Biography
After completing a degree in Jurisprudence at Oxford and an Information Studies diploma at UCD, and serving an apprenticeship as a library assistant at St Vincent's University Hospital, Greg Sheaf joined the Library of Trinity College Dublin as an Assistant Librarian in 2005.
Since then he was appointed as Web Services Librarian, editor of the Library website.
Publications and Further Research Outputs
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Apriyanti E, Lisa Kirwan L, Sheaf G, Coyne I, 'Experiences and needs of parents following their child's admission to a PICU: a mixed methods systematic review', PROSPERO, 2023, -
Lisa Kirwan, Efa Apriyanti, Imelda Coyne, Greg Sheaf., 'Experiences of care for adolescents with mental health difficulties in the acute paediatric care setting: A mixed methods systematic review', PROSPERO, 2023, -
Bina Rena, Ganho-Avila Ana, Kittel-Schneider Sarah, Lambregtse-van den Berg Mijke P., Lega Ilaria, Lupattelli Angela, Ramos Mariana Moura, Rados Sandra Nakic, Rodriguez-Munoz Maria F., Sheaf Greg, Skalkidou Alkistis, Uka Ana, Uusitalo Susanne, van den Abeele Laurence, Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for prevention, screening and treatment of peripartum depression, September, 2023
Thota, Anil, Mogo, Ebele, Igbelina, Dominic, Sheaf, Greg, Mustafa, Rahma, Bakrania, Shivit, Encalada, Alberto Vásquez, Wood, Gavin, Inclusion matters: Inclusive interventions for children with disabilities - an evidence and gap map from low- and middle-income countries, 2022
Keogh, B., Murphy, E., Doyle, L., Sheaf, G., Watts, M. & Higgins, A., Mental Health Service Users Experiences of Medication Discontinuation: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies , Journal of Mental Health, 31, (2), 2022, p227 - 238
Joan Gabrielle Lalor , Greg Sheaf , Andrea Mulligan , Magdalena Ohaja , Ashamole Clive , Sylvia Murphy-Tighe , Esperanza Debby Ng , Shefaly Shorey, Parental experiences with changes in maternity care during the Covid-19 pandemic: A mixed-studies systematic review, Women and Birth , 2022, p5
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
Abujaber N., Vallieres F., McBride K.A., Sheaf G., Blum P.T., Wiedemann N., Travers A., Examining the evidence for best practice guidelines in supportive supervision of lay health care providers in humanitarian emergencies: A systematic scoping review, Journal of Global Health, 12, 2022
Gillman A, Hayes M; Sheaf G, Walshe M, Reynolds JV, Regan J, Exercise-Based Dysphagia Rehabilitation for Adults with Oesophageal Cancer: a Systematic Review, BMC Cancer, 2022
Boland V, Drury A, Sheaf G, Brady AM., Living with or beyond lymphoma: A rapid review of the unmet needs of lymphoma survivors., Psycho-Oncology, 2022
Jurcek A, Keogh B, Sheaf G, Hafford-Letchfield T, Higgins A, Defining and researching the concept of resilience in LGBT+ later life: Findings from a mixed study systematic review, PLoS ONE, 17, (11), 2022
Finn M, Gilmore B, Sheaf G and Vallières F., What do we mean by individual capacity strengthening for primary health care in low- and middle-income countries? A systematic scoping review to improve conceptual clarity, Human Resources for Health, 19, (1), 2021, p5
Jurcek A, Downes C, Keogh B, Urek M, Sheaf G, Hafford-Letchfield, Buitenkamp C, van der Vaart N, Higgins A, Educating health and social care practitioners on the experiences and needs of older LGBT+ adults: findings from a systematic review, Journal of Nursing Management , 29, (1), 2021, p43 - 57
Atkinson J, Smith V, Carroll M, Sheaf G, Higgins A, Perspectives of partners of mothers who experience mental distress in the postnatal period: A systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis, Midwifery, 93, 2021
Martinez-Santos A-E, Fernandez-De-La-Iglesia JdC, Sheaf G and Coyne I, A systematic review of the educational experiences and needs of children with cancer returning to school, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 77, (7), 2021, p2971 - 2994
Haahr-Pedersen I, Ershadi A, Hyland P, Hansen M, Perera C, Sheaf G, Holm Bramsen R, Spitz P and Vallières F, Polyvictimization and psychopathology among children and adolescents: A systematic review of studies using the Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire. , Child Abuse and Neglect, 107, 2020
McCabe C, Patel KD, Fletcher S, Winters N, Sheaf G, Varley J, McCann M., Online Interprofessional education related to chronic illness for health professionals: a scoping review, Journal of Interprofessional Care, 2020
Flanagan N, Travers A, Vallières F, Hansen M, Halpin R, Sheaf G, Rottmann N, Johnsen AT, Crossing borders: A systematic review identifying potential mechanisms of intergenerational trauma transmission in asylum-seeking and refugee families , European Journal of Psychotraumatology , 11 , (1 ), 2020, p1790283 -
