Dr. Margaret Walshe
Associate Professor, Clin Speech & Language Studies
Publications and Further Research Outputs
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Battel I, Walshe M, Skill training with biofeedback for people with parkinson's disease and dysphagia: An interventional study , Dysphagia , European Society for Swallowing Disorders , Virtual , October 2020, 37, (3), Springer , 2022, pp37-
Dooley S, Hopper, Walshe M, 'Profiling the Communication Ability of People with Dementia ', Dublin, O'Brien Press, 2022, 1 - 36
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
Alsadhan N, Walshe M, Challenges and Opportunities for a Pediatric aerodigestive programme in Saudi Arabia, Dysphagia , 10th European Society for Swallowing Disorders Congress, Virtual , October 2020, 37, (3), Springer , 2022, pp40-
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
Hirschwald J, Hofacker J, Duncan SA, Walshe M , Swallowing outcomes in dysphagia intervention in parkinson's disease: A scoping review, BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, 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
Rowland S, Mills C, Walshe M, Perspectives on Speech and Language Pathology Practices and Service Provision in Adult Critical Care Settings in Ireland and other International Settings: A Cross-Sectional Survey, International Journal of Language and Communication, early online , 2022, p1 - 12
Balaski C, Walshe M, Videofluoroscopy practice patterns: An international survey, Dysphagia , European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Virtual , October 2020, 37, (3), Springer , 2022, pp13-
Hayes M, Gillman A, Wright B, Dorgan S, Brennan I, Walshe M, Donohoe C, Reynolds JV, Regan J, Prevalence, nature and trajectory of dysphagia postoesophageal cancer surgery: a prospective longitudinal study protocol, BMJ Open , 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
Battel I, Walshe M, An intensive neurorehabilitation programme with sEMG biofeedback to improve swallowing in Idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD): A feasibility study, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 2022
Reira S, Marin S, Serra-Prat M, Tomsen V, Arreola V, Ortega O, Walshe M, Clave P, A Systematic and Scoping Review on the Psychometrics and Clinical Utility of the V-VST in the Clinical Screening and Assessment of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia , Foods, 10, (1900), 2021
Baijens L, Walshe M, Aaltonen A.......Clave P, European White Paper: Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer., European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 278, 2021, p577 - 616
Speyer R, Cordier R, Farneti D, Nascimento W, Pilz W, Verin E, Walshe M, Woisard V, White Paper by the European Society for Swallowing Disorders: Screening and Non Instrumental Assessment for Dysphagia in Adults, Dysphagia, March , 2021, p1 - 17
Dziewas R, Michou E, Trapl-Grundschober M,Lal A, Arsava M,Bath P, Clave P, Glahn J, Hamdy S, Pownall S, Schindler A, Walshe M, Wirth R, Wright D, Verin E, European Stroke Organisation and European Society for Swallowing Disorders Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Post Stroke Dysphagia, European Stroke Journal , 2021
Senekki- Florent P, Walshe M , Prevalence, Aetiology, and Impact of Paediatric Feeding Disorders in Preterm Infants Admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Cyprus', Advances in Communication and Swallowing, 1, (1), 2021, p45 - 53
The Psychosocial Impact of Dysarthria on the Speaker: A case report in, editor(s)Walshe M & Miller N , Clinical cases in Dysarthria, UK, Routledge, 2021, [Walshe M]
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
Freeman-Sanderson A, Ward E, Miles A, De Pedro Netto I, Duncan SA, Inamoto Y, McRae J, Pillay N, Skoretz S, Walshe M, Brodsky M , A Consensus Statement for the Management and Rehabilitation of Communication and Swallowing Function in the ICU: A global response to COVID-19. , Archives of Physical and Medical Rehabilitation , 2021
Walshe M, Miller N, Clinical Cases in Dysarthria , 1st Edition, London UK , Routledge, 2021
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
Battel I, Calvo I, Walshe M, Interventions involving Biofeedback to improve swallowing in people with Parkinson's Disease and dysphagia: A systematic review, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102, (2), 2021, p314 - 322
Dysarthria associated with hypoglossal nerve palsy and Covid 19. in, editor(s)Walshe M & Miller N , Clinical Cases in Dysarthria , London , Routledge, 2021, [Battel I, & Walshe M]
Cattaneo C, Flynn E, Walshe M, Fidelity in Interventions for Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review, Dysphagia , 2021
Gilheaney Ó & Walshe M, Rheumatologist's Views on Oral Stage Dysphagia in adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Temporomandibular Joint: An Irish Perspective, MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY, 31, (2), 2020, p225 - 229
Gilheaney Ó, Stassen L, & Walshe M, The Epidemiology, Nature, and Impact of Eating and Swallowing Problems in Adults presenting with Temporomandibular Disorders., CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice, 20, 2020, p1 - 9
Duncan SA, McAuley D, Walshe M, McGaughey J, Anand R, Blackwood B , Interventions for oropharyngeal dysphagia in acute and critical care: A systematic review and meta analysis, Intensive Care Medicine, 46, (7), 2020, p1326 - 1338
Manduchi B, Fainman G, Walshe M, Interventions for Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review of the Evidence , Dysphagia, 2020, p207 - 219
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
Llimos Ladika M, Flynn E, Walshe M, Diet modification to improve swallowing in Parkinson's Disease, Dysphagia, 9th European Society for Swallowing Disorders Congress , Vienna, Austria, 19th - 21st Sept, 35, (1), Springer , 2020, pp158
Schindler A. Baijens L Clave P, Degen B, Duchac S, Dziewas R, Farneti D MD; Hamdy S Michou E, Pokieser P, Speyer , Walshe M, Verin E, Rommel N, ESSD commentary on oropharyngeal dysphagia management during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dysphagia , 2020
Leitch E, Flynn E, Walshe M, Examining the effects of carbonation on swallowing for adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia using FEES and sEMG. , Dysphagia, 9th European Society for Swallowing Disorders Congress , Vienna, Austria, 19th - 21st Sept, 35, (1), Springer , 2020, pp154
