Dr. Andrew O'Regan
Biography
Associate Professor Andrew O'Regan is a General Practitioner in Killarney, Co. Kerry and is Senior Lecturer in General Practice in the University of Limerick School of Medicine. Before being appointed senior lecturer in 2014, he worked as a researcher, clinical skills and PBL tutor at the School of Medicine and received the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2011.Associate Professor O'Regan is passionate about conducting research that will positively impact on the lives of patients. Accordingly, he has a strong interest in the area of physical activity and chronic disease, how patients engage with the health service and how primary and secondary care interface. Furthermore, he is active in medical education research, particularly in the expansion of medical education in community settings.
Research Interests
Dr O'Regan is passionate about conducting research that will positively impact on the lives of patients. Accordingly, he has a strong interest in the area of chronic disease, specifically how such illnesses are managed in the community, how patients engage with the health service and how primary and secondary care interface. Furthermore, he is active in medical education research, particularly in the expansion of medical education in community settings.Peer Reviewed Journals
Development and sustainment of professional relationships within longitudinal integrated clerkships in general practice (LICs): a narrative review.
O'Doherty J, Hyde S, O'Connor R, Brown MEL, Hayes P, Niranjan V, Culhane A, O'Dwyer P, O'Donnell P, Glynn L, O'Regan A. (2021) Development and sustainment of professional relationships within longitudinal integrated clerkships in general practice (LICs): a narrative review.. Irish Journal Of Medical Science
Career destinations of graduates from a medical school with an 18-week longitudinal integrated clerkship in general practice: a survey of alumni 6 to 8 years after graduation
Glynn LG, O'Regan A, Casey M, Hayes P, O'Callaghan M, O'Dwyer P, Culhane A, Cuddihy J, O'Connell B, Stack G, O'Flynn G, O'Donnell P, O'Connor R, McKeague H, McGrath D. (2020) Career destinations of graduates from a medical school with an 18-week longitudinal integrated clerkship in general practice: a survey of alumni 6 to 8 years after graduation. Irish Journal Of Medical Science
The effect of 'paying for performance' on the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional observational study.
O'Connor R;O'Driscoll R;O'Doherty J;Hannigan A;O'Neill A;Teljeur C;O'Regan A; (2020) The effect of 'paying for performance' on the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional observational study.. Bjgp Open
How to improve recruitment, sustainability and scalability in physical activity programmes for adults aged 50 years and older: A qualitative study of key stakeholder perspectives.
O'Regan A;García Bengoechea E;Clifford AM;Casey M;Gallagher S;Glynn L;Doyle C;Woods C; (2020) How to improve recruitment, sustainability and scalability in physical activity programmes for adults aged 50 years and older: A qualitative study of key stakeholder perspectives.. Plos One
A feasibility study of an exercise intervention to educate and promote health and well-being among medical students: the 'MED-WELL' programme
Worobetz A., Retief P.J., Loughran S., Walsh J., Casey M., Hayes P., Bengoechea E.G., O'Regan A., Woods C., Kelly D., O'Connor R., McGrath D., Glynn L.G. (2020) A feasibility study of an exercise intervention to educate and promote health and well-being among medical students: the 'MED-WELL' programme. BMC medical education :-183
The University of Limerick Education and Research Network for General Practice (ULEARN-GP): practice characteristics and general practitioner perspectives
O'Regan A, Hayes P, O'Connor R, Casey M, O'Dwyer P, Culhane A, O'Donnell P, Stack G, Cuddihy J, O'Connell B, O'Flynn J, Cullen W, O'Doherty J, O'Connell M, Glynn L. (2020) The University of Limerick Education and Research Network for General Practice (ULEARN-GP): practice characteristics and general practitioner perspectives. Bmc Family Practice :-25
An analysis of childhood consultations in general practice: a multi-practice study.
