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Dr. Anita O'Donovan

Dr. Anita O'Donovan

Assistant Professor, Radiation Therapy

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Biography

Anita O'Donovan joined the academic staff as an Assistant Professor in the Discipline of Radiation Therapy in 2011. In terms of academic achievements, she has received a BSc. in Radiation Therapy (First Class Hons), M.A.(j.o) and Special Purpose Certificate in Education, from Trinity College Dublin, and is currently in the final year of her PhD. Prior to joining TCD, she worked as a Radiation Therapist in St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Network Dublin (St Luke's Hospital) and Cork University Hospital in both clinical and research positions. The overarching theme of her research and PhD subject is Geriatric Oncology, specifically optimal care of the older radiotherapy patient, and preparing the radiation therapy workforce for predicted demographic changes and a rapidly increasing older cancer patient population. Anita has previously served as a member of Board and Executive Committee of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG), the first radiation therapist to be represented in this organisation. She was also a member of the SIOG Science and Education committee and editorial board member for the Journal of Geriatric Oncology, and member of faculty of the SIOG Advanced Course in Geriatric Oncology and Irish Geriatric Oncology group. Anita has a particularly keen interest in older patient advocacy and incorporating alternative teaching methods into the classroom. This commitment was recognised when she was awarded a Trinity College Provost Teaching Award in June 2017.

Publications and Further Research Outputs

  • O'Donovan, A., Geriatric Assessment for Cancer Patients, National Society for Medical Oncology in Romania (SNOMR) and Institute of Oncology Bucharest "Research in Medical Oncology and Palliative Care", Bucharest, Romania, 17th & 18th April , 2015, ESMO and MASCCInvited Talk, 2015, URL
  • Irish Geriatric Oncology Group, Irish Geriatric Oncology Inaugural Meeting, March 28th, In:Irish Geriatric Oncology Meeting 2015, 2015, Dublin, IrelandMeetings /Conferences Organised, 2015, URL
  • O'Donovan, A., Guidelines for the Treatment of Older Cancer Patients: Task Forces of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology, ASCO Post, 6, (9), 2015Review Article, 2015
  • O'Donovan, A., O'Herlihy, A. and Cunningham, M., Knowledge and Attitudes of Radiation Therapists and Radiation Therapy Students Towards Older People, Radiography, 21, (3), 2015, pe96 - e102Journal Article, 2015
  • Mohile, S.G., Verlardea, C., Hurria, A., Magnuson, A., Lowenstein, L., Pandya, C., O'Donovan, A., Gorawara-Bhat, R. and Dale, W., Geriatric Assessment-Guided Care Processes for Older Adults: A Delphi Consensus of Geriatric Oncology Experts, Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN), 13, (9), 2015Journal Article, 2015
  • Lalor, S.J.. and O'Donovan, A., Impact of Age on Participation in Randomised Trials for Lung Cancer Patients , 15th Conference of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) , Prague, 12th-14th November , 2015Poster, 2015
  • Hogan, L and O'Donovan, A., Older people's experience of radiotherapy services, Advances in Modern Oncology Research, 2, (2), 2016, p105 - 115Journal Article, 2016
  • O'Donovan, A. and Poole, C., Fink About It: Development and Evaluation of a Communications Curriculum for Healthcare Professionals,, MedEdPublish, 5, (1), 2016, p16-Journal Article, 2016, URL
  • Turner, C., Boyle, G, Robinson, D., Soraghan, C and O'Donovan, A. , ONCOLAMP: A Study of the Accessibility of Community Based Services Relevant To Patients with Cancer and their Relationship to Social Deprivation and Cancer Incidence. , Annual Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Radiology, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin , September 23rd/24th, 2016Poster, 2016
  • Ryan, E., O'Donovan, A. and Kenny, R.A., The Behavioural And Emotional Outcomes Of Ageing Cancer Survivors In Ireland. Results From The Irish Longitudinal Study On Ageing., Annual Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Radiology, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, September 23rd/24th, 2016Poster, 2016
