Dr. Margaret Walshe
Associate Professor, Clin Speech & Language Studies
Publications and Further Research Outputs
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Duncan SA, McAuley D, Walshe M, Connolly B, Blackwood B , Swallowing intervention outcomes in Critical Care: Protocol for development of a COS, Trials, 2021
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
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, 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
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
Cattaneo C, Flynn E, Walshe M, Fidelity in Interventions for Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review, Dysphagia , 2021
Walshe M, Miller N, Clinical Cases in Dysarthria , London UK , Routledge, 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
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 , 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
Walshe M, Swallowing and Ageing, Speech, Language and Hearing, 22, (1), 2019, p2 - 8
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
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), 2019, pp720 - 819
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
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]
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. ]
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
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
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
Walshe M, Huckabee ML, Clinical Cases in Dysphagia, UK, Routledge, 2019
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
Duncan S, McCauley D, Walshe M, Blackwood B, Swallow Pathophysiology and dysphagia treatment tolerance in cardiac/surgical intensive care patients following tracheostomy and/or prolonged intubation, Intensive Care Society, London, 10-12th December , 2018
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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-
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 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
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-
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
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
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-
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-
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-
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
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
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
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-
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
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
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
Greene Z, O Donnell C, Walshe M, Oral stimulation for promoting oral feeding in preterm infants, Cochrane Database of Sstematic Reviews, 9, 2016
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-
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
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
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-
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
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, 30 Sept - 1 Oct, 45, (Supplement 2), 2016, ppii3 - ii3
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-
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-
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
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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
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-
Walshe M, Regan J, Conducting a Cochrane Systematic Review of Interventions, HSCP - HSE Annual Conference, Dublin , 16th November , 2016, HSE
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
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
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-
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-
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-
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
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-
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-
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
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-
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-
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
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, Walshe M, Smith C, Walsh C, Modification of Food Consistency to Prevent Aspiration in People with Dementia: A protocol, Cochrane in Ireland 2014, Dublin , January 2014, 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
Walshe M , Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Neurodegenerative Disease, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 29, (9), 2014, p1265 - 1271
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
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
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
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
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
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
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-
Greene Z, O' Donnell C, Walshe M, Oral Stimulation Techniques In Preterm Infants - International Research Challenges, Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 19, 2013, p168 - 174
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
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
Greene Z, Walshe M, O' Donnell C, Effects of Oral Stimulation for Oral Feeding in Pre-term Infants, 2012
Neuromuscular Conditions in, editor(s)RD Newman & J Nightingale , Videofluoroscopy - A Multidisciplinary Approach, San Diego, Plural Publishing , 2012, [Regan, J & Walshe M]
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-
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
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, Smith M, Pennington L, Interventions for drooling in children with cerebral palsy., Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online), 2, 2012, pCD008624
Walshe M, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Neurodegenerative Disease, European Society for Swallowing Disorders, Barcelona, Spain, 27th October , 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, Murphy A, McMahon B, Coughlan T, Botulinum toxin for UES dysfunction, UK Swallow Research Group, London , 16-17th February, 2012
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
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-
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
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
Walshe M & Miller N, Living with Acquired Dysarthria: The speaker's perspective, Disability and Rehabilitation , 33, (3 ), 2011, p195 - 203
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
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
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
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 , The Psychosocial Impact of Dysarthria: what do we know? , Social Perspectives in Acquired Communication Disorders, University College London UK, 15th -16th June , 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
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]
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
Walshe, M. Peach, R & Miller N , Communicative Participation and Motor Speech Disorders: , American Speech and Hearing Association, Philadelphia USA, 19th November , 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
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. Peach, R & Miller N , Psychometric properties of the Dysarthria Impact Profile, Conference on Motor Speech , Savannah, Georgia USA, 4-7th March, 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
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 , Dysarthria Following Stroke: Challenges for Evidence Based Practice, Symposium on Communication following Stroke, Mater Hospital, 14-15th October , 2010
Regan J, Walshe M, McMahon B, Evaluation of Upper Oesophageal Sphincter Opening: Room for Improvement , IASLT Biennial Conference , Galway , 22nd - 23rd October , 2009
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
Healy A & Walshe M, Swallow Screening in Acute Hospital Care: Preparing the Groundwork , IASLT Biennial Conference, Galway Ireland , 22nd - 23rd October , 2009
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
Healy, A & Walshe M. , Water Swallow Tests: A Critical Appraisal , Focus on Feeding Conference , Dublin, 12th March , 2008
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
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 & 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
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
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
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, 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-
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
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
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
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
Research Expertise
Description
Research interests include: Assessment and intervention in acquired motor speech disorders and in neurological dysphagia. I am specifically interested in the psychosocial impact of dysarthria. Current research involves developing an assessment, the Dysarthria Impact Profile, to measure the psychosocial impact of dysarthria on the speaker. This research involves collaboration with Professor Richard Peach at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago and Dr Nick Miller at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Evidence based practice: I have completed a Cochrane Review on the management of drooling in children with cerebral palsy. I am involved in the completion of five other Cochrane Reviews. Dysphagia: assessment and intervention for dysphagia with specific reference to upper oesophageal sphincter dysfunction. I am involved in the supervision of a number of postgraduate research projects in this area.Projects
- 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
Associate Editor Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica
Adjunct Professor KU Leuven, Belgium
Chairperson and Organisor 8th international annual ESSD Congress
Board Member of European Society of Swallowing Disorders
Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Clinical Advisory Group in Dysarthria
Member of IASLT Dysphagia Competency Committee and advisor obn 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).
Editorial Board of Interventions for Rehabilitation (specialty section of Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences).
Awards and Honours
HRB Cochrane Fellow
Memberships
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists
International Affiliate American Speech and Hearing Association
Dysphagia Research Society
UK Swallow Research Group
European Society for Swallowing Disorders