Ceravolo M, Arienti C, De Sire A. Andrenelli F et al and Interprofessional Steering Group ( Kiekens C, Areienti A, Ceravolo M, Cote P, Cusick A, Gimigliano F, Heinemann A, Mills JA, Rathore F, Rizzi M Walshe M, Negrini S), Rehabilitation and Covid 19: The Cochrane Rehabilitation 2020 Rapid Living Systematic Review, European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine , 2020
Moloney J, Walshe M, Challenges faced by SLT profession when addressing quality of life in dysphagia post stroke, Dysphagia, 9th European Society for Swallowing Disorders Congress , Vienna, Austria, 19th - 21st Sept, 35, (1), Springer , 2020, pp189
Manduchi B, Walshe M, Burke E, Carroll R, McCallion P, McCarron M , Prevalence and risk factors for choking in adults with intellectual disability: Results from a national cross sectional study. , Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability , 46, (2), 2020, p126 - 137
Cattaneo C, Flynn E, Walshe M, Treatment Fidelity in Behavioural Interventions for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Parkinson's Disease , Dysphagia, 9th European Society for Swallowing Disorders Congress , Vienna, Austria, 19th - 21st Sept, 35, (1), Springer , 2020, pp143
Gilheaney Ó, Bechet S, & Walshe M , Modified Diet Use in adults with Temporomandibular Disorders related to Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review., Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology, 31, (2), 2020, p183 - 189
Andrenelli E, Negrini F, De Sire A, et al. and International Multiprofessional Steering Group, Cote P, Cusick A, Gimigiano F, Heinemann A, Kiekens C, Farooq R, Verheyden G, Walshe M , Systematic rapid living review on rehabilitation needs due to Covid-19: update to May 31st 2020 , European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine , 2020
Manduchi B, Walshe M , Managing swallowing disorders in adults with intellectual disability: A systematic review of the evidence , Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Dublin , 25th-29th Sept 2018 , 34, (5), 2019, pp720 - 819
Ioannou M, Koutsouridis K, Walshe M, Dysphagia associated with upper oesophageal sphincter dysfunction in inclusion body myositis: A systematic review of the evidence , Dysphagia , European Society for Swallowing Disorders , Dublin, Ireland , 25-29 Sept 2018, 34, (5), 2019
Walshe M, Huckabee ML, Clinical Cases in Dysphagia, UK, Routledge, 2019
Gilheaney O, Walshe M , Oral stage dysphagia in adults presenting with temporomandibular disorders , Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 25-29th Sept 2018, 34, (5), 2019, pp720 - 819
Battel I, Calvo I, Walshe M, Biofeedback to improve safety and efficiency of swallow function in people with Parkinson's disease and dysphagia, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 25-29th Sept 2018, 34, (5), 2019, pp720 - 819
Duncan S, McAuley D, Walshe M, Blackwood B, Swallow Pathophysiology and dysphagia treatment tolerance in cardiac/surgical intensive care patients following tracheostomy and/or prolonged intubation, Journal of Intensive Care Society, Intensive Care Society, London, 10-12th Dec 2018, 20, (2), Sage, 2019, pp135 - 136
Miller N, Walshe M, Walker R, Sialorrhea in Parkinson's Disease: Prevalence, Impact and Management Strategies, Research and Reviews in Parkinsonism , July 2019, (1), 2019, p17 - 28
Dooley, S & Walshe M , Assessing Cognitive Communication Skills in Dementia: A scoping review, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 54, (5), 2019, p729 - 741
Aldeghather S, Gilroy T, Walshe M , Parents' experiences of feeding and swallowing problems with 22Q11 Deletion Syndrome , Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 25-29th Sept 2018, 34, (5), Springer, 2019, pp720 - 819
Greene Z, Walshe M , Saving bed days in neonatal intensive care ( NICU) by supporting feeding progression and discharge: Cost savings calculation, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Dublin , 25-29th Sept 2018, 34, (5), 2019, pp720 - 819
Bhagwat A, Walshe M, Effectiveness of chin tuck in preventing aspiration in acquired neurological disorders, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Dublin, 25-29th Sept 2018 , 34, (5), 2019, pp720 - 819
Walshe M, Swallowing and Ageing, Speech, Language and Hearing, 22, (1), 2019, p2 - 8
Dysphagia in an Individual with Alzheimer's Disease in, editor(s)Walshe M, & Huckabee ML , Clinical Cases in Dysphagia , UK, Routledge, 2019, pp84 - 96, [Walshe M, Flynn E, Dolan M. ]
Moloney J, Walshe M, Managing and supporting quality of life issues in dysphagia: A survey of clinical practice patterns and perspectives in the UK, Ireland, and South Africa, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 54, (1), 2019, p41 - 49
Duncan S, Blackwood B, McCauley DF, Walshe M, Prevalence, pathophysiology and treatment of dysphagia in cardiac, surgical intensive care patients following tracheostomy and/or prolonged intubation: A case series, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 25-29th Sept 2018, 34, (5), 2019, pp720 - 819
Duncan SA, McGaughey J, McAuley D, Walshe M, Blackwood B , Interventions for oropharyngeal dysphagia in acute and critical care: A protocol for a systematic review and meta analysis, Systematic Reviews, 283, (8), 2019, p1 - 8
Koutsouridis K, Ioannou M, Walshe M, Are pharmacological interventions effective for drooling in children with cerebral palsy? A review of the evidence, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Dublin, 25-29th Sept 2018 , 34, (5), 2019, pp720 - 819
Case Reports in Dysphagia: An introduction in, editor(s)Walshe M & Huckabee ML , Clinical Cases in Dysphagia, UK, Routledge, 2019, pp1 - 8, [Walshe M & Huckabee ML]
Gilheaney O, Stassen L. Walshe M, Prevalence, Nature and Management of oral stage dysphagia in adults with temporomandibular joint disorders: Findings from an Irish cohort , Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 76, (8), 2018, p1665 - 1676
Moloney J, Walshe M, 'I had no idea what a complicated business eating is ': A qualitative study of the impact of dysphagia during stroke recovery., Disability and Rehabilitation , 40, (13), 2018, p1524 - 1531
