Dr. Mary Mooney

• Mary Mooney, Frances O' Brien, Gabrielle McKee, Sharon O' Donnell, Debra Moser, Ambulance use in acute coronary syndrome in Ireland: a cross-sectional study, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 15, (5), 2016, p345-35Journal Article, 2016, DOI , URL
• G Mckee, S O'Donnell, F O'Brien, M Mooney, DK Moser, Differences in symptom presentation in MI patients by age, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Euroheartcare2017, Athens, 15-16 April 2016, 15 ( Supp), Sage , 2016, ppS9Published Abstract, 2016, URL
• A Alhurani, G McKee, S O'Donnell, F O'Brien, M Mooney, T Lennie, D Moser, Predisposing factors of persistent symptoms of depression and anxiety among patients with acute coronary syndrome, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Euroheartcare 2016, Athens, 15-16 April 2016, 15 ( Supp), Sage , 2016, ppS45Published Abstract, 2016, URL
• Roe Amanda & Mooney M. , A Single Centred Cross-Sectional Study of Coronary Reperfusion Times in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PPCI), Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Asssociation, Londonderry, October 5th 2017, edited by M. Mooney , 2017Poster, 2017
• McKee G,, Mooney M, , O'Donnell S., O'Brien F., Biddle M., Moser D., A cluster and inferential analysis of myocardial infarction symptom presentation by age., European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 17, (7), 2018, p637-644Journal Article, 2018, DOI
• Kiely N., Mooney M., O' Brien F., The use of epicardial pacing wires following cardiac surgery and its link to delayed discharge. , European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, EuorHeart Care. Annual Congress of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions, Trinity College Dublin, June 7-9 2018, 2018Published Abstract, 2018
• McDermott E., Mooney M, , O'Donnell S., McKee G,, O'Brien F., Ryan P., An Irish Cross-Sectional survey of patients knowledge of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and their deactivation at end of life, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, EUROHEARTCARE, Trinity College Dublin, June 7-9 2018, 17, (1 Supp), Sage, 2018, (P459)Meeting Abstract, 2018, DOI , URL
• Miller J., Hammash M., Thylen I., Ski C., Cameron J., Lee K., O' Donnell S., Mooney M.,McKee G,, Fitzsimons D., Hwang S., McEvedy S. Moser D., Depression and quality of life in implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients: a comparative international perspective, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, EuorHeart Care. Annual Congress of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions, Trinity College Dublin, June 7-9 2018, 2018Conference Paper, 2018
• N Kiely, V Young, M Mooney, F O'Brien , An investigation into the use, duration and complications of epicardial pacing wires following cardiac surgery: a cross-sectional, Irish study. , Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery for Great Britain & Ireland (SCTS) Annual Meeting, Glasgow SEC, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom., 18-20th March 2018, 2018Published Abstract, 2018, URL
• McKee G,, Mooney M, , O'Donnell S., O'Brien F., Biddle M., Moser D., A cohort study examining the factors influencing changes in physical activity levels following an acute coronary syndrome event, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 18, (1), 2019, p57-66Journal Article, 2019, DOI , URL
• Mooney, M. and Glacken, M. and O'Brien, F., Choosing nursing as a career: A qualitative study, Nurse Education Today, 28, (3), 2008, p385-392Journal Article, 2008, DOI , URL
• Mooney, M., Facing registration: The expectations and the unexpected, Nurse Education Today, 27, (8), 2007, p840-847Journal Article, 2007, DOI , URL
• Mooney, M. and O'Brien, F., Developing a plan of care using the Roper, Logan and Tierney model., British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing), 15, (16), 2006, p887-892Journal Article, 2006, DOI , URL
• Clancy B. & Mooney M, Changed perspectives; patients' insights on life and death following the insertion of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Book of abstracts, final programme, Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference. https://theconf2019.exordo.com/programme , Dublin, March 6, 7th 2019, 2019Oral Presentation, 2019
• Mooney M /Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Organisation, 21st Annual Scientific Meeting., March 2nd 2019, In:21st Annual Scientific Meeting. cardiac care in the technological era, 2019, DublinMeetings /Conferences Organised, 2019
• Mooney M,, McKee G,, McDermott E., O'Donnell S., Ryan P., Moser D.,,Brien F., , Knowledge and opinions of ICDs during life, illness and at the time of death, British Journal of Nursing, 28, (7), 2019, p446-451Journal Article, 2019, URL
• Roe A., Prakashini Banka S. & Mooney M. , No time to delay reperfusion: a cross-sectional study of Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention times., Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28, (17-18), 2019, p3233 - 3241Journal Article, 2019, DOI
• A core curriculum for the continuing professional development of nurses, June 2015, (2015), 1 - 15p, Cardiovascular nursing and Allied Professionals, [eds.]Journal, 2015
• Mooney Dr. Mary, Facilitating optimal outcomes and care in acute cardiology; Optimising the link between initial presentation and tertiary care treatment - pre hospital delay., European Society of Cardiologists , Munich, August 25th 2018, 2018, European Society of CardiologistsInvited Talk, 2018
• Van Velthoven M, Milne-Ives M, de Cock C, Mooney M, Meinert E, Use of apps to promote childhood vaccination: a systematic review protocol, Journal of Medical Internet Research Publications, 9, (2), 2020, pe16929 - e16941Journal Article, 2020, URL
• Kiely Niamh, O'Brien Frances, Mooney M. , Epicardial pacing wires following cardiac surgery: an Irish cross-sectional study., British Journal of Nursing, 29, (8), 2020, p476 - 480Journal Article, 2020
• Caroline de Cock; Michelle van Velthoven; Madison Milne-Ives; Edward Meinert;Mary Mooney; , Use of apps to promote childhood vaccination: a systematic review, Journal of Medical Internet Research Publications, 8, (5), 2020, pe17371-1 - e17371-17Journal Article, 2020, URL
• O'Brien, F., Nash, M., Quirke M, Dennehy C., Mooney M., Noctor C., Byrne G. , Nurses' self-assessed needs in respect of supporting children and young people with mental health problems in acute and community settings, Book of abstracts, Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2020 (THEconf2020): 'Integrated healthcare: developing person-centred health systems' , , Trinity College Dublin, March 3-5th 2020, TCD, 2020Oral Presentation, 2020
• Byrne, G. Murphy, F. Eustace -Cook,J. Mooney,M. O'Brien,F. O'Donnell, S. Corry, M. Lynch, A.M., Neenan,K. & McKee. G. , The prevalence of tobacco smoking among European migrants residing in EU 15 countries: a quantitative systematic review protocol, JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18, (12), 2020, p2647 - 2657Journal Article, 2020, DOI
• Byrne G, O' Brien F, Mooney M, Prizeman G and Nash M, Registered general nurses- self reported educational needs on caring for patients with mental illness, TCD Health and Education Conference, Online, March 2021, 2021Oral Presentation, 2021
• Capes Norma, McKee Gabrielle, Mooney Mary , A pilot evaluation of an App devised to support self-management among patients with heart failure, Book of abstracts, Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2021 (THEconf2021): 'Transforming healthcare in a changing world: new ways of thinking and working' , Trinity College Dublin, March 10-11th 2021, 2021, pp1Conference Paper, 2021
• Mary Mooney, Self injection for a heart attack, why not?, Global Investigators meeting , On line webinar, September 29, 2021, SOS-AMI clinical trial coordination groupInvited Talk, 2021
• Caples, N., McKee G., and Mooney M. , The fluid heart tracker app; a novel supportive single app for patients with heart failure., Book of abstracts, European Society of Cardiology Digital Summit 2021, On line , October 24th 2021, ESC, 2021, pp1Oral Presentation, 2021
• Mary Mooney, Nursing contribution to cardiology research; no limits. , Irish Cardiac Society and Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association Cardiovascular Nursing Webinar, On line webinar, October 7th 2021, 2021, Irish Cardiac SocietyInvited Talk, 2021
• Aglanang S. & Mooney M. , A review of the effectiveness of incremental antibiotics compared to prophylactic intravenous antibiotics in the prevention of post-operative infection among patients following cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) procedures: a systematic review. , National Prevention Conference - National , On line webinar, November 19-20 2021, National Institute for Prevention Prevention and Cardiovascular Health, 2021, pp1Poster, 2021
• Mary Mooney, Patients as participants in clinical trials, CE/CME-accredited investigator meeting for the RAPID trial , On line webinar, February 17th , 2022, RAPID Node 301 trialistsInvited Talk, 2022
• Abdullah S. Alhurani 1, Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour 1, *, Muayyad M. Ahmad 1, Gabrielle McKee 2, Sharon O'Donnell 2, Frances O'Brien 2, Mary Mooney 2, Zyad T. Saleh 1 and Debra K. Moser 3, The Association of Persistent Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety with Recurrent Acute Coronary Syndrome Events: A Prospective Observational Study, Healthcare, 10, (383), 2022, p9Journal Article, 2022, URL
• Yiewong, T., Corry M. & Mooney M., Early sedation with Dexmedetomidine in post-operative adult intensive care unit patients: A systematic review., Nursing in Critical Care, 28, (5), 2023, p718 - 726, p9Journal Article, 2023, TARA - Full Text
• Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [Editorial board member], 2023Editorial Board, 2023
• Caples N and Mooney M. , The impact of mobile phone Apps on self-care, quality of life and hospitalisation rates for patients living with heart failure. A systematic quantitative literature review. , Book of Abstracts, TCD the Conf International Conference , School of Nursing TCD, March 2022, 2022, pp1Conference Paper, 2022
• Caples N, O'Brien F and Mooney M. , A mobile App to support weight monitoring as part of Heart Failure Self-Care , Book of abstracts https://www.escardio.org/Congresses-Events/ACNAP-Congress/Scientific-programme , Association of Cardiovascular Nurses and Allied Professionals annual international conference, Edinburgh, June 23-24, edited by ESC , European Society of Cardiology, 2023, pp1 - 62Conference Paper, 2023
• Lydon, C, MooneyM. O' Brien F., Newly Qualified General Nurses" Experiences of Internship: A Republic of Ireland Cross-Sectional Study, Book of abstracts international research conference., UCD SNMHS (2023) Inaugural International Research Conference: Scanning Horizons, Driving Change, Building a Healthier World. Dublin UCD SNMHS. , University College Dublin, August 10, 11th 2023, edited by UCD , university College Dublin, 2023, pp7 - 100Conference Paper, 2023, TARA - Full Text
• Constantino Estupiñán Artiles, Mary Mooney, Julie Regan, Claire Donnellan, DYSPHAGIA IDENTIFICATION PRACTICES IN RESIDENTIAL LONG-TERM CARE SETTINGS IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ELECTRONIC SURVEY, The Journal of the British Geriatrics Society, Irish Gerontological Society 70th Annual and Scientific Meeting -, Galway, 27th September 2023, 52, (3), British Geriatrics Society, 2023, ppiii1 - iii73Conference Paper, 2023
• C. Estupiñán Artiles, C. Donnellan, , J. Regan , M. Mooney 1, REFERRAL PATTERNS AND ACCESS TO SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY DYSPHAGIA SERVICES IN RESIDENTIAL LONG-TERM CARE SETTINGS IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY, European Society for Swallowing Disorders, European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Toulouse, November 28-December, ESSD, 2023, ppessd2023.orgConference Paper, 2023
• Caples N, O' Brien F, Mooney M, A review of heart failure weight monitoring apps to identify their use in supporting patients with heart failure self-care., Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Forum, Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Forum, Washington, November30-December2, 2023, pp1Poster, 2023
• Caples N., O' Brien F, Mooney M, A study to determine if the Fluid Heart Tracker App supports patient decision-making at the onset of worsening heart failure., CVCT forum publication, Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Forum, Washington, Nov. 30-Dec 2nd 2023, 2023, pp1Poster, 2023
• Mary Mooney, Patients Self Injecting with P2Y12 Inhibition Before Hospitalization for Acute Coronary Syndrome., Cardiovascular Clinical trials Forum, Washington DC, November 30-Dec. 2nd, 2023, Cardiovascular Clinical trials Forum, 14ppInvited Talk, 2023, TARA - Full Text
• Lydon, C, Mooney M. O' Brien F.,, Newly Qualified General Nurses" Experiences of Internship: A Republic of Ireland Cross-Sectional Study,, Book of Abstracts UCD, UCD SNMHS (2023) Inaugural International Research Conference: Scanning Horizons, Driving Change, Building a Healthier World., University College Dublin, August 10th and 11th, University College Dublin, 2023, pp7 - 100Conference Paper, 2023
• Mooney M. and Clancy B., Insights into transitioning to life with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator: facing the future., British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 2024, p1-25Journal Article, 2024
• S. Maher, P Shiels, R. Kumar, P. Berry, J. Cummins, M. Ibrahim , A. Paul, M. Mooney, Effects of entresto on ejection fraction, and the effects of selected demographic and clinical variables, and the effects titrated entresto dose on ejection fraction., Book of Abstracts, ESC, European Society of Cardiology, Heart Failure Congress, Lisbon, May 11-14, 2024, edited by European Society of Cardiology, , European Society of Cardiology, 2024, pp1 - 1886Oral Presentation, 2024, TARA - Full Text
• Caples N, O' Brien F, Mooney M., A study to determine if the fluid heart tracker app supports patient decision-making at the onset of worsening heart failure, Book of Abstracts, ACNAP conference 2024, Wroclaw, Poland, June 14-15 2024, edited by Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professionals , 2024, pp1Conference Paper, 2024
• Artiles C E., Donnellan C., Regan J, Mooney M., Dysphagia Screening in Residential Long"Term Care Settings in the Republic of Ireland: A Cross"Sectional Survey, Dysphagia, 2024, p1-12Journal Article, 2024, TARA - Full Text
• C. Lydon, F O'Brien, M. Mooney, Newly qualified general nurses" experiences of pre-registration internship: A Republic of Ireland cross sectional study. Heliyon, Heliyon, 10, (20), 2024, p10Journal Article, 2024, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Mary Mooney & Louise Nolan, A critique of Freire's perspective on critical social theory in nursing education, Nurse Education Today, 26, 2006, p240 - 244Journal Article, 2006, DOI
• Mary Mooney, Newly Qualified Irish Nurses' interpretation of their preparation and experiences of registration, Journal of Clinical Nursing, 16, (5), 2007, p1610-1617Journal Article, 2007, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Mooney M. & O' Brien F., Developing a Plan of Care Using the Roper Logan & Tierney Model of Nursing in the Critical Care Environment: A Care Study., British Journal of Nursing, 15, (16), 2006, p887 - 892Journal Article, 2006, URL
• Mary Mooney, Professional Socialization-The Key to Survival as a Newly Qualified Nurse, International Journal of Nursing Practice, 13, (2), 2007, p75-80Journal Article, 2007, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Mary Mooney, Managing Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy, British Journal of Midwifery, 15, (2), 2007, p76 - 78Journal Article, 2007, TARA - Full Text
