fetal development, and to improve psychological, medical and neural development in the offspring during their life-span; 2) bridging knowledge, evidence and experience between scientific disciplines, and bringing international research groups together to increase knowledge exchange between countries. 3) forming international coalitions to efficiently translate scientific knowledge into clinical guidelines and best practices across Europe to improve the health of children, and reducing economic cost appearing from high levels of maternal perinatal stress.
  Funding Agency

  COST EU
  Date From

  October 2023
  Date To

  October 2027
• Title

  Implementation and Evaluation of IMEWS in Ireland
  Summary

  HRB undergraduate student Sofia O'Byrne
  Funding Agency

  HRB
  Date From

  2019
  Date To

  2019
• Title

  The CORALE Study - Conscientious Objection after Repeal: Abortion, Law and Ethics
  Summary

  In May 2018 the Irish people voted to repeal the 8th Amendment to the Constitution and paved the way for the rollout of abortion services in 2019, heralding a radical change in clinical practice as well as in law. A major challenge that has emerged in abortion provision is how to accommodate the right to conscientious objection while ensuring equitable access to abortion services. The right of conscientious objection allows a person refuse to engage in a particular task by reason of their personal moral objection to it. The Health (Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 provides for a right to conscientious objection. Anecdotal evidence suggests that right is quite widely relied upon, with the result that access to abortion may be limited in some locations. However, the right does not extend to certain persons who may strongly object to abortion, such as health care assistants, hospital administrators, and pharmacists. The objective of the CORALE Study is to investigate, for the first time, the operation of the right to conscientious objection in abortion services in Ireland and to develop a coherent framework for situating conscientious objection within a system of access to abortion services in a manner that is proportionate, effective and legally robust. To investigate this complex question, an interdisciplinary approach is inherently necessary, because it seeks to understand how a legal right operates in the reality of clinical practice. The Project Team spans the disciplines of law, midwifery and ethics. Building on a sophisticated theoretical framework, the Project will employ interviews, focus groups and surveys with those involved at the frontline of abortion provision. The Project will produce evidence and recommendations that will inform abortion law and policy in Ireland, but also generate important contributions to international scholarship and policy debate on conscientious objection in abortion services.
  Funding Agency

  Irish Research Council
  Date From

  1 December 2021
  Date To

  1 December 2023
• Title

  An exploration of the strengths and weaknesses of publicly funded Irish maternity and early childhood services provided to women with disability
  Summary

  the study aims to explore the strengths and weaknesses of publicly funded Irish health services provided to the following groups of women: (a) Women with a visual impairment (VI) (b) Women with a hearing impairment (HI) (c) Women with a physical disability (PD) (d) Women with a mental health difficulty (MHD) (e) Women with an intellectual disability (ID) Objectives: a) To review Irish and international literature on the challenges facing women with disabilities in accessing health services during pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood (i.e within the first 2 years) (b) To document and review current policy governing procedure and practice in service provision at :- (i) HSE level, (ii) hospital/maternity unit level, (iii) relevant professional body level for women with disabilities who need to access publicly funded Irish health services during pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood (c) To provide a commentary on the state of such policy development in Ireland vis-à-vis the international situation d) To seek and discuss the views of the relevant service providers as to strengths and weaknesses of the services provided and their opinion on the development required (e) To ascertain and explore the views and experiences of women with disabilities, throughout the countryand across all socio-economic groupings, in relation to (i)the strengths and weaknesses they encountered in publicly funded Irish health services during pregnancy, childbirth and in the first two years of motherhood, (ii) their experiences of accessing General Practitioners (GPs), Midwives, Obstetricians (Obstets), Neonatologists, Paediatricians (Paeds), Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), Public Health Nurses (PHNs) and Public Health Doctors (PHDs), health care workers, family support workers, and (iii) the service they received from these people. (f) To make clear recommendations as to how the experience of engaging with the various publicly funded Irish health service providers during pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood can be improved for women with disabilities, and to do this in such a way as to maximise the likelihood of the report influencing policy-making.
  Funding Agency

  National Disability Authority (NDA)
  Date From

  November 2007
  Date To

  October 2009
• Title

  Survivor Moms- Maltreatment in Childbirth
  Summary

  This project in collaboration with Prof Julia Seng Ann Arbor University, USA will explore further the impact of maltreatment in childbirth on women with a history of maltreatment in childhood and interpersonal violence
  Funding Agency

  Plan to apply to HRB
  Date From

  2025
  Date To

  2027

Medical, health and life sciences, Other health sciences, Law and legal studies, Other Humanities,

• HRB Clinical Fellowship in Midwifery 2003
• The Antonia O'Callaghan Memorial Prize awarded for the highest grade in Constitutional Law The Honorable Society of the King's Inns 2019
• Fellow of Trinity College Dublin, FTCD April 2022
• The Michael O'Connor Prize awarded for the highest grade in Contract Law The Honorable Society of the King's Inns 2019
• Primary Fellowship in Nursing 1992

• Pregnancy and Childbirth Group, Cochrane Collaboration, UK. current
• Reviewer for Social Science in Medicine 2018
• Association of Research Ethics Committees (AREC) current
• Reviewer for International Journal of Men's Health 2010
• Reviewer for Archives in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2016
• Member of Tort and Personal Injury Law Association of Ireland
• Reviewer for Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology 2019
• Reviewer for Qualitative Research current
• Reviewer for Irish Educational Studies 2016
• Reviewer for International Journal of Social Research Methodology current
• Reviewer for PLOS one current
• ICM Research Advisory Network current
• Reviewer for PEDIATRICS 2019
• Member of the Professional Regulatory and Disciplinary Bar Association of Ireland (PRDBA).
• Reviewer for Oxford Internet Institute, (University of Oxford) for the Policy Studies Organization (PSO). 2012
• Reviewer for Journal of Advanced Nursing 2020
• Reviewer for Nurse Education in Practice 2016
• Member of the Bar Council of Ireland
• Birth/Death Research group, UK 2010
• Grounded Theory Institute, San Franscisco, USA 2012
• Reviewer for Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare 2011
• Reviewer for Libyan Journal of Medicine 2011
• Invited Member of Clinical Guideline Development Group Department of Health- Obstetrics and Gynaecology current
• Reviewer for Sexual and Reproductive Health current
• Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement current
• Reviewer for Postgraduate Medical Journal current
• Reviewer for Journal of Reproductive Medicine 2013
• Reviewer for International Journal of Research and Methodology in Education 2014
• Reviewer for Midwifery, An International Journal 2020
• Member of PLIDA current
• Reviewer for Frontiers in Psychology current

• Informing Families Steering Group:This group has received government funding to develop national guidelines for best practice in breaking the news to parents that their child has a disability. Joan is a member of the Informing Families Steering Group advising on aspects of breaking bad news relevant to prenatal screening.
• Member of Childbirth Guideline Development Group (CGDG) 1st march 2018
• Reviewer for Cochrane protocols and reviews 2006
• Associate Editor for BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2011
• Expert member of the national Clinical Effectiveness Committee for Neonatal Palliative Care 2017- current
• Member of the national Implementation Bereavement Guidelines in Maternity Care Group 2017-current