Wilson F, Walshe M, O'Dwyer T, Bennett K, Mocker D, Bleakley C, Exercise, orthoses and splinting for treating Achilles tendinopathy , British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52, (24), 2018, p1564 - 1574
Gilheaney O, Kerr P, Walshe M, Use of modified diets by adults with TMD: Systematic review and meta analysis, Journal of Irish Dental Association, 64, (5), 2018, p249 - 255
Battel I, Calvo I, Walshe M, Cross-Cultural Validation of the Italian Version of the Functional Oral Intake Scale, Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica, 70, 2018, p117 - 123
Gilheaney O, Bechet S, Kerr P, Kenny C, Smith S, Kouider R, Walshe M. , Prevalence of oral stage dysphagia in adults presenting with TMD: A systematic review and meta analysis, Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 76 , (6), 2018, p448 - 458
Broderick J, Vancomfort D, Mocker D, Bennett K, Waugh A, McDonough C, Cramer H, Walshe M, Yoga for Schizophrenia , Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018
Dooley S, Doyle R, O'Neill D, Walshe M, Profiling Communication Ability in Dementia (P-CAD): Validation of a Functional Cognitive-Communication Assessment, Age and Ageing, Irish Gerontological Society, Cavan, 47, (suppl_5), 2018, ppv13-v60
Moloney J, Walshe M, DYSPHAGIA REHABILITATION FOLLOWING STROKE: MORE THAN JUST FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY, European Stroke Journal , European Stroke Organisation Conference , Gothenburg Sweden , May 2018 , 3, (15), Sage , 2018, pp203 - 203
Flynn E, Smith CH, Walshe CD, Walshe M, Modifying the consistency of food and fluids for swallowing difficulties in dementia , Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , 24, 2018
Huckabee M L, Macintosh T, Fuller L, Curry M,Thomas P, Walshe M, McCague E, Battel I, Nogueira D, Frank U, van den Engel-Hoek L, Sella Weiss O. W, The Test of Mastication and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS) : Reliability, Validity and International Normative Data , International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 53, (1), 2018, p144 - 156
Hill F, Miller N, Walsh R, Mockler D, McDowell R, Walshe M, Is botulinum toxin effective as an intervention for drooling in idiopathic parkinson's disease: Deciphering the evidence , Dysphagia, ESSD Congress, Milan, Italy, 12-15 October 2016, 32, (1), 2017, pp163-
Bree K, Sheehy A, Walshe M, Family carers' lived experience of oropharyngeal dysphagia as a primary result of multiple sclerosis , Dysphagia, ESSD Congress, Milan, Italy, 12-15 October 2016, 32, (1), 2017, pp171
Gilheaney O, Zgaga L, Harpur I, Sheaf G, Kiefer L, Bechet S, Walshe M, Prevalence of OD in Adults with TMD associated with RA: Examining the evidence, Dysphagia, ESSD Congress, Milan, Italy, 12-15 October 2016, 32, (1), 2017, pp178
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
Dooley S, Walshe M, Assessing Functional Retained Communication Skills in Dementia, AAIC, London, July 2017, 2017
Sinclair J, Greene Z, Cotter C. Brogan L, O'Neill F, Walshe M, Perspectives of Nursing Staff on the Readiness, Oral Skills, Safe, Efficient ( ROSE) Feeding Checklist: Towards establishing validity , Dysphagia, ESSD Congress, Milan, Italy, 12-15thOctober 2016, 32, (1), 2017, pp138-
Quigley K, Walshe M, Free Water Protocol use in Republic of Ireland: Challenges and Opportunities , Dysphagia, ESSD Congress, Milan, Italy, 12-15 October 2016, 32, (1), 2017, pp197
Brogan L, Leavy D, Walshe M, Development and Validation of the ROC Scale in Adults with Intellectual Disability , Dysphagia, ESSD Congress, Milan, Italy, 12h-15thOctober 2016, 32, (1), 2017, pp135-
Stack A, Walshe M, Oromotor and Feeding Patterns in Children with Down Syndrome: An epidemiology Study, Dysphagia, ESSD Congress, Milan, Italy, 12-15th October 2016, 32, (1), 2017, pp153-
Kiefer L, Humphreys C, Prikladnicki A, Walshe M, Investigating the use of FEES by SLTs in Swallowing Assessments in UK, Brazil and Republic of Ireland , Dysphagia, ESSD Congress, Milan, Italy, 12-15 October 2016, 32, (1), 2017, pp143-
Kiefer L, Walshe M, Dysphagia in Myasthenia Gravis , Dysphagia, ESSD Congress, Milan, Italy, 12-15 October 2016, 32, (1), 2017, pp176
Battel I, Calvo I, Harpur I, Lawler M, Walshe M, 'Biofeedback to improve the safety and efficiency of the swallow function in people with Parkinson's disease and dysphagia', PROSPERO International Register of Systematic Reviews, NHS National Institute for Health Research , 2017, - 1-5
Ryan M, Walshe M, Swallow Screening in the Republic of Ireland: Speech and Language Therapists' Practices, Opportunities and Challenges , Dysphagia, ESSD Congress, Milan, Italy, 12-15th October 2016, 32, (1), 2017, pp137-
McArdle B, Weisinger C, Humphreys C, Walshe M, Free Water Protocols for Adults with Dysphagia: Establishing the evidence for implementation, Dysphagia , 6th ESSD Congress, Milan, Italy, 14-15th October , 2017, pp167-
Gilheaney O, Zgaga L, Harpur I, Kerr P, Walshe M, 'Prevalence of OD in Adults with TMD: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis', PROSPERO International Register of Systematic Reviews, NHS National Institute for Health Research , 2017, - 1-5
Gilheaney Ó., Zgaga L., Harpur I., Sheaf G., Kiefer L., Béchet S., Walshe M., The Prevalence of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Adults Presenting with Temporomandibular Disorders Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Dysphagia, 32, (5), 2017, p587 - 600
Jazzar O, Walshe M, Role and current practice of SLTs in NICUs in Saudi Arabia: A national survey , Dysphagia, Congress European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 1st - 3rd Oct 2015, 31, 2016, pp280-
Greene Z and Walshe M, Oral Stimulation for Promoting Oral Feeding in Preterm Infants, World Health Organisation Guideline Development Group, Florence, Italy , 9th November , 2016, World Health Organisation
Carey A, Barrett A, Walshe M, Finger stimulation protocols prior to oral or gavage feeds to promote oral feeding in pre term infants , Dysphagia, Congress European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 1st - 3rd Oct 2015, 31, 2016, pp294-
Flynn E, Smith C, Walsh C, Walshe M, Modification of food and fluid consistency for swallowing difficulties in dementia, Dysphagia, Congress European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 1st - 3rd Oct 2015, 31, 2016, pp319-