• Mooney, Mary, FACING REGISTRATION:THE EXPECTATIONS AND THE UNEXPECTED , Nurse Education Today, 27, 2007, p840 - 847Journal Article, 2007, DOI
• Mary Mooney, Exploring how newly qualified nurses perceive and experience their role transition from being a supernumerary student to becoming a registered nurse in an Irish acute hospital setting, 25th Annual Nursing and Research Conference, , Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St.Stephen's Green, Dublin 2., 22-24 February 2005, 2005Poster, 2005
• Audrey Adams, Anne-Marie Corroon, Mary Mooney, Louise Nolan, An Evaluation of an On-Line Learning Support Package for Post-Graduate Nursing Students., 7th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin., 8 November 2006, 2006Meeting Abstract, 2006
• Gabrielle McKee, Sharon O'Donnell, Debra Moser, Mary Mooney, Frances O'Brien, ACS Response Time Intervention Trial, Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association News , Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association , Dublin, Ireland, 11-12 April 2008, 9, (2), 2008, pp7Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Mary Mooney, Michele Glacken, Frances O' Brien, Choosing Nursing as a Career, Nurse Education Today, 28, 2008, p385 - 392Journal Article, 2008, DOI
• Frances O 'Brien , Michele Glacken, Mary Mooney, Perceptions of Nursing as a Career, Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2007Journal Article, 2007
• Gabrielle Mckee, Mary Mooney, frances O'Brien, Sharon O'Donnell, Debra K. Moser , A study of the length of time that patients delay before presentating to accident and emergency with acute coronary syndrome, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing , 9th Annual Spring meeting on Cardiovascular nursing, Dublin, Ireland, 24-25 april 2009, edited by Gabrielle McKee , 8, (suppl 1), 2009, ppS9.Published Abstract, 2009
• F. O'Brien, G. McKee, D. Moser, S. O'Donnell, M. Mooney , Acute coronary syndrome symptoms in patients presenting in accident and emergency departments in Ireland, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing , 9th Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing , Dublin , Ireland, 24-25 April 2009, 8, (Supp 1), 2009, ppS27Published Abstract, 2009
• G. McKee, S. O' Donnell, M. Mooney, F. O' Brien, D. Moser, A quantitative survey of the number of patients who do not intent to attend cardiac rehabilitation and the reasons why, Irish Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation , Dublin , Ireland , 16-17th October 2009, 2009Meeting Abstract, 2009
• Gabrielle McKee, Mary Mooney, Frances O'Brien, Sharon O'Donnell, Martha Biddle, Debra K. Moser, MI patients intentions to attend cardiac rehabilitation programmes, a quantitative survey, Europen Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation , Europrevent 2010, Praque , 5-7 May 2010, 17, (2), Sage , 2010, ppS83-S87Published Abstract, 2010, URL
• O'Donnell S, Moser D. Mckee G., O'Brien F. & Mooney M, Gendered presentation in acute coronary syndrome., European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 11th Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing, Brussels,, April 1-2 2011, 10 , ((Supp) 1), 2011, pp42 - 42Published Abstract, 2011, URL
• O'Brien F., Mooney M., O' Donnell S., McKee G. & Moser D, Knowledge of ACS symptoms: an Irish population survey, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing , 11th Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing, Brussels, Belgium, April 1-2 2011, 10, ((Suppl.) 1), 2011, pp35 - 35Published Abstract, 2011, URL
• Mooney M., O'Brien F., McKee G., Fealy G., O' Donnell S. and Moser D, Irish pre-hospital delay times in acute coronary syndrome: an on-going dilemma, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 11th Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing, Brussels, Belgium, April 1-2 2011, 10, ((Suppl.) 1), 2011, pp35Published Abstract, 2011, URL
• McKee G, O'Donnell S, Mooney M, O'Brien F, Moser D, The extent of the physical inactivity problem in Acute Coronary Syndrome patients and some clinical and demographic factors that influence it., European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, EuroPRevent, Geneva, Switzerland, April 14-16 2011, 18, (S1), 2011, ppS64Published Abstract, 2011, URL
• O'Brien F., Mooney M., O' Donnell S., McKee G. & Moser D, Knowledge of symptoms of acute coronary syndrome in an Irish population, 4th Annual Multi - Disciplinary Research, Clinical Audit & Quality Improvement Seminar, St. James's Hospital, May 19th 2011, 2011Poster, 2011
• O'Brien, F. McKee, G., O'Donnell, S., Mooney, M., Moser, D., Improving ACS patients' knowledge, attitudes and, European Heart Journal, European Society of Cardiology, Paris, 27th-31st August , 32 (Supp 1), (1), 2011, pp2337 - 2337Published Abstract, 2011
• Mooney, M., Mc Kee, G., O'Brien, F., O'Donnell, S., Moser, D. , A randomized controlled trial to test an intervention, European Heart Journal, European Society of Cardiology, Paris, 27th- 31st August, 32 (supp 1), (1), 2011, pp1515Published Abstract, 2011
• Mc Kee, G., Mooney, M., O'Donnell, S., O'Brien, F., Moser, D., The factors that influence pre hospital delay time in, European Heart Journal, European Society of Cardiology, Paris, 27th -31st August, 32 (Supp 1), (1), 2011, pp1521 - 1521Published Abstract, 2011
• S. O'Donnell, F. O'Brien, M. Mooney, G. McKee, D. Moser., Symptom presentation in women with acute coronary, European Heart Journal, European Society of Cardiology, Paris, 27th - 31st August, 32 (Supp 1), (1), 2011, pp1891 - 1891Published Abstract, 2011
• Mary Mooney, McKee Gabrielle, Fealy Gerard., O'Brien Frances., O'Donnell Sharon.,Moser Debra, A review of interventions aimed at reducing pre-hospital delay time in acute coronary syndrome: what has worked and why?, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 11, (4), 2012, p445 - 453Journal Article, 2012, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• McKee G, Mooney M, O'Donnell S,O'Brien F, BiddleMJ, Moser DK., Major influences on Pre-Hospital Delay in seeking treatment for Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms in Ireland., Irish Cardiac Society Annual Conferance, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, 6-8 October 2011, 2011Poster, 2011
• Gabrielle McKee, Sharon O' Donnell, Mary Mooney, Frances O' Brien, Debra Moser, Physical activity levels in acute coronary syndrome patients, and factors that influence these levels , 11th Annual interdisciplinary Researsh Conference Transforming Healthcare through Research and Education, Dublin, 4-5 November 2010, 2010, pp81Meeting Abstract, 2010
• Mooney M, O'Brien F, McKee G, O' Donnell S. Moser D., Acute Coronary Syndrome Pre hospital delay time in an Irish Population, 4th Annual Multidisciplinary Research, Clinical Audit, and Quality Seminar, Dublin, 19th May 2011, 2011Poster, 2011
• S O Donnell, F O Brien, M Mooney, G McKee, DK Mose, Slow onset Myocardial Infarction:an important determinant of patient decision delay, Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Assocaition News , Irish Cardiovascular Nurses Association, 14th Scientific Conferance , Tullamore, March 2011, (25th March 2011), 2011, pp6Poster, 2011
• Mckee G, Mooney M, O'Donnell S, O'Brien F, Moser DK., Symptoms, diagnosis and history are important influences of prehospital delay in acute coronary syndrome patietns compared to sociodemographic factors, Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association News, Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association 14th Annual Scientific Conferance , Tullamore , 25th March, (March ), 2011, pp14Poster, 2011
• O'Donnell S, O'Brien F, Mooney M, Mckee G, Moser D, Symptom presentation in women with acute coronary syndrome: a new perspective on help seeking delays, Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association News, Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association 14th Scientific Conferance, Tullamore, 25 March, (March), 2011, pp9Poster, 2011
• Ballard J, Mooney M, Dempsey O., Frailty-related Risk Factors: a prevalence study in older adults seen by community nurses in Dublin, Ireland , Book of Abstracts, American Public Health Association (APHA) annual conference. , Washington D.C., 29 Oct.- 2 Nov 2011, 2011, pp1Meeting Abstract, 2011
• G. McKee, S. O'Donnell, F. O'Brien, M.Mooney, DK. Moser, Do Patients change their intention to attend cardiac rehabilitation and what factors influence any change?, Europen Journal of Preventive Cardiology, Europrevent 2012, Dublin, 3-5 May 2012, 19, (Supp1), 2012, ppS55-Published Abstract, 2012, URL
• O'Brien F, O'Donnell S, McKee G, Mooney M, Moser D. , Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about acute coronary syndrome in patients diagnosed with ACS: an Irish cross-sectional study. , European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 12, 2013, p201 - 208Journal Article, 2013, DOI , URL
• O'Donnell S, McKee G, O'Brien F, Mooney M, Moser DK , Gendered symptom presentation in acute coronary syndrome: A cross sectional analysis. , International Journal of Nursing Studies , 49, (11), 2012, p1325-1332Journal Article, 2012, DOI , URL
• Ballard J., Mooney M. & Dempsey O, Prevalence of frailty-related risk factors in older adults seen by community nurses, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 69, (3), 2013, p675 - 684Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• O'Brien F., O'Donnell, S., McKee, G., Mooney, M., Moser, D, The effectiveness of an educational intervention on ACS patients' knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about heart disease: a randomized controlled trial, Book of Abstracts, 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, November 9-10 2011, 2011, pp82 - 82Meeting Abstract, 2011
• O'Brien, F., Mooney, M., O'Donnell S., McKee, G., Moser, D., Irish patients' perceptions of their risk for a heart attack in the future following the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome, Heart, British Cardiovascular Society Annual Conference, Manchester, 28-30 May 2012, 98, (1), 2012, ppA69 - A69Published Abstract, 2012, URL
• Mooney, M., McKee G., O'Brien, F., O'Donnell, S., Moser, D., An RCT to test the effectiveness of an educational intervention on pre-hospital delay time in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome., Book of Abstracts, 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference., School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin , November 9-10 2011, 2011, pp74 - 74Meeting Abstract, 2011
• Mooney, M., McKee, G., O'Donnell, S., O'Brien, F., Moser, D., The impact of an educational intervention on patient behaviour in presenting with acute coronary syndrome: An RCT., European Heart Journal, The European Society of Cardiology Congress., Munich, August 25-29 2012, Abstract Supp. 33, 2012, pp444 - 445Published Abstract, 2012, URL
• Mooney, M., McKee, G., O'Brien, F., O'Donnell, S., Moser, D., An intervention to alter help-seeking behaviour and reduce pre-hospital delay time in patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome., Heart., British Cardiovascular Society Annual Conference. , Manchester., May 28-30 2012, 98, (1), 2012, ppA69 - A69Published Abstract, 2012, DOI , URL
• Gabrielle McKee, Mary Mooney, Sharon O'Donnell, Frances O'Brien, Martha J. Biddle, Debra K. Moser, Multivariate analysis of predictors of pre-hospital delay in acute coronary syndrome, International Journal of Cardiology, 168, (3), 2013, p2706 - 2713Journal Article, 2013, DOI , URL
• Mary Mooney, Are Current Referral Practices To Public Health Nurses Capturing The Frailest Older Adults Living In Our Communities? : A Retrospective Cross Sectional Correlation Study, IPHNC book of abstracts, 3rd International Public Health Nursing Conference, National University of Ireland, Galway, August 25-27, 2013, 2013, pp70 - 70Meeting Abstract, 2013
• Gabrielle McKee, Martha Biddle, Sharon O'Donnell, Mary Mooney, Frances O'Brien, & Debra K. Moser, Cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction: What influences patients' intentions to attend? , Europen Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 13, (4), 2013, p329 - 337Journal Article, 2013, DOI , URL
• G McKee, F O'Brien, M Mooney, S O'Donnell & DK. Moser, Use of Ambulance in Acute Coronary syndrome patients, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, EuroHeartCare 2013, Glasgow, 22-23 March 2013, 12, (1), Elsevier, 2013, ppP54-Published Abstract, 2013, URL
• Mary Mooney, Gabrielle Mc Kee, Gerard Fealy, Frances O'Brien, Sharon O'Donnell, Debra Moser, A randomized controlled trial to reduce pre-hospital delay time in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), Journal of Emergency Medicine, 46, (4), 2014, p495-506Journal Article, 2014, DOI , URL
• Sharon O'Donnell, Gabrielle Mc Kee, Mary Mooney, Frances O' Brien, Debra Moser, Slow-onset and fast-onset symptom presentations in acute coronary syndrome (ACS): new perspectives on prehospital delay in patients with ACS, The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 46, (4), 2014, p507-515-Journal Article, 2014, URL
• O'Brien F, Mooney M, Glacken M, Impressions of nursing before exposure to the field., Journal of clinical nursing, 17, (14), 2008, p1843-50Journal Article, 2008, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• O'Brien F, McKee G, Mooney M, O'Donnell S, Moser D, Improving knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about acute coronary syndrome through an individualized educational intervention: A randomized controlled trial., Patient education and counseling, 96, (2), 2014, p179-87Journal Article, 2014, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• G. Mckee, M. Mooney, S.O.Donnell, F.O.Brien, D.K. Moser, The factors that influence improvements in physical activity in cardiac patients , European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, Euro-prevent , Amsterdam , 8-10 May 2014, 21, (1), 2014, ppS159Published Abstract, 2014, URL
• Gabrielle Mckee, Sharon O'Donnell Mary Mooney, Frances O'Brien, Debra K. Moser, Symptom presentation in Myocardial Infarction (MI) patients: a regression model exploring if it is different in the aged , Irish Journal of Medical Science , 62nd Annual and Scientific Meeting of the Irish Gerontological Society , Galway, 9-11october , 183, (Supp 7), 2014, ppS316Published Abstract, 2014, URL
• G. Mckee, M. Mooney, S.O.Donnell, F.O.Brien, D.K. Moser, A randomised control trial to reduce pre-hospital delay time in patients with acute coronary syndrome , Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Cardic Society 65th Annual Scientific Meeting , Athlone, Ireland , 16-18th October 2014, 183, (Supp 8), Springer , 2014, ppS434-Published Abstract, 2014
• G. Mckee, M. Mooney, S.O.Donnell, F.O.Brien, D.K. Moser, Symptom presentation in older Myocardial Infarction (MI) patients , Irish Cardiac Nurses with the Irish Cardiac SocietyScientific Meeting, Athlone, Ireland, 16th October , 2014Poster, 2014
• G. Mckee, M. Mooney, S.O.Donnell, F.O.Brien, D.K. Moser, A regression model examining the main factors that influenced pre-hospital delay time post educational intervention in ACS patients, Irish Cardiac Nurses Association with the Irish Cardiac Society, Athlone, Ireland, 16th October, 2014Poster, 2014
• G. Mckee, M. Mooney, S.O.Donnell, F.O.Brien, D.K. Moser, A regression model examining the main factors that influenced pre-hospital delay time post educational intervention in ACS patients, European heart Journal :Acute Cardiovascular Care , Acute Cardiovascular Care Conference , Geneva , 16th-19th October, 3, (S2), 2014, pp129-Published Abstract, 2014, URL

