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Professor Tara Coughlan

Professor Tara Coughlan

Clinical Associate Professor, Medical Gerontology


Publications and Further Research Outputs

  • Goyal M, Demchuk AM, Menon BK, Eesa M, Rempel JL, Thornton J, Roy D, Jovin TG, Willinsky RA, Sapkota BL, Dowlatshahi D, Frei DF, Kamal NR, Montanera WJ, Poppe AY, Ryckborst KJ, Silver FL, Shuaib A, Tampieri D, Williams D, Bang OY, Baxter BW, Burns PA, Choe H, Heo JH, Holmstedt CA, Jankowitz B, Kelly M, Linares G, Mandzia JL, Shankar J, Sohn SI, Swartz RH, Barber PA, Coutts SB, Smith EE, Morrish WF, Weill A, Subramaniam S, Mitha AP, Wong JH, Lowerison MW, Sajobi TT, Hill MD, Randomized assessment of rapid endovascular treatment of ischemic stroke., The New England Journal of Medicine, 372, (11), 2015, p1019-30Journal Article, 2015, DOI
  • Fallon A, Armstrong J, Coughlan T, Collins DR, O'Neill D, Kennelly SP, Characteristics and Outcomes of Older Patients Attending an Acute Medical Assessment Unit., Irish medical journal, 108, (7), 2015, p210-1Journal Article, 2015, URL
  • Gargan ML, Kok HK, Kearney J, Collins R, Coughlan T, O'Neill D, Ryan D, Torreggiani W, Doody O, Added Value of Stroke Protocol MRI Following Negative Initial CT in the Acute Stroke Setting., Irish medical journal, 108, (10), 2016, p302-4Journal Article, 2016, URL
  • McGarvey C, Coughlan T, O'Neill D, Ageism in studies on the management of osteoporosis, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2017Journal Article, 2017, DOI , URL
  • Briggs R, Drumm B, Dwyer R, O'Neill D, Kennelly SP, Coughlan T, Collins R, Awareness of atrial fibrillation-effectiveness of a pilot national awareness campaign, Ir J Med Sci, 2019Journal Article, 2019, DOI , URL
  • O'Dwyer L, Lamberton F, Bokde AL, Ewers M, Faluyi YO, Tanner C, Mazoyer B, O'Neill D, Bartley M, Collins DR, Coughlan T, Prvulovic D, Hampel H, Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Mixed-Effects Models to Investigate Primary and Secondary White Matter Degeneration in Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment., Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD, 26, (4), 2011, p667 - 682Journal Article, 2011, DOI
  • Laurence O'Dwyer, Franck Lamberton, Arun L. W. Bokde, Michael Ewers, Yetunde O. Faluyi, Colby Tanner, Bernard Mazoyer, Des O'Neill, Máiréad Bartley, D. Rónán Collins, Tara Coughlan, David Prvulovic, Harald Hampel, Multiple Indices of Diffusion Identifies White Matter Damage in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease, PLoS One, 6, (6, e21745), 2011Journal Article, 2011, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Collins DR, Coughlan T, Marsden P, Brennan C, O'Brien P, McManus J, Fallon C, Daly P, FitzHenry D, McCabe D, Murphy S, Murphy R, O'Neill D, Dublin Midlands Stroke Network Partnership-improved access to thrombolysis through partnership model of telemedicine, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontological Society, Dublin, 9-10 Sept 2011, 180, (Suppl 10), 2011, ppS328Meeting Abstract, 2011, DOI
  • Le G, Collins DR, O'Neill D, Coughlan T, Knowledge of delirium among physicians and nurses in a tertiary teaching hospital, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontological Society, Dublin, 9-10 Sept 2011, 180, (Suppl 10), 2011, ppS337Meeting Abstract, 2011, DOI
  • Doyle M, Coughlan T, O'Neill D, Collins DR, Osteoporosis in persons with intellectual disability: an initial screening program, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontological Society, Dublin, 9-10 Sept 2011, 180, (Suppl 10), 2011, ppS339Meeting Abstract, 2011, DOI
  • O'Toole R, Kennelly S, O'Neill D, Collins DR, Coughlan T, Risk of rehospitalisation from an 'off-site' rehabilitation unit for older adults, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontological Society, Dublin, 9-10 Sept 2011, 180, (Suppl 10), 2011, ppS354 - S355Meeting Abstract, 2011, DOI
  • Marsden P, Coughlan T, Brennan C, FitzHenry D, O'Brien P, Daly P, Murphy S, McManus J, Fallon C, McCabe D, Murphy R, O'Neill D, Collins DR, Dublin Midlands Stroke Network Partnership (SNP)-patient satisfaction with acute stroke telemedicine assessment , Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontological Society, Dublin, 9-10 Sept 2011, 180, (Suppl 10), 2011, ppS362 - S363Meeting Abstract, 2011, DOI