Walshe M, Dooley S, Hopper T, Doyle R, McCabe R, Moore M, O'Neill D, Profiling communication ability in people with dementia: development of a new instrument to inform management of cognitive communication difficulties, Age and Ageing, Irish Gerontological Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Killarney, Co Kerry, 30 Sept - 1 Oct, 45, (Supplement 2), 2016, ppii3 - ii3
McEntee A, Walshe M, La Morgia F, , Evaluating the effectiveness of a dysphagia training programme in a residential care setting: Applicability of the Kirkpatrick model. , Dysphagia , Congress European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 1st - 3rd Oct 2015, 31, 2016, pp260-
Gilheaney O, Kerr P, Bechet S, Walshe M. , Effectiveness of endoscopic CP Myotomy on UES dysfunction in adults with neurological dysphagia , Dysphagia, Congress European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 1st - 3rd Oct 2015, 31, 2016, pp318-
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
Calvo I, Conway A, Henriques F, Walshe M, The Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Feeding Evaluations in detecting aspiration in children: A diagnostic test accuracy systematic review , Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology , 2016, p314-
Hill F, Miller N, Walsh RA, Mockler D, McDowell R, Walshe M, Botulinum toxin for drooling in Parkinson's disease, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , 10, 2016
Baijens L, Clave P, Cras P, Ekberg O, Forster A, Kolb G, Leners JC, Masiero S, Mateos-Nazal, Ortega O, Smithard G, Speyer R, Walshe M, European Society for Swallowing Disorders- European Union Geriatric Medicine Society White Paper: Oropharyngeal Dysphagia as a Geriatric Syndrome, Clinical Intervention in Aging, 11, 2016, p1403 - 1428
Gilheaney O, Harpur I, Sheaf G, Zgaga L, Walshe M, 'The Prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults presenting with temporomandibular disorders and rheumatoid arthritis: Systematic review and meta analysis ', PROSPERO International Register of Systematic Reviews, NHS National Institute for Health Research , NHS National Institute for Health Research , 2016, - 1-6
Henriques F, Walshe M, La Morgia F, Examining speech and language therapy services for people with lung cancer: International practice and key challenges, Dysphagia, Congress European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 1st - 3rd Oct 2015, 31, 2016, pp280-
Bechet S, Hill F, Walshe M, Diagnostic accuracy of the Modified Evan's Blue Dye Test in detecting aspiration in patients with tracheostomy: A systematic review. , Dysphagia, Congress European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 1st - 3rd Oct 2015, 31, 2016, pp250-
Woods R, Constantinou A, Walshe M, The diagnostic accuracy of the Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability for detecting dysphagia and aspiration in a cohort of people with Multiple Sclerosis, Dysphagia, Congress European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 1st - 3rd Oct 2015, 31, 2016, pp250-
Barrett A, Carey A, Walshe M, A Mixed Methods Study Examining the Experiences of dysphagia for people with MS, Dysphagia , Congress European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 1st - 3rd Oct 2015, (31), 2016, pp298-
Greene Z, O Donnell C, Walshe M, Oral stimulation for promoting oral feeding in preterm infants, Cochrane Database of Sstematic Reviews, 9, 2016
Gilheaney O, Kerr P, Bechet S, Walshe M, Effectiveness of endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy in adults with neurological disease: systematic review, Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 130, (12), 2016, p1077 - 1085
Kerrigan O, Walshe M, Botulinum toxin as an intervention for drooling in children with cerebral palsy" A systematic review , Dysphagia , Congress European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 1st - 3rd Oct 2015, 31, 2016, pp294-
Furey S, La Morgia F, Walshe M, Diagnostic accuracy of cervical auscultation in the identification of oropharyngeal aspiration: A systematic review, Dysphagia, Congress European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 1st - 3rd Oct 2015, 31, 2016, pp250 - 250
McCague E, Kerrigan O, Walshe M. , Validation of the TOMASS in healthy Irish adults, Dysphagia, Congress European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 1st - 3rd Oct 2015, 31, 2016, pp304-
Bechet S, Hill F, Gilheaney O, Walshe M, Diagnostic accuracy of the Modified Evan's Blue Dye Test in Detecting Aspiration in Patients with Tracheostomy: A systematic review of the evidence, Dysphagia, 31, (6), 2016, p721 - 729
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
Hill F, McCabe D, Murphy SM, Walsh RA, Walshe M, Respiratory Swallow Phase Patterns and Swallow Apnoea Duration in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Brussels, Belgium, 22nd - 23rd Oct 2014, 30, (2), 2015, pp232-
Senekki-Florent P, Karaoili C, & Walshe M, Pre-Term Infants in Cyprus: A large epidemiological study, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Brussels, Belgium, 22nd - 23rd Oct 2014, 30, (2), 2015, pp223-
Conway A, Walshe M, Management of Non Progressive Dysarthria: Practice patterns of speech and language therapists in the Republic of Ireland , International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 50, (3), 2015, p374 - 388
Constantinou A, Pantzaris M, Nzani E, Tziakouri C, Walshe M, Dysphagia in Multiple Sclerosis: Prevalence, Nature and Associated Risk Factors, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Brussels, Belgium, 22nd -23rd Oct 2014, 30, (2), 2015, pp230-
Conway A, Gilheaney O, McTiernan K, Walshe M, Validating a Novel Tongue Pressure Measurement Device: Research challenges , Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Brussels, Belgium, Oct 23rd 25th 2014, 30, 2015, pp242-
Walshe M, Harding C, Rehabilitating Dysphagia in Children: Current evidence and directions for research , Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Brussels, Oct 23rd - 25th 2014, 30, 2015, pp213-
Woods B, Walshe M, Constantinou A, Diagnostic Accuracy of the MASA for detecting dysphagia in a cohort of people with MS , Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists, Dublin, April 23rd - 24th., 2015
