Biography
Julie Regan is Associate Professor in Speech and Language Pathology in the Department of Clinical Speech and Language Studies. She holds a BSc., MSc. and a PhD from Trinity College Dublin. She was awarded a Healthcare Professional Grant from the Health Research Board to complete her PhD in the School of Medicine.
Her research interests include instrumental evaluation of swallowing and evidence-based dysphagia rehabilitation in cancer and neurological populations. She has over ninety peer-reviewed publications, including five book chapters. She is a board member and Secretary General of the European Society of Swallowing Disorders (ESSD) and she is a member of the Dysphagia Research Society (DRS) International Interprofessional committee. She is Co-Editor of the IASLT-affiliated journal, Advances in Communication and Swallowing.
Her teaching is in the areas of acquired dysarthria, adult neurology and dysphagia across the lifespan. She received a Trinity Teaching Excellence Award in 2020. She was recently appointed a visiting Professor in the Faculty of Medicine in KU Leuven University where she lectures on the MSc in Deglutology.
Publications and Further Research Outputs
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Kelly, E., Hirschwald, J., Clemens, J. & Regan, J., Persistent Features of Laryngeal Injury Following Endotracheal Intubation: A Systematic Review, Dysphagia, 2023
Ciarán Kenny, Julie Regan, Lucy Balding, Stephen Higgins, Norma O'Leary, Fergal Kelleher, Ray McDermott, John Armstrong, Alina Mihai, Eoin Tiernan, Jennifer Westrup, Pierre Thirion, Declan Walsh, DYSPHAGIA IN SOLID TUMORS OUTSIDE THE HEAD, NECK OR UPPER GI TRACT: CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 2022
Flynn E, Regan J, Radtke J, O' Dowd S, Walshe M, Dysphagia in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: A scoping review protocol, Advances in Communication and Swallowing , Earl online, 2022
McSharry, L, Brady, R, Lawson, S, Regan, J., The quality of clinical practice guidelines for fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing: A systematic review, Advances in Communication and Swallowing, 2022
Michelle Hayes; Anna Gillman; Brona Wright; Sean Dorgan; Ian Brennan; Margaret Walshe; Claire Donohoe; John V Reynolds; Julie Regan, Prevalence, nature and trajectory of dysphagia postoesophageal cancer surgery: a prospective longitudinal study protocol, BMJ Open, 2022
Estupinan Artiles C, Regan J, Donnellan C, Establishing content validity of a survey determining dysphagia prevalence and practices in residential long-term care settings, Age and Ageing , Irish Gerontological Society Annual and Scientific Meeting New Frontiers in Gerontology , 2022
Regan, J., Gillman, A., Sheaf, G., McGrath, N., Public and patient involvement (PPI) in behavioural interventions for oro- pharyngeal dysphagia randomised control trials: a systematic review, PROSPERO - International prospective register of systematic reviews, 2022
Brady, R., McSharry, L., Lawson, S., & Regan, J., The impact of dysphagia prehabilitation on swallowing outcomes post‐chemoradiation therapy in head and neck cancer: A systematic review., European Journal of Cancer Care, 2022
Gillman A, Hayes M; Sheaf G, Walshe M, Reynolds JV, Regan J, Exercise-Based Dysphagia Rehabilitation for Adults with Oesophageal Cancer: a Systematic Review, BMC Cancer, 2022
Casseli, A. & Regan, J., The Psychological Impact of Covid-19 on Speech and Language Therapists Working with Dysphagia: An Italian Perspective, Dysphagia, 11th European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, online, September 2021, 2022
Moloney, J., Regan, J. & Walshe, M, Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Dysphagia Research Following Stroke: A Scoping Review and Qualitative Analysis., Dysphagia , Early Online , 2022
Hayes, M, Gillman, A, Walshe, M, Reynolds, J & Regan, J. , Prevalence, nature and trajectory of dysphagia post esophageal cancer surgery, 12th International Cancer Conference, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute , 13-14th October 2022, 2022
Estupinan Artiles C, Regan J, Donnellan C,, Physiological Mechanisms and Associated Pathophysiology of Dysphagia in Older Adults, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 2022
C. Estupiñán Artiles, J. Regan & C. Donnellan, Dysphagia Nursing Competencies in Residential Long-Term Care Settings in the Republic of Ireland: A Study Proposal. , International Journal of Nursing Studies , 13(Suppl 1):S1"S25, 2022
Gillman A, Hayes M; Sheaf G, Walshe M, Reynolds JV, Regan J, Exercise-Based Dysphagia Rehabilitation for Adults with Oesophageal Cancer: a Systematic Review, Dysphagia, 10th ESSD Congress, 2020, 2022
Diver, E., Regan, J., Use of Pharyngeal High-Resolution Manometry to Evaluate Dysphagia in Adults with Motor Neurone Disease: A Scoping Review, Dysphagia, 2022
Gillman A, Hayes M; Sheaf G, Walshe M, Reynolds JV, Regan J, Exercise-Based Dysphagia Rehabilitation for Adults with Oesophageal Cancer: a Systematic Review, BMC Cancer, 2022
Julie Regan, Emerging Role of Pharyngeal High Resolution Manometry in Dysphagia Evaluation, ENTUK BACO International 2020, Trinity College Dublin, January 10th , 2021, BACO
Advances in Communication & Swallowing , 24 , 1, (2021), 1 - 72p, Walsh Irene , [eds.]
