Dr. Elaine Toomey

Enhancing the translation of health behaviour change research into practice: a selective conceptual review of the synergy between implementation science and health psychology.
Presseau J;Byrne-Davis LMT;Hotham S;Lorencatto F;Potthoff S;Atkinson L;Bull ER;Dima AL;van Dongen A;French D;Hankonen N;Hart J;Ten Hoor GA;Hudson K;Kwasnicka D;van Lieshout S;McSharry J;Olander EK;Powell R;Toomey E;Byrne M;
(2021) Enhancing the translation of health behaviour change research into practice: a selective conceptual review of the synergy between implementation science and health psychology.
In Health Psychology Review;
DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2020.1866638
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Fidelity of Interventions to Reduce or Prevent Stress and/or Anxiety from Pregnancy up to Two Years Postpartum: A Systematic Review.
Gorman G;Toomey E;Flannery C;Redsell S;Hayes C;Huizink A;Kearney PM;Matvienko-Sikar K;
(2021) Fidelity of Interventions to Reduce or Prevent Stress and/or Anxiety from Pregnancy up to Two Years Postpartum: A Systematic Review.
In Maternal And Child Health Journal;
DOI: 10.1007/s10995-020-03093-0

A core outcome set for trials of infant-feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity
Matvienko-Sikar, K,Griffin, C,Kelly, C,Heary, C,Pedersen, MLP,McGrath, N,Toomey, E,Harrington, J,Hennessy, M,Queally, M,Hayes, C,McSharry, J,Devane, D,Byrne, M,Kearney, PM
(2020) A core outcome set for trials of infant-feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity
In International Journal Of Obesity; LONDON : NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP
DOI: 10.1038/s41366-020-0538-2

Limited engagement with transparent and open science standards in the policies of pain journals: a cross-sectional evaluation.
Cashin AG,Bagg MK,Richards GC,Toomey E,McAuley JH,Lee H,
(2020) Limited engagement with transparent and open science standards in the policies of pain journals: a cross-sectional evaluation.
In Bmj Evidence-Based Medicine;
DOI: 10.1136/bmjebm-2019-111296

Personal protective equipment for preventing highly infectious diseases due to exposure to contaminated body fluids in healthcare staff.
Verbeek JH;Rajamaki B;Ijaz S;Sauni R;Toomey E;Blackwood B;Tikka C;Ruotsalainen JH;Kilinc Balci FS;
(2020) Personal protective equipment for preventing highly infectious diseases due to exposure to contaminated body fluids in healthcare staff.
In Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews;
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011621.pub4

Exploring factors that influence the practice of Open Science by early career health researchers: a mixed methods study.
Zečević K;Houghton C;Noone C;Lee H;Matvienko-Sikar K;Toomey E;
(2020) Exploring factors that influence the practice of Open Science by early career health researchers: a mixed methods study.
In Hrb Open Research;
DOI: 10.12688/hrbopenres.13119.2

Feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating a theory-driven group-based complex intervention versus usual physiotherapy to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS).
Hurley DA;Jeffares I;Hall AM;Keogh A;Toomey E;McArdle D;McDonough SM;Guerin S;Segurado R;Matthews J;
(2020) Feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating a theory-driven group-based complex intervention versus usual physiotherapy to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS).
In Trials;
DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04671-x
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A collaborative approach to developing sustainable behaviour change interventions for childhood obesity prevention: Development of the Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) intervention and implementation strategy
Toomey, E,Matvienko-Sikar, K,Doherty, E,Harrington, J,Hayes, CB,Heary, C,Hennessy, M,Kelly, C,McHugh, S,McSharry, J,O'Halloran, J,Queally, M,Heffernan, T,Kearney, PM,Byrne, M
(2020) A collaborative approach to developing sustainable behaviour change interventions for childhood obesity prevention: Development of the Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) intervention and implementation strategy
In British journal of health psychology; HOBOKEN : WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12407
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Exploring healthcare professionals' views of the acceptability of delivering interventions to promote healthy infant feeding practices within primary care: a qualitative interview study.
Toomey E;Flannery C;Matvienko-Sikar K;Olander EK;Hayes C;Heffernan T;Hennessy M;McHugh S;Queally M;Kearney PM;Byrne M;Heary C;
(2020) Exploring healthcare professionals' views of the acceptability of delivering interventions to promote healthy infant feeding practices within primary care: a qualitative interview study.
In Public Health Nutrition;
DOI: 10.1017/S1368980020004954