Calvo I, Conway A, Walshe M, The Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Feeding Evaluation in Detecting Aspiration in Children: Exploring the Evidence, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Brussels, Belgium, 22nd - 23rd Oct 2014, 30, 2015, pp213-
Flynn E, Walshe M, Respiratory Parameters in Healthy Adults: Impact of bolus presentation and carbonation , Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Brussels, Belgium, 22nd - 23rd Oct 2014, 30, (2), 2015, pp225-
O' Reilly A, Walshe M , Perspectives on the role of the speech and language therapist in palliative care, , Palliative Medicine, 29, (8), 2015, p756 - 761
Chiang M, Walshe M, Rehabilitation for Upper Oesophageal Dysfunction for Adults with Neurological Dysphagia: An Evidence Based Systematic Review, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Malmo, Sweden, 12-14th Sept 2013, 29, 2014, pp149
Perry A, Casey V, Conway R, McCormack J, Hickey C, Ni Chualain C, Walshe M, The Oropress: A new safe valid reliable wireless tool for measuring swallowing and isometric pressures, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Malmo, Sweden, 12-14th Sept 2013, 2014
Walshe M, O' Connor C, Constantinou A, Psychological and Social Impact of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia on People with Multiple Sclerosis, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Malmo, Sweden, 12-14th Sept 2013, 29, 2014, pp139
Walshe M , Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Neurodegenerative Disease, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 29, (9), 2014, p1265 - 1271
Seehaus S, Wicke K, Walshe M, Reference Standard Tools for Evaluating New Tongue Pressure Instruments: Issues and Challenges. , Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Malmo, Sweden, 12-14th Sept 2013, 29, 2014, pp166
Wicke K, Senekki-Florent P, Walshe M, Nature, Risk and Prevalence of Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties in Preterm Infants, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Malmo, Sweden, 12-14th Sept 2013, 29, 2014, pp160
Flynn E,, Smith C, Walsh C, Walshe M, Modification of Food Consistency to Prevent Aspiration in People with Dementia: A protocol, Cochrane in Ireland 2014, Dublin , January 2014, 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
Flynn E, Smith C, Walsh C, Walshe M, PROTOCOL Modifying the consistency of food and fluids for swallowing difficulties in dementia, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , 2014
Leavy D, Barragry L, O' Connor S, Walshe M, Developing a Scale to Identify Choking Risk for Adults with Intellectual Disability: Initial Pilot Data, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Malmo, Sweden, 12-14th Sept 2013, 29, 2014, pp136
O' Reilly A, Dolan M, Lawson S, O Neill D, Walshe M , Evaluating the communication environment for people with dementia in the acute hospital environment, Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Biennial Conference , Dublin, 18-19 April, 2013
Regan J, Walshe M, Rommel N, & McMahon B, A new evaluation of the upper esophageal sphincter using the functional lumen imaging probe: - A preliminary report, Diseases of the Esophagus, 26, (2), 2013, p117 - 123
Walshe M , Lingual exercise in people with oropharyngeal dysphagia post stroke: Are we wasting our time?, Irish Association of Speech and lLanguage Therapists Biennial Conference , Dublin, 18-19 April, 2013
Tegou G, Stravou K, Dagdilis L. Walshe M, Carbonated liquids as a compensatory strategy for people with dysphagia post stroke, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 26-27th October 2012, 28, 2013, pp299
Downes S, Curran A, Walshe M, Clinical Consistency in Tracheostomy Management in ROI, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 26-27th October 2012, 28, 2013, pp296
Lettanneux A, Walshe M, Viallet F & Pinto S, The Dysarthria Impact Profile: A preliminary French experience with Parkinson's disease., Parkinson's Disease - Rehabilitation and Parkinson's Disease (2013 Special Issue)., 2013, p1-6
Conway A, Walshe M, Working with non progressive dysarthria in Ireland, Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Biennial Conference , Dublin, 18-19 April, 2013
Sakellariou V, Walshe M, Medication Swallowing Difficulties reported by adults with IPD and dysphagia, Dysphagia, European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 26-27th October 2012, 28, 2013, pp314-
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
Greene Z, Senekki-Florent P, Walshe M, Feeding and Swallowing in the preterm infant: Clinical and research challenges , Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Biennial Conference , Dublin, 18-19 April, 2013
Downes S, Walshe M, Curran A, Practice patterns in tracheostomy management amongst SLTs in Republic of Ireland. Can we do better?, Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Biennial Conference , Dublin, 18-19 April, 2013
Greene Z, O' Donnell C, Walshe M, Oral Stimulation Techniques In Preterm Infants - International Research Challenges, Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 19, 2013, p168 - 174
Greene Z, O' Donnell C, Walshe M, Teaching preterm infants to suck and feed: Do oral stimulation interventions make a difference?, Dysphagia , European Society of Swallowing Disorders Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 26-27th October 2012, (28), 2013, pp290
Regan J, Walshe M, Rommel N, McMahon B, Tack, J, New measures of upper esophageal sphincter distensibility and opening patterns during swallowing in health subjects using EndoFlip , Neurogastroenterology Motility, 25, (1), 2013, pe25 - e34
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
Walshe M, Smith M, Pennington L, Interventions for drooling in children with cerebral palsy., Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online), 2, 2012, pCD008624
Regan J, Walshe M, McMahon B, Current Evaluation of Upper Oesophageal Sphincter Opening in Dysphagia Practice: An International SLT Survey, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 47, (2), 2012, p156 - 167
Gialatzopoulou E & Walshe M, Dysphagia practice in Greece: International comparisons, UK Swallow Research Group, London, 16-17th February, 2012
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-
Sdravou K, Walshe M, Dagdilelis L, Effects of carbonated liquids on oropharyngeal swallowing measures in people with neurogenic dysphagia, Dysphagia, 27, 2012, p240 - 250