Regan J, Walshe M, Lavan S, Horan E.... Whyte A, Dysphagia, Dysphonia and Dysarthria Outcomes amongst Adults Hospitalized with COVID-19 across Ireland, The Laryngoscope, 2021
Advances in Communication & Swallowing , 24 , 2, (2021), 73 - 155p, Walsh Irene , [eds.]
Heslin, N. & Regan, J., Effect of effortful swallow on pharyngeal pressures during swallowing in adults with dysphagia: A pharyngeal high-resolution manometry study, International Journal of Speech and Language Pathology, 2021
Barry, E. & Regan, J., An examination into the effect of genetic taste status and intensity of carbonation on swallowing and palatability in healthy young adults, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 2021
Rouse, Rachel & Regan, Julie, Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Speech and Language Therapists working with Adult Dysphagia: A National Survey, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 2021
Advances in Communication and Swallowing, Netherlands, IOS Press, [Co-Editor in Chief], 2021-2022
Coyne, M. & Regan, J., Measuring the social impact of contemporary dysphagia research: an altmetric analysis, Speech, Language and Hearing, 2021
Regan J, Walshe M, Lavan S,Horan E et al., Post-Extubation Dysphagia and Dysphonia amongst Adults with COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland: a Prospective Multi-Site Observational Cohort Study, Clinical Otolaryngology, 2021
Burke, K, Healy, C. & Regan, J, Intra-Oral Cancer Awareness amongst Speech and Language Therapists, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Vienna, Austria, 17-18th September , Springer, 2020
Estupinan Artiles C, Regan J, Donnellan C, Dysphagia screening for post stroke patients living in residential care settings: a scoping review, International Journal of Stroke, European Stroke Organisation/World Stroke Organisation Conference 2020, Online , 7th-9th November , 15, (1 (Suppl)), 2020, pp353-
Julie Regan, Impact of Sensory Stimulation on Pharyngo-esophageal Swallowing Biomechanics in Adults with Dysphagia: A High-Resolution Manometry Study, Dysphagia, 2020
Regan J, Wiesinger T, Keane J, Walshe, M., Oesophageal Screening during Videofluoroscopy: International Practices and Perspectives of Speech-Language Pathologists, International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 22, (5), 2020, p591 - 600
Gillman, A., Walshe, M., Hayes, M., Reynolds, J., Regan, J., 'Exercise-based dysphagia rehabilitation for adults with oesophageal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis', PROSPERO International Register of Systematic Reviews, 2020, -
Estupinan Artiles, C., Regan, J. & Donnellan, C., Dysphagia Screening in Residential Care Settings: A Scoping Review, International Journal of Nursing Studies , 2020
Baijens, L, Walshe, M, Aaltonen, , L, Arens, C, Cordier, R, Crass, P, Cravier-Buchman, L, Curtis, C, Golusinski, W, Govender, R, Eriksen, J, Hansen, K, Heathcote, K, Hess, M, Hosal, S, Klussman, J, Leemans, C, MacCarthy, D, Manduchi, B, Marie, J, Nouraei, R, Parkes, C, Pflug, C, Pilz, W, Regan, J, Rommel, N, Schindler, A, Schols, A, Speyer, R, Succo, G, Wessel, I, Yilmaz, T, Clave, P., , EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR SWALLOWING DISORDERS - CONFEDERATION OF EUROPEAN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD AND NECK SURGERY WHITE PAPER: OROPHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER, European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 2020
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists, 'COVID-19 Guidelines', 2020, -
Seaver, E., Regan, J., Dysphagia Services in Irish Nursing Homes: a National Survey, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Vienna, Austria, 17-18th September , 35, Springer, 2020, pp133 - 205
Quigley, D. & Regan, J., Clinical Examination in Speech and Language Therapy Education: Student Perspectives, Folia Phoniatrica and Logopaedica, 2020
Julie Regan, Impact of sensory stimulation on pharyngeal swallowing biomechanics in adults with dysphagia: a high resolution manometry study, Dysphagia, Dysphagia Research Society, San Diego, USA, March 2019, Springer, 2019
Mavrea, S. & Regan, J., The Diagnostic Accuracy of the Pitch Glide to Identify Aspiration in Patients with Respiratory Diseases: A Pilot Study, Folia Phoniatrica and Logopaedica, 2019
