Biography

Eileen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences at the University of Limerick. Prior to entering academia, Eileen worked as a Registered Nurse (Intellectual Disability), with people with intellectual disabilities and their families in a variety of contexts and settings. Eileen is a BSc. (Nursing Studies) graduate of the University of Limerick, a PG Dip. (Nurse Education) and MSc. (Advanced Nursing Studies) graduate of the University of Ulster and a Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) graduate of Trinity College, Dublin.Eileen's research interests focus on developing quality practices to implement evidence-based approaches and initiatives facilitating health and wellbeing of older adults especially those growing older with intellectual disabilities. Specific topic areas have focused on autonomy and assisted decision-making.

Research Interests

Eileen's research interests focus on explaining how humanistic, legalistic, psychological and sociological factors impact the health and wellbeing of adults, especially those growing older with intellectual disability. Specific topic areas have focused on person centred planning, autonomy, choice, control, informed consent, decision-making and inclusive research. Eileen has undertaken research studies to describe and analyse structures and processes of person centred planning utilised in residential service for people with intellectual disabilities and research inclusive of adults with intellectual disabilities, to explain daily realities for participants as they respond to issues of choice and control. Eileen has been involved in a national Leadership Programme for Nursing and Health Care Managers in Intellectual Disability Services educational and research project and is currently leading a national research project reviewing placement opportunities accessible to students undertaking a BSc Nursing (Intellectual Disability) degree programme in Ireland. Eileen is a member of the Ageing, Research and Intellectual Disability Group and the Health Research Institute at the University of Limerick.

Professional Activities

Committee

  • 2023 Post Graduate Course Board ,
  • 2019 National Education Sub Committee Implementation Group Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland, The role of the group is to identify, guide and support the implementation of the education recommendations emanating from the report ‘Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland: Supporting people with an intellectual disability to live ordinary lives in ordinary places' with the ongoing development of the nursing profession in Intellectual Disability in Ireland.
  • 2018 Education and Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee , The Research Ethics Committee is charged by the University to consider the ethics of proposed research projects which will involve human subjects and to agree or not, as is the case, as to whether the projected research is ethical.
  • Ageing, Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Research ,
  • Undergraduate Course Board , Review the implementation of undergraduate programme

Education

  • 2016 Trinity College Dublin - PhD

Award

  • 2016 - PhD
  • 2011 - Seed Funding: Project Title: Intellectual Disability Research Team Development
  • 2009 - Seed Funding: Project Title: A classic grounded theory explaining how adults with intellectual disabilities make choices

Employment

  • University of Limerick - Lecturer

Association

  • Member, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
  • Member, Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing Academic Network (LIDNAN)
  • Member, International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities IASSIDD

Peer Reviewed Journals

2023

A scoping review on the psychosocial interventions used in day care service for people living with dementia

Tuohy D, Kingston L, Carey E, Graham M, Dore L, Doody O (2023) A scoping review on the psychosocial interventions used in day care service for people living with dementia. Australia Plos One

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2022

The Irish perspective on placement opportunities accessed by students on undergraduate Nursing (Intellectual Disability) programmes: A quantitative descriptive study.

Carey, E., Foran, S., Burke, G., and Ryan, J. (2022) The Irish perspective on placement opportunities accessed by students on undergraduate Nursing (Intellectual Disability) programmes: A quantitative descriptive study. . British Journal Of Learning Disabilities :1-15

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2022

Exercising autonomy:The effectiveness and meaningfulness of autonomy support interventions engaged by adults with intellectual disability. A mixed-methods review

Carey, E., Ryan, R., Sheikhi, A. and Dore, L. (2022) Exercising autonomy:The effectiveness and meaningfulness of autonomy support interventions engaged by adults with intellectual disability. A mixed-methods review. British Journal Of Learning Disabilities

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2022

The Irish perspective on placement opportunities accessed by students on undergraduate Nursing (Intellectual Disability) programmes: A quantitative descriptive study