Walshe M, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Neurodegenerative Disease, European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 27th October , 2012
Senekki-Florent P & Walshe M, Profile of Preterm Infants admitted to a NICU in Cyprus (2009-2010), Dysphagia , Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 7th - 10th March , 27, 2012, pp613-
Walshe M, Traditional Interventions for Dysphagia: Perspectives from Ireland and the UK, Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 7-10th March , 2012, Dysphagia Research Society
Greene Z, Walshe M, O' Donnell C, Effects of Oral Stimulation for Oral Feeding in Pre-term Infants, 2012
Walshe M, Smith M, Pennington L, Botulinum toxin as an effective treatment for drooling in children with cerebral palsy: a review of the evidence, UK Swallow Research Group, London, 16-17th February , 2012
Neuromuscular Conditions in, editor(s)RD Newman & J Nightingale , Videofluoroscopy - A Multidisciplinary Approach, San Diego, Plural Publishing , 2012, [Regan, J & Walshe M]
Walshe, M, Smith, M & Pennington L, Approaches to managing drooling in children with cerebral palsy: Systematic review of the evidence , Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Biennial Conference , Dublin, November 24th & 25th, 2011
Miller N, Andrew S, Noble E & Walshe M , Changing perceptions of self as a communicator in Parkinson's Disease: a longitudinal follow-up study, Disability and Rehabilitation , 33, (3), 2011, p204 - 210
Dolan M, Walshe M, Lawson S, Sowman, R, O' Neill D. , Opportunities and barriers to communication for people with dementia in the acute hospital setting , Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Biennial Conference , Dublin, November 24th & 25th, 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, 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
Walshe M & Miller N, Living with Acquired Dysarthria: The speaker's perspective, Disability and Rehabilitation , 33, (3 ), 2011, p195 - 203
Gialatzpoulou E, Walshe M, Dysphagia evaluation practices of SLTs in Greece: Clinical assessment and instrumental decision making, Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Biennial Conference , Dublin, November 24th & 25th, 2011
Walshe, M , Dysarthria Following Stroke: Challenges for Evidence Based Practice, Symposium on Communication following Stroke, Mater Hospital, 14-15th October , 2010
Regan J, Walshe M, Tobin WO , Immediate Effects of Thermal-Tactile Stimulation on Timing of Swallow in Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease., Dysphagia , 25, (3), 2010, p207 - 215
Walshe M, Smith M, Pennington L. , Interventions for drooling in children with cerebral palsy (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD008624. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008624., 2010
Walshe, M. Peach, R & Miller N , Psychometric properties of the Dysarthria Impact Profile, Conference on Motor Speech , Savannah, Georgia USA, 4-7th March, 2010
Walshe, M , The Psychosocial Impact of Dysarthria: what do we know? , Social Perspectives in Acquired Communication Disorders, University College London UK, 15th -16th June , 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
McWeeney C, Walshe M & Hardiman O, The Experience of Dysphagia in People with Motor Neurone Disease and Its Impact on Their Quality of Life, UK Swallowing Research Group, London, UK, 4th - 5th February, 2010
Hill, F, Walshe M & Counihan, C, Evaluating Social Networks as a Measure of Participation Following Onset of Dysarthria , Conference on Motor Speech, Savannah, Georgia USA, 4-7th March, 2010
The Psychosocial Impact of Acquired Motor Speech Disorders in, editor(s)Lowit, A & Kent, R , Assessment of Motor Speech Disorders, San Diego, Plural Publishing, 2010, [Margaret Walshe]
Walshe, M. Peach, R & Miller N , Communicative Participation and Motor Speech Disorders: , American Speech and Hearing Association, Philadelphia USA, 19th November , 2010
Leahy,M., McTiernan, K., Smith, MM,, Sloane, P,. Walsh, I,, Walshe, M,, Ni Cholmain, C. , Foundation studies in education for therapy practice: curriculum updating, Folia Phoniatrica et Logopedica: Special Education Issue., 62, (2), 2010, p255 - 259
Walshe, M., Peach, R.,& Miller, N., The Dysarthria Impact Profile: Validation of an instrument to measure psychosocial impact in dysarthria , International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 44, (5), 2009, p693 - 715
Sowman R, Peach, R & Walshe M, Hidden Complexities: What underlies the use of referential communication in Alzheimer's Disease, RCSLT Scientific Conference , London UK , 17th - 18th March , 2009
Regan J, Walshe M, McMahon B, Evaluation of Upper Oesophageal Sphincter Opening: Room for Improvement , IASLT Biennial Conference , Galway , 22nd - 23rd October , 2009
Healy A & Walshe M, Swallow Screening in Acute Hospital Care: Preparing the Groundwork , IASLT Biennial Conference, Galway Ireland , 22nd - 23rd October , 2009
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-
Walshe, M., Miller, N., Leahy, M. & Murray, A, Intelligibility of Dysarthric Speech: Exploring the Perceptions of Dysarthric Speakers, Speech-Language Pathologists and Naïve Listeners, International Journal of Communication and Language Disorders, 43, (6), 2008, p633 - 648
Healy, A & Walshe M. , Water Swallow Tests: A Critical Appraisal , Focus on Feeding Conference , Dublin, 12th March , 2008
Regan, J & Walshe, M , Thermal Tactile Stimulation in people with ideopathic Parkinson's disease, IASLT Biennial Conference , Kilkenny, Ireland, March 7-9, 2007
Walshe, M , Update on the management of dysphagia after stroke, Irish Heart Foundation Council on Stroke, Dublin, 26th May , 2006
Walshe, M, The impact of acquired neurological dysarthria on the speaker's self-concept, Journal Of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, 12/13, 2004, p9 - 33
Walshe, M, Ni Loinsigh, S., Do we need a hospital-based post to provide a domiciliary speech and language therapy service?, Journal Of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, 7, (1), 1997, p72 - 89
McGuinness, A., Walshe, M., Dysphagia Management: A Team Approach, Health and Nutrition, 2, (2), 1996, p15 - 16
The management of dysphagia and dribbling in MND in, The Management of Motor Neurone Disease, London, The Ciba Foundation, 1991, [Walshe, M.]