  • Lipsett, A., Barrett, S. and O'Donovan, A., Impact of Exercise During Adjuvant Radiotherapy on Fatigue and Quality of Life for Breast Cancer Patients: A Meta-Analysis, Annual Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Radiology, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin , September 23rd/24th, 2016Poster, 2016
  • Andrea Lipsett, Sarah Barrett and Anita O'Donovan, Impact of Exercise During Adjuvant Radiotherapy on Fatigue and Quality of Life for Breast Cancer Patients: A Meta-Analysis, Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy Annual Conference, Dublin , 8th October, 2016Oral Presentation, 2016
  • Ryan, E., O'Donovan, A. and Kenny, R.A.., The Behavioural And Emotional Outcomes Of Ageing Cancer Survivors In Ireland. Results From The Irish Longitudinal Study On Ageing., Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy Annual Conference, Dublin , Dublin , 8th October, 2016Oral Presentation, 2016
  • Andrea Lipsett, Sarah Barrett, Fatimah Haruna, Karen Mustian and Anita O'Donovan, The impact of exercise during adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer on fatigue and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis, The Breast, 32, 2017, p144 - 155Journal Article, 2017, DOI
  • A. O'Donovan, The Impact of Radiation Toxicity on Quality of Life of Older Patients, 16th Conference of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) , Milan, Italy, November 17-19, 2016, SIOGInvited Talk, 2016, URL
  • Ryan, E., O'Donovan, A. and Kenny, R.A., , The Behavioural And Emotional Outcomes Of Ageing Cancer Survivors In Ireland. Results From The Irish Longitudinal Study On Ageing, 16th Conference of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG), Milan, Italy, November 17-19, 2016Poster, 2016, URL
  • Anita O'Donovan, Charles Gillham, Conal Cunningham, Pierre Thirion, Moya Cunningham, Nazmy ElBeltagi, Michelle Leech, Application of ADEPT(a process for decision-making after pilot and feasibility trials) to a pilot geriatric oncology programme in radiation therapy, 16th Conference of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) , Milan, Italy, November 17-19, 2016Poster, 2016, URL
  • O'Donovan, A., MANAGING THE ELDERLY IN RADIOTHERAPY USING GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT: 'MERGE', European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) Spring/Summer Magazine, 2017Journal Article, 2017, URL
  • O'Donovan, A., Leech, M. and Gillham, C., Assessment and Management of Radiotherapy Induced Toxicity in Older Patients , Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 8, (6), 2017, p421 - 427Journal Article, 2017
  • O'Donovan, A., Integrating Geriatric Medicine Principles into Oncology, Grand Rounds, Christie Hospital, Manchester, UK, March 17th , 2017Invited Talk, 2017, URL
  • Leonard, S. and O'Donovan, A., Measuring Safety Culture: Application of The Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture to Radiotherapy Departments Worldwide, Practical Radiation Oncology, 8, (1), 2017, pe17 - e26Journal Article, 2017
  • Soto-Perez-de-Celis E, de Glas NA, Hsu T, Kanesvaran R, Steer C, Navarrete-Reyes AP, Battisti NM, Chavarri-Guerra Y, O'Donovan A, Avila-Funes JA, Hurria A., Global geriatric oncology: Achievements and challenges, Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 8, (5), 2017, p374 - 386Journal Article, 2017, URL
  • Anita O'Donovan, Integrating Geriatric Medicine Principles into Oncology, Royal College of Radiologists Annual Scientific Meeting, RCSI, Dublin, Ireland, 29th September, 2017Invited Talk, 2017
  • Anita O'Donovan, Oncology of Later Life: New Horizons for the Radiation Therapist, Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy Annual Conference, Cork, Ireland, 7th October , 2017Invited Talk, 2017
  • Wildes, T.M., O'Donovan, A. Colloca, G.F. and Cheung, K.L., Tumour boards in geriatric oncology, Age and Ageing, 47, (2), 2017, p168 - 170Journal Article, 2017, URL
  • Journal of Geriatric Oncology, Elsevier, [eds.], 2018Editorial Board, 2018
  • A. O'Donovan, Age Attuned Radiotherapy, European SocieTy for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) 37, Barcelona, Spain, 20th-24th April , 2018Invited Talk, 2018
