Towards the development of a resource allocation model for primary, continuing and community care in the health services - Volume 1 [PDF]
This report proposes a resource allocation model for the Irish health services based on the principle that each Irish resident should be provided with access to health services funded from general taxation and in proportion to their need for those ...
Murrin, Celine +3 more
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The effect of advancing age and intraocular pressure injury on retinal ganglion cell function and synaptic connectivity. While young mice modulate their synaptic input to recover retinal ganglion cell function following injury, older mice compensate by altering their action potential threshold and axon initial segment (AIS) length to increase intrinsic
Vicki Chrysostomou +9 more
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A protocol for a randomised controlled trial of prefabricated versus customised foot orthoses for people with rheumatoid arthritis: the FOCOS RA trial [Foot Orthoses – Customised v Off-the-Shelf in Rheumatoid Arthritis] [PDF]
Background Foot pain is common in rheumatoid arthritis and appears to persist despite modern day medical management. Several clinical practice guidelines currently recommend the use of foot orthoses for the treatment of foot pain in people with ...
Gallagher, Kellie S. +4 more
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Assessment of digital platforms for the quantification of co‐benefits in nature‐based solutions
Abstract The significance of Nature‐Based Solutions (NBSs) in addressing environmental and socioeconomic challenges is widely acknowledged, yet research on NBSs continues due to a limited understanding of their full benefits. This study addresses the existing gap by focusing on NBS co‐benefit valuation through digital platforms. These platforms support
Mahdieh Raji +4 more
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Protocol for the Foot in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis trial (FiJIA): a randomised controlled trial of an integrated foot care programme for foot problems in JIA [PDF]
<b>Background</b>: Foot and ankle problems are a common but relatively neglected manifestation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Studies of medical and non-medical interventions have shown that clinical outcome measures can be improved ...
A Manca +60 more
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ABSTRACT To date, no studies have explored healthcare professionals' perceptions on the acceptability and effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for patients with severe and enduring eating disorders in Ireland. The aims of this study were to explore how healthcare professionals view the use of psychosocial interventions for patients with severe ...
Kate Mooney +2 more
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Can clinicians and scientists explain and prevent unexplained underperformance syndrome in elite athletes: an interdisciplinary perspective and 2016 update [PDF]
The coach and interdisciplinary sports science and medicine team strive to continually progress the athlete's performance year on year. In structuring training programmes, coaches and scientists plan distinct periods of progressive overload coupled with ...
Collins, D. +3 more
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Young adults with kidney failure lived experiences of kidney replacement therapy decision‐making
Abstract Background Young adults living with kidney failure make decisions to select a kidney replacement therapy choice in partnership with healthcare professionals. However, little is known about how they experience kidney replacement therapy treatment decision‐making and the impact this has on their well‐being.
Sarah Ofori‐Ansah +3 more
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PROJECTING THE IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE ON THE DEMAND FOR AND DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE IN IRELAND. RESEARCH SERIES NUMBER 13 OCTOBER 2009 [PDF]
Primary care is often the first point of contact with the health care system for people requiring care. Primary care is often thought synonymous with general practitioners, but actually encompasses a large range of different professionals and services ...
Aoife, Brick +10 more
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Abstract Changes in our informational environment have brought new challenges and opportunities to address systemic issues of information inequity. Thus, when addressing systemic issues of information inequity, it is important to address it not only from the perspective of information access, as it is often considered in information science, but also ...
Chelsea Peterson‐Salahuddin
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