Stroudley, J., Walshe, M., Radiological assessment of dysphagia in Parkinson's disease, British Journal of Radiology, 64, 1991, p890 - 893
Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications
Hirschwald J, Groppa S, Walshe M, Skill training with biofeedback for people with parkinson's diase and dysphagia: Protocol for a feasibility study during covid 19. , Dysphagia , European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Virtual , October 2020, 37, (3), Springer , 2022, pp15-
Hirschwald J, Groppa S, Walshe M, Skill training with biofeedback for people with parkinson's disease and dysphagia: Protocol for a feasibility study during covid 19. , Dysphagia , European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Virtual , October 2020, 37, (3), Springer , 2022, pp15-
Hirschwald J, Hofacker J, Duncan, SA, Walshe M, , 'Swallowing Outcome Measures in Dysphagia Interventions in Parkinson's Disease: Protocol for a Scoping Review', TCD , 2021, -
Radtke J, Tampoukari E, Harpur I, Walshe M , 'Protocol for Epidemiology Of Dysphagia In Adults With Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis', Submitted to PROSPERO, 2021, -
Dooley S, Walshe M , Management of Cognitive Communication Difficulties in Dementia: A Cross Sectional Survey of Speech and Language Therapists , 2020, -
Walshe M, Battel I, Intervention for Dysphagia post Covid-19: Overview with Single Case Study, 38th ESSD Live Stream Webinar , Virtual , 20th July , 2020, European Society for Swallowing Disorders
Walshe M, Regan J, Kenny C. , 8th Annual ESSD Congress, 25th - 29th Sept , In:Dysphagia: Shaping the Future, 2018, Aviva Stadium Dublin
Regan, J. & Walshe, M., Giving Voice to Dysphagia in the Irish Healthcare System, Irish Medical Times, 2017
Dooley S, Walshe M , Assessing Functional Retained Communication Skills in Dementia: A Scoping review, SPHeRE Conference , RCSI, Dublin, 12th January , 2017
Walshe, M & Regan, M, Managing dysphagia in dementia - can we do better?, Irish Medical Times, 2017
Walshe M, Management of Dysphagia in Acute Stroke, European Stroke Organisation Congress, Prague, 15th - 18th May , 2017, ESOC
Walshe M, Dysphagia associated with upper oesophageal dysfunction: Signs, symptoms, and clinical management, XXIV Pacific Voice Conference , Warsaw, Poland, 5-8th October , 2016, Polish Otorynolaryngologiczny Review , 16-
Walshe M, Regan J, Conducting a Cochrane Systematic Review of Interventions, HSCP - HSE Annual Conference, Dublin , 16th November , 2016, HSE
Walshe M , Missing Evidence in Dysphagia Research , IALP 30th World Congress of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics , Dublin, Ireland , 21-25 August , 2016
Leahy, M., Walsh, I. & Walshe, M, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Clinical Guidelines, Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, 15, (1), 2005, p61-68
McGuire, A & Walshe, M. , Living with Cleft Lip and Palate: an exploration of a pre-adolescent's experience. , Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, 15, (1), 2005, p1 - 13
Walshe, M, Review: Head Injury: A Practical Guide (Revised Edition) (T. Powell, 2004), Journal of Clinical Speech & Language Studies, 14, 2004, p132-134
Walshe, M , Review of Visual Analogue Self-Esteem Scale (Brumfitt & Sheeran, 1999), UPDATE (IASLT), (November ), 2004, p45-47
Walshe, M., Miller, N. & Leahy, M. , Exploing the Perception of Dysarthric Speech: Speech Language Pathologists, Speakers and Naive Listeners, American Speech and Hearing Association Conference, Philadelphia, USA, November 2004, 2004
O'Neill, G. & Walshe, M. , The use of a new computer programme in the treatment of dysarthria: A single case study, IASLT Biennial Conference , Mullingar, November 26th - 27th, 2004
Research Expertise
Description
My clinical background underpins my research on communication and swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Speech and Language Therapy is relatively young profession. We lack reliable assessments and interventions in aspects of communication and swallowing with negative consequences for patient care. Building evidence for better patient outcomes and improving research design is a consistent theme in my research. Measuring change as a result of treatment is fundamental in research and clinical practice. I devised Dysarthria Impact Profile ((Walshe et al. 2009) to assess psychosocial impact of dysarthria (acquired speech disorder) on the speaker. This remains one of the few instruments available in this area worldwide and is translated into 8+ languages. Furthermore, to address an urgent need for communication assessment in dementia, I secured funding and led development Profiling Communication Ability in Dementia (P-CAD) (Dooley et al. 2022). Other examples of leadership include examining the accuracy of current diagnostic dysphagia tests (Bechet et al. 2016; Calvo et al. 2016; Walshe et al. 2017), contributed to international test validation (Huckabee et al. 2018), published a European Position Statement on swallowing assessment (Speyer et al. 2021) and translation of a test for clinical use in Italy (Battel et al. 2018). Amalgamating evidence on existing dysphagia management led to my involvement with the international Cochrane Collaboration. I secured funding to lead three Cochrane reviews with international teams and am an invited member of Cochrane Rehabilitation contributing to evidence updates during COVID-19 (REH-COVER project) (Negrini et al. 2021). Exploring new treatments, and improving trial design is important to me. Clinical trials use different outcomes, and measure these differently making it impossible to conclude if treatments are effective overall. I lead the TCD COS-DIP project to improve trial design in dysphagia in Parkinson's disease. I currently collaborate on two funded UK clinical trials in critical care and cancer.Projects
- Title
- Profiling the Communication Abilities in People with Dementia
- Summary
- This project resulted in the development and validation of an assessment focused on profiling the communication abilities and disabilities of people with dementia
- Funding Agency
- Health Research Board
- Date From
- January 2016
- Date To
- December 2017
- Title
- Botulinum toxin to reduce drooling in people with Parkinson's disease
- Summary
- Fiona Hill, Senior SLT at Tallaght Hospital is the PI on this project. My role is that of supervisor.