Kenny, C., Regan, J., Balding, L., Higgins, S., O'Leary, N., Kelleher, F., McDermott, R., Armstrong, J., Mihai, A., Tiernan, E. and Westrup, J., Dysphagia prevalence and predictors in cancers outside the head, neck, and upper gastrointestinal tract. , Journal of pain and symptom management., 2019
Higgins, E., Regan, J., Impact of carbonation on swallow safety and efficiency in adults with neurogenic dysphagia: A FEES study, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, September 2017, 2018
Kenny, C., Regan, J. Walsh, D., CANCER CACHEXIA AND DYSPHAGIA: A NUTRITIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC DILEMMA?, Clinical Nutrition, ESPEN 2018, Madrid, Spain, 1-4 September 2018, 37, 2018, pp77 - 78
Kenny C., Regan J., Walsh D., Dysphagia in cancer patients: Common, dangerous, and under-diagnosed , 26 , (S2 ), 2018, ppS170 -
Kenny, C., Gilheaney, O, Walsh, D, Regan, J., Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Evaluation Tools in Adults with Solid Malignancies Outside the Head and Neck and Upper GI Tract: A Systematic Review, Dysphagia, 33, (3), 2018, p303 - 320
Mavrea, S., Regan, J., Perceptual and acoustic evaluation of pitch elevation to predict aspiration status in adults with dysphagia, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, September 2017, 2018
Ciaran Kenny, Julie Regan, Declan Walsh, Dysphagia in cancers outside the head, neck, and upper GI tract, Translating Health and Social Care Professions' Research into Policy and Practice, Dublin, 2018, 2018
O'Hara, Daly, B., B. Walsh, I, Regan, J, "Decision-making means to me I can decide what I eat" : Exploring Experiences of Decision-Making in Adults with Cerebral Palsy and Dysphagia, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, September 2017, 2018
Chronic dysphagia post traumatic brain injury in, editor(s)Walshe, M. & Huckabee, M. L. , Clinical Cases in Dysphagia, London, Routledge, 2018, pp26 - 40, [Regan, Julie]
J. Regan, L. Brogan, L. Kiefer, B. McArdle, A. Prickladnicki, N. Sivan, A. Zarkada, OESOPHAGEAL SCREENING DURING VIDEOFLUOROSCOPY: A PROSPECTIVE CLINICAL AUDIT OF CURRENT SLT PRACTICE, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Milan, October 2016, Springer, 2017
Zarkada, A., Regan, J., Inter-rater Reliability of the Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale (DOSS): Effects of Clinical Experience, Audio-Recording and Training, Dysphagia, 2017
R. Byrne, Nina Sivan, F. Duignan, D. Berry , J. Regan, DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW OBJECTIVE MEASUREMENT DEVICE TO EVALUATE HYOLARYNGEAL EXCURSION DURING SWALLOWING AT THE BEDSIDE, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Milan, October 2016, Springer, 2017
Teresa Wiesinger , M.B. McArdle , O. Ekberg , J. Regan, OESOPHAGEAL SCREENING DURING VIDEOFLUOROSCOPY: CURRENT SLT PRACTICES, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Milan, October 2016, 2017
Regan, J. Lawson, S. De Aguiar, V., EAT-10 dysphagia rating scale predicts aspiration in adults with respiratory disease, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders., Milan, October 2016, Springer, 2017
C. Kenny, J. Regan, D. Walsh, PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF SCREENING AND EVALUATION TOOLS FOR ORO-PHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA IN ADULTS WITH CANCER OUTSIDE OF THE UPPER GI TRACT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Milan, October 2016, Springer, 2017
Zarkada, A., Regan, J., Inter-Rater Reliability of the Dysphagia Outcome Severity Scale., Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Milan, October 2016, 2017
Walshe M, Ryan M, Regan J, Screening for Dysphagia: Perspectives and practices of speech and language therapists in the Republic of Ireland. , Folia Phoniatrica , 69, (5-6), 2017, p226 - 238
Regan, J, Lawson, S, De Aguair, The Eating Assessment Tool-10 Predicts Aspiration in Adults with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Dysphagia, 32, (5), 2017, p714 - 720
Kenny, C., Gilheany, O., Walsh, D., Regan, J. , 'Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Evaluation Tools in Adults with Solid Malignancies Outside the Head and Neck and Upper GI Tract: A Systematic Review', PROSPERO International Register of Systematic Reviews, 2016, -
E Holmes, C Kenny, M Samuel, J Regan, J O'Rourke, C McCoubrey, The role of Speech and Language Therapy in Assessing and Managing Pharyngo-esophageal Diverticula, Irish Medical Journal, accpeted 2015, 2016