  • A. O'Donovan, Radiotherapy in Older Patients, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) Geriatric Medicine Training , Dublin, Ireland, November 18th , 2017Invited Talk, 2017
  • Horgan, S. and O'Donovan, A., The Impact of Exercise during Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer on Fatigue and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 49, (2), 2018, p207 - 219Journal Article, 2018, URL
  • Principios de la radioterapia en adultos mayores in, editor(s)Maria Jose Molina Garrido Ludovico Balducci , Fundamentos en Oncogeriatria, Spain, Mederic Ediciones, S.L., 2019, pp619 - 720, [Anita O'Donovan et al]Book Chapter, 2019
  • Shóna Whelehan, Orlaith Lynch, Niall Treacy, Ciara Gleeson, Andrea Oates, Anita O'Donovan, Optimising Clinical Trial Design in Older Cancer Patients, Geriatrics, 3, (3), 2018, p34-Journal Article, 2018
  • Frewen H, Brown E, Jenkins M, O'Donovan A., Failure mode and effects analysis in a paperless radiotherapy department., Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology, 62, (5), 2018, p707 - 715Journal Article, 2018, DOI
  • J. Flood and A. O'Donovan, Caring for patients with dementia undergoing radiation therapy in Irish Radiation Therapy departments - a national audit, 18th Conference of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) , Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 16-18, 2018Poster, 2018
  • J. Flood and A. O'Donovan, Caring for patients with dementia undergoing radiation therapy in Irish Radiation Therapy departments - a national audit, Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy Annual Conference, Galway, Ireland, 10th November , 2018Oral Presentation, 2018
  • Orlaith Lynch, Anita O'Donovan, Patrick Murphy, Addressing treatment-related sexual side effects among cancer patients: Sub-optimal practice in radiation therapy, European Journal of Cancer Care, 2019Journal Article, 2019, DOI
  • Anthea Cree, Anita O'Donovan, Shane O'Hanlon, Geriatric Oncology: Assessing the Needs of Older People with Cancer, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 80, (5), 2019, p252 - 257Journal Article, 2019
  • Anita O'Donovan, Palliative Radiotherapy In Older And Frail Patients With Elements Of Geriatric Assessment, The Royal College of Radiologists Palliative Radiotherapy Study Day, March 13th , 2019Invited Talk, 2019
  • Flood J, O'Hanlon S, Gibb M, O'Donovan A., Caring for patients with dementia undergoing radiation therapy-A national audit., Journal of geriatric oncology, 10, (5), 2019, p811-818Journal Article, 2019, DOI
  • O'Donovan A., Morris L., Palliative Radiation Therapy in Older Adults With Cancer: Age-Related Considerations, Clinical Oncology, 2020Journal Article, 2020, DOI
  • Mellett C., O'Donovan A., Hayes C., The development of outcome key performance indicators for systemic anti-cancer therapy using a modified Delphi method, European Journal of Cancer Care, 17, (21), 2020, p7991-Journal Article, 2020, DOI , TARA - Full Text
  • Paillaud E., Soubeyran P., Caillet P., Cudennec T., Brain E., Terret C., Etchepare F., Mourey L., Aparicio T., Pamoukdjian F., Audisio R.A., Rostoft S., Hurria A., Bellera C., Mathoulin-Pelissier S., Boulahssass R., De Decker L., Fossey-Diaz V., Liuu E., Mertens C., Balardy L., Retornaz F., Couderc A.L., Rollot-Trad F., Azria D., Bacciarello G., Barranger E., Bengrine L., Bernat-Piazza L., Blay J.Y., Bourdolle E., Carola E., Chinot O., Classe J.M., Corre R., Culine S., Cure H., Delaloge S S., Delattre J.Y., Desolneux G., Freyer G., Graff P., Guigay J., Herlin C., Hoang-Xuan K., Italiano A., Kurtz J.E., Lartigau E., Lazarovicci-Nagera C., Lebas I., Le Caer H., Maguire C., Mir O., Natur S., Ortholan C., Pigneux A., Prou M., Qabbal R., Rousseau F., Rouzier R., Roveri A., Sargos P., Servagi S., Servent V., Ysebaert L., Alibhai S., Audisio R.A., Balducci L., Bastiaannet E., Bron D., Cheng K., Cohen H.J., Cornelis F., De Glas N., Kalsi T., Kanesvaran R., Kenis C., Hamaker M., Holmes H., Hsu T., Lichtman S., Mohile S., O'Donovan A., Puts M., Repetto L., Singhal N., Steer C., Stolz Baskett P., Van De Water W., Van Leuven B., Wedding U., Wildes T., Wildiers H., Zulian G., Multidisciplinary development of the Geriatric Core Dataset for clinical research in older patients with cancer: A French initiative with international survey, European Journal of Cancer, 103, 2018, p61 - 68, p61-68Journal Article, 2018, DOI