- Funding Agency
- HRB
- Date From
- January 2015
- Date To
- January 2017
- Title
- Methods to improve physical health in people with schizophrenia: an overview of Cochrane and Non Cochrane Systematic Reviews
- Summary
- Jule Broderick, Assistant Professor, School of Physiotherapy is the PI on this project. My role is that of supervisor.
- Funding Agency
- HRB
- Date From
- January 2015
- Date To
- January 2017
- Title
- Examining the Concurrent Validity of the Oropress
- Summary
- PI with undergraduate JS student Orla Gilheaney
- Funding Agency
- HRB
- Date From
- June 2013
- Date To
- August 2013
- Title
- Diet modification for oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults with dementia
- Summary
- This project is in collaboration with Ms Eadaoin Flynn, Dr Cathal Walsh TCD and Dr Christina Smith UCL, London UK
- Funding Agency
- Health Research Board
- Date From
- December 2012
- Date To
- December 2014
- Title
- Systematic Review of Oromoror Interventions for Neonates
- Summary
- This project is in collaboration with Zelda Greene and Dr Colm O' Donnell.
- Funding Agency
- HRB
- Date From
- January 2011
- Date To
- January 2013
- Title
- Systematic Review of Interventions in Drooling for Children with Cerebral Palsy
- Summary
- Cochrane Fellowship.
- Funding Agency
- HRB
- Date From
- January 2009
- Date To
- January 2011
- Title
- Towards an Objective and Reliable Evaluation of the Upper Oesophageal Sphincter
- Summary
- This project is in collaboration with Julie Regan, PhD Student and Dr Barry McMahon,School of Medicine, TCD
- Funding Agency
- HRB
- Date From
- September 2009
- Date To
- September 2013
- Title
- Evaluation of the Health Services Executive Northern Area Speech and Language Therapy Waiting list Initiative
- Summary
- In January 2003, the Speech and Language Therapy Service in the HSE Northern Area introduced a new waiting list initiative in an attempt to deal with the crisis of long waiting lists for assessment and therapy. This project was commissioned to evaluate the impact of this initiative and to examine its effectiveness.
- Funding Agency
- HSE Northern Area
- Date From
- September 2004
- Date To
- March 2005
- Title
- The Role of Videofluoroscopy in Influencing Dysphagia Management
- Summary
- This retrospective study examined the factors that influenced decision making in people with dysphagia who had undergone videofluoroscopy at Charing Cross Hospital, London.
- Funding Agency
- North Thames Regional Authority, UK
- Date From
- October 1990
- Date To
- October 1991
- Title
- Investigating the Feasibility of Domiciliary Based Speech and Language Therapy Service
- Summary
- This qualitative study examined the difficulties people with acquired neurological communication diorders experience in attending outpatient speech and language therapy clinics and examined the service delivery options for this client group within the Dublin area.
- Funding Agency
- The Monkstown Trust
- Date From
- September 1995
- Date To
- March 1996
Recognition
Representations
Board Member and Vice President of European Society of Swallowing Disorders
Visiting Professor, Masters in Deglutology Programme, KU Leuven, Belgium
Member of the Multi-Professional Steering Group in the REH-COVER project for Cochrane Rehabilitation Field
Visiting Professor, Masters in Dysphagia programme, Universitate Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
Clinical Trial Steering Group Member: SIP-SMART 2 Trial funded by the NIHR UK
Clinical Trial Steering Group on Early ICU Rehabilitation Trial funded by Belfast Trust Northern Ireland
Invited Expert Reviewer for World Health Organisation Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation (PIR) for Communication and Swallowing in Stroke
Associate Editor journal Folia Phoniatrica et Logopedia
Editorial Board member for journal Advances in Communication and Swallowing
Editorial Board of Interventions for Rehabilitation (specialty section of Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences).
External examiner University of Nottingham, UK
External Examiner M.Sc (Research) University of Malta
External Examiner PhD Thesis Griffith University, Australia
International expert advisor for the position of assistant/associate/professor at the University of Helsinki.
External Examiner PhD thesis, University of Queensland, Australia
External examiner doctorate in speech and language therapy (DST), University College London, UK.
External Examiner PhD, University of Milan, Italy
External Examiner PhD Theses, University College London, UK
External Examiner PhD Thesis, Technical University Sydney, Australia
External expert for review of funding proposals associated with COST. COST is an intergovernmental framework for European Cooperation in Science and Technology
External Examiner for M.Sc thesis. Munster Technological University, Kerry, Ireland
Professional Representative on National Clinical Effectiveness Committee on Education and Training in Clinical Effectiveness
External Examiner PhD thesis, Newcastle University, UK.
SLT representative for European Stroke Organisation and European Society for Swallowing Disorders Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of post-stroke dysphagia
Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Clinical Advisory Group in Dysarthria
Member of IASLT Dysphagia Competency Committee and advisor on clinical guidelines
Reviewer for the following journals: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, Disability and Rehabilitation, Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Annals of Oral Biology Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Dysphagia, Journal of Postgraduate Medicine Member of the Advisory Editorial Board for Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies
External Reviewer for Grant Applications: (1) NHS National Institute for Health Research (2) Parkinson's UK (3) Dunhill Medical Trust
Member of Steering Committee on Dying in a Disability Service in Ireland ( Joint Policy Development Initiative between St Francis Hospice Raheny and Cheshire Ireland. Project funded by Irish Hospice Foundation
IASLT Representative on HSE Health and Social Care Professional Research Group
Speech and Language Therapy representative on HSE Committee Developing Online Learning ( Writing for Publication).
Awards and Honours
Elected to Fellowship of Trinity College Dublin
Provosts PhD Award
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Mentorship Award
Health Research Board Cochrane Fellow
Trinity College Dublin Arts and Social Sciences Benefactions Fund
Memberships
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists
CORU Registered Speech and Language Therapist
International Affiliate American Speech and Hearing Association
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Dysphagia Research Society
European Society for Swallowing Disorders