Margaret Mc Cann
Assistant Professor - Head of General Nu, School of Nursing & Midwifery
Biography
Publications and Further Research Outputs
Peer-Reviewed Publications
McCabe C, McCann M, Brady AM, Computer and mobile technology interventions for self-management in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Art. No.: CD011425, (5), 2017
McCann M, Fitzpatrick F, Mellotte G, Clarke M. , Is 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol more effective at preventing central venous catheter-related infections than routinely used chlorhexidine gluconate solutions: A pilot multicenter randomized trial (ISRCTN2657745)? , American Journal of Infection Control, 44, (8), 2016, p948 - 949
Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing A Systems Approach, Brady, AM., McCabe C. & McCann M., 1st , Oxford:, Wiley Blackwell , 2014, -
Nursing care of conditions related to the urinary system in, editor(s)Brady AM. McCabe C. McCann M. , Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing A Systems Approach, Oxford, Wiley Blackwell, 2014, pp262 - 325, [McCann M., White C. Fleure L]
McCabe C, McCann M, Brady AM., Computer and mobile technology interventions for self management in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Protocol), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD011425. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD011425, 2014
McCann M, The 'CHG Trial' The effectiveness of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol in the preventiion of CVC-related infections in outpatient haemodialysis patients compared to routinely used chlorhexidine gluconate solutions: A pilot multi-centre randomised trial, Trinity College Dublin, 2014
McCann, M., Clarke, M., Mellotte, G., Plant, L. & Fitzpatrick, F. , Vascular access and infection prevention and control: a national survey of routine practices in Irish haemodialysis units, Clinical Kidney Journal , 6, (2), 2013, p176 - 182
McCann, M., Clarke, M., Mellotte, G., Plant, L. & Fitzpatrick, F., Infection Prevention and Control: A National Survey of Routine Practices in Irish Haemodialysis Units, 23rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Berlin, 27 - 30 April 2013 , 2013
Breen, B. & McCann, M., Healthcare providers attitudes and perceptions of 'inappropriate attendance' in the Emergency Department, International Journal of Emergency Nursing , 21, (3), 2013, p180 - 185
McCann, M., Clarke, M., Mellotte, G., Plant, L. & Fitzpatrick, F. , Routine Practice in Irish Haemodialysis Units: A National Survey, INNA Annual Conference, Cork University Hospital, 2nd March 2013, 2013
McCann, M., Clarke, M. & Fitzpatrick, F. , Recruitment in a randomised controlled trial: Overcoming the challenges, TCD Doctoral Colloquium, 13th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dublin, 6th November 2012, 2012
Pasticci F, Fantuzzi AL, Pegoraro M, McCann M, Bedogni G, Nutritional management of stage 5 chronic kidney disease., Journal of renal care, 38, (1), 2012, p50-8
Donlon S, Redmond A, McCann M, Einarsdottir H, Prevention of infection in patients with chronic kidney disease part III: surveillance and auditing in a renal care environment., Journal of renal care, 37, (3), 2011, p167-73
Murphy F, Trevitt R, Chamney M, McCann M, Patient Health and Well-Being while waiting for Renal Transplantation: Part I., Journal of Renal Care, 37, (4), 2011, p224-31
Redmond A, Donlon S, Boyle G, McCann M, Einarsdottir H, Prevention of infection in patients with chronic kidney disease. Part II: healthcare-associated infections., Journal of renal care, 37, (1), 2011, p52-62
McCann M, Einarsdottir H, Van Waeleghem JP, Murphy F, Sedgewick J, Vascular Access Management III: Central Venous Catheters., Journal of Renal Care, 36, (1), 2010, p25-33
Pugh-Clarke K., Donlon S., McCann M, Prevention of infection in patients with chronic kidney disease Part 1: application of infection control principles to the renal care environment, Journal of Renal Care, 36, (4), 2010, p191 - 198
McCann M, Moore ZE, Interventions preventing infectious complications in haemodialysis patients with central venous lines. (Review) , Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (1), 2010
McCann M, Incidence and Prevalence of AVF/AVG, Haemodialysis Cannulation Workshop, Irish Nephrology Nurses Association, Cork University Hospital, 7th May 2009, 2009
McCann M, Evidence Based Practice: A Personal Experience of Developing a Protocol for a Cochrane Review, EDTNA/ERCA 38th International Conference, Hamburg, 8th September 2009, 2009
McCann, M., Einarsdóttir, H., Van Waeleghem, JP., Murphy, F. and Sedgewick, J., Vascular Access Management II: AVF/AVG cannulation techniques and complications, Journal of Renal Care, 35, (2), 2009, p90 - 98
Providing information and support to patients in, editor(s)Timmins F and McCabe C , Day Surgery: Contemporary Approaches to Nursing Care, London , Elsevier, 2009, pp137 - 169, [McCann M]
McCann M, Moore ZE, Interventions preventing infectious complications in haemodialysis patients with central venous lines. (Protocol), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 1 Art. No.:CG006894. DOI: 101002/14651858. CD006894, 2008
Murphy F., Jenkins K., McCann M. and Sedgewick J., Patient Management in CKD Stages 4 to 5., Journal of Renal Care, 34, (4), 2008, p191 - 198
McCann, M., Einarsdóttir, H., Van Waeleghem, JP., Murphy, F. and Sedgewick, J., Vascular Access Management 1: An Overview, Journal of Renal Care, 34, (2), 2008, p77 - 84
Murphy F., Jenkins K., Chamney M., McCann M. and Sedgewick J., Patient management in CKD stages 1 to 3, Journal of Renal Care, 34, (3), 2008, p127 - 135
McCann M., The challenges encountered during a collaborative research project, Journal of Renal Care , 33, (3), 2007, p139 - 142