Helen Malone, Susan Biggar, Sheila Javadpour, Zai Edworthy, Greg Sheaf, Imelda Coyne , Interventions for promoting participation in shared decision‐making for children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis, 2019
Helen Malone, Susan Biggar, Sheila Javadpour, Zai Edworthy, Greg Sheaf, Imelda Coyne, Review Findings: Interventions for promoting participation in shared decision-making for children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis , Trinity Research in Childhood Centre (TRiCC) Trinity Week 2019 Research Showcase 29th April - 3rd May, Arts Building Concourse, Trinity College Dublin Ireland, 2019
Higgins A, Downes C, Sheaf G, Bus E, Connell S, Hafford-Letchfield T, Jurček A, Pezzella A, Rabelink I, Robotham G, Urek M, van der Vaart N & Keogh B, Pedagogical principles and methods underpinning education of health and social care practitioners on experiences and needs of older LGBT+ people: findings from a systematic review, Nurse Education in Practice , 2019
Corry M, Neenan K, Brabyn S, Sheaf G, Smith V, Telephone interventions, delivered by healthcare professionals, for providing education and psychosocial support for informal caregivers of adults with diagnosed illnesses, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , (5), 2019
Malone H and Coyne I, Choosing a statistical test: Decision making framework for comparative and inferential studies , Trinity Health and Education International Conference (Theconf2019), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, 6-7th March, 2019
Malone H, Zai Edworthy, Susan Biggar, Sheila Javadpour, Greg Sheaf, Imelda Coyne, Interventions for promoting participation in shared decision-making for children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis, Temple Street Children's University Hospital, Research, Clinical Audit and QI Day, Dublin, 22nd June, 2018
Malone H, Susan Biggar, Shila Javadpour, Zai Edworthy, Greg Sheaf, Imelda Coyne, Protocol:Interventions for promoting participation in shared decision-making for children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis, Children's Research Symposium, School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, 2nd May, 2018
John Owuor, Fiona Larkan, Bonnix Kayabu, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Greg Sheaf, John Dinsmore, Roy McConkey, Mike Clarke, Malcolm MacLachlan, Does Assistive Technology Contribute to Social Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disability? A Systematic Review Protocol , BMJ Open, 2018
McCarron M, Lombard-Vance R, Murphy E, O'Donovan MA, Webb N, Sheaf G, McCallion P, Stancliffe R, Normand C, Smith V, May P, Quality of life outcomes and costs associated with moving from congregated settings to community living arrangements for people with intellectual disability: An evidence review, Dublin, Health Research Board, September, 2018, 94
Malone H, Sheila Javadpour, Susan Biggar, Zai Edworthy, Greg Sheaf, Imelda Coyne, Review findings: Interventions for promoting participation in shared decision-making for children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis, 8th Annual OLCHC Research and Audit Conference, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland, 25th May, 2018
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
Malone H, Susan Biggar, Sheila Javadpour, Zai Edworthy, Greg Sheaf, Imelda Coyne, 'Interventions for promoting participation in shared decision-making for children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis.', Cochrane library.com, 2017, -
Timmins, F. Murphy, M., Pujol, N., Sheaf, G., Caldeira, S. Weathers, E., Whelan, J., and Flanagan, B , The Role of Healthcare Chaplains- a Literature Review, Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy , 2017, p1-20
Timmins, F., Caldeira, S., Murphy, M., Pujol, N., Sheaf, G., Weathers, E. Whelan, J. and Flanagan, B. , An exploration of current approaches to and facilities for spiritual care provision in the Republic of Ireland (ROI), Journal of Pastoral Care and Counselling, 71, (2), 2017, p122-131
Malone H, Susan Biggar, Sheila Javadpour, Zai Edworthy, Greg Sheaf, Imelda Coyne, Protocol:Interventions for promoting shared decision-making for children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis, 12th Annual Cochrane Ireland Conference. Cochrane Challenges to Evidence based Healthcare, School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland, Galway , 26th May , 2017
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
Timmins F, Murphy M, Pujol N, Sheaf G, Caldeira S, Weathers E, Whelan J & Flanagan B., Spiritual Care Resources in Health Care in Ireland (ROI) - An Exploration, First Global Human Caring Conference - China 2016, Shangri- La Hotel, Wuhan, China, 14-17 October, 2016, pp128 - 129
