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Dr. Sandra Fleming
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Midwifery

Biography

Sandra Fleming RNID RPN RGN RCT RNT PhD MA (JO) MSc in Education and Training Management, Cert Ed (FE) is an Assistant Professor in Nursing and BSc Cur Senior Fresh Course Coordinator at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin. She has extensive experience of teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate nurse education programmes and has held posts of responsibility such as Principal Tutor, Acting and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies (BSc Cur) and Course Co-Coordinator, Module Leader and External Examiner on undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Sandra has extensive experience of research supervision of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. She has several publications and has presented at national and international conferences. Her primary research interests in intellectual disability include the mental health needs of the person with an intellectual disability, the older adult with intellectual disability and complex age-related conditions and end of life care for person with intellectual disability. Her research in nurse education has covered issues pertaining to students learning styles and approaches, the drug calculations skills of registered nurses, the experience of mature students on undergraduate programmes and evaluation of advanced nurse practitioner role.

Publications and Further Research Outputs

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Sheerin, F., Fleming, S., May, P., McCallion, P., McCarron, M., Naseer, A., Lalor, G. & D'Eath, M., Challenges in Care and Service Provision for Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Complex Age-Related Conditions in Ireland, British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2024 Journal Article, 2024 TARA - Full Text URL

Sheerin, F., Angel Buil, S., Duran Salguero, J., Ferrer Lopez, D., Foden, E., McCann, E., Paans, W., Mpundu, G., Peña-Salazar, C., McCallion, P., Fleming, S., The SOOTHE eQuilt of Mental Health and Wellbeing: Supporting Voice, Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 2023 Journal Article, 2023 DOI

Fleming S., Burke E., Doyle C., Henderson K., Horan P., Byrne K., Keenan P. , Ensuring effective communication when undertaking a systematic health assessment, Learning Disability Practice, 2023 Journal Article, 2023 URL DOI

McAnelly, S., Gates B., Sutton P., Griffiths C., Keenan P., Fleming S., Doyle C., Atherton H., Cleary M. , Intellectual disability nursing, the Cinderella relation of nursing: marginality explored through the oral histories of intellectual disability nurses. , Oral History, Autumn edition, 2023, p92 - 105 Journal Article, 2023 URL

Intellectual Disability, Mental Health and Mental Disorders in, editor(s)Sheerin F. Doyle C, , Intellectual Disabilities: Health and Social care across the Lifespan, Geneva, Springer, 2023, pp159-184 , [Fleming S., Peña-Salazar C.] Book Chapter, 2023 URL

Sheerin, F. and Fleming, S., Can art and craft activities be used to stimulate discussion on mental health and wellbeing with people with learning disabilities?, Learning Disability Practice, 2023 Journal Article, 2023 URL

Gates, B., Sutton P., McAnelly S., Atherton H., Griffiths C., Dole C., Cleary M., Keenan P., Fleming S. , Oral Histories of Learning Disability Nurses from England, UK and the Republic of Ireland., A History of Learning Disability: Exhibition Launch, UK, May, 2022 Oral Presentation, 2022

Doyle C., Griffiths C., McAnelly S., Atherton H., Cleary M., Fleming S., Gates B., Keenan P, Sutton P. , Past, Present and Future: Perspectives on an oral history of Intellectual Disability Nursing, Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 27, (1), 2022, p190 - 205 Journal Article, 2022 URL

Burke, EA., Fleming, S., Doyle, C., Henderson, K., Keenan, P., Horan, P., and Byrne, K., Using verbal and non-verbal communication to support people with learning disability, Learning Disability Practice, 2022 Journal Article, 2022 DOI

Sheerin, F., Buil, S.A., Salguero, J.D., Lopez, D.F., Foden, E., McCann, E., Paans, W., Salazar, C.P., Fleming, S., The SOOTHE eQuilt of mental health and wellbeing, Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 6th IASSID Europe Congress Value Diversity, Amsterdam/Online, 6-8 July 2021, 34, IASSID, 2021, pp1338 - 1338 Oral Presentation, 2021 DOI