McCann M., Hawkshaw S., Hennigan M., Nurses' knowledge of infection control measures preventing urinary tract infections in catheterized patients , Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 26th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference 2007, Dublin , 21st-23rd February , 2007
McCann M., Hawkshaw S., & Hennigan M., An exploration of nurses' experiences, knowledge and practices of urinary catheterisation, management and care., The Royal College of Nursing Research Society 2007 International Nursing Research Conference , Dundee Scotland , 1st May to 4th May , 2007
McCann M., The challenges encountered during the planning and implementation of the pilot phase of a descriptive study , 35th EDTNA/ERCA Conference , Madrid , 10th September 2006, 2006
McCann M. Pegoraro M. Saraiva M. Goovaerts T. & Green D., The Challenges of Patient Education in Renal Care, Education Board Workshop, 35th EDTNA/EDTNA Conference , Madrid , 2006, 2006
McCann M, Practical Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development, 35th EDTNA/ERCA Conference , Madrid , 11th September 2006, 2006
McCann M. Hennigan M. Hawkshaw S. Burke B. & Kelly M. , Nurses experiences and knowledge of urinary catheterisation, management and care: a descriptive study , 7th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin , Dublin , 8th November 2006, 2006
McCann M. Sedgewick J., The European Post-Basic Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing 2nd Edition: Progress Report , EDTNA/ERCA Journal , XXX, (12), 2005, p115 - 117
Thomas N. Kuntzle W. McCann M. (eds), The European Core Curriculum for a Post Basic Course in Nephrology Nursing , 2nd Edition , Luzern , EDTNA/ERCA, 2004, 1 - 38pp
McCann M. , Knowing the Patient with Chronic Renal Impairment in a Nephrology Ward Setting , 35th National Symposium American Nephrology Nurses Association , Washington DC USA, 2004, 2004
McCann M. , The Renal Nurse in a Nephrology Ward Setting, European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association (EDTNA/ERCA) 32nd European Conference , Birmingham UK , 2003, 2003
McCann M. , Experiences of Nurses Caring for Patients with Renal Impairment , Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery RCSI Annual Research Conference , Dublin , 2002, 2002
McCann M. Diggin N., Skill Mix and Nursing Workload, In Skill Mix Group Report , Dublin , Dublin Academic Teaching Hospitals , 2001, 2001
Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications
McCann M., McCabe C., Smith V., Eustace-Cook J., Fitzpatrick F. Clarke M, 'Chlorhexidine Gluconate as an antiseptic skin solution for the prevention of catheter-related infections in patients with intravascular catheters', PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews, University of York Centre for Reviews and Dissemination , 2016, 1 - 6
McCann M, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Central Venous Catheter Exit Site Antisepsis: A Randomised Controlled Trial, INNA Annual Conference , Hotel Kilmore Cavan , 15 April , 2016, Irish Nephrology Nurses Association
McCann M., Central Venous Catheter Care and Maintenance: What is the Evidence?, British Renal Society, University of Leeds, 1st July , 2015, British Renal Society
McCann M and Murphy F, Anatomical Site for Arterio-venous Fistula and Arterio-venous Graft , Haemodialysis Cannulation Workshop , Clarion Dublin Airport Hotel, 12th June 2008, 2008, Irish Nephrology Nurses Assocation
McCann M, Incidence and Prevalence of Arterio-venous Fistula and Arterio-venous Graft, Haemodialysis Cannulation Workshop , Clarion Dublin Airport Hotel, 12th June 2008, 2008, Irish Nephrology Nurses Association
McCann M, Irish Nephrology Nurses Association , Hot Topics in Renal Nursing Symposium A National Study Day for Renal Nurses , Croke Park Conference Centre , 1st December , 2006, Abbott Laboratories Ireland
M. McCann, Nurse Education Today and In The Future , Hot Topics in Renal Nursing Symposium A National Study Day for Renal Nurses , Croke Park Conference Centre, 1st December , 2006, Abbott Laboratories Ireland
McCann M., Nephrology Nurse Education, Current and Future Trends, Haemodialysis Nurses Forum Seminar , Dublin , 2005, 2005
Research Expertise
Description
Research interest in chronic illness management and self-managment. Research areas include urology and renal care including vascular access in haemodialysis patients, dialysis adequacy, renal nurse prescribing and impact on anaemia management in persons with ESKD, infection prevention and control within the haemodialysis environment, prevention of healthcare-associated central venous catheter-related infection in haemodialysis patients, systematic reviews including Cochrane Reviews, and interventional research. Healthcare technology including mobile technology for self management in persons with chronic illness e.g., chronic kidney disease and respiratory diseases. The use of technology to improve social/cultural experiences of clients with dementia living in residential settings. Other research interests include inappropriate attendance in emergency department.Projects
- Title
- PHMB antimicrobial foam dressing for the prevention of infection in patients with an external fixator
- Summary
- The study is an interventional quasi-experimental design whereby study participants will have their pin sites dressed with a PHMB antimicrobial foam dressing. Findings from this group of participants will be compared to a similar cohort of patients whose pin sites were dressed with dry gauze or Inadine/Betadine tulle
- Date From
- September 2017
- Date To
- ongoing
- Title
- The Clinical Utility of a Smartphone application called "MiKidney" in the management of patients with kidney disease.