  • Bartley M, Bokde AL, Ewers M, Faluyi YO, Tobin WO, Snow A, Connolly J, Delaney C, Coughlan T, Collins DR, Hampel H, O'Neill D, Subjective memory complaints in community dwelling healthy older people: the influence of brain and psychopathology., International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 27, (8), 2012, p836-43Journal Article, 2012, DOI
  • Collins DR, Coughlan T, O'Brien P, McManus J, Marsden P, Brennan C, O'Brien P, McManus J, Marsden P, O'Neill D, Dublin Midlands Stroke Network Partnership (SNP) - improving access to thrombolysis by partnership model of telemedicine, European Geriatric Medicine, European Union Geriatric Medicine Society, Malaga, Spain, 28-30 Sept, 2, (Suppl 1), 2011, ppS120 - S121Meeting Abstract, 2011
  • O'Dwyer L, Lamberton F, Bokde AL, Ewers M, Faluyi YO, Tanner C, Mazoyer B, O'Neill D, Bartley M, Collins DR, Coughlan T, Prvulovic D, Hampel H, Using support vector machines with multiple indices of diffusion for automated classification of mild cognitive impairment., PloS one, 7, (2), 2012, pe32441Journal Article, 2012, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Duffin JT, Collins DR, Coughlan T, O'Neill D, Roche RA, Commins S, Subtle memory and attentional deficits revealed in an Irish stroke patient sample using domain-specific cognitive tasks., Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 34, (8), 2012, p864-75Journal Article, 2012, DOI
  • O'Dwyer L, Lamberton F, Bokde AL, Ewers M, Faluyi YO, Tanner C, Mazoyer B, O'Neill D, Bartley M, Collins R, Coughlan T, Prvulovic D, Hampel H, Sexual Dimorphism in Healthy Aging and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A DTI Study., PloS one, 7, (7), 2012, pe37021Journal Article, 2012, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Donnellan C, Martins A, Conlon A, Coughlan T, O'Neill D, Collins DR, Mapping patients' experiences after stroke onto a patient-focused intervention framework., Disability and Rehabilitation, 35, (6), 2012, p483-91Journal Article, 2012, DOI
  • Kennelly S, Morley D, Coughlan T, Collins DR, Rochford M, O'Neill D, Knowledge, skills and attitudes of doctors towards assessing cognition in older patients in the emergency department, Postgrad Med J, 89, (1049), 2013, p137-41Journal Article, 2013, DOI
  • Ryan S, Quinn S, Kennelly S, Collins DR, Coughlan T, O'Neill D, LSVT BIG Exercise Therapy Programme for People with Parkinson's Disease, Ir J Med Sci, Irish Gerontological Society, UCC, 14-15 Sept, 181, (Suppl 7), 2012, ppS219Meeting Abstract, 2012
  • Hadbavna A, Coughlan T, Collins DR, O'Neill D, Are We Ageist When It Comes to Interventional Stroke Studies?, Ir J Med Sci, Irish Gerontological Society, UCC, 14-15 Sept, 181, (Suppl 7), 2012, ppS255Meeting Abstract, 2012
  • Robinson S, Dwyer R, Coughlan T, O'Neill D, Collins DR, Irish Public Knowledge of Stroke is Poor Especially in High Risk Groups Including Older Adults, Urban Dwellers and Lower Socioeconomic Classes, Ir J Med Sci, Irish Gerontological Society, UCC, 14-15 Sept, 181, (Suppl 7), 2012, ppS288Meeting Abstract, 2012
  • O'Toole R, O'Neill D, Collins DR, Coughlan T, Kennelly S, Risk of Rehospitalisation from an 'Off-Site' Rehabilitation Unit for Older Adults, Ir Med J, 105, (8), 2012, p285Journal Article, 2012, URL
  • Kinsella JA, Tobin WO, Cox D, Coughlan T, Collins R, O'Neill D, Murphy RP, McCabe DJ, Prevalence of Ex Vivo High On-treatment Platelet Reactivity on Antiplatelet Therapy after Transient Ischemic Attack or Ischemic Stroke on the PFA-100(®) and VerifyNow(®)., Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association, 22, 2013Journal Article, 2013, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Tobin WO, Kinsella JA, Coughlan T, Collins DR, O'Neill D, Murphy RP, Egan B, Tierney S, Feeley TM, McCabe DJ, High on-treatment platelet reactivity on commonly prescribed antiplatelet agents following transient ischaemic attack or ischaemic stroke: results from the TRinity AntiPlatelet responsiveness (TRAP) study., European Journal of Neurology : the official journal of the European Federation of Neurological Societies, 20, (2), 2013, p344-52Journal Article, 2013, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Tobin WO, Kinsella JA, Kavanagh GF, O'Donnell JS, McGrath RA, Collins DR, Coughlan T, O'Neill D, Egan B, Tierney S, Feeley TM, Murphy RP, McCabe DJ, Longitudinal assessment of thrombin generation potential in response to alteration of antiplatelet therapy after TIA or ischaemic stroke., Journal of Neurology, 260, (2), 2013, p590-6Journal Article, 2013, DOI