O'Reilly D., Brady A.M., Bryant-Lukosius D., Varley J., Daly L., Cotter P., Elliot N., Lehane E., Fleming S., Savage E., Hegarty J. & Drennan J., Patient-reported experiences of consultation with an advanced nurse practitioner: Factor structure and reliability analysis of the patient enablement and satisfaction survey., Journal of Advanced Nursing, 77, 2021, p4279-4289 Journal Article, 2021 URL

McCann, E., Fleming, S., Alvarez, P., O'Reilly, F., Whelan, J., Sheerin, F., Mulryan, N., Foden, E., Responding to mental health concerns in older adults with intellectual disability (SOOTHE), Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 6th IASSID Europe Congress Value Diversity, Amsterdam/Online, 6-8 July 2021, 34, IASSID, 2021, pp1340 - 1341 Oral Presentation, 2021 DOI

Alvarez, P., O'Reilly, F., Sheerin, F., Fleming, S., ,McCann, E., Foden, E. and Mulryan, N., Transforming technology to improve the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities, Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 6th IASSID Europe Congress Value Diversity, Amsterdam/Online, 6-8 July 2021, 34, IASSID, 2021, pp1273 - 1273 Conference Paper, 2021 DOI

Gates, B., Griffiths, C., Atherton, H., Sutton, P., McAnelly, S., Cleary, M., Doyle, C., Keenan, P., Fleming, S., Issues of sustainability, recruitement and retention of a specialist nursing workforce: Overview of an Oral History project of Intellectual Disability Nurses from the Republic of Ireland and England, United Kingdom., International Conference on the History of Nursing, Florence, Italy, 13th-15th February , 2020 Oral Presentation, 2020

Gates B., Griffiths C., Atherton H., McAnelly S., Keenan P., Fleming S., Doyle C., Cleary M., Sutton P. , Intellectual disability Nursing An Oral History Project, First edition, Emerald Points, 2020, 1 - 147pp Book, 2020

Horan P, Cleary M, Fleming S, Mulhere J, Doyle C, Burke E, Byrne K, & Keenan P, Preventing, assessing and managing constipation in people with intellectual disabilities, Learning Disability Practice, 2020, pdoi: 10.7748/ldp.2020.e2067 Journal Article, 2020 URL

Horan P.F, Fleming S, Cleary M, Burke E, Doyle C, Byrne K. Griffiths C and Keenan P., 'Sweet Dreams'; an evidence based approach to effective sleep hygiene maintenance for people with an intellectual disability, Learning Disability Practice., 22, (2), 2019, p13 - 19 Journal Article, 2019 URL

Gates., B; Griffiths., C; Keenan., P; Fleming., S; Doyle., C; Cleary., M; Atherton., H; McAnelly, S., and Sutton, P,. , Initial findings of the sustainability of learning disability nursing: An Oral History., Celebrating Learning Disability Nursing conference. 100 years of Learning Disability Nursing. , The Chancellors Hall. Wolverhampton University. , June , 2019 Conference Paper, 2019

Fleming S., Doyle C., Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome), Learning Disability Practice, 22, (1), 2019, p16- Journal Article, 2019

Sandra Fleming, The experiences of nursing and non-nursing students experiences on fulltime undergraduate courses-a quantitative study, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, 2019 Thesis, 2019

Doyle C., Fleming S., 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Learning Disability Practice, 22, (2), 2019, p12- Journal Article, 2019

Fleming S., Doyle C., Griffith C., Keenan P., Cleary M., gates B., Sutton P., Atherton H., McAnelly S., Untold stories: lessons for workforce sustainability, recruitment and retention "Workforce excellence and sustainability" , EASPD Annual Conference - Staff Matters. , Helsinki, Finland, 3rd/4th October, 2019 Oral Presentation, 2019