• Mooney Mary/TCD conference organizing committee, School's 16th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference , Nov. 4th, 5th 2015, In:Health, Wellbeing and Innovation: advancing research, practice and education, 2015, Dublin, Book of abstracts, final programmeMeetings /Conferences Organised
• Mooney M. & Glacken M. , A study to determine whether mode of selection influences attrition rate, academic success, clinical competence, career intentions, perceptions of nursing and professional attitudes of nursing students., Dublin, 2011Report
• Mooney Mary & Jingli Li, Understanding cardiomyopathy through clinical case studies, Diabetes and Cardiology Review, Summer, 2019, p27 - 29Journal Article
• Mooney Dr. Mary, A report for Enterprise Ireland on clinicians' evaluation of the usefulness and potential suitability of a vein finder device for cannulation and venepuncture. in the clinical setting. , Dublin, January , 2020, p1 - 18Report
• Byrne G., Nash M., Mooney M.O Brien F. & Prizeman G., General Nurses self-assessed educational needs regarding caring for patients with mental health problems in the acute care setting. A report for the Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit, Ireland., January, 2020, p1 - 93Report
• Mooney Dr. Mary, Fluid Heart Tracker App Evaluation Report , Irish Heart Foundation , May, 2020, 16Report
• Mooney Dr. Mary, Fluid Heart Tracker App Evaluation Report , Trinity College Dublin, May, 2020, 16Report
• Caples N and Mooney M, Tracking Heart Failure , Forum - Irish General Practitioner Journal , (July/August Edition ), 2020, p2Journal Article
• Maher Sharon, Paul Aviejay, Mooney M., Effects of entresto on ejection fraction, and the effects of selected demographic and clinical variables, and the effects of titrated entresto dose on ejection fraction, Irish Cardiac Society and Irish Nurses Cardiovascular association, Belfast, October 17-18 2024, edited by ICS , 2024, pp1Conference Paper, TARA - Full Text
• Mooney M. & Browne L., Acute Coronary Syndrome, World of Irish Nursing, 13, (1), 2005, p35 - 36Journal Article
• Browne L. & Mooney M., Heart Attack: ST Elevation MI, World of Irish Nursing, 13, (2), 2005, p35 - 36Journal Article
• Mooney M. & Browne L., Non ST elevation MI and Unstable angina, World of Irish Nursing, 13, (3), 2005, p35 - 36Journal Article
• Browne L. & Mooney M., Preventing Premature Death from Coronary Heart Disease, World of Irish Nursing, 13, (4), 2005, p35 - 36Journal Article
• Browne L. & Mooney M., Secondary Prevention, World of Irish Nursing, 13, (5), 2005, p35 - 36Journal Article
• Mooney M. & Browne L., Pathogenesis of cardiac failure, World of Irish Nursing, 13, (6), 2005, p35 - 36Journal Article
• MooneyM. & Browne L., Management of heart failure, World of Irish Nursing, 13, (6), 2005, p35 - 36Journal Article
• Browne L. & Mooney M., Understanding Cardiomyopathy, World of Irish Nursing, 13, (8), 2005, p41 - 42Journal Article
• Mooney M. & Browne L., Understanding Atrial Fibrillation, World of Irish Nursing, 13, (9), 2005, p35 - 36Journal Article
• Mooney M. & Browne L. , Implantable cardiac devices, World of Irish Nursing, 13, (10), 2005, p35 - 36Journal Article
• Browne L. & Mooney M. , Women and Heart Disease, World of Irish Nursing, 13, (11), 2005, p35 - 36Journal Article
• Cardiology:Cardiology Compilation: Continuing Education Series 2005. World of Irish Nursing: Dublin, MedMedia Publications., (2006), 4 - 25p, Mary Mooney & Lisa Browne, [eds.]Journal
• Mary Mooney & Lisa Browne, ECG recording: basic principles, World of Irish Nursing, 14, (7), 2006, p35 - 36Journal Article
• Browne L. & Mooney M. , Nurse Specialist's crucial role, Cardiology Professional , 1, (2), 2006, p10 - 11Journal Article
• Browne L & Mooney M, 12 Lead ECG: Interpreting the waves, World of Irish Nursing, 14, (8), 2006, p43 - 44Journal Article
• Browne Lisa & Mooney Mary, Implantable Cardiac Devices, Cardiology Professional, 1, (3), 2006, p24 - 25Journal Article
• Browne L. & Mooney Mary, Women and Heart Disease, Cardiology Professional, 1, (4), 2006, p17 - 18Journal Article
• O'Brien F., Mooney M., O' Donnell S., McKee G., and Moser D, Perceptions of vulnerability to ACS recurrence in an Irish population, Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association, Sligo, 7th October 2010, 2010Poster
• Mooney M., O'Brien F., McKee G., Fealy G., O' Donnell S. and Moser D. , From whom do people with ACS symptoms seek advice before going to the emergency department? , Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association, Sligo,, 7th October 2010, 2010Poster
• Mooney M., O'Brien F., McKee G., O' Donnell S. & Moser D, Unchanging times: Acute coronary syndrome pre-hospital delay times in an Irish population., 4th Annual Multi - Disciplinary Research, Clinical Audit & Quality Improvement Seminar 2011, St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8, May 19th 2011, 2011Poster
• Mooney, M., Report from 11th CCNAP Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing , Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association News, Winter 2011-2012, 2011, p6 - 7Journal Article, URL
• Mary Mooney, Frances O' Brien, Gabrielle McKee, Sharon O' Donnell, Mission Critical: An Irish RCT to target reduction in patient pre-hospital delay time in ACS should pave way for change, Professional Diabetes and Cardiology Review, 1, (3), 2014, p12 - 15Journal Article
• Mary Mooney, Frances O' Brien, Gabrielle McKee, Sharon O' Donnell, The ACS Response Time Educational Intervention, World of Irish Nursing, 24, (10), 2017, p55 - 57Journal Article
• Mary Mooney, Frances O' Brien, Gabrielle McKee, Sharon O' Donnell, The ACS Response Time Intervention Trial, Hospital Doctor of Ireland, 22, 2016Journal Article