  • Battisti, Nicolò Matteo Luca, Mislang, Anna Rachelle, Cooper, Lisa, O'Donovan, Anita, Audisio, Riccardo A., Cheung, Kwok-Leung, Sarrió, Regina Gironés, Stauder, Reinhard, Soto-Perez-de-Celis, Enrique, Jaklitsch, Michael, Williams, Grant R., O'Hanlon, Shane, Alam, Mahmood, Cairo, Clarito, Colloca, Giuseppe, Gil, Luiz Antonio, Sattar, Schroder, Kantilal, Kumud, Russo, Chiara, Lichtman, Stuart M., Brain, Etienne, Kanesvaran, Ravindran, Wildiers, Hans, Adapting care for older cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: Recommendations from the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) COVID-19 Working Group, Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 2020Journal Article, 2020, DOI
  • O'Donovan A and Leech M. , Personalised treatment for older adults with cancer: The role of frailty. , Technical Innovations and Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, 16, 2020, p30 - 38Journal Article, 2020
  • Palliative Radiotherapy in the Older Adult in, editor(s)Vapiwala,Jones,&Dharmarajan , Palliative Radiation Oncology, USA, Elsevier, 2021, [Anita O'Donovan]Book Chapter, 2021
  • Radiotherapy and Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment in Older Adults with Cancer and Frailty in, editor(s)Fabio Gomes , Frailty in Older Adults with Cancer, Springer, Cham, Springer Nature, 2022, [Anita O'Donovan, Capucine Baldini and Nicolò Matteo Luca Battisti]Book Chapter, 2022
  • Mislang AR, Soto-Perez-de-Celis E, Russo C, Colloca G, Williams GR, O'Hanlon S, Cooper L, O'Donovan A, Audisio RA, Cheung KL, Sarrió RG, Stauder R, Jaklitsch M, Cairo C, Gil LA, Sattar S, Kantilal K, Loh KP, Lichtman SM, Brain E, Wildiers H, Kanesvaran R, Battisti NML., The SIOG COVID-19 working group recommendations on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines among older adults with cancer., Journal of geriatric oncology, 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI
  • Extermann M, Brain E, Canin B, Cherian MN, Cheung KL, de Glas N, Devi B, Hamaker M, Kanesvaran R, Karnakis T, Kenis C, Musolino N, O'Donovan A, Soto-Perez-de-Celis E, Steer C, Wildiers H, International Society of Geriatric Oncology., Priorities for the global advancement of care for older adults with cancer: an update of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology Priorities Initiative., The Lancet. Oncology, 22, (1), 2021, pe29-e36Journal Article, 2021, DOI
  • Maeve A. Hennessy and Munzir Hamid and Niamh Keegan and Lynda Corrigan and Caitriona Goggin and Nay MyoOo and Marie Carrigan and David Mockler and Anita O'Donovan, Metastatic Gastroesophageal Cancer in Older Patients - Is this Patient Cohort Represented in Clinical Trials?, BMC Cancer, 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL
  • Maeve Hennessy and Munzir Hamid and Caitriona Goggin and Myo Oo Nay and Marie Carrigan and David Mockler and Anita G. O'Donovan, Participation of older patients with advanced gastroesophageal cancer in clinical trials: A systematic review of age-restrictive inclusion criteria over the last 25 years. , Journal of Clinical Oncology, 39, (15), 2022, pe24017--e24017Journal Article, 2022, DOI
  • Naseer A, Cree A, Simcock R, Jeppesen SS, Morris L, Kenis C, Hashmi A, Dale W, O'Donovan A., International efforts in geriatric radiation oncology., Journal of geriatric oncology, 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI
  • A. Skelly and A. O'Donovan, Recognising Frailty in Radiation Oncology Clinical Practice: Current Evidence and Future Directions, Seminars in Radiation Oncology, 32, (2), 2022, p115 - 124Journal Article, 2022
  • Flavin, A., O'Toole, E., Murphy, L., Ryan, R., McClean, B., Faul, C., McGibney, C., Coyne, S., O'Boyle, G., Small, C. and Sims, C, A National Cyberattack Affecting Radiation Therapy: The Irish Experience, Advances in Radiation Oncology, 7, (5), 2022Journal Article, 2022, URL
  • Ashley L, Surr C, Kelley R, Price M, Griffiths AW, Fowler NR, Giza DE, Neal RD, Martin C, Hopkinson JB, O'Donovan A, Dale W, Koczwara B, Spencer K, Wyld L., Cancer care for people with dementia: Literature overview and recommendations for practice and research., CA: a cancer journal for clinicians, 2023Journal Article, 2023, DOI