Gates., B; Griffiths., C; Atherton., H; Suttton., P; McAnelly., S; Cleary., M; Doyle., C; Keenan., P and Fleming., S , Lessons from the past: Building a body of evidence in learning disability nursing: An Oral History. , Celebrating 100 Years of Learning Disabilities Nursing Conference: Leadership, Research and Innovation. , The University of West London. , July, 2019 Conference Paper, 2019

Sheerin, F., Fleming, S., Burke, E., Byrne, K., Cleary, M., Doyle, C. and Keenan, P., Exploring mental health issues in people with an intellectual disability, Learning Disability Practice, 2019 Journal Article, 2019 DOI

Doyle C., Byrne K., Fleming S., Griffiths C., Horan P., Keenan P., Enhancing the experience of people with intellectual disabilities who access healthcare, Positive Choices 2018, Trinity College, Dublin, 19th April 2018, 2018 Conference Paper, 2018

Keenan P.M., Fleming S., Horan P., Byrne K., Burke E., Cleary M., Doyle C. & Griffiths C., , Urinary continence promotion and the person with an intellectual disability,, Positive Choices - Heroes and Champions deserve to live a life free from fear, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin., 19th April 2018, edited by Positive Choices , 2018, ppdoi: 10.7748/ldp.2018.e1878 Conference Paper, 2018

Keenan P, Griffiths C., Fleming S., Horan, P., Henderson K., O' Reilly A and Doyle C., Supporting safe eating and drinking for people with severe and profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, Positive Choices - Heroes and Champions deserve to live a life free from fear, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, University of Dublin, 19th April 2018, 2018 Conference Paper, 2018

Griffiths Colin, Fleming Sandra, Horan Paul, Keenan Paul Michael, Henderson Karen, O'Reilly Aine and Doyle Carmel., Supporting safe eating and drinking for people with severe and profound intellectual and multiple disabilities., Learning Disability Practice. , 21, (1), 2018, p26-31 Journal Article, 2018

Athlete Health in, editor(s)Keenan P., Doyle C., Maguire O.P. , Special Olympics Ireland Tutor Training Manual - Intellectual Disability Education Modules, 3rd edition , Dublin, Ireland, Special Olympics Ireland, 2017, ppChapter 2 , [Doyle C. & Fleming S. ] Book Chapter, 2017

Doyle C., Byrne K., Fleming S., Griffiths C., Horan P., Keenan P. , Enhancing the experience of persons with intellectual disabilities who are accessing healthcare , Learning Disability Practice, 19, (6), 2016, pdoi.10.7748/ldp.2016.e1752 Journal Article, 2016

Fleming S., McHugh A., Meagher C, Creedon R., Innovation in education: Evaluating a nurse education programme developed and managed through a consortium of universities in Ireland., 16th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference Helath, Wellbeing and Innovation: advancing research, practice and education., School of Nursing & Midwifery, The University of Dublin Trinity College, 4th and 5th November, 2015 Oral Presentation, 2015

Doyle C. & Fleming S. , The Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability (RNID) - Responding to the care needs of people with an intellectual disability, 33rd Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research Education Conference, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin. , 20th February 2014, 2014, pp97 Poster, 2014

Horan, P., Griffiths, C., Croften, C., Keenan, P., Fleming, S. & Sheerin, F., An exploration of the Irish Intellectual Disability nursing profession's opinions as to the potential future shape of professional curricula in 21st century Ireland., Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Pathways to Inclusion - 4th International IASSIDD Europe Regional Congress, , University of Vienna, 14th-17th July 2014, 27, (4), Wiley Blackwell, 2014, pp319 Oral Presentation, 2014

Fleming S, Brady A-M, Malone A-M., An evaluation of the drug calculation skills of registered nurses, Nurse Education in Practice , 14, (1), 2014, p55 - 61 Journal Article, 2014 DOI

Horan P, Griffiths C, Crofton C, Keenan P, Fleming S and Sheerin F, Registered Intellectual Disability Nursing undergraduate education in the Republic of Ireland: The views of the profession and the current policy perspective , LIDNAN Seminar at the Positive Choices Conference , University of Cumbria Lancaster Campus Lancashire England UK, 21st/22nd March 2013, 2013 Oral Presentation, 2013