Innovation Critical care - in particular Cardiology related projects. Patient education. Randomised Controlled Trials. Nurse education.

• Title

  "ADAPT-CAFE" - digital health app.
  Summary

  "ADAPT-CAFE" (A.ctivating D.igitA.l to suP.port social disT.ancing: C.ovid-A.ware F.amily E.ngagement. "ADAPT-CAFE" (A.ctivating D.igitA.l to suP.port social disT.ancing: C.ovid-A.ware F.amily E.ngagement) is a voice artificial intelligence mobile app built to help users connect with family and friends through shared virtual experiences. The app will provide opportunities for users to set goals, keep up relationships, and record health activity through digital social interactions. This is especially important for people who live alone, people who live away from their families and friends, and older people. To help users who are less confident with technology engage easily and make full use of the app, we have built- in voice-activation so they can talk to the app, and remote access so that friends and family can see the user's screen on their own phones and help each other figure out how to use the app while social distancing. Beyond the encouragement and ideas for social interaction, the user will receive automated voice messages, for example, checking in on feelings, activities, health and events. With the user's consent, information about symptoms, physical activity, location, and social interactions will be anonymised and used to help hospitals predict demand, and provide information on the physical and mental well-being of the app user subscribers. Having more information about who is sick, how severe their symptoms are, who they have been in contact with, and how they might have been infected will help scientists learn more about the disease and how it spreads. These insights can help hospitals better plan how to use their resources and help policy- makers implement the best strategies to flatten the curve, reduce infections, and avoid overwhelming the health system.
  Funding Agency

  SFI
  Date From

  April 30th 2020
  Date To

  2021
• Title

  A study to determine how self-monitoring weight and blood pressure impacts patients" self-care management, medication treatment and hospitalisation in heart failure: a pilot randomised controlled trial.
  Summary

  The primary objective of the study is to test the effectiveness of a study-specific blood pressure (B/P) monitor, and a study-specific weighing scales, together with the fluid heart tracker app (triple pack) in patients with heart failure. The secondary objective is to qualitatively assess participants and healthcare providers" perceived usefulness and clinical acceptability of the triple pack.
  Funding Agency

  Novartis pharmaceuticals - (Grant secured as Co-PI
  Date From

  May 2024
  Date To

  December 2024
• Title

  .Developing and testing an education and support intervention for caregivers with a view to reducing hospital re-admission rates among patients with heart failure
  Summary