  • Morris L, O'Donovan A, Hashmi A, Agar M., Older adults and the unique role of the radiation therapist: Future directions for improving geriatric oncology training and education., Tech Innov Patient Support Radiat Oncol, 23, 2022, p21-26Journal Article, 2022, DOI
  • Soto-Perez-de-Celis E, Mislang AR, Hernández-Favela CG, Russo C, Colloca G, Williams GR, O'Hanlon S, Cooper L, O'Donovan A, Audisio RA, Cheung KL, Gironés-Sarrió R, Stauder R, Jaklitsch M, Cairo C, Gil LA, Alam M, Sattar S, Kantilal K, Loh KP, Lichtman SM, Brain E, Wildiers H, Kanesvaran R, Battisti NML., Updated International Society of Geriatric Oncology COVID-19 working group recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination among older adults with cancer., Journal of geriatric oncology, 13, (7), 2022, p1054-1057Journal Article, 2022, DOI
  • Morris L, Turner S, Thiruthaneeswaran N, O'Donovan A, Simcock R, Cree A, Phillips J, Alibhai S, Puts M, Szumacher E, Lane H, Berger A, Agar M., An International Expert Delphi Consensus to Develop Dedicated Geriatric Radiation Oncology Curriculum Learning Outcomes., International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics, 113, (5), 2022, p934-945Journal Article, 2022, DOI
  • O'Sullivan K, O'Donovan A., Factors associated with breast cancer mammography screening and breast self-examination in Irish women: results from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)., Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden), 61, (11), 2022, p1301-1308Journal Article, 2022, DOI
  • Rostoft S, O'Donovan A, Soubeyran P, Alibhai SMH, Hamaker ME., Geriatric Assessment and Management in Cancer., Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 39, (19), 2021, p2058-2067Journal Article, 2021, DOI
  • Morris L, Thiruthaneeswaran N, O'Donovan A, Simcock R, Cree A, Turner S, Agar M, PO-1263: What every radiation oncologist should know about geriatric oncology: A global expert consensus, Radiotherapy and Oncology, 152, 2020, pS665 - S666Journal Article, 2020, DOI , URL
  • Morris L, Turner S, Thiruthaneeswaran N, O'Donovan A, Agar M, Simcock R, EP-1646 Radiation Oncology for the Older Person: Defining international standards for trainee education, Radiotherapy and Oncology, 133, 2019, pS886 - S887Journal Article, 2019, DOI , URL
  • Russo C, Mislang AR, Ferraioli D, Soto-Perez-de-Celis E, Colloca G, Williams GR, O'Hanlon S, Cooper L, O'Donovan A, Audisio RA, Cheung KL, Sarrió RG, Stauder R, Jaklitsch M, Cairo C, Gil LA, Sattar S, Kantilal K, Loh KP, Lichtman SM, Brain E, Kanesvaran R, Battisti NML., SIOG COVID-19 Working Group recommendations on COVID-19 therapeutic approaches in older adults with cancer., Journal of geriatric oncology, 2023, p101564Journal Article, 2023, DOI
  • Skin Cancer Management in the Elderly and Frail in, editor(s)Agata Rembielak, Luca Tagliaferri , Non-melanoma Skin Cancer: Essentials for Oncologists,, CRC Press, 2023, pp387 - 397, [A O'Donovan and G. Colloca]Book Chapter, 2023
  • Seghers P. A. L, Alibhai Shabbir M. H, Battisti Nicolò Matteo Luc, Kanesvaran Ravindra, Extermann Martin, O' Donovan Anita, Pilleron Sophi, Mislang Anna Rachell, Musolino Naji, Cheung Kwok-Leun, Staines Anthon, Girvalaki Chari, Soubeyran Pierr, Portielje Johanneke E. A, Rostoft Sir, Hamaker Marije E, Trépel Domini, O†Hanlon Shan, Geriatric assessment for older people with cancer: policy recommendations, Global Health Research and Policy, 8, (1), 2023, p37-Journal Article, 2023, DOI , URL
  • O'Donovan A., O'Shea E., O'Loughlin M., Hogan M., Mullaney L., Dempsey S., Moriarty M., McKenzie K., A randomised trial of the impact of an educational support group for prostate cancer patients, 8th Biennial ESTRO meeting on physics and Radiation Technology for Clinical Radiotherapy, Portugal, September , 2005Oral Presentation, 2005
  • Coleman, M. and O'Donovan, A., A Survey of Radiotherapy Skin Care Practice Across Europe and the USA, 2nd European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) Forum, , Geneva, Switzerland, April , 2013Poster, 2013
  • Joyce, M.B. and O'Donovan, A., Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of NCHDs Towards Cognitive Assessment of Older Oncology Patients,, 61st Annual and Scientific Meeting of the Irish Gerontological Society, Dublin, Ireland, September , 2013Poster, 2013