Horan P, Griffiths C, Crofton C, Keenan P, Fleming S and Sheerin F., The future of undergraduate education of Registered Intellectual Disability Nurses' in the Republic of Ireland. , Learning/Intellectual Disability Nursing Academic Network Conference: Creative Practice Learning in a Changing Landscape, University of South Wales - Cardiff Wales UK, 21st Sept 2013, 2013 Meeting Abstract, 2013

Intellectual Disability Education Modules in, editor(s)Keenan P., Ni Riain M. , Special Olympics Ireland Tutor Training Manual, Ireland, Special Olympics Ireland, 2013, [Doyle C., Fleming S.] Book Chapter, 2013

Griffiths C, Crofton C, Horan P, Keenan P, Fleming S, Sheerin F., A survey of the views of Registered Nurses in Intellectual Disability in response to the Review of the Intellectual Disability Undergraduate Nursing Programme., Nursing Network in Intellectual Disability Ireland. National Conference, Stewarts Care, Palmerstown, Dublin, 26th September, 2012 Meeting Abstract, 2012

Griffiths C, Crofton C, Horan P, Keenan P, Fleming S & Sheerin F.,, A Survey of the views of Registered Nurses in Intellectual Disability in Ireland in response to the Review of the Intellectual Disability Undergraduate Nursing Programme, The School of Nursing and Midwifery , Trinity College Dublin, August, 2012, 1, 20 Report, 2012

O'Malley D, Fleming S, Developing skills for teaching: Reflections on the lecture as a learning tool for the novice midwife educator, Nurse Education in Practice, 12, 2012, p253 - 257 Journal Article, 2012 DOI

Griffiths C, Crofton C, Horan P, Fleming S, Keenan P and Sheerin F., The views of Registered Intellectual Disability Nurses regarding the future of nurse education in Ireland., Optimising Health in the 21st Century, The School of Nursing and Midwifery,Trinity College Dublin., 8th November , 2012 Meeting Abstract, 2012

Fleming S, McKee G, Huntley-Moore S., Undergraduate Nursing students Learning Styles: A Longitudinal study , Nurse Education Today, 31, (5), 2011, p444 - 449 Journal Article, 2011 URL DOI

Intellectual Disability Education Modules in, editor(s)Keenan P., Codd A. , Special Olympics Ireland Tutor Training Manual, Ireland, Special Olympics Ireland, 2011, [Doyle C., Fleming S.] Book Chapter, 2011

Working in Teams in, editor(s)Brady, AM , Leadership and Managment in the Irish Health Service , Dublin, Gill and McMillan, 2010, pp185 - 204, [Fleming, S.] Book Chapter, 2010

Fleming, S., Brady, AM., Malone, AM., Drug Calculation Skills of Registered Nurses Commencing employment: An Irish Perspective, 29th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Conference. Integrating care more effectively: Unlocking the potential of nurses and midwives, RCSI, Dublin, 25th February , 2010, pp71 - 71 Meeting Abstract, 2010

Malone, A-M., Fleming, S. Brady, A-M. , Reducing Medication Calculation Errors in Nursing Practice, International Nursing Conference Knowledge to Action: Research in Nursing in the 21st Century. , University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada, 14th -16th June, 2010, pp80- Meeting Abstract, 2010

Huntley-Moore, S.,Fleming, S,. McKee, G., Patterson, A, Nursing and Medical Students' Approaches to Learning and Studying: A Longitudinal Study, Valuing Complexity Celebrating Diverse Approaches to Teaching and Learning, NUI Maynooth, Ireland, 27-28 August,, 2009 Meeting Abstract, 2009

Fleming, S., Brady, AM., Malone, AM., An evaluation of the drug calculation skills of registered nurses, Nursing Education Practice, Transforming Healthcare through Research and Education. 10th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference , School of Nursing and Midwifery Trinity College Dublin, 4th & 5th November, 2009, pp55-61- Meeting Abstract, 2009 DOI