Developing an open educational resource for open research: Protocol for the PaPOR TRAIL project.
Egan S;Tobin M;Palmer B;Coffey A;Dahly D;Houghton C;Ó Carragáin E;Toomey E;Dockray S;Matvienko-Sikar K;
(2020) Developing an open educational resource for open research: Protocol for the PaPOR TRAIL project.
In Hrb Open Research;
DOI: 10.12688/hrbopenres.13171.1

The efficacy of PPE for COVID-19-type respiratory illnesses in primary and community care staff
Khunti K.;Adisesh A.;Burton C.;Chan X.H.S.;Coles B.;Durand-Moreau Q.;Jackson T.;Ross L.;Straube S.;Toomey E.;Greenhalgh T.
(2020) The efficacy of PPE for COVID-19-type respiratory illnesses in primary and community care staff
In The British Journal Of General Practice : The Journal Of The Royal College Of General Practitioners;
DOI: 10.3399/bjgp20X710969

Investigating and evaluating evidence of the behavioural determinants of adherence to social distancing measures - A protocol for a scoping review of COVID-19 research.
Noone C;Warner N;Byrne M;Durand H;Lavoie KL;McGuire BE;Mc Sharry J;Meade O;Morrissey E;Molloy G;O'Connor L;Toomey E;
(2020) Investigating and evaluating evidence of the behavioural determinants of adherence to social distancing measures - A protocol for a scoping review of COVID-19 research.
In Hrb Open Research;
DOI: 10.12688/hrbopenres.13099.2

Extended use or reuse of single-use surgical masks and filtering face-piece respirators during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: A rapid systematic review.
Toomey EC;Conway Y;Burton C;Smith S;Smalle M;Chan XS;Adisesh A;Tanveer S;Ross L;Thomson I;Devane D;Greenhalgh T;
(2020) Extended use or reuse of single-use surgical masks and filtering face-piece respirators during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: A rapid systematic review.
In Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology;
DOI: 10.1017/ice.2020.1243
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Promoting scientific integrity through open science in health psychology: results of the Synergy Expert Meeting of the European health psychology society.
Kwasnicka D;Ten Hoor GA;van Dongen A;Gruszczyńska E;Hagger MS;Hamilton K;Hankonen N;Heino MTJ;Kotzur M;Noone C;Rothman AJ;Toomey E;Warner LM;Kok G;Peters GJ;Luszczynska A;
(2020) Promoting scientific integrity through open science in health psychology: results of the Synergy Expert Meeting of the European health psychology society.
In Health Psychology Review;
DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2020.1844037

Are questionable research practices facilitating new discoveries in sport and exercise medicine? The proportion of supported hypotheses is implausibly high.
Büttner F;Toomey E;McClean S;Roe M;Delahunt E;
(2020) Are questionable research practices facilitating new discoveries in sport and exercise medicine? The proportion of supported hypotheses is implausibly high.
In British journal of sports medicine;
DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101863