  The Irish National Cardiac Health Policy (2010-2019) (Department of Health and Children 2010) have noted the need for a caregiver-focused initiative. This policy document advocated that family members and carers warranted consideration and special support as part of the patient rehabilitation process. The recommendations paid particular attention to those whose lives are seriously limited from heart failure, or stroke and the need for caregivers to be supported and trained was fully endorsed. It was acknowledged that caregivers suffer additional stress, depression and psychological problems when unsupported. The provision of practical support and information would enhance independent home living for those individuals with heart failure who are supported by carers in the home (Department of Health and Children 2010). On the international stage, the aim is to shift to community-based and patient-centred paradigms of care for the treatment of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (World Health Organisation 2005) and, where possible, prevent admission to secondary healthcare facilities. While face-to-face contact with people who can provide education and support is ideal, it is not always feasible. Furthermore, attendance-based interventions can be time-consuming and expensive for the caregiver (Kaltenbaugh et al. 2015, Ravenson et al. 2016). However, telephone communication is widely available and internationally acceptable. The proposed project for this PhD study is focused on the modification of a previously developed education and support intervention. The primary purpose of this study is to develop a culturally-sensitive educational support intervention for caregivers of people with heart failure. The long-term intended outcome would be to implement this intervention and consequently reduce the rate of hospital re-admissions among patients with heart failure in the Republic of Ireland. The study will be modelled on the work of Piamjariyakul et al. (2015), who developed and tested a support and education telephone coaching intervention for caregivers of people with heart failure in the United States. The tested intervention significantly impacted on patient and caregiver outcomes, in terms of reduced patient re-admission rates and improved caregiver confidence and social support, with lower depression scores when compared to a usual care control group (Piamjariyakul et al. 2015). A mixed methods approach will be used to develop and test the intervention in this study. The model for developing complex interventions in nursing (Corry et al. 2013) and best practice guidelines for early phase testing of interventions (Medical Research Council 2006) and the Consort guidelines for pilot testing using the randomised trial design will also be used (Campbell et al. 2016) The aims of the study are to: 1. Develop a culturally sensitive caregiver coaching programme aimed at reducing hospital readmissions among heart failure patients and improving caregiver outcomes. 2. Model the intervention within the Irish health care system and conduct a feasibility study for the delivery and testing of the intervention using a randomised controlled trial, including potential outcome measures. 3. Using a randomised trial design in the Irish health care system, pilot test the intervention for potential effectiveness and other pilot test outcomes, including time taken to recruit and response rates. .
  Funding Agency

  Provosts Scholarship award
  Date From

  November 2017
  Date To

  N/A
• Title

  Title: Newly qualified nurses' experiences and perceived value of their internship: an all-Ireland cross-sectional study.
  Summary

  The rationale for the current study is based on the need to evaluate the current internship programme and in doing so, to address practice requirements and to make recommendations for change, or not. The clinical learning environment enables students to apply theory to practice and to achieve confidence and competence in clinical skills. The internship placement allows students who are facing registration to experience the 'real world' as they combine their skills to care for patients independently, alongside their preceptor or clinical supervisor. In this 'real world' of nursing, the students experience shift work, night duty and weekend work, all of which have been recognised as valuable experiences for nursing students (Nash et al. 2009). Final year nursing students have high expectations of themselves, as they approach the transition from the internship period to becoming newly qualified nurses (Edwards et al. 2015). They are often anxious about this transition and have reported feeling that they still had a lot to learn (Nash et al. 2009; Edwards et al. 2015). There is evidence to support the link between preceptorship, clinical supervision and the development of competence among nursing students. This link was demonstrated in a study that investigated newly qualified nurses' self-reported levels of competence (Kajander-Unkuri et al. 2014). The participants in this study identified that supervision was vital to their development of competence, and those who had received good quality supervision reported greater levels of competence (Kajander-Unkuri et al. 2014). Registered nurses and pre-registered nurses on internship placement, are under immense pressure to provide high quality care under demanding conditions, including bed shortages, increased patient-nurse ratios and an ageing patient population with complex care needs. Such factors can lead to increased stress levels for staff and students, as they strive to deliver care in challenging environments. It has been well documented that stressful experiences and anxiety can hamper learning at clinical level (Levett-Jones et al. 2007). Newly graduated nurses' experiences and perceived value of the 36-week internship period is important, given the current shortage of nurses in the Irish healthcare system. It is now 15 years since the internship period was initiated, yet the change its introduction has brought to clinical practice has never been evaluated nationally. In conclusion, nurses, as health service providers in Ireland are under increased pressure to deliver quality care with limited resources. For nursing students, the 36-week internship placement is crucial, as this time affords the student opportunities to rehearse the role of staff nurse in the 'real world', under the supervision of a preceptor. During this time learning, decision-making skills and competence are further developed. For some nurses, these final weeks of clinical placement can determine their future career decisions, which is important given the shortages currently faces in the Irish healthcare system. This study will explore nursing students' experiences of the internship period and, from it may identify aspects of this programme that are successful and should be continued, while also addressing those aspects that might require reconsideration or alteration to enhance the programme.
  Funding Agency

  Meath foundation
  Date From

  October 2018
• Title

  Meeting the needs of patients with cardiovascular disease: a capacity building
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  Health Resarch Board
  Date From

  December 2017
  Date To

  N/A
• Title

  CARe during MENopause: The CARMEN Digital Health Solution " A Blueprint of Care
  Summary

  Theorisations of menopause are split between the biomedical stance, where menopause is viewed as a hormone deficiency, and feminist perspectives that conceptualise menopause as a natural process influenced by social context. In recent years, empirical research of women"s constructions of menopause reflects intersection of both views; however, not all women have been invited to this conversation, with women with intellectual disability being mostly omitted from research and from the wider narrative. Our research will be inclusive of all women. The aim of this study is to co-create CARMEN, a Digital Health Solution with women who have experienced or are experiencing menopause. The interdisciplinary nature of this project will coalesce academic, practical and experiential learning to design and develop this unique digital health solution to empower all women to better manage their menopausal health. CARMEN will support and enhance emotional, physical and social well-being of each woman for their individual experience. Each PhD candidate will bring unique interdisciplinary strengths and will experience interdisciplinary supervision dedicated to promoting a positive culture and ethos of research excellence in line with Trinity College"s Best Practice Policy. Their individual studies will collectively contribute to building the knowledge and expertise for the development of CARMEN.
  Funding Agency

  Trinity Research Doctorate Awards supporting Group-based Research Projects
  Date From

  2024
• Title

  CArdiovascular Risk Assessment in MEnopausaL women via multimodal data analysis enabling personalized prevention strategies
  Summary

  Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) account for 37% of all deaths in the EU, with a total of over 1.8 million deaths annually. CVD cost the EU 210 billion € per year, due to direct healthcare costs, productivity loss, and informal care by caregivers. Although heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, CVD is not adequately researched in women, more so in the 40-60 age group, even though evidence confirms that menopause render women more susceptible to CVD after menopause. As a result, CVD are under-diagnosed and under-treated in women in the 40-60 age group. General models for CVD risk scoring are applied, evidencing a lack of specific and tailored risk models, gender, or sex-specific risk factors, throughout their life cycle. In this context, there is an opportunity to design and refine national CVD plans and stratify the risk of CVD, following a population-based approach, between women from early stages for a personalised prevention and care, considering Big Data and AI capabilities applied to heterogenous data sources, including clinical, lifestyle, image and -omics. The objective of CARAMEL is to develop and validate a novel stratified approach for personalized CVD Risk Assessment and intervention model, enabled by a variety of data sources. CARAMEL, will deliver: i) Validated AI and statistical CVD-Risk Assessment models for women aged 40-60 years allowing to carry stratification strategies for the predictions of developing CVD in women aged 40-60years, tested in 6 international clinical sites; ii) A personalised CVD prevention model including a Clinical Decisions Support System and self-management ecosystem (app, personal coach and wearables for monitoring) empowering women and helping healthcare professionals in the management of CVD; iii) Clinical pathways and guidelines for EU CVD Prevention and Screening programmes integrating personalised prevention and management strategies; iv) Regulatory Roadmap for certification of the CVD RA models.
  Funding Agency

  HORIZON-HLTH-2024-STAYHLTH-01-two-stage. Successful in stage 1 and now at stage 2
  Date From

  2024
  Date To

  2028
• Title

  A study to determine the use, impact, effect and perceived value of the Fluid Heart Tracker App on patients with heart failure and service providers.
  Summary

  Heart failure (HF) is a chronic condition that can lead to a deterioration in functional capacity and quality of life. The pathogenesis of heart failure is varied, and the course of the syndrome varies. In keeping with best practice, patients with HF are routinely asked to record their daily weights. While patients' adherence to daily weight recording is generally good, owing to a reduction in numeracy and cognition skills associated with heart failure, many patients struggle with cumulative weight calculations and its association with worsening heart failure. If patients could identify that increasing weight is a precursor to worsening heart efficiency, they would potentially seek help at an earlier stage than currently happens. Prompt identification of weight gain before symptoms manifest, coupled with rapid intervention are key to optimising successful patient outcomes. COVID19 has led to a reduction in face to face clinics so there is now an increased onus on the patient to identify a significant increase in their weight. We devised the 'Fluid Heart Tracker App' to support patients with this aspect of their care. This App is compatible with all smart phone devices. It allows patients enter daily weights and it automatically calculates weight over a rolling seven-day period. If an increase in weight is detected, the patient receives an alert advising them to contact their doctor or heart failure nurse. If no significant increase is detected, a green alert message informs the patient that weight is stable. The App has been simplified to maximise user-friendliness and has been approved for use by the Irish Heart Foundation. Using a quasi-experimental, pre-test post-test design, we will evaluate the use, impact, effect and perceived value of the App on patients with heart failure and heart failure nurses. We will gather baseline data and post App-use data for comparison of measurable outcomes, such as quality of life, help-seeking behaviours, use of the App, effect of the App in expediting help, readmission rates, length of stay when hospitalised, biochemical markers and resource use. Sixteen Irish hospitals have agreed in principle to participate, with 16 specialist heart failure nurses acting as study gatekeepers and clinical site leads. The study will be conducted over 36 months, with 50 patients recruited from each site.
  Funding Agency

