Dr. Eileen Carey
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
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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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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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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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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Exercising autonomyThe 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 autonomyThe 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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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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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
Read moreRecruitment 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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Book Reviews: Supporting Relationships and Friendships
Carey, E. (2012) Book Reviews: Supporting Relationships and Friendships. Learning Disability Practice :8-8
Read moreCaring 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
Read moreDeveloping person-centred planning in dementia care
Ryan, J; Carey, E (2009) Developing person-centred planning in dementia care. Learning Disability Practice :24-28
Read morePerson-centred plans: empowering or controlling?
Martin, AM; Carey, E (2009) Person-centred plans: empowering or controlling?. Learning Disability Practice :32-37
Read moreIntroducing person-centred planning: a case study
Ryan, B; Carey, E (2008) Introducing person-centred planning: a case study. Learning Disability Practice :12-19
Read moreProcesses 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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Book Chapters
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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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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Other Journals
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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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
Read moreCarey, 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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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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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.
Read moreShaping 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.
Read moreRCN 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 .
Read moreResilience, 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.
Read moreThe 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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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).
Read moreDOCTRID 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 .
Read moreDOCTRID 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 .
Read moreDOCTRID 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.
Read more17th 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.
Read more1st International Conference Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice
Carey, Eileen (2007) 1st International Conference Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice. :*-*
Read more14th 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
Read morePerson Centred Developments in Nursing & Midwifery
Carey, Eileen (2006) Person Centred Developments in Nursing & Midwifery. :*-*
Read more7th 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
Read morePrimary Care: Responding to Need
Carey, Eileen (2006) Primary Care: Responding to Need. :*-*
Read moreINRG Irish Nursing Research Interest Group CONFERENCE-RESEARCH FORUM
Carey, Eileen (2005) INRG Irish Nursing Research Interest Group CONFERENCE-RESEARCH FORUM. :*-*
Read moreFifth 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.. :*-*
Read more13th International Health Promoting Hospitatls (HPH) Conference
Carey, Eileen (2005) 13th International Health Promoting Hospitatls (HPH) Conference. :*-*
Read more6th 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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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 .
Read moreFrom 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 .
Read moreHealth 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' .
Read moreDeveloping 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 .
Read more69th 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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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.
Read morePublished Reports
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
Read moreEvaluation 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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Book Reviews
Other Publications
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.
Read moreEvaluation 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
Read moreREALISING 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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