  • Gwiazda, S., Wiebe, M., Robinson, D., O'Donovan, A, Knowledge and Attitudes of Trinity College Dublin Medical Students Towards Older People., International Society of Geriatric Oncology annual conference , Copenhagen, Denmark, October , 2013Poster, 2013
  • O'Donovan, A., Mohile, S. and Leech, M., Expert Consensus Panel on Geriatric Assessment Interventions in Oncology: the European Perspective, International Society of Geriatric Oncology annual conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, October , 2013Oral Presentation, 2013
  • McCarthy, J. and O'Donovan, A, Stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic radiation therapy in the management of brain metastases, Annual Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Radiology, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland, September , 2013Poster, 2013
  • Mohile, S.Hurria, A. Velarde, C. Magnuson, A. O'Donovan, A. Dale, W, An Expert Consensus Panel on Geriatric Assessment Interventions in Oncology: the US Perspective, International Society of Geriatric Oncology annual conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, October , 2013Oral Presentation, 2013
  • O'Donovan A., O'Shea E., O'Loughlin M., Hogan M., Mullaney L., Dempsey S., Moriarty M., McKenzie K., , The Impact of an Educational Support Group for Prostate Cancer Patients., ESTRO 25, Leipzig, Germany, September , 2006Oral Presentation, 2006
  • O'Donovan, A., Mohile, S. and Leech, M., Expert Consensus Panel on Geriatric Assessment Interventions in Oncology: the European Perspective, Annual Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Radiology, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland, September , 2013Poster, 2013
  • Frain, F. and O'Donovan, A., Coverage of Cancer in the Irish Print Media, Health and Social Care Professions Conference, Dublin, Ireland, February , 2014Poster, 2014
  • O'Donovan, A. , A Blended Learning Approach to an Undergraduate Evidence-based Practice Project, Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) , Belfast, Ireland, February 21st , 2014Oral Presentation, 2014
  • O'Donovan, A., Geriatric Oncology Update, 14th Annual All Ireland Radiation Therapy Study Day, Trinity College Dublin, March 1st , 2014, Discipline of Radiation Therapy, Trinity College DublinInvited Talk, 2014
  • O'Connell, C., Cunningham, M and O'Donovan, A., Erectile Dysfunction in Prostate Cancer Patients; Knowledge Levels and Attitudes towards Information Provision by Healthcare Professionals, ESTRO 33, Vienna, Austria, April 3rd-8th , 2014Poster, 2014
  • O'Donovan, A., Coleman, M., Harris, R and Herst, P., Prophylaxis and Management of Acute Radiation-induced Skin Toxicity: A Survey of Practice Across Europe and the USA, European Journal of Cancer Care, 2014Journal Article, 2014
  • O'Donovan, A. , Gillham, C., Cunningham, C. , Thirion, P. , Cunningham, M. , El Beltagi, N. and Leech, M., Managing the Elderly in Radiotherapy using Geriatric assessmEnt (MERGE): A Pilot Geriatric Oncology Study, Trinity College Dublin's 9th International Cancer Conference, Dublin, 17th-18th September , 2014Poster, 2014
  • Conaty,R., Ryan, L., Harper, D. , and O'Donovan, A., Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for Delivery Of Lung SBRT Through VMAT at St James's Hospital (SLRON), Annual Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Radiology, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin , September 26th/27th, 2014Poster, 2014
  • O'Donovan, A. , Gillham, C., Cunningham, C. , Thirion, P. , Cunningham, M. , El Beltagi, N. and Leech, M., Managing the Elderly in Radiotherapy using Geriatric assessmEnt (MERGE): A Pilot Geriatric Oncology Study,, International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) 14th Annual Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 23-25 October, 2014Poster, 2014
  • O'Donovan, A., Gillham, C., Cunningham, C., Thirion, P., Cunningham, M., El Beltagi, N. and Leech, M., Managing the Elderly in Radiotherapy using Geriatric assessmEnt (MERGE): A Pilot Geriatric Oncology Study, SPHeRE (Structured Population and Health-services Research Education)Network 1st Annual Conference, Dublin, Ireland, Friday 9th January , 2015Poster, 2015