Carey, E., Foran, S., Burke, G. and Ryan J. (2022) The Irish perspective on placement opportunities accessed by students on undergraduate Nursing (Intellectual Disability) programmes: A quantitative descriptive study. British Journal Of Learning Disabilities

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2022

Exercising autonomy—The effectiveness and meaningfulness of autonomy support interventions engaged by adults with intellectual disability. A mixed-methods review

Carey, E., Ryan, R., Sheikhi, A., and Dore, L. (2022) Exercising autonomy—The effectiveness and meaningfulness of autonomy support interventions engaged by adults with intellectual disability. A mixed-methods review. British Journal Of Learning Disabilities :1-17-

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2021

Aligning with the flow of control: A grounded theory study of choice and autonomy in decision-making practices of people with intellectual disabilities.

Carey, E. (2021) Aligning with the flow of control: A grounded theory study of choice and autonomy in decision-making practices of people with intellectual disabilities.. International Journal Of Qualitative Studies On Health And Well-Being

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2019

Realising Informed Consent - A Brighter Future For All

Carey, E. and Ryan, R. (2019) Realising Informed Consent - A Brighter Future For All. Journal Of Intellectual Disability Research :703-703

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2018

Interprofessional working between intellectual disability nurses and speech and language therapists

O'Toole, L., Nelson, S., O'Connor, M. and Carey, E. (2018) Interprofessional working between intellectual disability nurses and speech and language therapists . Learning Disability Practice :27-31

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2017

Recruitment and consent of adults with intellectual disabilities in a classic grounded theory research study: ethical and methodological considerations

Carey, E,Griffiths, C (2017) Recruitment and consent of adults with intellectual disabilities in a classic grounded theory research study: ethical and methodological considerations. Disability & Society :193-212

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2017

The role of nurses in supporting people with intellectual disabilities to manage asthma

O'Connor, M. and Carey, E. (2017) The role of nurses in supporting people with intellectual disabilities to manage asthma. United Kingdom Learning Disability Practice :24-28

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2016

The impact of Irish policy and legislation on how adults with learning disabilities make choices

Carey, E. and Griffiths, C. (2016) The impact of Irish policy and legislation on how adults with learning disabilities make choices. British Journal Of Learning Disabilities :111-121

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2016

Supporting women with learning disabilities during breast cancer diagnosis in Ireland

Nelson, S. and Carey, E. (2016) Supporting women with learning disabilities during breast cancer diagnosis in Ireland. Learning Disability Practice :18-22

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2016

The role of the nurse in assessing mobility decline in older people with intellectual disabilities

Nelson, S. and Carey, E. (2016) The role of the nurse in assessing mobility decline in older people with intellectual disabilities. UK Learning Disability Practice :19-24

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2014

Research Active Programme: views of service users

Carey, E. Salmon, N. and Higgins, A. (2014) Research Active Programme: views of service users. Learning Disability Practice

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2014

Research skills for people with intellectual disabilities

Salmon, N. Carey, E. and Hunt, A. (2014) Research skills for people with intellectual disabilities. Learning Disability Practice

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2013

Person-centred care planning for clients with complex needs

Smith, D. and Carey, E. (2013) Person-centred care planning for clients with complex needs. Learning Disability Practice :20-23

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2013

Research Active Programme: an inclusive research module in 3rd level education

Salmon, N,Carey, E (2013) Research Active Programme: an inclusive research module in 3rd level education. British Journal Of Learning Disabilities :244-244

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2012

Book Reviews: Supporting Relationships and Friendships

Carey, E. (2012) Book Reviews: Supporting Relationships and Friendships. Learning Disability Practice :8-8

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2011

Caring for people with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease in the early stages of assessment

Beaumont, M. and Carey, E. (2011) Caring for people with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease in the early stages of assessment. Learning Disability Practice :33-37

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2011

Knowledge, attitudes and practices in the provision of nutritional care

Fletcher A.;Carey E. (2011) Knowledge, attitudes and practices in the provision of nutritional care. British Journal Of Nursing :615-620

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2009

Developing person-centred planning in dementia care

Ryan, J; Carey, E (2009) Developing person-centred planning in dementia care. Learning Disability Practice :24-28

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2009

Person-centred plans: empowering or controlling?

