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Occurrence and geodatabase mapping of three contaminants of emerging concern in receiving water and at effluent from waste water treatment plants - a first overview of the situation in the Republic of Ireland
(Elsevier, 2018-03)This constitutes the first study to address occurrence and geodatabase mapping of the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac (DCL) and the natural (17-beta-estradiol or E2) and synthetic (17-alpha-ethynylestradiol or EE2) ... -
Opinions of key stakeholders concerning involuntary admission of patients under the Mental Health Act 2001.
(Cambridge University Press, 2017)Objectives. To evaluate and compare the opinions of key stakeholders involved in the involuntary admission and treatment of patients under the Mental Health Act (MHA) 2001 regarding their views towards the operation of ... -
Parents' perspectives of the transition to home when a child has complex technological health care needs.
(Ubiquity Press, 2015-09-29)Introduction: There is an increasing number of children with complex care needs, however, there is limited evidence of the experience of families during the process of transitioning to becoming their child’s primary care ... -
Perceived factors informing the pre-acceptability of digital health innovation by again respiratory patients: a case study from the Republic of Ireland
(Frontiers, 2023-10-24)It is appreciated that digital health is increasing in interest as an important area for efficiently standardizing and developing health services in Ireland, and worldwide. However, digital health is still considered to ... -
Perceptions and experiences of nursing students communicating with people living with dementia: the validation, emotion, reassure, activity (VERA) communication skills framework.
(Wiley, 2023-03-06)Background There is an increased risk with advancing age that degenerative conditions such as dementia will affect a person's capacity to communicate. Thus, there is increased possibility that nursing students will be ... -
Production of diarrheal enterotoxins and other potential virulence factors by veterinary isolates of Bacillus species associated with nongastrointestinal infections.
(American Society for Microbiology, 2003-04)With the exceptions of Bacillus cereus and Bacillus anthracis, Bacillus species are generally perceived to be inconsequential. However, the relevance of other Bacillus species as food poisoning organisms and etiological agents ... -
Providing care for a person with late-stage dementia at home: what are carers’ experiences?
(Sage, 2020)Background: It is widely reported that carers who provide care for a family member with dementia endure physical and psychological burdens. Not only do they fulfil an important role for the person with dementia but also ... -
Pulsed electric field inactivation of diarrhoeagenic Bacillus cereus through irreversible electroporation.
(The Society for Applied Microbiology, 2001-12)The physical effects of high‐intensity pulsed electric fields (PEF) on the inactivation of diarrhoeagenic Bacillus cereus cells suspended in 0·1% peptone water were examined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The ... -
A pulsed light system for the disinfection of flow through water in the presence of inorganic contaminants.
(IWA Publishing, 2014)The use of ultraviolet (UV) light for water disinfection has become increasingly popular due to on-going issues with drinking water and public health. Pulsed UV light has proved to be an effective form of inactivating a ... -
Pulsed-plasma gas-discharge inactivation of microbial pathogens in chilled poultry wash water.
(International Association for Food Protection, 2007-12)A pulsed-plasma gas-discharge (PPGD) system was developed for the novel decontamination of chilled poultry washwater. Treatment of poultry wash water in the plasma generation chamber for up to 24 s at 4C reduced Escherichia ... -
Putative virulence factor expression by clinical and food isolates of Bacillus spp.after growth in reconstituted infant milk formulae.
(American Society for Microbiology, 2001-09)Forty-seven strains representing 14 different Bacillus species isolated from clinical and food samples were grown in reconstituted infant milk formulae (IMF) and subsequently assessed for adherence to, invasion of, and ... -
A review of the perceived barriers within the health belief model on PAP smear screening as a cervical cancer prevention measure.
(AESS, 2013)Aim: This study reviews the impact of perceived barriers on Pap cervical smear screening within the Health Belief Model (HBM) as an important prevention programme. Background: This research proposes to study perceived ... -
The role of care coordinator for children with complex care needs: a systematic review.
(Ubiquity Press, 2016-05)Introduction: This systematic review seeks to identify the intended components of the role of care coordinator for children with complex care needs and the factors that determine its composition in practice. Theory and ... -
Spirituality and caring for the older person: a discussion paper.
(Springer, 2020-05)Holistic healthcare to the older person is important. Spirituality is considered to be the very essence of being and for some is what motivates and guides us to live a meaningful existence. Nurses caring for the older ... -
Studies on the inactivation of medically important Candida species on agar surfaces using pulsed light.
(2009-07)Development of a pulsed-light (PL) approach to inanimate surface decontamination is timely, as the incidence of yeast-related infections in healthcare remains unacceptably high. Critical electrical and biological factors ... -
Studies on the relationship between pulsed UV light irradiation and the simultaneous occurrence of molecular and cellular damage in clinically-relevant Candida albicans
(Elsevier, 2011-02)This constitutes the first study to report on the relationship between pulsed UV light (PL) irradiation and the simultaneous occurrence of molecular and cellular damage in clinical strains of Candida albicans. Microbial ... -
Studies on the susceptibility of different culture morphotypes of Listeria monocytogenes to uptake and survival in human polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
(Blackwell Publishing, 2009-09)This study demonstrated that atypical virulent filaments of Listeria monocytogenes (rough variant type II and designated FR for this study), isolated from clinical specimens or generated during exposure to pulsed-plasma ... -
Technology implementation in delivery of healthcare to older people: how can the least voice in society be heard?
(2018-07)Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on ethical and judicial themes related to technology and the older adults. Design/methodology/approach – Different consecutive phases in technology design and ... -
Testing cost containment of future healthcare with maintained or improved quality - The COSTCARES project
(Wiley, 2021)Background: Increasing healthcare costs need to be contained in order to maintain equality of access to care for all EU citizens. A cross-disciplinary consortium of experts was supported by the EU FP7 research programme, ... -
Unlocking the surge in demand for personal and protective equipment (PPE) and improvised face coverings arising from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic – Implications for efficacy, re-use and sustainable waste management
(Elsevier, 2021)Currently, there is no effective vaccine for tackling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 with the occurrence of repeat waves of infection frequently stretching hospital resources beyond capacity. Disease ...