Timmins, F. Murphy, M. Begley, T. Neill, F. and Sheaf, G, An exploration of the extent to which core nursing textbooks inform holistic spiritual care, Nursing Management , 25, (5), 2016, p31 - 37
Timmins, F., Murphy, M., Begley, T., Neill, F. and Sheaf, G., A documentary analysis of the guidance provided by fundamental nursing textbooks- what does it tell us about spiritual care delivery and spiritual care competence for contemporary nursing practic, Fourth International Conference of the British Association for the Study of Spirituality Can spirituality transform our world? New frontiers in understanding and exploring contemporary spiritualties , Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre, Manchester, UK., 23 May -26 May , 2016
Timmins, F. Murphy, M., Pujol, N., Sheaf, G., Caldeira, S. Weathers, E., Whelan, J., and Flanagan, B. , An Exploration of Current Spiritual Care Resources in Health Care in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) , Health Services Executive (HSE) Chaplaincy Council , F2 Centre, Ruben Plaza, Rialto, Dublin, 28th September , 2016, Health Services Executive (HSE) Chaplaincy Council
Elliott, N., Begley, C., Sheaf, G., Higgins, A, Barriers and enablers to advanced practitioners' ability to enact their leadership role: A scoping review, International Journal of Nursing Studies, 60, 2016, p24 - 45
Timmins, F. Murphy, M., Pujol, N., Sheaf, G., Caldeira, S. Whelan, J., Weathers, E. and Flanagan, B, Implementing spiritual care at the end of life in the Republic of Ireland , European Journal of Palliative Care , 23, (1), 2016, p42 - 43
Timmins F, Murphy M, Pujol N, Sheaf G, Caldeira S, Weathers E, Whelan J & Flanagan B., Spiritual Care Resources in Health Care in Ireland (ROI) - An Exploration, 14-17th October, First Global Human Caring Conference - China 2016, Shangri- La Hotel, Wuhan, China, 2016
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
Timmins F, Murphy M, Pujol N, Sheaf G, Caldeira S, Weathers E, Whelan J, An Exploration of Current Spiritual Care Resources in Healthcare in the Republic of Ireland (ROI), 35th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research and Education Conference, Maintaining Professional Competence: Continuing Professional Development and Patient Centred Outcomes, RCSI Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery Dublin, 2-3rd March, RCSI, 2016, pp74 - 74
Murphy M., Begley T., Timmins F., Neill F. and Sheaf G., An exploration of the extent of inclusion of spirituality care concepts in children's nursing textbooks, 34th International Nursing and Midwifery Research and Education Conference. Advancing Nursing & Midwifery Practice: Linking National and International Perspectives, Dublin, 18-19 February, 2015, pp103 - 103
Timmins F., Neill F., Murphy M., Begley T. and Sheaf G., Spiritual care competence for contemporary nursing practice: a quantitative exploration of the guidance provided by fundamental nursing textbooks, Nurse Education in Practice, 15, (6), 2015, p485 - 491
Timmins F., Murphy M., Neill F., Begley T. and Sheaf G., Spiritual care competence for contemporary nursing practice: a quantitative exploration of the guidance provided by fundamental nursing textbooks, 1st International Spirituality in Healthcare Conference-Sowing the Seeds, Trinity College Dublin , 25th June 2015, 2015
Timmins F., Murphy M., Neill F., Begley T. and Sheaf G., An exploration of the extent of inclusion of spirituality and spiritual care concepts in core nursing textbooks, Nurse Education Today, 35, (1), 2015, p277 - 282
Murphy, M., Begley, T., Timmins, F. Neill, F. and Sheaf, G., Spirituality and Spiritual Care - Missing Concepts from Core Undergraduate Children's Nursing Textbooks, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, 35th Annual Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Stephen's Green, Dublin, February 18th & 19th, 2015, pp106 - 106
Murphy, M., Begley, T., Neill, F., Timmins, F., and Sheaf, G. , Spiritual care competence for contemporary nursing practice: a quantitative exploration of the guidance provided by fundamental nursing textbooks., NET2015 26th International Networking for Healthcare Education Conference. , 8-10th September, 2015, pp18 - 19
Timmins F., Begley T., Murphy M., Neill F. and Sheaf G., An exploration of the extent of inclusion of spirituality and spiritual care concepts in core undergraduate nursing textbooks, NET2014: 25th International Networking for Healthcare Education Conference, Churchill College, Cambridge, 2-4 September, 2014, pp29 - 30
Timmins F., Begley T., Murphy M., Neill F. and Sheaf G., An exploration of the extent of inclusion of spirituality and spiritual care concepts in fundamental nursing textbooks, RCSI 33rd Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research & Education Conference, Dublin, 19-20 February, 2014, pp15 - 15