Martin, AM; Carey, E (2009) Person-centred plans: empowering or controlling?. Learning Disability Practice :32-37

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2008

Introducing person-centred planning: a case study

Ryan, B; Carey, E (2008) Introducing person-centred planning: a case study. Learning Disability Practice :12-19

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2004

Processes in Action: Description and analysis of processes used to implement person centred planning in a residential centre.

Carey, E (2004) Processes in Action: Description and analysis of processes used to implement person centred planning in a residential centre.. An Bord Altranais News :8-9

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Books

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Book Chapters

2023

Chapter 3 Intellectual disability nursing throughout the lifespan

Doyle, C., Marsden, D., Carey, E. and Ridley, J. (2023) Chapter 3 Intellectual disability nursing throughout the lifespan . London : Routledge Taylor and Francis Group Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice :60-117

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2023

Chapter 2 History and modern-day practice of intellectual disability nursing

Cogher, L., Ryan, R. and Carey, E. (2023) Chapter 2 History and modern-day practice of intellectual disability nursing. London : Routledge Taylor and Francis Group Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice. Second Edition. :32-59

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2019

Chapter 14 Informed Consent

Carey, E. and Ryan, R. (2019) Chapter 14 Informed Consent . Baton Rouge, LA, USA : Springer Handbook of Intellectual Disabilities Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice :221-245

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Edited Books

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Other Journals

2023

Developing intergenerational learning through intergenerational discussion cafés.

Tuohy,D, Carey, E.. Cassidy,I., Graham, M., J. McCarthy, J., Morrissey, K., Murphy, J., Shanahan, J., Tuohy, T (2023) Developing intergenerational learning through intergenerational discussion cafés. . Science Talks

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2021

Psychosocial interventions used in day care centres for people living with dementia: a scoping review protocol.

Tuohy, D., Carey, E., Doody, O., Dore, L., Graham, M., Kingston, L. (2021) Psychosocial interventions used in day care centres for people living with dementia: a scoping review protocol.. Open Science Framework

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2020

Carey, E., Ryan, R., Sheikhi, A. and Dore, L. (2020) Exercising autonomy - The effectiveness and meaningfulness of autonomy support interventions engaged by adults with intellectual disability. A mixe....

Carey, E., Ryan, R., Sheikhi, A., and Dore, L. (2020) Carey, E., Ryan, R., Sheikhi, A. and Dore, L. (2020) Exercising autonomy - The effectiveness and meaningfulness of autonomy support interventions engaged by adults with intellectual disability. A mixe..... Open Science Framework

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2010

Navigating the Process of Ethical Approval: A methodological note

Carey, E. (2010) Navigating the Process of Ethical Approval: A methodological note. : The Grounded theory institute The Grounded Theory Review :19-32

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Conference Publications

2023

Irish Association For Palliative Care 22nd Education and Research Seminar Fás agus forbairt growth and development

Bolger, N. and Carey, E. (2023) Irish Association For Palliative Care 22nd Education and Research Seminar Fás agus forbairt growth and development.

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2023

Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland Conference 2023 and Beyond; A Partnership Approach

Carey, E., Foran, S., Burke, G., and Ryan, J. (2023) Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland Conference 2023 and Beyond; A Partnership Approach.

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2023

RCN Education Forum National Conference and Exhibition 2023

Carey, E., Foran, S., Burke, G. and Ryan, J. (2023) RCN Education Forum National Conference and Exhibition 2023 .

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2022

69th Annual & Scientific Meeting of the Irish Gerontological Society

Tuohy, D., Cassidy, I., Carey, E., Graham, M., McCarthy, J., Murphy, J., Morrissey, K., Shanahan, J., Tuohy, T (2022) (2022) 69th Annual & Scientific Meeting of the Irish Gerontological Society. :iii37-iii37

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2022

‘Resilience, Rehabilitation and Reablement' Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference

Carey, E. Foran, S., Burke, G. and Ryan, J. (2022) ‘Resilience, Rehabilitation and Reablement' Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference.