Focusing on fidelity: narrative review and recommendations for improving intervention fidelity within trials of health behaviour change interventions
Toomey E.;Hardeman W.;Hankonen N.;Byrne M.;McSharry J.;Matvienko-Sikar K.;Lorencatto F.
(2020) Focusing on fidelity: narrative review and recommendations for improving intervention fidelity within trials of health behaviour change interventions
In Health Psychology And Behavioral Medicine;
DOI: 10.1080/21642850.2020.1738935
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Classification of aerosol-generating procedures: a rapid systematic review.
Jackson T;Deibert D;Wyatt G;Durand-Moreau Q;Adisesh A;Khunti K;Khunti S;Smith S;Chan XHS;Ross L;Roberts N;Toomey E;Greenhalgh T;Arora I;Black SM;Drake J;Syam N;Temple R;Straube S;
(2020) Classification of aerosol-generating procedures: a rapid systematic review.
In Bmj Open Respiratory Research;
DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2020-000730
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The Efficacy of Workplace Interventions on Improving the Dietary, Physical Activity and Sleep Behaviours of School and Childcare Staff: A Systematic Review.
Nathan N;Murawski B;Hope K;Young S;Sutherland R;Hodder R;Booth D;Toomey E;Yoong SL;Reilly K;Tzelepis F;Taylor N;Wolfenden L;
(2020) The Efficacy of Workplace Interventions on Improving the Dietary, Physical Activity and Sleep Behaviours of School and Childcare Staff: A Systematic Review.
In International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health;
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17144998
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Physician-reported barriers to using evidence-based recommendations for low back pain in clinical practice: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative studies using the Theoretical Domains Framework.
Hall AM,Scurrey SR,Pike AE,Albury C,Richmond HL,Matthews J,Toomey E,Hayden JA,Etchegary H,
(2019) Physician-reported barriers to using evidence-based recommendations for low back pain in clinical practice: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative studies using the Theoretical Domains Framework.
In Implementation Science : Is;
DOI: 10.1186/s13012-019-0884-4
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Adapting health interventions for local fit when scaling-up: a realist review protocol.
Power J,Gilmore B,Valli�s F,Toomey E,Mannan H,McAuliffe E,
(2019) Adapting health interventions for local fit when scaling-up: a realist review protocol.
In BMJ open;
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022084
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Health professional-delivered obesity prevention interventions during the first 1,000 days: A systematic review of external validity reporting.
Hennessy M,Heary C,Laws R,Van Rhoon L,Toomey E,Wolstenholme H,Byrne M,
(2019) Health professional-delivered obesity prevention interventions during the first 1,000 days: A systematic review of external validity reporting.
In Hrb Open Research;
DOI: 10.12688/hrbopenres.12924.2
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Implementation of a Calorie Menu Labeling Policy in Public Hospitals: Study Protocol for a Multiple Case Study
Kerins, C., Houghton, C., McHugh, S., Geaney, F., Toomey, E., Hayes, C., Perry, I.J. & Kelly, C.
(2019) Implementation of a Calorie Menu Labeling Policy in Public Hospitals: Study Protocol for a Multiple Case Study
In International Journal Of Qualitative Methods;
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1609406919878339
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Using theatre as an arts-based knowledge translation strategy for health-related information: a scoping review protocol.
Hall A,Furlong B,Pike A,Logan G,Lawrence R,Ryan A,Etchegary H,Hennessey T,Toomey E,
(2019) Using theatre as an arts-based knowledge translation strategy for health-related information: a scoping review protocol.
In BMJ open;
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032738
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'Influence of providing information to participants about development of trial outcomes on response rates and attitudes to questionnaire completion: Protocol for a study within a trial'
Griffin, C, Toomey, E, Queally, M, Hayes, C, Kearney, P. and Matvienko-Sikar, K.
(2019) 'Influence of providing information to participants about development of trial outcomes on response rates and attitudes to questionnaire completion: Protocol for a study within a trial'
In Hrb Open Research;
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.12895.1
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The effectiveness of health professional-delivered interventions during the first 1000 days to prevent overweight/obesity in children: A systematic review
Hennessy, M,Heary, C,Laws, R,van Rhoon, L,Toomey, E,Wolstenholme, H,Byrne, M
(2019) The effectiveness of health professional-delivered interventions during the first 1000 days to prevent overweight/obesity in children: A systematic review
In Obesity Reviews;
DOI: 10.1111/obr.12924

Barriers and enablers to screening and diagnosing depression and diabetes distress in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus; protocol of a qualitative evidence synthesis.
McGrath N;McHugh S;Kearney PM;Toomey E;
(2019) Barriers and enablers to screening and diagnosing depression and diabetes distress in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus; protocol of a qualitative evidence synthesis.
In Hrb Open Research;
DOI: 10.12688/hrbopenres.12947.3

Behaviour change techniques and theory use in healthcare professional-delivered infant feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity: a systematic review
Matvienko-Sikar, K,Toomey, E,Delaney, L,Flannery, C,McHugh, S,McSharry, J,Byrne, M,Queally, M,Heary, C,Kearney, PM
(2019) Behaviour change techniques and theory use in healthcare professional-delivered infant feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity: a systematic review
In Health Psychology Review;
DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2019.1605838

Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) study: protocol for a feasibility study
Matvienko-Sikar, K,Toomey, E,Queally, M,Flannery, C,Neill, KO,Dinan, TG,Doherty, E,Harrington, JM,Hayes, C,Heary, C,Hennessy, M,Kelly, C,Mc Hugh, SM,McSharry, J,Stanton, C,Heffernan, T,Byrne, M,Kearney, PM
(2019) Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) study: protocol for a feasibility study
In BMJ open;
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029607
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The CHARMS pilot study: A multi-method assessment of the feasibility of a sexual counselling implementation intervention in cardiac rehabilitation in Ireland
Murphy, P, Noone, C, D�Eath, M, Casey, D, Doherty, S, Jaarsma, T, Murphy, A, O�Donnell, M, Fallon, N, Gillespie, P, Jalali, A, McSharry, J, Newell, J, Toomey, E, Steinke, E, Byrne, M
(2018) The CHARMS pilot study: A multi-method assessment of the feasibility of a sexual counselling implementation intervention in cardiac rehabilitation in Ireland
In Pilot And Feasibility Studies;
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Developing a Core Outcome Set for Childhood Obesity Prevention: A Systematic Review
Matvienko-Sikar, K, Griffin, C, McGrath, N, Toomey, E, Byrne, M, Kelly, C, Heary, C, Devane, D, Kearney, P.M.
(2018) Developing a Core Outcome Set for Childhood Obesity Prevention: A Systematic Review
In Maternal & Child Nutrition;
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12680
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Do mothers accurately identify their child�s overweight/obesity status during early childhood? Evidence from a nationally representative cohort study
Queally, M, Doherty, E, Matvienko-Sikar, K, Toomey, E, Cullinan, J, Harrington, J, Kearney, P.
(2018) Do mothers accurately identify their child�s overweight/obesity status during early childhood? Evidence from a nationally representative cohort study
In International Journal Of Behavioral Nutrition And Physical Activity;
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Surveying knowledge, practice and attitudes toward intervention fidelity within trials of complex healthcare interventions
McGee, D, Lorencatto, F, Matvienko-Sikar, K, Toomey, E.
(2018) Surveying knowledge, practice and attitudes toward intervention fidelity within trials of complex healthcare interventions
In Trials;
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1186%2Fs13063-018-2838-6
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Adapting Health Interventions for Local Fit when Scaling-up: A Realist Review Protocol
Power, J, Gilmore, B, Valli�s, F, Toomey, E, Mannan, H, McAuliffe, E.
(2018) Adapting Health Interventions for Local Fit when Scaling-up: A Realist Review Protocol
In BMJ open;

Intervention Fidelity Within Trials of Infant Feeding Behavioral Interventions to Prevent Childhood Obesity: A Systematic Review
Toomey, Elaine,Matvienko-Sikar, Karen,Heary, Caroline,Delaney, Lisa,Queally, Michelle,B Hayes, Catherine,M Kearney, Patricia,Byrne, Molly,Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) study team
(2018) Intervention Fidelity Within Trials of Infant Feeding Behavioral Interventions to Prevent Childhood Obesity: A Systematic Review
In Annals Of Behavioral Medicine;

Transparent and reproducible pain research: a critical review
Lee, H, Lamb, SE, Bagg, M, Toomey, E, Cashin, A, Moseley, L.
(2018) Transparent and reproducible pain research: a critical review
In Pain;
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Addressing fidelity within complex health behaviour change interventions: A protocol of a scoping review of intervention fidelity frameworks and models
Roy, R, Colquhoun, H, Byrne, M, Lorencatto, F,Matvienko-Sikar, K, McCleary, N, Nathan, N, Toomey, E.
(2018) Addressing fidelity within complex health behaviour change interventions: A protocol of a scoping review of intervention fidelity frameworks and models
In Hrb Open Research;
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.12892.1
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Behaviour change and self-management interventions in persistent low back pain
Mansell, G, Hall, A, Toomey, E.
(2017) Behaviour change and self-management interventions in persistent low back pain
In Best Practice & Research In Clinical Rheumatology;
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Addressing Intervention Fidelity Within Physical Therapy Research and Clinical Practice
Toomey, E, Hardeman, W
(2017) Addressing Intervention Fidelity Within Physical Therapy Research and Clinical Practice
In Journal Of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy;
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2017.0609

Parental experiences and perceptions of infant complementary feeding: A qualitative evidence synthesis
Matvienko-Sikar, K, Sinnott, C, Byrne, M, Kelly, C, Toomey, E, McSharry, J, Heary, C, Houghton, C, Kearney, P.
(2017) Parental experiences and perceptions of infant complementary feeding: A qualitative evidence synthesis
In Obesity Reviews;
DOI: DOI10.1111/obr.12653
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Augmenting home exercise programmes in multiple sclerosis with �exercise buddies�: A pilot study
Toomey, E, Coote, S
(2017) Augmenting home exercise programmes in multiple sclerosis with �exercise buddies�: A pilot study
In International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation;
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2017.24.2.54
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Development of an infant feeding core outcome set for childhood obesity interventions: study protocol
Matvienko-Sikar, K,Byrne, M,Kelly, C,Toomey, E,Hennessy, M,Devane, D,Heary, C,Harrington, J,McGrath, N,Queally, M,Kearney, PM
(2017) Development of an infant feeding core outcome set for childhood obesity interventions: study protocol
In Trials;
DOI: 10.1186/s13063-017-2180-4
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Using mixed methods to assess fidelity of delivery and its influencing factors in a complex self-management intervention for people with osteoarthritis and low back pain
Toomey, E, Matthews, J, Hurley, D.
(2017) Using mixed methods to assess fidelity of delivery and its influencing factors in a complex self-management intervention for people with osteoarthritis and low back pain
In BMJ open;
[ULIR]