Walshe M, Regan J, Looking for Evidence: Rehabilitation Management based on FEES and VFS, 6th ESSD Congress, Milan, Italy, 12th October, 2016, European Society for Swallowing Disorders
Lawson, S. & Regan, J., Ability of the EAT-10 to predict aspiration during FEES in an adult dysphagia of mixed aetiology, 30th World Congress of the International Association for Logopedics & Phoniatrics, City West Dublin, August 2016, 2016
J Regan, S Lawson, B Hall, G Holleran, M Murphy, B McMahon, D McNamara, Transnasal gastroscopy: a faster procedure and better tolerated than standard endoscopy in a feasibility, safety and acceptability comparative study, Irish Journal of Medical Science, Irish Society of Gastroenterology Summer Meeting, June 2014, 184, (s90), GRAYS INN RD, 6TH FLOOR, LONDON WC1X 8HL, ENGLAND: SPRINGER LONDON LTD, 2015, 2015, pps90 - s91
J Regan, M Murphy, D McNamara , Can dysphagia referrals to acute gastroenterology service be diverted to a dysphagia evaluation clinic? , IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, Irish Gastroenterology Society Summer Meeting , Kilashee House Hotel, Kildare, June 12-13th 2014, 184, (236), GRAYS INN RD, 6TH FLOOR, LONDON WC1X 8HL, ENGLAND: SPRINGER LONDON LTD, 2015., 2015, pp84 - 84
Regan J, Walshe M, Timon C, McMahon B, Endoflip: Evaluation of pharyngo-oesophageal segment tone and swallowing in a clinical population: A total laryngectomy series. , Clinical Otolaryngology, 40, (2), 2015, p121 - 129
Lottrup, Christian, Hans Gregersen, Donghua Liao, Lotte Fynne, Jens Brøndum Frøkjær, Klaus Krogh, Julie Regan, Peter Kunwald, and Barry P. McMahon, Functional lumen imaging of the gastrointestinal tract, Journal of Gastroenterology,, 50, 2015, p1005 - 1016
J. Keane, S. Lawson & J. Regan, There is a Significant Association Between Airway Protection, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Belgium, 23rd-25tOctober 2014, 30, Springer, 2015, pp213 - 271
Regan, J. , Role of the Functional Lumen Imaging Profile in Dysphagia evaluation, 13th OESO Conference, Monte Carlo, September , 2015
S. Lawson, J. Keane, J. Regan, Is Our New Fees Service in an Acute Hospital Setting Changing, Dysphagia, 4th European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Belgium, 23-25 October 2014, 30, Springer, 2015, pp213 - 271
Regan, J. , New Measures of Upper Oesophageal Sphincter Distensibility, European Society of Swallowing Disorders (ESSD) Congress, Brussels, October , 2014
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. ), 2014
Lawson, S, Hall, B, Holleran, G, Murphy, M, Regan, J, McMahon, B, McNamara, D, TRANSNASAL GASTROSCOPY: WILL IT WORK?, Dysphagia, Dysphagia Research Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, 5-8th March 2014, (29), 2014, pp766-
Regan J, Walshe M, Rommel N, Tack J, McMahon BP, New measures of upper esophageal sphincter distensibility and opening patterns during swallowing in healthy subjects using EndoFLIP®., Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society, 25, (1), 2013, pe25-34
Regan, J., The Dysphagia Team- The European Experience, 3rd European Society for Swallowing Disorders Congress, Malmo, Sweden, October, 2013
Regan J, Walshe M, Rommel N, & McMahon B, Non radiological measurement of extent and duration of UES opening during swallowing , Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 26-27th October 2012, 28, 2013, pp292
Regan J, Walshe M, Rommel N, McMahon BP, A new evaluation of the upper esophageal sphincter using the functional lumen imaging probe: a preliminary report., Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus / I.S.D.E, 26, (2), 2013, p117-23
B Hall, G Holleran, S Lawson, J Regan, M Murphy, B McMahon, D McNamara, Who nose? Transnasal gastroscopy might be best- a pilot, Gut, 01/2013, 62, 2013, ppA32 - A33
Miller L, Clavé P, Farré R, Lecea B, Ruggieri MR, Ouyang A, Regan J, McMahon BP, Physiology of the upper segment, body, and lower segment of the esophagus., Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1300, 2013, p261-77
Regan J, Walshe M, McMahon B, challenges in evaluating the upper esophageal sphincter in dysphagia practice, Dysphagia , Dysphagia Research Society , Austin Texas USA, March 2011, 26, 2012, pp454-
Regan J, Walshe M, Murphy A, McMahon B, Coughlan T, Botulinum toxin for UES dysfunction, UK Swallow Research Group, London , 16-17th February, 2012