Brady, A-M., Fleming, S. & Malone, A-M, Drug calculation skill of nurses: an issue for patient safety, Designing for Quality: The International Society for Quality in Health Care, The Burlington Hotel, Dublin, 11-14th October, 2009, pp289- Meeting Abstract, 2009

Brady, AM., Fleming, S., Malone, AM., A literature review of the individual and systems factors that contribute to medication errors in nursing practice, Journal of Nursing Management, 17, (6), 2009, p679 - 697 Journal Article, 2009 DOI

Brady, AM., Redmond, R., Curtis, E., Fleming, S., Keenan, P., Malone, AM., Sheerin, F., Adverse events in health care: A literature Review, Journal of Nursing Management, 17, (2), 2009, p155 - 164 Journal Article, 2009 DOI TARA - Full Text

Gabrielle McKee, Sandra Fleming, Sylvia Huntley-Moore, What are the strengths and weaknesses of student nurses' learning and study style strategies and do they change over time? , Advancing Nursing and Midwifery Practice and Performance in Modern Health Care Systems 28th Annual International Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Dublin , 25-26 February , 2009 Poster, 2009

Sandra Fleming, Gabrielle McKee, Sylvia Huntley-Moore & Aileen Patterson, Nursing Students' Approaches to Learning and Studying: A Longitudinal Study, 9th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference:Transforming Healthcare through Research, Education and Technology, School of Nursing and MidwiferyTrinity College Dublin, 5-7 November, 2008, 2008, pp8 - 14 Conference Paper, 2008 URL

Malone, A-M., Brady, A-M. and Fleming, S. , Ethics, research, drug calculation and patient safety: what are the issues?, The 9th International Interdisciplinery Conference Advances in Qualitative Methods, Banff Park Lodge, Banff, Alberta, Canada, 8-11th October, 2008, pp47- Poster, 2008

Sandra Fleming, Gabrielle McKee, Sylvia Huntley-Moore, Nursing Students' Learning Styles: A Longitudinal Study, 3rd European Practice-Based and Practitioner Research Conference, Bergen, Norway, 26-28 November, 2008 Meeting Abstract, 2008

Nicholl, N., Fleming, S, Involving students in nursing research studies: issues and challenges in undertaking research in nurse education, NET2007 Education in Healthcare. 18th Annual International Participative Conference, University of Cambridge, 4th - 6th September , 2007 Meeting Abstract, 2007

Fleming, S., McKee, G, The mature student question, Nurse Education Today, 25, (3), 2005, p230 - 237 Journal Article, 2005 URL DOI

Fleming, S., McKee, G., The Mature Student Question, 5th Annual International Research Conference Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Triniity College Dublin, 3rd-5th November, 2005 Conference Paper, 2005

McCallion, P., McCarron, M., & Fleming, S, The Pain Symptom Checklist for Persons With Intellectual Disabilities and Advanced Dementia., Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC., 2004 Conference Paper, 2004

McCarron, M., McCallion, P., & Fleming, S , Dependency levels among aging persons with Intellectual Disability (ID) and their care and resource implications, Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC, 2004 Conference Paper, 2004

McCarron, M., Fleming, S., Bourke, E., & McCallion, P, ). Pain in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Advanced Dementia: Development and validation of a pain assessment instrument. Conference Proceedings,, , 5th Annual International Research Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, Trinity College Dublin, 2004 Conference Paper, 2004

Fleming, S., McCarron, M., Bourke, E., McCallion, P., An exploration of the experiences of staff and family caregivers supporting persons with intellectual disabilities and advanced dementia, 5th Annual International Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery Studies, Trinity College Dublin, 3rd-5th November, 2004, pp139- Conference Paper, 2004

Fleming, S., McCarron, M., Bourke, E., & McCallion, P. , Dependency levels among aging persons with Intellectual Disability (ID) and their care and resource implications. Conference Proceedings, 5th Annual International Research Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, Trinity College Dublin, 2004 Conference Paper, 2004