Effects of healthcare professional delivered early feeding interventions on feeding practices and dietary intake: A systematic review
Matvienko-Sikar, K, Toomey, E, Delaney, L, Harrington, J, Byrne, M, Kearney, P, CHErIsH study team
(2017) Effects of healthcare professional delivered early feeding interventions on feeding practices and dietary intake: A systematic review
In Appetite;
DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2017.12.001

Sexual counselling for patients with cardiovascular disease: protocol for a pilot study of the CHARMS sexual counselling intervention
Murphy P, McSharry J, Casey D, Doherty S, Gillespie P, Jaarsma T, Murphy A, Newell J, O'Donnell M, Steinke E, Toomey E, Byrne M
(2016) Sexual counselling for patients with cardiovascular disease: protocol for a pilot study of the CHARMS sexual counselling intervention
In BMJ open;

Development of a Feasible Implementation Fidelity Protocol Within a Complex Physical Therapy-Led Self-Management Intervention.
Toomey E,Matthews J,Guerin S,Hurley DA,
(2016) Development of a Feasible Implementation Fidelity Protocol Within a Complex Physical Therapy-Led Self-Management Intervention.
In Physical therapy;
DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20150446
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Sexual counselling for patients with cardiovascular disease: protocol for a pilot study of the CHARMS sexual counselling intervention
Murphy, Patrick J,Mc Sharry, Jenny,Casey, Dympna,Doherty, Sally,Gillespie, Paddy,Jaarsma, Tiny,Murphy, Andrew W,Newell, John,O'Donnell, Martin,Steinke, Elaine E,Toomey, Elaine,Byrne, Molly
(2016) Sexual counselling for patients with cardiovascular disease: protocol for a pilot study of the CHARMS sexual counselling intervention
In BMJ open;
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Sexual counselling for patients with cardiovascular disease: protocol for a pilot study of the CHARMS sexual counselling intervention.
Murphy, P. J., Mc Sharry, J., Casey, D., Doherty, S., Gillespie, P., Jaarsma, T., Murphy, A. W., Newell, J., O'Donnell, M., Steinke, E. E., Toomey, E., & Byrne, M.
(2016) Sexual counselling for patients with cardiovascular disease: protocol for a pilot study of the CHARMS sexual counselling intervention.
In BMJ open;
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011219
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Using intervention mapping to develop a theory-driven, group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS).
Hurley DA,Murphy LC,Hayes D,Hall AM,Toomey E,McDonough SM,Lonsdale C,Walsh NE,Guerin S,Matthews J,
(2016) Using intervention mapping to develop a theory-driven, group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS).
In Implementation Science : Is;
DOI: 10.1186/s13012-016-0418-2
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Implementation fidelity of physiotherapist-delivered group education and exercise interventions to promote self-management in people with osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain: a rapid review part II.
Toomey E,Currie-Murphy L,Matthews J,Hurley DA,
(2015) Implementation fidelity of physiotherapist-delivered group education and exercise interventions to promote self-management in people with osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain: a rapid review part II.
In Manual therapy;
DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2014.10.012

The effectiveness of physiotherapist-delivered group education and exercise interventions to promote self-management for people with osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain: a rapid review part I.
Toomey E,Currie-Murphy L,Matthews J,Hurley DA,
(2015) The effectiveness of physiotherapist-delivered group education and exercise interventions to promote self-management for people with osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain: a rapid review part I.
In Manual therapy;
DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2014.10.013

Exploring the use of �Exercise Buddies� to augment physiotherapy in the community for people with Multiple Sclerosis
Toomey, E, Coote, S
(2013) Exploring the use of �Exercise Buddies� to augment physiotherapy in the community for people with Multiple Sclerosis
In Physiotherapy Ireland;
DOI: 10.3233/PPR-130019

Between-rater reliability of the 6-minute walk test, berg balance scale, and handheld dynamometry in people with multiple sclerosis.
Toomey E,Coote S,
(2013) Between-rater reliability of the 6-minute walk test, berg balance scale, and handheld dynamometry in people with multiple sclerosis.
In International Journal Of Ms Care;
DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2011-036

Physical rehabilitation interventions in nonambulatory people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review.
Toomey E,Coote SB,
(2012) Physical rehabilitation interventions in nonambulatory people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review.
In International Journal Of Rehabilitation Research. Internationale Zeitschrift Fu�R Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue Internationale De Recherches De Re�Adaptation;
DOI: 10.1097/MRR.0b013e32835a241a