  • Kinsella J, Tobin W, Tierney S, Feeley T, Egan B, Collins D, Coughlan T, O'Neill D, Harbison J, Madhavan P, Moore D, O'Neill S, Colgan M, Doherty C, Murphy R, Saqqur M, Moran N, Hamilton G, McCabe D, Increased platelet activation in early symptomatic versus asymptomatic carotid stenosis and relationship with microembolic status: Results from the Platelets And Carotid Stenosis (PACS) Study., Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis : JTH, 11, (7), 2013, p1407-16Journal Article, 2013, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Briggs R, Coughlan T, Collins R, O'Neill D, Kennelly SP, Nursing home residents attending the emergency department: clinical characteristics and outcomes., QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians, 2013Journal Article, 2013, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Bradley D, Cronin S, Kinsella JA, Tobin WO, Mahon C, O'Brien M, Lonergan R, Cooney MT, Kennelly S, Collins DR, O'Neill D, Coughlan T, Smyth S, McCabe DJ, Frequent inaccuracies in ABCD(2) scoring in non-stroke specialists' referrals to a daily Rapid Access Stroke Prevention service., Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 332, (1-2), 2013, p30-4Journal Article, 2013, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • A Grace, R Briggs, RM Corcoran, R Kieran, T Coughlan, R Collins, D O'Neill, S Kennelly, Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Nursing Home Residents Attending the Emergency Department, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontologcal Society, Dublin, 20-21 September 2013, 182, (Suppl 6), 2013, ppS209Meeting Abstract, 2013
  • R Dwyer, B Drumm, D O'Neill, T Coughlan, S Kennelly, R Collins, Awareness of Atrial Fibrillation in Ireland and Public Priorities for Treatment, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontologcal Society, Dublin, 20-21 September 2013, 182, (Suppl 6), 2013, ppS213Meeting Abstract, 2013
  • H Gogarty, S Lingwood, S Kennelly, T Coughlan, D O Neill, DR Collins, Patient Absconsion from a Geriatric Ward, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontologcal Society, Dublin, 20-21 September 2013, 182, (Suppl 6), 2013, ppS216Meeting Abstract, 2013
  • S Geoghegan, E Gaynor, M Murphy, T Coughlan, R Collins, D O'Neill, S Kennelly, Dysphagia in Nursing Home Residents Attending the Emergency Department, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontologcal Society, Dublin, 20-21 September 2013, 182, (Suppl 6), 2013, ppS223Meeting Abstract, 2013
  • J Soh, C Offiah, T Coughlan, P O'Brien, DJH McCabe, S Murphy, J McManus, D O'Neill, R Collins, Patterns of Activity and Reliability of an Acute Stroke Telemedicine Service-DML Stroke Network Partnership, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontologcal Society, Dublin, 20-21 September 2013, 182, (Suppl 6), 2013, ppS226-7Meeting Abstract, 2013
  • N Allen, C Bergin, D O'Neill, T Coughlan, R Collins, S Kennelly, Tropical Illness in Older Patients, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontologcal Society, Dublin, 20-21 September 2013, 182, (Suppl 6), 2013, ppS237Meeting Abstract, 2013
  • B Drumm, AA Wahab, NR Md Nor, T Coughlan, DR Collins, D O'Neill, SP Kennelly, Older Persons attending Emergency Department (OPED) Study, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontologcal Society, Dublin, 20-21 September 2013, 182, (Suppl 6), 2013, ppS248-9Meeting Abstract, 2013
  • H Gogarty, S Robinson, S Lawson, J Keane, DR Collins, T Coughlan, D O'Neill, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in End of Life Care, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontologcal Society, Dublin, 20-21 September 2013, 182, (Suppl 6), 2013, ppS251-2Meeting Abstract, 2013
  • A Hadbavna, B Drumm, N Hearne, M Moran, T Coughlan, R Collins, D O'Neill, S Kennelly , Use of a Brief Cognitive Screening Instrument in Older Patients Attending Emergency Department- A Pilot Study, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontologcal Society, Dublin, 20-21 September 2013, 182, (Suppl 6), 2013, ppS252Meeting Abstract, 2013