- Summary
- To develop the 'MiKidney' app, to assist patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to self-manage their own health and wellness. Specifically, to: empower patients, provide the necessary information and education, improve the quality of patient-healthcare professional interaction and increase access to information and advice. Led academic of an interprofessional collaborative project between the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin and St James Hospital Dublin (PI Nuala Doyle CNM11 St James Hospital Dublin)
- Date From
- March 2016
- Date To
- ongoing
- Title
- Observation of mealtime assistance at breakfast: A cross hospital project.
- Summary
- Observation of mealtime assistance at breakfast: A cross hospital project. Collaborative project between School of Nursing and Midwifery Trinity College Dublin and three Acute General Hospital sites in Dublin
- Date From
- August 2016
- Date To
- ongoing
- Title
- Cochrane Systematic Review on computer and mobile technology intervention for self management in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Date From
- January 2015
- Date To
- December 2016
- Title
- Systematic Review on Chlorhexidine Gluconate as an antiseptic skin solution for the prevention of catheter-related infections in patients with intravascular catheters
- Summary
- The review will be guided by the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions (Higgins & Green 2011) and the PICO acronym (participants, interventions, comparisons and outcomes). Our objective is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of chlorhexidine based antiseptic solutions on the incidence of catheter-related infections in comparison to other chlorhexidine or non CHG antiseptic skin solutions in patients with indwelling vascular catheters.
- Date From
- 01/03/2016
- Date To
- 01/03/2017
- Title
- The effectiveness of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl in the prevention of CVC-related infectiions in outpatient haemodialysis patients compared to routinely used chlorhexidine gluconate solutiosn: A pilot mult-centre randomised trial
- Date From
- 2010
- Date To
- 2012
- Title
- Cochrane Systematic Review on the Interventions for preventing infectious complications in haemodialysis patients with central venous lines
- Summary
- Was awarded HRB Cochrane Fellowship Grant of 94,872 Euro to undertake a systemative review on the interventions preventing infections in haemodialysis patients with central venous lines
- Funding Agency
- HRB Cochrane Fellowship Grant
- Date From
- October 2006
- Date To
- October 2008
- Title
- An investigation of the role of hospice day care in the care of patient with life limiting illness
- Summary
- Member of Research Team that was awarded 80,000 Euro to examine the role of hospice day care in the care of patients with life limiting illness
- Funding Agency
- Irish Cancer Society
- Date From
- December 2006
- Date To
- September 2008
- Title
- Exploring Nurses experiences and Knowledge of Urinary Catheterisation, Management and Care
- Summary
- Collaborative Research Project with 2 Health Care Providers
- Date From
- May 2005
- Date To
- September 2006
Recognition
Representations
External Examiner for the BSc (Hons) Primary Care, Practice Nursing (modules NM3146, NM3189, NM3944, NM3945) and Post Graduate Diploma Primary Care Practice Nursing programme, at City University London
Member of the Education Accreditation Committee, European Dialysis Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association
Education Officer, Irish Nephrology Nurses Association
Reviewer Journal of Clinical Nursing
Reviewer Journal of Advanced Nursing
Member of SARI Sub Committee developing guidelines on Prevention of Intravenous Catheter-related Infection, Health Protection Surveillance Centre
External Examiner for stand alone modules in respiratory nursing care, dementia and nursing care of children with renal disease, School of Nursing, Dublin City University.
External Examiner for Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Renal, Orthopaedics, Practice Nursing and Infection control) and stand alone module on cervical screening, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Member of Education and Research Board, European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/Renal Care Association
Awards and Honours
HRB Cochrane Fellowship
Memberships
Member of Accreditation Committee, European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association
Education Officer, Irish Nephrology Nurses Assocation
Member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association
Member of the Infection Prevention Society
Irish Nurses Organisation