  Pfizer cybergrants
  Date From

  November 2020
  Date To

  November 2023
• Title

  A study to determine the perceived value, impact, use and the effect of the Fluid Heart Tracker App on patients with heart failure and service providers.
  Summary

  Patients with heart failure are asked to monitor, record and track their daily weight, because an increase in weight gain is a cardinal sign of fluid retention and an important early indicator of potential deterioration in their condition. Prompt identification of weight gain can prevent deterioration through early intervention, while undetected weight gain leads to worsening symptoms, increased risk of hospitalisation, decreased quality of life and higher mortality. However, simple as it may seem, patients with heart failure are challenged by this task. Owing to pathophysiological disease processes, patients with heart failure are more predisposed to reduced cognition and numeracy difficulties than their heart- efficient counterparts. The goal of heart failure care, as with other chronic illnesses is to promote self-care and patient empowerment. Towards the achievement of this goal we have devised a simplified App for use with smart phones to support patients with heart failure in the calculation and interpretation of their daily weights. The App is titled the "Fluid Heart Tracker" and it will record inputted daily weights and provide a trigger for help-seeking behaviour when composite weight gain becomes significant. The trigger will alert the patient of the need to call the heart failure nurse specialist, cardiology team or general practitioner for guidance. The App will be championed and promoted by the Irish Heart Foundation.
  Funding Agency

  Trinity College Dublin - Deans Research Fund
  Date From

  June 2020
  Date To

  June 2021
• Title

  Co-creating Solutions to Optimise Health in Menopause
  Summary

  This innovative study aims to identify the unmet needs of women in menopause and their health research priorities, and potential solutions to optimise menopausal health. The transformative element is focused on co-creating with women and healthcare professionals, a blueprint for personalised health and management of menopausal symptoms. This blueprint will inform national and international policy for directing future menopausal services and research priorities.
  Funding Agency

  Trinity College Dublin
  Date From

  Spring 2023
  Date To

  2026
• Title

  Clinical validation of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for treatment and care
  Summary

  European Commission (2021) Purpose: VALIDATION OF ARTIFICIAL MODELS FOR PREDICTING DECOMPENSATIONS AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEART FAILURE Topic HORIZON-HLTH-2021-DISEASE-04-04- Clinical validation of AI solutions for treatment and care. VALHALLA's (acronym for the group of contributors) main objective is to refine a proof-of-concept (AI) model previously devised in another patient cohort for prediction of decompensation in Heart Failure (HF) patients in telemonitoring scenarios. The study aims to optimise data capture methods (including evaluation of novel wearable devices for HF telemonitoring) which will be evaluated at different sites and countries. The study will use large-scale clinical validation of the model for HF management, comparing the standard of telecare with the AI-enabled predictive approach in terms of relevant clinical outcomes, to provide clinical evidence for its widespread adoption; to evaluate in terms of healthcare integration, acceptance and cost-effectiveness the feasibility of its incorporation in different settings across different European countries and Colombia; and to prepare for qualification according to regulatory requirements such as the new EU Medical Device Regulation. The outcomes The primary outcome will be the percentage of days lost due to unplanned cardiovascular hospital admissions or death from any cause, comparing remote patient management plus usual care to usual care alone during the individual patient follow-up time. The main secondary outcomes will be all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality during the individual patient's follow-up time plus 28 days after the last study visit, to a maximum of 197 days; percentage of days lost due to unplanned cardiovascular hospital admissions, and percentage of days lost due to unplanned heart failure hospital admissions; change in Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) global score. The PROMs and PREMs, and QoL questionaries will also be measure.
  Funding Agency

  Horizon Health - European Commission
  Date From

  Spring 2022
  Date To

  Spring 2026
• Title

  Risk ASSESMENT AND PREDICTION OF HEART FAILURE DECOMPENSATION BY AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODE (RAFAEL)
  Summary

  Heart Failure (HF) is a life-threatening condition affecting the ability of the heart to maintain an adequate blood flow, due to changes in structure or function, and typically has a poor prognosis. HF is often a consequence of other diseases resulting in cardiac dysfunction. Typical symptoms are shortness of breath, leg swelling and excessive tiredness which tend to worsen, leading to reduced quality of life, increased dependency and frequent hospitalizations. RAFAEL aims to develop an AI model for risk assessment and the prediction of decompensations in telemonitored HF patients, avoiding exacerbations and preventing hospitalizations. The model will target scalable and optimal management of a large population of patients, integrating data capture technology (apps, wearables) and prediction models into a novel decision support system (DSS) for HF management, to improve health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, increase health literacy and self-management of patients. For model development and validation, RAFAEL will deploy the monitoring solution at different validation sites (five in Europe and one in Colombia) for optimal model development and validation, comparing its integration into different settings, organizations and countries, also including aspects of social innovation. It will also establish methodologies for the validation of similar models, including aspects such as the AI model lifecycle and a regulatory pathway for this kind of development, as well as clinical guidelines and protocols for the smooth integration of the prediction and prevention models within different clinical settings. The RAFAEL project proposes an innovative AI model to predict and prevent the risk of HF decompensation that brings together the expertise of a number of European entities specialized in Big Data and AI, eHealth, data capture and processing, sensors and wearables, wearable manufacturing, HF research, clinical trials, stakeholder involvement and patients' engagement.
  Funding Agency

  Horizon Action Health - European Commission
  Date From

  Autumn 2023
  Date To

  Autumn 2026
• Title

  The ACS Response-Time Intervention Trial: a randomised controlled trial to determine whether an individualised educational intervention affects response-time in patients who have symptoms of acute coronary syndrome
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  Health Research Board €315,000
  Date From

  March 2008
  Date To

  March 2014
• Title

  ICD-recipients' experiences, attitudes and knowledge about ICD-treatment at life's end in Ireland
  Summary

  The aim of this study was to find out how patients with an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) felt about having their device replaced in the future and whether or not they have given thought to having it switched off towards the end of their life.
  Funding Agency

  N/A
  Date From

  September 2016
  Date To

  August 2017
• Title

  Preventive Self-management of Cardiovascular risks and Symptoms in Menopause
  Summary

  With the onset of menopause, hormonal changes increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks in women in the form of higher blood pressure and cholesterol levels. While many women seek help for menopausal symptoms affecting their physical and mental health, they often remain unaware of entering into a higher CVD risk class. CVDs are still the leading cause of death in women. CARMEN aims to develop a new preventive and personalized strategy targeting menopausal women, supported by digital health tools and apps, real-time biofeedback, advanced data capture paradigms and artificial intelligence (AI). It adapts to personal needs and risk profiles, enabling effective information delivery, self-awareness, community support, symptom management, risk evaluation and prediction as well as behavioural change through self-managed interventions. CARMEN covers a wide spectrum of women, from general well-being to individuals at high risk of disease requiring medical treatment and preventive care. The core of the system is a patient app delivering tailored self-managed interventions based on personalization with AI. CARMEN incorporates the latest technology for real-world data capture, Big Data analytics and AI modelling in order to provide personalized predictions to women and clinicians and enabling automated monitoring while promoting adherence. CARMEN is not only an m-Health solution, but also an innovative technology-enabled, clinically-validated, cost-effective, scalable, secure and personalized model of preventive care, co-created with women and made for women. Piloting at 5 clinical sites, with 2000 patients will enable large-scale data collection and validation of the new care model and underlying technologies in a representative population and improve the knowledge of relevant menopausal risk factors as well as women's well-being. Beyond the management of symptoms and risks, CARMEN empowers menopausal women, creates social awareness and fights the stigma around menopause.
  Funding Agency

  submitted to H2020
• Title

  Registered General Nurses self-assessed needs in respect of supporting individuals with mental health problems in the acute care setting: a needs analysis.
  Summary

  Introduction: The term holistic care in nursing encompasses complete and comprehensive care requirements of the individual. This includes physical and mental health requirements. To achieve the delivery of mental health care in the acute care setting, nurses need to be adequately skilled to carry out mental health assessments and subsequently deliver appropriate interventions or identify the need for specialist referrals, as appropriate. A study conducted among oncology nurses in Ireland (Nash 2017) demonstrated that a range of mental health problems are encountered in practice. While nurses were equipped to handle some aspects of mental health care requirements, they generally felt that they were in need of additional information particularly in relation to complex conditions that extended beyond anxiety and depression. This question has not been raised among general nurses in the acute setting and therefore a decision was made to assess Registered General Nurses' needs in relation to supporting individuals with mental health problems in the acute care setting. In the United Kingdom, the National Service Framework for Mental Health (Department of Health 2000) recommended standards for planning and delivering mental health services in the UK. This is seen as an important issue for consideration in the Irish population also. Research question. What are the needs of Registered General Nurses in relation to supporting individuals with mental health problems in the acute setting? Study aim: To assess Registered General Nurses' needs in relation to supporting individuals with mental health problems in the acute care setting. Objectives: * To determine whether Registered General Nurses feel adequately equipped to support individuals with mental health problems in the acute care setting. * If deficits are identified, this study seeks to ascertain the nurses' specific education and training needs that would help in supporting individuals with mental health problems in the acute care setting. * Based on the information collected, a needs analysis will be compiled and from this, a business and education plan will be proposed within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
  Funding Agency