Regan J, Walshe M, Murphy A, McMahon B, Coughlan T. , Botulinum toxin for upper oesophageal sphincter dysfunction in neurological swallowing disorders, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (7), 2012
Regan J, Walshe M, McMahon BP, Current evaluation of upper oesophageal sphincter opening in dysphagia practice: an international SLT survey., International journal of language & communication disorders / Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists, 47, (2), 2012, p156-65
Neuromuscular Conditions in, editor(s)RD Newman & J Nightingale , Videofluoroscopy - A Multidisciplinary Approach, San Diego, Plural Publishing , 2012, [Regan, J & Walshe M]
Regan, J, McMahon, B, Distensibility Testing Using the Functional Lumen Imaging Probe to Measure Duration and Extent of UES Opening-Preliminary Data, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 10th World Congress of OESO, Boston, August 28-31st 2010, 45, (2), 2011, pp190 - 190
Regan J, Walshe M, McMahon B, Use of Functional Lumen Imaging Probe to Measure Extent and Duration of UES Opening , Dysphagia Research Society , San Antonio, Texas USA, March 2011, 2011
Texture Modified Diets in, Ickenstein, G. W., & Clavé, P. , Diagnosis and treatment of neurogenic dysphagia., Germany, UNI-MED-Verlag., 2011, [Julie Regan]
Regan, J., Prevention of Dysphagia: Linking Research to Practice, 1st Congress of the European Society of Swallowing Disorders , Leiden, The Netherlands, 8th September, 2011, European Society of Swallowing Disorders
Regan, J., Dysphagia Rehabilitation: Postures and Manoeuvres, FRANC dysphagia conference, Bad Homburg, Germany, February, 2011
Regan J, Walshe M, McMahon B, Instrumental evaluation of the upper oesophageal sphincter in dysphagia practice: Satisfaction amongst Irish SLTs. , Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Biennial Conference , Dublin, November 24th & 25th, 2011
Regan, J. , Oral Nutrition in Dysphagia- A True Alternative, European Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ESPEN), Nice, France, September, 2010
Regan J, Walshe M & McMahon B, Working Towards an Objective and Reliable Evaluation of the Upper Esophageal Sphincter, UK Swallowing Research Group, London UK, 4th - 5th February, 2010
Regan, J, McMahon, B, T1907 a novel distensibility technique for measuring upper esophageal function-pilot data, Gastroenterology, Digestive Diseases Week (DDW) 2009, Chicago, Illinois, May 30th-June 4th , 138, (5), 2010, ppS604-
Regan, Julie, Walshe, Margaret, Tobin, Oliver, Immediate effects of thermal-tactile stimulation on swallowing in Idiopathic Parkinsons Disease, Dysphagia, 25, (3), 2009, p207 - 215
Regan J, Walshe M, McMahon B, Evaluation of Upper Oesophageal Sphincter Opening: Room for Improvement , IASLT Biennial Conference , Galway , 22nd - 23rd October , 2009
Schizophrenia in, editor(s)H. Jones J.Rosenbeck , Dysphagia in Rare Conditions: An Encyclopaedia., San Diego, Plural Publishing Inc., 2009, pp523 - 525, [Regan, J., Sowman, R., & Walsh, I.P. ]
Regan, J, The effectiveness of Ireland's first videofluoroscopy analysis course, Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Annual Conference, London, March 2009, 2009
Regan J, Symptoms of dysphagia across neurological conditions during videofluoroscopy, European Journal of Neurology, European Neurological Society Conference, Venice, June 2008, 16, 2009, pp42 - 42
Biploar Affective Disorder in, H. Jones J. Rosenbeck , Dysphagia in Rare Conditions: An Encyclopaedia., San Diego, Plural Publishing Inc., 2009, pp47 - 57, [Sowman, R., Regan, J. & Walsh, I.P. ]
Regan, J., De Roiste, M., Greene, J., Murray, D., Donnolly, S., Hill, F., McCabe, D. & Murphy, R. , A Multidisciplinary Education and Support Group for Individuals with MND and their Carers, Physical Therapy Reviews, Rehabilitation Therapy and Research Society 3rd Annual Conference, Jordanstown, April 2007, 13, (2), 2008, pp119 - 142
Regan, J & Walshe, M, Thermal tactile stimulation- "Throwing the baby out with the bathwater", Physical Reviews, Rehabilitation and Research Society Meeting, University of Ulster, Belfast, NI, April 2007, 13, (2), 2008, pp127-
Regan, J & Keane, J, SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY OF SWALLOWING IN IPD-IS TIME OF THE ESSENCE?, Dysphagia, Dysphagia Reserch Society, New Orleans, March 2008, 24, (4), 2008, pp463 - `463