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2019

The World Congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD)

Carey, E. and Ryan, R. (2019) The World Congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD). :703-703

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2017

4th Asia-Pacific Regional Congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD)

Carey, E. (2017) 4th Asia-Pacific Regional Congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD).

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2017

DOCTRID Daughters of Charity Technology and Research Into Disability DOCTRIDV Fostering collaborations and innovations to make a real difference in the lives of those with Intellectual Disability and Autism

Carey, E. and Griffiths, C. (2017) DOCTRID Daughters of Charity Technology and Research Into Disability DOCTRIDV Fostering collaborations and innovations to make a real difference in the lives of those with Intellectual Disability and Autism .

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2017

DOCTRID Daughters of Charity Technology and Research Into Disability DOCTRIDV Fostering collaborations and innovations to make a real difference in the lives of those with Intellectual Disability and Autism

O'Connor, M. and Carey, E. (2017) DOCTRID Daughters of Charity Technology and Research Into Disability DOCTRIDV Fostering collaborations and innovations to make a real difference in the lives of those with Intellectual Disability and Autism .

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2017

DOCTRID Daughters of Charity Technology and Research Into Disability DOCTRIDV Fostering collaborations and innovations to make a real difference in the lives of those with Intellectual Disability and Autism

Nelson, S. and Carey, E. (2017) DOCTRID Daughters of Charity Technology and Research Into Disability DOCTRIDV Fostering collaborations and innovations to make a real difference in the lives of those with Intellectual Disability and Autism.

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2016

17th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference – ‘Contemplating the Past, Present and Future

Carey, E. and Griffiths, C. (2016) 17th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference – ‘Contemplating the Past, Present and Future.

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2007

1st International Conference Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice

Carey, Eileen (2007) 1st International Conference Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice. :*-*

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2006

14th International Conference on Health Promoting Hospitals:Integrating health promotion, prevention, treatment and care for chronic diseases across the health system

Carey, Eileen (2006) 14th International Conference on Health Promoting Hospitals:Integrating health promotion, prevention, treatment and care for chronic diseases across the health system. :108-108

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2006

Person Centred Developments in Nursing & Midwifery

Carey, Eileen (2006) Person Centred Developments in Nursing & Midwifery. :*-*

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2006

7th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education and Technology

Carey, Eileen (2006) 7th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education and Technology. :121-122

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2006

Primary Care: Responding to Need

Carey, Eileen (2006) Primary Care: Responding to Need. :*-*

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2005

INRG Irish Nursing Research Interest Group CONFERENCE-RESEARCH FORUM

Carey, Eileen (2005) INRG Irish Nursing Research Interest Group CONFERENCE-RESEARCH FORUM. :*-*

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2005

Fifth Annual Conference : Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference; Nursing & Midwifery Sharing Visions and strategies for the future.

Carey, Eileen (2005) Fifth Annual Conference : Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference; Nursing & Midwifery Sharing Visions and strategies for the future.. :*-*

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2005

13th International Health Promoting Hospitatls (HPH) Conference

Carey, Eileen (2005) 13th International Health Promoting Hospitatls (HPH) Conference. :*-*

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2005

6th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference. Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education & Technology

Carey, Eileen (2005) 6th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference. Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education & Technology. :*-*

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Conference Contributions

2023

6th UK and Ireland Implementation Science Research

Tuohy, D., Cassidy, I., Carey, E., Graham, M., McCarthy, J., Morrissey, K., Murphy, J., Shanahan, J., Tuohy, T. (2023) 6th UK and Ireland Implementation Science Research .