  Nursing Midwifery Planning and Development,
  Date From

  January 2019
  Date To

  November 2019
• Title

  A Study to Elucidate Patients' Prompt Responses to Symptoms and Help-Seeking Behaviours during Acute Myocardial Infarction
  Summary

  The predominance of prior research has focused on the causes of delay. However, the question about the reasons patients may seek treatment early has not been addressed. We believe this is important to consider, with the goal of identifying what might support patients with decision-making in seeking early treatment, in the future. Over the past decade there has been a paucity of qualitative research undertaken in the early post-MI phase, either during or following hospitalisation, with many studies focusing on the negative aspects of pre-hospital delay. We propose to depart from these negative perspectives by illuminating and exploring those positive actions taken by patients in seeking help, which is something that is rarely highlighted. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore, within four weeks of the event, patients" perceptions of the contributors to their treatment-seeking interval, among those who sought treatment early, when experiencing a myocardial infarction. To elucidate patients' perceptions of the contributors to prompt treatment-seeking behaviours and responses to symptoms during acute myocardial infarction. Aim: To elucidate patients' perceptions of the contributors to prompt treatment-seeking behaviours and responses to symptoms during acute myocardial infarction. Objectives " To describe patients" perceptions of those factors that contributed to prompt treatment-seeking behaviour during their myocardial infarction. " To elucidate the basic social processes that may help to explain prompt help-seeking behaviour in the presence of myocardial infarction.
  Funding Agency

  University of British Columbia
  Date From

  October 2023
  Date To

  June 2024
• Title

  An investigation into the use, duration and complications of epicardial pacing wires following cardiac surgery.
  Summary

  This study will identify how many patients use epicardial pacing wires after they are inserted following cardiac surgery. For those that use the wires, we will ascertain the duration of use, the duration of wire insertion and determine whether there were complications associated with the wires. Objective * To collect tangible data to inform us about pacing wire use and complications with a view to making recommendations for practice in respect of wire insertion and removal.
  Funding Agency

  N/A
  Date From

  August 2016
  Date To

  August 2017
• Title

  An Exploration of Recipients Knowledge, Perceptions and Experiences of Living and Dying with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
  Summary

  This qualitative study will explore patients' experiences of living with an ICD and how they feel about having the device disabled at the end of their life. Approximately twelve patients will participate in in-depth interviews with the researcher.
  Funding Agency

  Adelaide Hospital Society €5,000
  Date From

  July 2016
  Date To

  May 2017
• Title

  A longitudinal study to determine whether mode of selection influences attrition rate, academic success, clinical competence, career intentions, perceptions of nursing and professional attitudes of nursing students.
  Summary

  The aim of the proposed study is to investigate whether mode of selection (interview & CAO) versus CAO only) influences attrition rates, academic success, clinical competencies, career intentions, perceptions of nursing and professional attitudes of nursing students. A longitudinal correlation design will be employed with all selected AMNCH nursing students registering for the BScN at TCD in October 2005 invited to participate This proposed study is relevant to the future of nursing education in Ireland and is pertinent to the maintenance of health and social gain of clients who depend on nursing care, within and beyond our healthcare institutions. The recruitment of general nurses in Ireland has suffered a decline in recent past years (Wells & McElwee 2000). This potential loss of entrants to the nursing profession, combined with increased attrition rates raises concerns for all stakeholders, at a time when the supply of nurses fails to meet demands (Kennedy 1999). The Commission on Nursing - A Blue Print for the Future, reiterated the need to strengthen the planning and policy function of nursing and midwifery. One such requirement was to strengthen the workforce planning functions of the Department of Health and Children. The Commission on Nursing (1998:83) recommended, 'that admission to the nursing profession be on the basis of the attainment of a specified leaving certificate standard plus an interview'. This recommendation was made based on consultations with members of the profession. T he selection process adhered to by the Adelaide Hospital Society is in line with that made by the Commission on Nursing, and thus ensures best practice. Nursing research is one method of ensuring that best practice is maintained. This proposed research project would enable those members of the Adelaide Hospital Society to identify, through empirical research, whether the methods used in the selection of nurses is effective in terms of the aforementioned measurable outcomes. Should the findings from this study indicate that the combined method of nursing-student recruitment is more effective, this would provide the impetus for change, certainly at a national and perhaps at an international level. The outcome of the study will, in any event, identify the need for implementation of changes to the recruitment process. Several authors have recognised the relevance of and the need to address the issue of attrition among pre-registered nurses (White et al. 1999, Glossop 2002, Deary et al. 2003) and registered nurses (McCarthy et al. 2002).
  Funding Agency

  Adelaide Hospital Society: Value €25,000
  Date From

  October 2005
  Date To

  June 2011
• Title

  Personalised Integrated Cardiac Care implementation - PICCI.
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  Cost Action
  Date From

  December 2016
  Date To

  N/A
• Title

  Mitigating the effects of Covid-19
  Summary

  We propose a digital health app to provide a means of assisting families and peer groups in maintaining contact with older people using goal setting and online communities to encourage positive nutrition, physical activity and virtual interaction during social-distancing. The app will provide older people and their families with a structured medium for social interaction, while anonymised data from these applications will provide data sources on potential cases which can be used by a reporting engine to anticipate hospital demand.
  Funding Agency

  AXA research fund.
  Date From

  July 2020
  Date To

  July 2022
• Title

  A study to determine the perceived value, impact, use and the effect of the Fluid Heart Tracker App on patients with heart failure and service providers.
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  Astra-Zenica
  Date From

  November 2020
  Date To

  November 2022
• Title

  An evaluation of vein finding device as a novel way to enhance operator visibility and limit discomfort among patients for whom venapuncture is challenging. Value :2x Innovation vouchers, value €5,000 each
  Summary

  Vein visibility is important for intravenous (IV) access. However, even uncomplicated vein access can challenge inexperienced healthcare workers, while even the most experienced professionals can be challenged by complex cases. Our solution is a portable, non-invasive vein finder device called VeinMark, currently at a stage of first working prototype. The device uses near-infrared imaging technology to accurately locate peripheral veins through the patient's skin at depths of up to about 10mm. In the first implementation, the veins are marked on the patient's skin in a way that does not interfere with the subsequent venepuncture. Because of the innovative design of VeinMark, we expect to achieve higher accuracy of vein location when compared to competing solutions. Furthermore, we intend to focus on making the device intuitive and easy to use, without the need for extensive training.
  Funding Agency

  Enterprise Ireland
  Date From

  February 2019
  Date To

  February 2020
• Title

  Establishing gender equality in respect of heart diesase progression and management: an international collaboration.
  Summary

  Our project focuses on heart diseases for the following reasons: * Morbidity from ischemic heart disease is almost twice as high as cerebrovascular disease in men, whereas in women, cerebrovascular morbidity is slightly higher than cardio ischemic morbidity. On the other hand, the main cause of hospitalization due to cardiovascular diseases in both sexes corresponds to the rest of cardiovascular diseases, which in many cases present with heart failure. This syndrome is the first cause of hospitalization in people over 65 years. * The clinical and etiological characteristics, the profile of cardiovascular risk factors, the performance of diagnostic tests, the therapeutic measures and the prognosis of ischemic heart disease are different between men and women, revealing, for example, how the precordial pains that accompany to the infarct or precede it irradiate more towards the jaws in the women and not towards the left arm as it happens in the men. * The different pattern of presentation of acute myocardial infarction in men and women could be explained therefore by the different distribution of the main cardiovascular risk factors described in women (hypertension, dyslipidaemia, diabetes and the therapeutic use of hormonal compounds) and in men (smoking, hypertension and diabetes) with infarction, and the different age at onset of exposure to them. To these risk factors should be added psychosocial and living conditions (subjective construction of the disease, labour insertion or management of links, among others), which have been poorly studied, especially from a gender perspective.
  Funding Agency

  submitted to H2020 and ERA
  Date From

  February 2018
• Title

  CARAMEL CArdiovascular Risk Assessment via multimodal data analysis enabling personalized prevention strategies targeting MEnopausaL women
  Summary

  The objective of CARAMEL is to develop and validate a novel stratified approach for personalized CVD risk assessment and intervention, enabled by a variety of diagnostic technologies and digital data sources, novel molecular and imaging biomarkers and AI-enabled decision support tools, that can better predict and assess individual CVD risk in women aged 40-60 yrs. Based on perceived individual risks, CARAMEL will develop a stratified personalized prevention strategy, based on a self-managed app-based intervention which will be co-created by women and is complemented by the necessary care plans, evidence-based clinical interventions and psychological and community-based support. CVD are often referred as the silent killer and our aim is to unmask and stop this.
  Funding Agency

  Horizon Europe (HORIZON)
  Date From

  2024
  Date To

  2030
• Title

  An exploration of patients' preferences for the content, delivery and timing of teaching to facilitate self-management on discharge from hospital following a Myocardial Infarction.
  Summary

  This study sets out to seek information directly from patients who have had a heart attack, about what education they would find most useful to assist them with self-management following discharge from hospital. The study also seeks to identify the most appropriate or beneficial time for patients to receive this education. The study will be a qualitative descriptive design and participation will be voluntary. We will conduct face-to-face interviews with patients who are recovering from a heart attack. The interviews, which will last approximately one-hour each, will be transcribed and analysed thematically. The results will be used towards the development of recommendations for patient education and may contribute towards the development of standardised patient education guidelines, following a heart attack.
  Funding Agency