De Roiste, M., Regan, J., Greene, J., Murray, D., Donnolly, S., Hill, F., McCabe, D. & Murphy, R. (2007). , A Multidisciplinary Education & Support Group For People with MND and their Carers. , Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) Conference, May 2007, 2007
Regan, J & Walshe, M , Thermal Tactile Stimulation in people with ideopathic Parkinson's disease, IASLT Biennial Conference , Kilkenny, Ireland, March 7-9, 2007
Walsh, I.P., Regan, J., Sowman, R., Parsons, B. & Mc Kay, A.P., A needs analysis for the provision of a speech and language therapy service to adults with mental health disorders", Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , 24, (3), 2007, p89 - 93
J. Regan, I. Walsh, R. Sowman, B. Parsons, A.P. Mc Kay , 'Prevalence of dysphagia in acute and community mental health settings" , Dysphagia, 21, (2), 2006, p95 - 101
J. Regan, R. Sowman and I. Walsh, Dysphagia in mental illness, Bulletin , Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists , July 2004, 2004
T. Fennell, M. O'Grady, M. Hennigan, P. Munnelly, P. Neary, L. Parkes, J. Regan, H. Daly, E. Murtagh, S. J. Lane, Pilot oxygen prescription audit, Irish Thoracic Society Conference, Citywest, November 2002, 2002
T. Fennell, M. O'Grady, M. Hennigan, P. Munnelly, P. Neary, L. Parkes, J. Regan, H. Daly, E. Murtagh, S. J. Lane, Domiciliary Peak flow meter usage amongst asthmatic patients, Irish Thoracic Society Conference, Citywest, November 2002, 2002
Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications
Regan, J., Nature and assessment of oropharyngeal dysphagia in oesophageal cancer, European Society of Diseases of the Esophagus (ESDE), Leuven, Belgium, 9-10th February 2023, 2023
Regan, Julie, COVID-19 and Dysphagia, 3rd Portugues Congress on Dysphagia, Lisbon, 21st May , 2022, Portuguese Dysphagia Society
Flynn, E., Hill. F. & Regan, J., Immediate Impact of Submental Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Swallowing Biomechanics: A Pharyngeal High Resolution Impedance Manometry Study, Dysphagia, Dysphagia Research Society 30th Annual Meeting, online, March 2022, 2022
Regan, J, Walshe, M, Lavan, S, Horan, E, Langan, C, Healy, A, Gillivan Murphy, P, Flynn Murphy, B, Curley, J, Cremin, M, Persistent Dysphagia and Dysphonia Among Adults with Covid-19 at Time of Hospital Discharge: A Multisite Prospective Cohort Study, Dysphagia, 11th European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, online, March 2021, Springer, 2022
Coyne, M, Anish, A, Flynn, E, Regan, J., The Effect of Bolus Delivery Method and Verbal Cueing on Swallowing Physiology in Healthy Adults: A Pharyngeal High-Resolution Impedance Manometry Study, International Journal of Nursing Studies , 2022
Anish, A., Coyne, M, Flynn, E, Regan, J., Investigating the Effect of Saline on Normal Swallow Biomechanics in Healthy Adults: An Experimental Study Using High-Resolution Pharyngeal Manometry, Dysphagia, 11th European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, online, September 2021, 2022
Regan, J. & Walsh, I. , A new journal for a new research landscape, Advances in Communication and Swallowing, 24, (1), 2021, p1 - 1
Regan, J., Advanced Dysphagia Conference, October 20-21st 2019, In:Advanced Dysphagia Conference, 2019, Trinity College Dublin
Regan, J., Pharyngeal high resolution manometry to promote adherence in dysphagia intervention: a case study , European Society of Swallowing Disorders, Vienna, Austria, 17-18th September , 2019
Ciaran Kenny, Julie Regan, Declan Walsh, Dysphagia in Cancers outside the Head, Neck, and Upper GI Tract, BACO, Manchester, UK, June 2018, 2018, British Association for Clinical Otolaryngology
Walshe M, Regan J, Kenny C. , 8th Annual ESSD Congress, 25th - 29th Sept , In:Dysphagia: Shaping the Future, 2018, Aviva Stadium Dublin
Regan, J., The Upper Oesophageal Sphincter and Dysphagia: Role of the Speech and Language Therapist, High Resolution Manometry Masterclass: UOS and Dysphagia- How Useful is High Resolution Manometry, St. James' Hospital, Dublin, 26th March , 2018, Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science
Regan, J. & Walshe, M., Giving Voice to Dysphagia in the Irish Healthcare System, Irish Medical Times, 2017
Walshe, M & Regan, M, Managing dysphagia in dementia - can we do better?, Irish Medical Times, 2017