O'Doherty, J., Hannigan, A., Hickey, L., Cullen, W., O'Gorman, C., Glynn, L., O'Neill, E., O'Regan, A. (2019) An analysis of childhood consultations in general practice: a multi-practice study. . Irish Journal Of Medical Science
Medical management of acute upper respiratory infections in an urban primary care out-of-hours facility: cross-sectional study of patient presentations and expectations
O'Connor R.;O'Doherty J.;O'Regan A.;O'Neill A.;McMahon C.;Dunne C. (2019) Medical management of acute upper respiratory infections in an urban primary care out-of-hours facility: cross-sectional study of patient presentations and expectations. BMJ open :-e025396
An evaluation of an intervention designed to help inactive adults become more active with a peer mentoring component: a protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility trial of the Move for Life programme.
O'Regan A;Glynn L;Garcia Bengoechea E;Casey M;Clifford A;Donnelly A;Murphy AW;Gallagher S;Gillespie P;Newell J;Harkin M;Macken P;Sweeney J;Foley-Walsh M;Quinn G;Ng K;O'Sullivan N;Balfry G;Woods C; (2019) An evaluation of an intervention designed to help inactive adults become more active with a peer mentoring component: a protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility trial of the Move for Life programme.. Pilot And Feasibility Studies
Over prescribing of antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections; A qualitative study to explore Irish general practitioners' perspectives 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1117 Public Health and Health Services
O'Doherty J.;Leader L.;O'Regan A.;Dunne C.;Puthoopparambil S.;O'Connor R. (2019) Over prescribing of antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections; A qualitative study to explore Irish general practitioners' perspectives 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1117 Public Health and Health Services. BMC family practice
Prescription of psychotropic medication in patients with type two diabetes mellitus: A multi-practice study from Ireland
Keating, P., O'Connor, R., O'Doherty, J., Hannigan, A,, Cullen, W., Hickey, L., Harnett, A., Meagher, D., O'Regan, A. (2019) Prescription of psychotropic medication in patients with type two diabetes mellitus: A multi-practice study from Ireland. European Journal Of General Practice
Communication between primary and secondary care: deficits and danger.
Dinsdale E;Hannigan A;O'Connor R;O'Doherty J;Glynn L;Casey M;Hayes P;Kelly D;Cullen W;O'Regan A; (2019) Communication between primary and secondary care: deficits and danger.. Family practice
Impact of early assessment and intervention by teams involving health and social care professionals in the emergency department: A systematic review
Cassarino M.;Robinson K.;Quinn R.;Naddy B.;O'Regan A.;Ryan D.;Boland F.;Ward M.;McNamara R.;O'Connor M.;McCarthy G.;Galvin R. (2019) Impact of early assessment and intervention by teams involving health and social care professionals in the emergency department: A systematic review. Plos One :-e0220709
Effectiveness of early assessment and intervention by interdisciplinary teams including health and social care professionals in the emergency department: protocol for a systematic review.
Cassarino M;Robinson K;Quinn R;Naddy B;O'Regan A;Ryan D;Boland F;Ward ME;McNamara R;McCarthy G;Galvin R; (2018) Effectiveness of early assessment and intervention by interdisciplinary teams including health and social care professionals in the emergency department: protocol for a systematic review.. BMJ open
What effect do point of care fees have on childhood consultations in general practice?
O'Regan, A;Cullen, W;O'Gorman, C;Hickey, L;O'Neill, E;O'Doherty, J;Hannigan, A (2018) What effect do point of care fees have on childhood consultations in general practice?. LONDON : BMC Bmc Health Services Research
Psychological morbidity among young adults attending primary care: a retrospective study
Hickey, L,Hannigan, A,O'Regan, A,Khalil, S,Meagher, D,Cullen, W (2018) Psychological morbidity among young adults attending primary care: a retrospective study. Early Intervention In Psychiatry :22-29
Family physicians perceived role in perinatal mental health: An integrative review
Noonan M.;Doody O.;Jomeen J.;O'Regan A.;Galvin R. (2018) Family physicians perceived role in perinatal mental health: An integrative review. BMC family practice
Irish general practitioners' view of perinatal mental health in general practice: a qualitative study
Noonan M, Doody O, O Regan A, Jomeen J, Galvin R (2018) Irish general practitioners' view of perinatal mental health in general practice: a qualitative study. BMC family practice :196-
Is problem alcohol use being detected and treated in Irish general practice?