Coyne I., O'Mathúna D.P., Gibson F., Shields L., and Sheaf G, Review of interventions for promoting participation in shared decision-making for children with cancer, 9th Biennial European Conference of the Association for European Nursing Diagnoses, Interventions and Outcomes (ACENDIO), Dublin, 22-23 March, edited by Sheerin A., Sermeus W. and Ehrenberg A. , 2013, pp348 - 350
Timmins F., Begley T., Murphy M., Neill F. and Sheaf G., An exploration of the extent of inclusion of spirituality and spiritual care concepts in core undergraduate nursing textbooks, NET2013: 24th International Networking for Healthcare Education Conference, Robinson College, Cambridge, 3-5 September, 2013, pp6 - 7
Coyne I., O'Mathúna D.P., Gibson F., Shields L., and Sheaf G, Interventions for promoting participation in shared decision-making for children with cancer [review], Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (6), 2013
Lalor J.G., Clarke M. and Sheaf G., An evaluation of the effectiveness of information literacy training for undergraduate midwives to improve their ability to access evidence for practice, Nurse Education in Practice, 12, (5), 2012, p269 - 272
Coyne I., O'Mathúna D.P., Gibson F., Shields L., and Sheaf G., Review of interventions for promoting participation in shared decision-making for children with cancer, Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 44th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology, London, 4-8 October, 59, (6), Wiley, 2012, pp1127 - 1127
Coyne I., O'Mathúna D.P., Gibson F., Shields L., and Sheaf G., Interventions for promoting participation in shared decision-making for children with cancer [protocol], (2), 2011
De Vries J., Mayock P., Higgins A., Sherlock L., Doyle L., Andrews L. and Sheaf G., A review of the international literature on the role of outside facilitators in the delivery of school-based sex education, Dublin, Crisis Pregnancy Agency, December, 2009, p1 - 190
Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications
Andrew Murphy and Shane Mawe, 'Shakespeare the Irishman', Dublin, 2023, -
Hickler, Benjamin, O'Rourke, John, Yearwood, Andrea, Sheaf, Greg, Tomsa, Sergiu, Bianco, Viviane, Mosquera, Mario, Bakrania, Shivit, What works to increase uptake of childhood immunization: A rapid evidence assessment of the impact of interventions targeting caregivers, healthcare workers and communities, 2023
Emezue, Chuka and Pozneanscaia, Cristina and Greg, Sheaf and Groppo, Valeria and Bakrania, Shivit and Kaplan, Josiah, Child work and child labour: The impact of educational policies and programmes in low- and middle-income countries, 2023
Keogh B, Carr C, Doyle L, Higgins A, Morrissey J, Sheaf J, & Jowett A J, An Exploration of Conversion Therapy Practices in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, February, 2023
Sheaf, Greg and van Wijngaarden, Hilde and Mengel, Liz and Griffiths, Jennifer, The changing role of the library: Did adapting to COVID-19 make room for lasting changes or is there more to be done?, 2022
05206472 in, editor(s)Shenton H. , The Library of Trinity College Dublin: Director's Choice, London, Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers, 2020, pp76 - 77, [Sheaf G.]
Higgins, A., Murphy, E., Sheaf, G., Doyle, L. & Keogh, B., Mental Health Service Users' Experiences of Coming off Medication: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies, Trinity College Dublin , 2018
Sheaf, G and Harpur, I., Learning From Within: The Development of a Community of Practice for Systematic Reviews, CONUL, Galway, 30-31st May, 2018
Brenda Sorohan, John Tuomey, Peter Dudley, Estelle Gittins, Sharon McIntyre and Greg Sheaf , The Berkeley Library and the veil of order: Paul Koralek in conversation with John Tuomey, Dublin, The Library of Trinity College Dublin, 2017, 1-36pp
Estelle Gittins and Greg Sheaf, Telling Stories and Engaging the Public: Online Exhibitions at Trinity College Dublin, Academic and Special Libraries Conference, Dublin, 11 February 2016, 2016
Sheaf G., So you've been told you are going to do a systematic review?, School of Nursing and Midwifery Winter Research School 2015, Dublin, 10-11 February, 2015
Sheaf G., Book review: Rethinking information literacy: A practical framework for learning, Library Review, 63, (1-2), 2014, p163 - 164
Sheaf G., Lalor J.G. and Clarke M., Trying to stop the kids using Google (and get a paper out of it too...), HSLG2013. Visible Evidence: the role of Health Science Libraries in Ireland, Dublin, 11-12 April, 2013
Sheaf G., I want that one! Obtaining major textbooks electronically at Trinity College Library Dublin, LIR2011. E-Books: Caressing The Divine Details, Dublin, 25 March, 2011
Sheaf G., Getting Started - an overview of Trinity College Library's new interactive tutorial, CONUL Advisory Committee on Information Literacy Annual Information Literacy Seminar, Dublin, 31 May, 2007
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