Walshe M, Regan J, Conducting a Cochrane Systematic Review of Interventions, HSCP - HSE Annual Conference, Dublin , 16th November , 2016, HSE
Regan, J. & Walshe, M, Interdisciplinary Evaluation of Swallowing and Voice: Exploring the Aerodigestive Tract, 10th & 11th Nov 2016, 2016, Trinity College Dublin
Regan, J, Consistent Consistencies in Dysphagia, British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN), Harrogate, UK, November, 2008
Research Expertise
Projects
- Title
- Adaption of the Functional Lumen Imaging Probe for non-radiological evaluation of the upper oesophageal sphincter
- Summary
- This PhD research focused on the clinical adaption of the Functional Lumen Imaging Probe to evaluate the upper oesophageal sphincter (UES) during swallowing. In intially, the safety and feasibility of probe positioning and dilation was investigated in healthy and clinical populations during videofluoroscopy. Secondly, UES compliance was piloted in healthy adults during ramp distensions using the EndoFLIP. This data collection took place with collaborators Prof. Nathalie Rommel and Prof. Jan Tack in KU University Hospital, Leuven, Belgium. This initial study informed the acquisition of normative data on UES distensibility and estimated UES diameter and intra-balloon pressure changes during swallowing events in a healthy adult cohort. Finally, distensibility of the pharyngo-oesophageal segment was evaluated in adults with laryngectomy in St. James' Hospital Dublin and differences between clinical and healthy profiles were calculated. Findings from these studies suggested that the functional lumen imaging probe has the potential to provide new insights into UES dynamics which could be of great value to clinical dysphagia practice.
- Funding Agency
- Health Research Board
- Date From
- 2009
- Date To
- 2012
- Title
- Impact of a novel swallow prehabilitation programme on clinical and quality of life outcomes in adults with oesophageal cancer
- Summary
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) is the most common presenting symptom of oesophageal cancer. It is multifactorial, initially caused by a narrowing of the gullet (oesophagus), preventing food and drinks from passing into the stomach. Following treatment with surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, or various combinations of these modalities, swallowing problems often persist. Surgery for instance can lead to significant anatomical and physiological alterations (e.g., removal of part of the oesophagus) which impact on swallowing. Additionally, the recurrent laryngeal nerve can be damaged during oesophagectomy surgery which can further exacerbate swallowing. Consequently, dysphagia is a prominent issue for survivors of oesophageal cancer (Kaneoka et al, 2018). While compensatory treatments have been developed to relieve the symptoms of dysphagia in people with oesophageal cancer (e.g., stents, dilatation, laser therapy, photodynamic therapy, alcohol injection), no evidence-based rehabilitation programmes are in place within clinical practice to prevent, minimise or reverse the presence of a swallowing difficulty. This is a major service gap with dreadful ramifications both on the person and the healthcare service. There is clearly an unmet need for an evidence based treatment to optimise swallowing in this population. This PPA funded project is in collaboration with Prof. John Reynolds, Professor of Surgery and Consultant Surgeon in the National Oesophageal Cancer Centre in St. James' Hospital, Dublin. The aim of this pioneering research is to establish if a novel swallow prehabilitation programme can improve clinical and QOL measures in adults with oesophageal cancer. Initially, a feasibility study will be conducted in the National Oesophageal Cancer Centre in St. James' Hospital (SJH) to ensure the programme is safe and acceptable. Findings will inform a randomised control trial. Clinical and quality of life measures will be obtained from participants post-diagnosis. Participants will be randomised into treatment and control groups. Within the treatment group, participants will embark on a novel 12 week dysphagia intervention programme with weekly on-site meetings in SJH. Tests will be conducted before and after the dysphagia programme and six months post prehabilitation to determine change from clinical and quality of life perspectives.