  • B Keane, D O'Neill, R Collins, T Coughlan , Efficiency of Computerised Discharge Letters, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Gerontologcal Society, Dublin, 20-21 September 2013, 182, (Suppl 6), 2013, ppS255Meeting Abstract, 2013
  • Kinsella JA, Tobin WO, Kavanagh GF, O'Donnell JS, McGrath RT, Tierney S, Feeley TM, Egan B, O'Neill D, Collins RD, Coughlan T, Harbison JA, Doherty CP, Madhavan P, Moore DJ, O'Neill SM, Colgan MP, Saqqur M, Murphy RP, Moran N, Hamilton G, McCabe DJ, Increased endothelial activation in recently symptomatic versus asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis and in cerebral microembolic-signal-negative patient subgroups., European Journal of Neurology, 2014, p460-467Journal Article, 2014, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Tobin WO, Kinsella JA, Kavanagh GF, O'Donnell JS, McGrath RT, Coughlan T, Collins DR, O'Neill D, Egan B, Tierney S, Feeley TM, Murphy RP, McCabe DJ, Longitudinal assessment of von Willebrand factor antigen and von Willebrand factor propeptide in response to alteration of antiplatelet therapy after TIA or ischaemic stroke., Journal of Neurology, 2014Journal Article, 2014, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Leahy DM, Desmond D, Coughlan T, O'Neill D, Collins DR, Stroke in young women: An interpretative phenomenological analysis., Journal of health psychology, 2014Journal Article, 2014, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
  • Kennelly SP, Drumm B, Coughlan T, Collins R, O'Neill D, Romero-Ortuno R, Characteristics and outcomes of older persons attending the emergency department: a retrospective cohort study., QJM, 2014Journal Article, 2014, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Kinsella JA, Tobin WO, Kavanagh GF, O'Donnell JS, McGrath RT, Tierney S, Feeley TM, Egan B, O'Neill D, Collins DR, Coughlan T, Harbison JA, Doherty CP, Madhavan P, Moore DJ, O'Neill SM, Colgan MP, Saqqur M, Murphy RP, Moran N, Hamilton G, McCabe DJ, Increased thrombin generation potential in symptomatic versus asymptomatic moderate or severe carotid stenosis and relationship with cerebral microemboli., Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 86, 2015, p460-467Journal Article, 2015, DOI
  • Keane B, O'Neill D, Coughlan T, Collins R, Efficiency of Computerized Discharge Letters, Ir Med J, 107, (7), 2014, p221 - 221Journal Article, 2014, TARA - Full Text
  • Regan J, Murphy A, Chiang M, McMahon BP, Coughlan T, Walshe M., Botulinum toxin for upper oesophageal sphincter dysfunction in neurological swallowing disorders. , Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , ( Issue 5. ), 2014Journal Article, 2014, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Dwyer R, Drumm B, Briggs R, O'Neill D, Coughlan T, Collins R, Stroke Awareness before, during and after the Irish National Stroke Awareness ''FAST'' Campaign, Ir J Med Sci, Irish Gerontological Society, Galway, 10-11 Oct 2014, 183, (Suppl 7), 2014, ppS299Meeting Abstract, 2014
  • Fitzhenry D, Briggs R, O'Neill D, Collins R, Coughlan T, Impact of a CNS for Frail Older Adults on a Geriatric Consult Service in a Tertiary Academic Teaching Hospital, Ir J Med Sci, Irish Gerontological Society, Galway, 10-11 Oct 2014, 183, (Suppl 7), 2014, ppS339Meeting Abstract, 2014
  • O'Donnell L, O'Neill D, Collins R, Coughlan T, McCabe D, Murphy S, Walsh R, Outcomes of Occupational Therapy Interventions within a Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Service; a 9 Month Retrospective Clinical Audit, Ir J Med Sci, Irish Gerontological Society, Galway, 10-11 Oct 2014, 183, (Suppl 7), 2014, ppS360-1Meeting Abstract, 2014
  • Greene S, Cogan N, Briggs R, Coughlan T, O'Neill D, Mc Cabe D, Murphy S, Walsh R, Collins R, Neuromedical Sequelae Post-Stroke, Ir J Med Sci, Irish Gerontological Society, Galway, 10-11 Oct 2014, 183, (Suppl 7), 2014, ppS332Meeting Abstract, 2014
  • Grace AR, Briggs R, Kieran RE, Corcoran RM, Romero-Ortuno R, Coughlan TL, O'Neill D, Collins R, Kennelly SP, A Comparison of Beers and STOPP Criteria in Assessing Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Nursing Home Residents Attending the Emergency Department., Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 2014Journal Article, 2014, DOI , TARA - Full Text