Introduction Comprehensive, trusted, age appropriate, relevant sexual education gives young people the tools they need to feel more confident in making informed decisions and developing healthier and more satisfying ...

Cancer is a global public health problem, but its exact prevalence in people with intellectual disabilities is still uncertain. This population, with limited health skills and complex health needs, faces many challenges ...

Findings from this evaluation research indicate that the ‘Where I’m At’ project is a significantly valuable component of the Children’s Programme at MWRSS. The project has had a positive impact on the children and women ...

Background Delirium is a leading healthcare concern in adult Intensive Care Units (ICU) and has a reported prevalence of up to 80%. Although individual studies report that early sedation with dexmedetomidine in post-operative ...

Background: Family-centred care (FCC) is the preferred model of care for hospitalised children and their families, both in Ireland (Coyne, 2013) and internationally (Feeg et al, 2016). There is no internationally agreed ...

This thesis showcases an interdisciplinary and comprehensive exploration of perinatal death in Ireland through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Employing a social constructionist approach, this study questions the ...

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious social issue which affects the medium- and long-term health outcomes of many individuals worldwide. The cost of IPV on the physical and psychological well-being of individuals, ...

Background Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease that affects millions of individuals worldwide, with an increasing prevalence among children. In Oman, asthma is a significant health problem, with a prevalence of 11.5% ...

Background: Research has consistently shown that parenting an autistic child can be challenging and stressful. Respite care offers a break for parents who experience such stress and also provides positive opportunities ...