Fleming, S, Looking into the Future: Maximising the Nursing Contribution to a Comprehensive Intellectual , The Frontline of Learning Disability, 58, 2004, p4 - 5 Journal Article, 2004

McCarron, M., McCallion, P., Fleming, S., Bourke, E., An Investigation of Dependency Levels of Ageing Persons with Intellectual Disability (ID) and the Implications from a Care and Resource Perspective, Dublin, December , 2004, pvi - 102 Report, 2004

Fleming, S., McCarthy, M., McKee, G., Mature Students: Is there a need for an Introductory Programme?, 3rd Annual International Research Conference Transforming Healthcare Through Research Education & Technology, School of Nursing & Midwifery StudiesTrinity College Dublin, 13th-15th November, 2002, pp90 - 91 Conference Paper, 2002

Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications

Sheerin, F., Fleming, S., McCarron, M., McCallion, P., May, P., Lalor, G. & D'eath, M. Fleming, S., The Care of Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Complex Age-Related Conditions, National Disability Authority, January, 2023 Report, 2023 URL

Brady AM, Drennan J, Elliott N, Fleming S, Daly L, Varley J, Savage E, Hegarty J, Lehane E, Cotter P, Rogerson S, O'Reilly D, Bryant-Lukosius D, Evaluation of the Impact of Implementing a Draft Policy to Develop Advanced Nurse Practitioners (cANPs/RANPs) to Meet Health Service Needs, Trinity College Dublin/ University College Cork, January, 2020 Report, 2020 URL

Fleming S. & Doyle C. , Nursing Frameworks of Care for Intellectual Disability Nursing - An Overview, Frontline, (99), 2015, pOnline Journal Article, 2015

Griffiths C, Crofton C, Horan P, Keenan P, Fleming S Sheerin F., Intellectual Disability Nurses' views on the future of nurse education in Ireland. , Moving Forward -The Role of Intellectual Nursing in emerging care configurations for People with Intellectual Disabilities., St Patricks Centre, Kilkenny, 25th September , 2012 Meeting Abstract, 2012

Griffiths C, Crofton C, Horan P, Keenan P, Fleming S & Sheerin F., A survey of the views of Registered Nurses in Intellectual Disability in response to the Review of the Intellectual Disability Undergraduate Nursing programme., Dublin, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, June, 2012, 1-20 Report, 2012

Brady AM., Fleming S., Malone AM., An Evaluation of the Drug Calculation Skills of Registered Nurses, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin., 2010, 1-46 Report, 2010

Malone, A-M., Brady, A-M. and Fleming, S. , Medication Safety: prevention of error with high alert medications., Hospital Pharmacy Europe, January/February, (48), 2010, p2 Journal Article, 2010 URL

McCarron, M., McCallion, P., Fleming, S., & Bourke, E., An Investigation of Dependency Levels of Ageing Persons with Intellectual Disability (ID) and the Implications from a Care and Resource Perspective, Dublin, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, 2005 Report, 2005

Research Expertise

Description

Ageing and Intellectual Disability, Nursing Education Mental Health of persons with an intellectual Disability. Curriculum Design and Development. Evaluation of Advanced Nurse Practitioner role End of life care