  • O'Donovan, A., Mohile, S. and Leech, M., Expert Consensus Panel Guidelines on Geriatric Assessment in Oncology, European Journal of Cancer Care, 24, (4), 2015, p574 - 589Journal Article, 2015
  • A Blended Learning Approach to an Undergraduate Evidence-based Practice Module for Healthcare Students in, editor(s)Brown, S. , Learning, teaching and assessment in higher education: global perspectives, Macmillan International Higher Education, , 2014, [O'Donovan, A. and Leech, M.]Book Chapter
  • Anita O'Donovan, Radiation Therapy in Older Adults with Cancer , Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) Masterclass Series, Dublin, Ireland, March 6th , 2019Invited Talk
  • O'Donovan, A. and Harper, D., 'Brachytherapy: Best Practice Guidelines', 2011, -Protocol or guideline
  • O'Donovan, A., Radiotherapy in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, Radiography Ireland , 14, (1), 2010, p20 - 23Journal Article
  • O'Donovan A., O'Shea E., O'Loughlin M., Hogan M., Mullaney L., Dempsey S., Moriarty M., McKenzie K., , The Impact of an Educational Support Group for Prostate Cancer Patients, Radiography Ireland, 14, (1), 2010, p24 - 27Journal Article

Research Expertise

Geriatric Oncology;older cancer patient's experience and quality of life;survivorship care

  • Title
    Care of the Older Radiotherapy Patient
    Summary
    Background and Purpose: Eleven per cent of Ireland's population is currently over the age of 65; this is projected to double to 1.4 million by 2040. Approximately 60% of all Irish cancer cases occur in the over 65 age group. According to Irish Cancer Society and National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) predictions, new cancer cases in Ireland could potentially double by 2040. Despite the body of evidence demonstrating the benefits of geriatric assessment, its adoption in oncology has not been widespread. Traditionally a multidisciplinary approach is required in Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in order to identify problems and develop a care plan appropriate to individual patients. However, it is well recognised that CGA is time consuming and expensive. How geriatric assessment can best be integrated into Oncology remains to be clarified. My research is focussed on integration of geriatric medicine principles in radiation therapy. Outcomes: To evaluate the impact of geriatric assessment on specified treatment oncological outcomes, such as the ability to impact treatment decisions, treatment tolerance and quality of life. Impact: Population ageing will have a profound effect on the healthcare system in Ireland in the coming years. This will be especially evident in Ireland, where there will be a predicted doubling in the proportion of the population over the age of 65. There is now an impetus in all aspects of elderly care, to put the necessary infrastructure in place to promote successful ageing. The provision of state-of-the-art oncology services is one such area.
    Date From
    July 2012
    Date To
    present

Oncology and cancer biology, Oncology and cancer biology,

Recognition

  • Saint Luke's Prize 2002
  • TCD Provost Teaching Award 2016-17
  • ESTRO member present
  • Member of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) present
  • Cancer Trials Ireland 2015 to present
  • IIRRT member 2022
  • Registered member of CORU present
  • Accreditation Council of Europe (ACOE) Councillor 2022 to present
  • Member of teaching faculty on the ESTRO Teaching course on Basic Treatment Planning. March 2012 to October 2013
  • Chair of the Membership and National Representatives Committee, International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) March 2014 to 2017
  • Member of faculty ESTRO Course Non-melanoma Skin Cancer 2017 to present
  • Member of Faculty SIOG Advanced Course in Geriatric Oncology November 2016 to present
  • National Representative, International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) January 2013
  • Member of Board and Executive Committee, International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) October 2014 to 2017
  • National Radiation Therapy reviewer on the Radiography Qualifications Review Board February 2012 to 2015
  • European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) Radiation Oncology Safety and Quality Committee (ROSQC) June 2016 to present