O'Regan, A,Cullen, W,Hickey, L,Meagher, D,Hannigan, A (2018) Is problem alcohol use being detected and treated in Irish general practice?. BMC family practice
Social media and professional identity: Pitfalls and potential.
O'Regan A;Smithson WH;Spain E; (2018) Social media and professional identity: Pitfalls and potential.. Medical teacher
Management of bone fragility in primary care in Ireland
O'Connor R, O'Regan A, O'Doherty J. (2018) Management of bone fragility in primary care in Ireland. Irish Medical Journal :674-
A snapshot of type two diabetes mellitus management in general practice prior to the introduction of diabetes Cycle of Care
Gettings, JV;O'Connor, R;O'Doherty, J;Hannigan, A;Cullen, W;Hickey, L;O'Regan, A (2018) A snapshot of type two diabetes mellitus management in general practice prior to the introduction of diabetes Cycle of Care. LONDON : SPRINGER LONDON LTD Irish journal of medical science :953-957
Interventions to improve quality of referral letters from primary to secondary care: a literature review and discussion paper
Tobin-Schnittger, P., O'Doherty, J., O'Connor, R., O'Regan, A. (2018) Interventions to improve quality of referral letters from primary to secondary care: a literature review and discussion paper. Primary Health Care Research and Development
Adherence to COPD management guidelines in general practice? A review of the literature.
Sehl, J., O'Doherty, J., O'Connor, R., O'Sullivan, B., O'Regan, A. (2017) Adherence to COPD management guidelines in general practice? A review of the literature. . Irish Journal Of Medical Science
Benefits of post-operative oral protein supplementation in gastrointestinal surgery patients: A systematic review of clinical trials
Crickmer, M,Dunne, CP,O'Regan, A,Coffey, JC,Dunne, SS (2016) Benefits of post-operative oral protein supplementation in gastrointestinal surgery patients: A systematic review of clinical trials. World Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery :521-532
Educational interventions: equipping general practice for youth mental health and substance abuse. A discussion paper.
O'Regan A;Schaffalitzky E;Cullen W; (2015) Educational interventions: equipping general practice for youth mental health and substance abuse. A discussion paper.. Irish journal of medical science
Development and evaluation of an educational intervention in youth mental health for primary care practitioners
Birrane J.;Swan D.;Aherne D.;Davis R.;Hannigan A.;McPhillips D.;Meagher D.;O’Regan A.;Ryan P.;Schaffalitzky E.;Cullen W. (2014) Development and evaluation of an educational intervention in youth mental health for primary care practitioners. Irish Journal Of Psychological Medicine :137-146
Integrating postgraduate and undergraduate general practice education: Qualitative study
O'Regan A, Culhane A, Dunne C, Griffin M, McGrath D, Meagher D, O'Dwyer P, Cullen W. (2013) Integrating postgraduate and undergraduate general practice education: Qualitative study. Education For Primary Care :158-164
Towards Vertical Integration in General Practice Education: Literature Review and Discussion Paper.
O'Regan, A., Culhane, A., McGrath, D., O'Dwyer, P., Meagher, D., Dunne, C., Cullen, W. (2013) Towards Vertical Integration in General Practice Education: Literature Review and Discussion Paper. . Irish Journal Of Medical Science :319-324
Books
Book Chapters
Edited Books
Other Journals
Forum Clinical Review
O'Regan, A. (2012) Forum Clinical Review. A. (2012) "Screening for fractures and falls in the elderly :52-54
The physical care of mentally ill patients.
O'Regan, A., Fanning, M., McCarthy F. (2011) The physical care of mentally ill patients.. Forum :55-56
Conference Publications
Conference Contributions
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
The prevalence and treatment of mental health conditions documented in general practice in Ireland
O'Doherty J.;Hannigan A.;Hickey L.;Meagher D.;Cullen W.;O'Connor R.;O'Regan A. (2018) The prevalence and treatment of mental health conditions documented in general practice in Ireland. Irish Journal Of Psychological Medicine