  Submitted to Adelaide Health Foundation
  Date From

  November 2018
• Title

  SmartHeart app
  Summary

  app developed to allow patients monitor their own symptoms and know when to seek help in the face of ACS symptoms
  Funding Agency

  EIT
  Date From

  March 2019
  Date To

  July 2019
• Title

  Devising a digital health app.to combat social isolation and screening
  Summary

  To devise and app that will facilitate a range of social engagement opportunities including positive well-being, encouragement to prevent shielding in the face of symptoms and active inter-personal engagement across a range of activities of daily living.
  Funding Agency

  European Open Science Cloud
  Date From

  June 2020
  Date To

  November 2020
• Title

  A study to determine the perceived value, impact, use and the effect of the Fluid Heart Tracker App on patients with heart failure and on service providers
  Summary

  Heart failure occurs when the output of the heart is below normal and not enough blood is not pumped to the body to maintain normal body functions. This reduction in pumping function increases fluid pressure and the movement of fluid into the into the tissues, causing fluid retention, resulting in increased body weight. This increase in weight is an important marker to indicate a deterioration in heart efficiency, also called heart failure. In accordance with best practice guidelines, patients with HF are routinely asked to record their daily weights. They manually record their daily weight in a log book. They are required to look out for a weight increase of four pounds/ two kg over a seven day period. These weights are reported to the HF team, usually the specialist nurse, who uses the information to guide the patient's heart failure management. While patients' adherence to daily weight recording is generally good, many struggle with cumulative weight calculations and its association with worsening heart failure. A reduction in numeracy and cognition skills, is associated with heart failure and has been observed in 66% of HF patients (McNaughton 2013, Cannon et al. 2017). If patients could more easily identify that increasing weight is an important marker for worsening heart efficiency, they would potentially seek help at an earlier stage, resulting in earlier medical treatment and a prevention of worsening heart failure, hospitalization, or even death. . COVID19 has reduced how many patients can be reviewed at an out-patient clinic because of distancing restrictions. The permitted numbers per clinics have reduced by 30% to 50%. Therefore HF patients are reviewed less often and waiting lists are become longer. The opportunity for the doctor or nurse identify deteriorating patients with HF is reduced due to the longer times between clinic reviews. To help reduce this problem, an App has been devised that will calculate weight gain and alert patients if they have a significant weight gain over a rolling 7-day period. The App will advise the patient to contact their doctor or nurse,thereby faciliatating early intervention and treatment. The App will be an addition to routine care. As well as writing the daily weight into a logbook, patients will also enter their weight into the App on their smartphone. This will help empower patients with their self-care management and help stabilize the heart failure service nationally. The study aims to measure the effect and value of the Fluid Tracker App. The aim of the study is to determine the perceived value, impact, effectiveness, use and the effect of the Fluid Heart Tracker App on patients with heart failure and to identify from heart failure nurse specialists what they think of the App, including the barriers and promoters of its use.
  Funding Agency

  ViforPharma
  Date From

  November 1st 2020
  Date To

  November 1st 2022
• Title

  An analysis of the effectiveness of Sacubitril/Valsartan on patients with heart failure using secondary data analysis
  Summary

  In 2017 the primary care reimbursement service of Ireland approved the use of LCZ696 (which later became known as Entresto) to be used following strict guidelines for use in selected patients with HFrEF. For patients with HFrEF who do not meet the criteria for use of Entresto and who have a systolic BP100mmHg and no history of angioedema a ACE inhibitor is recommended or ARB if intolerant to ACE inhibitor (Grade 1A recommendation see reference more details). This was following PARADIGM-HF trial (McMurray et all, 2014). The study found LCZ696 was superior to enalapril in reducing the risk of death and of hospitalisation for heart failure. The study found that by reducing the inhibition of both the angiotensin II inhibitor receptor and neprilysin with Entresto, it therefore reduced the risk of death from cardiovascular causes or hospitalisation for heart failure the ACE inhibitor. The LCZ696 was also superior to enalapril in reducing symptoms and physical limitations of heart failure. These robust findings provided strong evidence that combined inhibition of the angiotensin receptor and nepilysin is superior to inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system alone inpatient with chronic heart failure. This study will quantify the effects of Entresto in HF patients using secondary data analysis.
  Funding Agency

  unfunded
  Date From

  May 2023
  Date To

  December 2024
• Title

  Use of the Fluid Heart Tracker App in the early detection of signs of deteriorating cardiac status among patients with heart failure. A pilot study.
  Summary

  Weight increase is one of the key determinants of worsening heart failure. Prompt identification of weight gain and rapid treatment are central to the prevention of deterioration and to optimise successful patient outcomes. It is essential that patients with heart failure weigh themselves daily to screen for weight increase and this should prompt them to seek help. However, this does not always happen. It is estimated that between 45-50 % of patients with heart failure have some degree of cognitive impairment. Consequently, many fail to recognise that a weight increase is serious and warrants specialist intervention. Undetected fluid retention leads to worsening of heart failure symptoms and increased risk of hospital admission, decreased quality of life and increased risk of mortality. In February 2020 the reseasrchers submitted an innovation idea to the Spark Innovation Programme, supported by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The innovation was the development of a simple App for patients with heart failure that would assist with daily weight monitoring and prompting action if required. Because of the change in circumstances with Covid-19, a decision was made to review the applications made to Spark Innovation and expedite those that would be most useful to the services in the current climate. Given that specialist heart failure nurses will be redeployed, and heart failure services will be minimised or withdrawn, it was suggested by Spark Innovation and the HSE that the App. be developed without delay and made available to patients with heart failure. The App is now developed and ready for dissemination. The basis of this ethics application is to seek permission to initially distribute the App to a small number of patients in these research sites to allow them to try it and determine its suitability for use. The Irish Heart Foundation has pledged to promote the App for all patients with heart failure if we establish from even a small sub-sample of patients that it is useful.
  Funding Agency

  Irish Heart Foundation
  Date From

  April 2020
  Date To

  May 2020
• Title

  Newly qualified nurses' experiences and perceived value of their internship: an all-Ireland cross-sectional study.
  Summary

  Background: Following the Report on the Commission on Nursing in Ireland in 2002, the undergraduate nursing degree programme was initiated. One component of the newly introduced programme was the undertaking of mandatory clinical practice placements, known as the internship. The intention of the internship is to link theory with practice and to achieve competence in the clinical learning environment. The internship placements provide undergraduate nursing students with the opportunity to work independently, to take responsibility and to receive constructive feedback on the nursing care they provide. The final 36 weeks of the undergraduate nursing degree programme is dedicated to this internship period and is one of the biggest clinical changes in undergraduate nurse education since 2002. However, to date, the impact and value of the internship period has not been evaluated nationally. This proposed piece of doctoral research will seek to evaluate the value of the internship programme in Ireland. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate newly qualified nurses' experiences and perceived value of the internship period. Methodology: The study is uses a mixed methods research design. Data will be collected from all newly qualified nurses in Ireland, combined with a series of focus group interviews. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) will circulate the questionnaire on behalf of the researchers. Nurses will self-select to participate in the focus group interviews.
  Funding Agency

  Adelaide Hospital Society €5,000
  Date From

  September 2016
  Date To

  September 2017

Control engineering, mechatronics and robotics, Cardiovascular medicine and haematology, Public health, Education,

• Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association Travel Bursary award winner 2013
• Eileen Mansfield scholarship award 1998
• Commendation for teaching excellence - Student Union Ireland 2016
• Winner of best abstract submission in its category (ACS) for British Cardiac Society 2016
• Irish Healthcare Awards 2023 - Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association: Highly Commended for Educational Meeting of the Year December 2023
• Winner of best overall abstract submitted for British Cardiac Society 2016 2016

• Irish Heart Foundation - Certified BLS instructor Current
• National Institute for Preventive Cardiology present
• All Ireland Society of Higher Education (AISHE) current
• Secretary for the Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association current
• Editorial Board Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing Current
• Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professionals. current
• Health Product Regulatory Authority (HPRA) clinical external expert panel (cardiology division) current
• International Steering Committee for International clinical trial current

• Appointed as external expert advisor to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (cardiac division). November 2022
• Reviewer - Open Heart BMJ - min. 3 annual reviews 2018
• Appointed by the Irish Heart Foundation as a committee member for a post critical event support group. The group comprises patients, patient advocacy representatives, consultants from clinical practice and other stakeholders. The first meeting will be in June 2019. 2019
• Appointed by invitation to the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Board members review papers, attend scheduled board meetings, encourage high quality submissions to the journal, and advise on editorial directions and submissions. 2022
• Appointed to the steering committee for a phase-3, multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of self-administered subcutaneous Selatogrel (P2Y12 receptor inhibitor) for prevention of all-cause death and treatment of acute myocardial infarction in subjects with a recent history of acute myocardial infarction. The principles of this trial are founded on my PhD work. 2022
• Joint head of General Nursing TCD June 2023
• Elected secretary for Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association. 2022
• External Examiner NUIG for post-graduate programmes. 2016
• External Examiner for PG Programmes IT Sligo 2020
• Co steering committee member for the CARAMEL project. This is a European Union Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 101156210. December 2024
• School Ethics Review Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, TCD. 2015
• Clinical advice consultancy for small Irish SME associated with clinical innovations and work on funding applications is on-going. 2018
• Appointed to a working group with the Irish Heart Foundation to develop national guidelines for the HSE for the elective deactivation of ICDs at the end of life. 2019
• Academic lead and coordinator for the International Winter and Summer School at the School of Nursing and Midwifery. 2017
• Interview Board member for Adelaide Health Foundation 2002