Projects

  • Title
    • Literature review on the causes, prevention and management of crisis situations among young disabled people.
  • Summary
    • Multiple factors are likely to underlie challenging behaviour. Therefore, understanding what causes and prevents crisis situations in children and young people with autism and intellectual disability is paramount. Exploring the range of supports offered and how these evidence-based management strategies are implemented is essential. This literature review is important in informing the field and establishing a basis for further research.
  • Funding Agency
    • National Disabiity Authority
  • Date From
    • 2nd April 2024.
  • Date To
    • 2nd August 2024.
  • Title
    • A comprehensive overview of current practice and policy regarding the treatment and care of persons with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and intellectual disability.
  • Summary
    • This rapid review will inform the revision of guidance for staff providing mental health services to persons with intellectual disability.
  • Funding Agency
    • Mental Health Commission
  • Date From
    • December 2023
  • Date To
    • July 2024
  • Title
    • Research on the Care of Older Adults with INtellectual Disability and Complex age-related Conditions.
  • Summary
    • Review the existing evidence base regarding the care of older adults with complex age-related conditions; Generate additional evidence regarding current models of care and additional evidence regarding expected future needs; Compare outcomes and quality of life in different care settings. Focus on the effectiveness of the different models regarding outcomes and quality of life and will also consider the cost implications of models.
  • Funding Agency
    • National Disability Authority
  • Date From
    • February 2020
  • Date To
    • December 2022
  • Title
    • Exploring staff perceptions of end-of-life care for adults with intellectual disabilities
  • Summary
    • In 2018 a partnership research capacity building programme was established between the Trinity Centre for Practice & Healthcare Innovation (TCPHI), School of Nursing & Midwifery and three services providing services to people with an intellectual disability.The project with which I am involded is with Peamount Healthcare (Intellectual Disability Services) exploring staff perceptions of End-of-Life Care for adults with intellectual disabilities.
  • Funding Agency
    • NMPDU
  • Date From
    • May 2019
  • Date To
    • September 2020
  • Title
    • The patients experience of nitrous oxide for sedation and relief of pain during botulinum toxin injection treatment for muscle spacity in children.
  • Summary
    • In 2018 a partnership research capacity building programme was established between the Trinity Centre for Practice & Healthcare Innovation (TCPHI)School of Nursing & Midwifery and Tallaght University Hospital.The project with which I am involved in is childrens own experience of using Nitrous Oxide when receiving Botulinum toxin injection treatment for muscle spasticity.
  • Funding Agency
    • NMPDU
  • Date From
    • January 2019
  • Date To
    • June 2020
  • Title
    • SOOTHE: Responding to Mental Health Concerns in Middle and Older Aged People with Intellectual Disability
  • Summary
    • This project will address mental health and wellness among middle-aged and older people with an intellectual disability and develop interventions that can be used by individual in addressing their mental health needs. The project team, led by Prof. Fintan Sheerin, School of Nursaing & Midwifery Trinity College Dublin comprises of academics, researchers and technologists from Trinity College Dublin, and Hanze University, Groningen. Persons with intellectual disabilities, their carers and health professionals from Daughters of Charity Service (Dublin), San Joan de Deu (Barcelona) and COSIS (Groningen) will be involved in identifying the mental health issues and in the development of the interventions to address the issues identified.
  • Funding Agency
    • EIT-Health
  • Date From
    • 01-01-2020
  • Date To
    • 31-12-2020
  • Title
    • Evaluation Study of the Impact of Implementing a Draft Policy to Develop Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) to Meet Service Need.
  • Funding Agency
    • Health Service Executive
  • Date From
    • November 2018
  • Date To
    • December 2019
  • Title
    • Untold stories: the Intellectual / Learning Disability Nursing and Support staff project: an oral historical account of the sustainability of a health care workforce.
  • Funding Agency
    • The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation
  • Date From
    • May 2017
  • Date To
    • December 2019
  • Title
    • The experiences of mature nursing and non-nursing students on full-time undergraduate courses - a quantitative study
  • Date From
    • September 2009
  • Date To
    • September 2018
  • Title
    • Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland
  • Funding Agency
    • HSE
  • Date From
    • February 2014
  • Date To
    • April 2015
  • Title
    • A survey of the views of Nurse Managers, Nurse Practice Development Staff and Registered Nurses in Intellectual Disability in Ireland in response to the Review of Intellectual Disability Undergraduate Nursing Programme
  • Funding Agency
    • Nurses Managers' Association for Intellectual Disability in Ireland
  • Date From
    • February 2012
  • Date To
    • July 2012
  • Title
    • An evaluation of the Drug Calculation Skills of Registered Nurses
  • Date From
    • September 2008
  • Date To
    • September 2009

Keywords

Aging and Intellectual Disability; Nursing education