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2022

From education to impact: Transforming nursing and midwifery education, NET, NEP, 8th International Nurse Education Conference

Tuohy, D., Carey, E., Cassidy, I., Graham, M., McCarthy, J., Shanahan, J., Murphy, J., Morrissey, K., Tuohy, T (2022) From education to impact: Transforming nursing and midwifery education, NET, NEP, 8th International Nurse Education Conference .

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2022

Health Implementation Science and Technology (HIST) Research Cluster 'Implementation Science: Complexities and Applications Conference'

Tuohy, D., Carey, E., Cassidy, I., Graham, M., McCarthy, J., Morrissey, K., Murphy, J., Shanahan, J., Tuohy, T. (2022) Health Implementation Science and Technology (HIST) Research Cluster 'Implementation Science: Complexities and Applications Conference' .

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2022

Developing intergenerational learning through intergenerational discussion cafés

Tuohy, D., Carey, E., Cassidy, I., Graham, M., McCarthy, J., Shanahan, J., Murphy, J., Morrissey, K., Tuohy, T (2022) Developing intergenerational learning through intergenerational discussion cafés .

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2022

69th Annual & Scientific Meeting of the Irish Gerontological Society

Tuohy, D., Cassidy, I., Carey, E., Graham, M., McCarthy, J., Murphy, J., Morrissey, K., Shanahan, J., Tuohy, T (2022) 69th Annual & Scientific Meeting of the Irish Gerontological Society.

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2020

3rd UK Implementation Science Research Conference

Coffey, A., Flanaghan, H., O'Reilly, M., O'Reilly, V., Meskell, P., Bailey, M., Carey, E., O'Doherty, J., Payne, C., Charnley, K. (2020) 3rd UK Implementation Science Research Conference.

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Published Reports

2021

Report on the design, management, and evaluation of a Clinical Leadership Programme for Persons in Charge (PIC) from Intellectual Disability Support Services for Adults and Children in the Republic of Ireland

Doody, O., Carey, E., Ryan, R., O Halloran, M. (2021) Report on the design, management, and evaluation of a Clinical Leadership Programme for Persons in Charge (PIC) from Intellectual Disability Support Services for Adults and Children in the Republic of Ireland. Limerick : University of Limerick and National Clinical Leadership Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, HSE

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2020

Evaluation of Project ECHO All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) Nursing Home Project (Phase 3)

Coffey, A., Flanagan, H., O'Reilly, M., O'Reilly, V., Meskell, P., Bailey, M., Carey, E., O'Doherty, J., Payne, C. and Charnley, K. (2020) Evaluation of Project ECHO All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) Nursing Home Project (Phase 3). N/A : AIIHPC

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Editorials

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Book Reviews

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Other Publications

2022

DEVELOPING AND FACILITATING ONLINE INTERGENERATIONAL CAFES

Tuohy, D;Cassidy, I;Carey, E;Graham, M;McCarthy, J;Murphy, J;Morrissey, K;Shanahan, J;Tuohy, T (2022) DEVELOPING AND FACILITATING ONLINE INTERGENERATIONAL CAFES. OXFORD : OXFORD UNIV PRESS Age and ageing

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2021

Exercising autonomy - The effectiveness and meaningfulness of autonomy support interventions engaged by adults with intellectual disability. A mixed methods review protocol

Carey, E. Ryan, R. Sheikhi, A. and Dore, L. (2021) Exercising autonomy - The effectiveness and meaningfulness of autonomy support interventions engaged by adults with intellectual disability. A mixed methods review protocol.

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2020

Evaluation of Project Echo: Palliative care education for nurses in long term care facilities

Coffey, A;Flanagan, H;O'Reilly, M;O'Reilly, V;Meskell, P;Bailey, M;Carey, E;O'Doherty, J;Payne, C;Charnley, K (2020) Evaluation of Project Echo: Palliative care education for nurses in long term care facilities. LONDON : BMC Implementation Science

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2019

REALISING INFORMED CONSENT - A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALL

Carey, E;Ryan, R (2019) REALISING INFORMED CONSENT - A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALL. HOBOKEN : WILEY Journal Of Intellectual Disability Research :703-703

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