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Current Research Projects

Information on all of the research projects currently being undertaken within the Discipline of Occupational Therapy is available below.

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AASPIRE Suicide Prevention Project

AASPIRE Suicide Prevention Project (SPP) is a group of autistic community partners, researchers, and clinicians who are committed to suicide prevention for the autistic community. We work together on research projects about suicide risk and prevention for the autistic community. We are part of a larger community-based participatory research (CBPR) collaborative called the Academic Autism Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education (AASPIRE).

three older men standing and chatting and smilingAcceptability of social prescribing for men with prostate cancer

This study is exploring physical and mental health of men with prostate cancer and exploring opinions of social prescribing as a suitable community-based service post-treatment for men with prostate cancer.

Achieving IMproved outcomes for children with Cerebral Palsy 

AIM CP is an interdisciplinary research project which seeks to achieve improved outcomes for children with cerebral palsy. It is a collaboration across the Schools of Medicine, Engineering and Psychology in Trinity. The project is collaborating with the Central Remedial Clinic.

Developing a Framework for the Provision of Rehabilitative Palliative Care

This project will form a framework for rehabilitative palliative care in Ireland that integrates specialist palliative care, general palliative care, and relevant support services.

Examining the effectiveness of CanWork for women with Breast Cancer

This study is testing the effectiveness of a six-week occupational therapy intervention for women with breast cancer to facilitate return to work following completion of cancer treatment.

Identifying work-related support needs of individuals with cancer working in hospitality and retail-based occupations

This study explores experiences of individuals working in hospitality/or retail jobs to explore impact of cancer on work performance and identify support needs to manage work during and after cancer treatment.

OT4Parenting

OT4Parenting is conducting research promoting occupational therapy support for parenting for adult clients across the globe in diverse populations and practice settings. 

Simple sketch of a home with the text Parenting Matters with ArthritisParenting Matters with Arthritis

This study is developing and testing a parent-focused intervention programme to support parenting with inflammatory arthritis.

PD-Life: Enhancing Wellbeing and Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease

The PD-life research hub builds on existing research skills and knowledge across three linked projects, shaped by the key priorities for people with PD, and by global research priorities

Rehabilitation Strategies Following Oesophago-gastric and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Cancer (ReStOre II)

This study is testing the effectiveness of a combined exercise, dietary advice and education intervention for individuals with oesophagus, stomach, pancreas or liver cancer to improve physical health.

Group of teenagers smiling into the cameraSupport needs of adolescents and young adult cancer survivors for return to education and/or work

This study examines how a cancer diagnosis and treatment impacts on physical and mental health of adolescents and young adults, ages 16-24 years. 

Supported Volunteering. Working Together

This project supports individuals with a history of homelessness to engage in volunteering activities by occupational therapy students as part of their community-engaged learning module.

Supporting Transitions to Adulthood Resources

The STAR project is researching the transition to adulthood for disabled young people and collaboratively designing transition resources

Sustain-WORK-ability

The overall aim of this research programme is to contribute to the knowledge base by designing and testing a digital work intervention for individuals with arthritis using a sequential mixed methods approach along the MRC framework.

Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing: A Focus on Recovery, Resilience, and Retention

This study aims to explore the student experience of engaging in the Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing programme and explore the feasibility of outcome measures.

The Cognitive Remediation and Social Recovery in Early Psychosis study (CReSt-R)

This study is testing a psychosocial intervention in early psychosis.