- Funding Agency
- Provost Project Award
- Date From
- Sept 2019
- Date To
- Sept 2022
- Title
- Expiratory muscle strength training to improve swallowing outcomes post oesophagectomy
- Summary
- Respiratory muscle strength training has been shown to improve aspiration status in adults with head and neck cancer. While respiratory muscle strength training is used to optimise respiratory reserve and prevent physical decline in adults with oesophageal cancer, its benefits have not been explored fro ma dysphagia perspective. This research aims to investigate the feasibility of expiratory muscle strength training at different time points throughout the oesophageal cancer treatment pathway and to determine the impact of this exercise-based rehabilitation on clinical and quality of life outcomes.
- Funding Agency
- PhD scholarship, School of Language and Communication Sciences
- Date From
- Sept 2020
- Date To
- Sept 2026
- Title
- Sensory stimulation to alter pharyngeal swallow dynamics in neurogenic dysphagia: a high resolution manometry study
- Summary
- I am leading this research project which is in collaboration with the speech and language therapy department in Tallaght Hospital. Ethical approval has been obtained from the Joint (TUH/SJH) Research Ethics Committee. This project will initially investigate factors (mode of drinking, neuromuscular stimulation and saline intensity) on pharyngeal pressure and impedance recordings during swallowing using metrics recommended by the International Pharyngeal High Resolution Manometry working group. Data will be analysed using Swallowgateway, an online semi-automated analysis system. In the second stage of this research, the impact of sensory stimulation (cold, sour, carbonation) will be investigated in adults with Parkinson's Disease and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The impact and acceptability of sensory stimulation on pressure and impedance metrics will be determined and the role of genetic taste status in response to stimulation will be explored. Differences in response to sensory stimulation between neurogenic (i.e., Parkinson's disease) and non-neurogenic (COPD) cohorts will be examined.
- Date From
- July 2020
- Title
- Dysphagia and Communication Difficulties amongst Hospitalised adults with COVID-19 across Ireland (DISCOVER): a multi-site observational cohort study
- Summary
- This study aims to establish the clinical characteristics of dysphagia and communication difficulties amongst adults with COVID-19 admitted in hospital settings across Ireland. It also seeks to identify the factors associated with successful patient outcomes. Thirdly, it aims to establish the rehabilitation needs and services provided to this clinical population. Ethical approval was been obtained from the National Research Ethics Committee- COVID-19 (NREC) in June 2020. Speech and language therapy departments from 21 clinical sites across Ireland will provide data for analysis. Data collection will begin in June 2020. Study findings will advance our understanding of this distinct clinical cohort and tailor future service delivery to optimise patient outcomes.
- Date From
- July 2020
- Title
- Immediate effects of thermal-tactile stimulation on swallowing in Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
- Date From
- 2005
- Date To
- 2007
Recognition
Representations
Executive Board member and Secretary General of the European Society of Swallowing Disorders (ESSD)
Editor-in-Chief, Advances in Communication and Swallowing (official journal of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists)
Visiting Professor, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven
Invited Guest Editor, American Journal of Speech and Language Pathology (AJSLP) (Special issue on Dysphagia reporting standards)
Executive Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders
Member of Dysphagia Research Society (DRS) International Interprofessional Committee
Member of Dysphagia Research Society (DRS) Awards and Scholarships Committee
External Reviewer for Grant Applications (NHS National Institute for Health Research)
Member of the International Pharyngeal High Resolution Manometry Working Group
Reviewer for journals including Neurogastroenterology and Motility, Dysphagia, European Radiology, Journal of Rehabilitative Medicine, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders: International Journal of Speech and Language Pathology: Geriatrics: Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica: Logopedics Phoniatrics Vocology; Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies amongst other journals
Member of panel of assessors, CORU (regulatory body)
Board member of Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association
Awards and Honours
Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award 2019/2020
TCD Arts and Benefactions Fund
TCD Provost Project Award 2018
HRB-TMRN Student Scholarship Award 2022
IASLT Excellence Award (as Editor, IASLT Academic Journal)
1st poster prize United Kingdom Swallow Research Group (UKSRG). UCL Institute of Child Health, London, UK.
Meath Foundation Quality Improvement Fund to obtain training in Trans-Nasal Oesophagoscopy (TNO)
Adelaide Society new initiative grant to initiate multidisciplinary MND education & support group in AMNCH
Science Foundation Ireland Conference and Workshop Grant
Memberships
Full member of Dysphagia Research Society
Member of European Society for Swallowing Disorders (ESSD)
Member of the International Pharyngeal High Resolution Impedance Manometry (PHRIM) Working Group
Member of Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT)
Member of Irish Adult Dysphagia Special Interest Group
Member of the Trinity Academic Gastroenterology Group (TAGG)
Registered with CORU (Registration body for Health & Social Care Professionals in Ireland)