Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan

O'Sullivan K.J.;O'Sullivan A.G.;Kermavnar T.;McNally P.;Dunne C.P.;Linnane B.;O'Sullivan L.W. (2023) Rapid repair of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes using three-dimensional printing: A case series. Annals Of 3d Printed Medicine

Mulcahy N.;O'Sullivan K.J.;O'Sullivan A.;O'Sullivan L. (2023) Preliminary assessment on the effects of line width, layer height and orientation on strength and print time for FDM printing of total contact casts for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Annals Of 3d Printed Medicine

O’Sullivan K.J.;Dunne C.P.;Linnane B.;McGrath D.;O’Sullivan L. (2022) Design and initial testing of a novel disposable oscillating positive expiratory pressure device. Irish journal of medical science

Shannon A.;O’Sullivan K.J.;Clifford S.;O’Sullivan L. (2022) Assessment and selection of filler compounds for radiopaque PolyJet multi-material 3D printing for use in clinical settings. Proceedings Of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal Of Engineering In Medicine :740-747

Shore L.;de Eyto A.;O’Sullivan L. (2022) Technology acceptance and perceptions of robotic assistive devices by older adults–implications for exoskeleton design. Disability And Rehabilitation-Assistive Technology :782-790

O'Sullivan KJ;Power V;Linnane B;McGrath D;Mulligan M;White R;O'Sullivan LW;Dunne CP; (2021) A short-term evaluation of a prototype disposable Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device in a cohort of children with cystic fibrosis.. Bmc Pulmonary Medicine

O'Sullivan A.;Duffy E.;O'Sullivan K.;Cronin U.;Lyons E.;O'Sullivan L.;Twomey F. (2021) Bespoke 3D printed eye cover for teen with rhabdomyosarcoma. Bmj Supportive & Palliative Care

O'Sullivan KJ;Power V;Linnane B;McGrath D;Fogarty H;Ryan M;White R;Noonan C;Mulloy E;O'Sullivan LW;Dunne CP; (2021) An initial evaluation of the safety of a disposable oscillating positive expiratory pressure device in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a sort-term pilot study.. Bmc Pulmonary Medicine

Linnane B;O'Connell NH;Obande E;Dunne SS;Clancy C;Kiernan MG;McGrath D;O'Sullivan KJ;O'Sullivan L;Dunne CP; (2021) Assessment of the microbial load of airway clearance devices used by a cohort of children with cystic fibrosis.. Infection Prevention In Practice

Kermavnar T.;O’Sullivan K.J.;de Eyto A.;O’Sullivan L.W. (2020) Relationship Between Interface Pressures and Pneumatic Cuff Inflation Pressure at Different Assessment Sites of the Lower Limb to Aid Soft Exoskeleton Design. Human factors

Kermavnar T.;O'Sullivan K.J.;Casey V.;de Eyto A.;O'Sullivan L.W. (2020) Circumferential tissue compression at the lower limb during walking, and its effect on discomfort, pain and tissue oxygenation: Application to soft exoskeleton design. Applied Ergonomics

Kermavnar T.;O’Sullivan K.;de Eyto A.;O’Sullivan L. (2020) Discomfort/Pain and Tissue Oxygenation at the Lower Limb During Circumferential Compression: Application to Soft Exoskeleton Design. Human factors

Di Natali C.;Sadeghi A.;Mondini A.;Bottenberg E.;Hartigan B.;De Eyto A.;O'Sullivan L.;Rocon E.;Stadler K.;Mazzolai B.;Caldwell D.G.;Ortiz J. (2020) Pneumatic Quasi-Passive Actuation for Soft Assistive Lower Limbs Exoskeleton. Frontiers In Neurorobotics

Huysamen K.;Power V.;O’Sullivan L. (2020) Kinematic and kinetic functional requirements for industrial exoskeletons for lifting tasks and overhead lifting. Ergonomics

Kelleher K.;Hunt R.;Hannigan A.;Coffey J.;Moloney M.;Ahern M.;Conway E.;O'Sullivan L. (2019) A Single-arm, Practical Application Assessment of User Experience and Peristomal Skin Condition Among Persons With an Ileostomy Using a New Barrier Seal With Assisted Flow. Wound Management &Amp; Prevention :14-19

Di Natali C.;Poliero T.;Sposito M.;Graf E.;Bauer C.;Pauli C.;Bottenberg E.;De Eyto A.;O'Sullivan L.;Hidalgo A.;Scherly D.;Stadler K.;Caldwell D.;Ortiz J. (2019) Design and Evaluation of a Soft Assistive Lower Limb Exoskeleton. Robotica

Carey M.;White E.;McMahon M.;O'Sullivan L. (2019) Using personas to exploit environmental attitudes and behaviour in sustainable product design. Applied Ergonomics :97-109

Shore L.;Power V.;Hartigan B.;Schülein S.;Graf E.;de Eyto A.;O’Sullivan L. (2019) Exoscore: A Design Tool to Evaluate Factors Associated With Technology Acceptance of Soft Lower Limb Exosuits by Older Adults. Human factors

Wixted F.;O'Sullivan L. (2019) Task engagement as a mediator between the cognitive demands of sustained attention and musculoskeletal complaints: A structural equation modelling approach. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation :623-634

O'Sullivan K.;Collins L.;McGrath D.;Linnane B.;O'Sullivan L.;Dunne C. (2019) Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy May Be Performed Poorly by Children With Cystic Fibrosis. Respiratory Care :398-405

White E.;McMahon M.;Walsh M.;Coffey J.;O'Sullivan L. (2018) A study of laparoscopic instrument use during colorectal surgery. Applied Ergonomics

Huysamen, K,de Looze, M,Bosch, T,Ortiz, J,Toxiri, S,O'Sullivan, LW (2018) Assessment of an active industrial exoskeleton to aid dynamic lifting and lowering manual handling tasks. Applied Ergonomics :125-131

Toxiri, S; Koopman, AS; Lazzaroni, M; Ortiz, J; Power, V; de Looze, MP; O'Sullivan, L; Caldwell, DG (2018) Rationale, Implementation and Evaluation of Assistive Strategies for an Active Back-Support Exoskeleton. LAUSANNE Frontiers In Robotics And Ai

Dunne, C.P., O'Sullivan, K.J., O'Sullivan, L., Linnane, B., O'Connell, N.H. (2018) Foreseeing the microbiology of bespoke 3D printed medical devices. . Journal Of Hospital Infection

Wixted, F,O'Riordan, C,O'Sullivan, L (2018) Inhibiting the Physiological Stress Effects of a Sustained Attention Task on Shoulder Muscle Activity. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health

Kermavnar, T,Power, V,de Eyto, A,O'Sullivan, LW (2018) Computerized Cuff Pressure Algometry as Guidance for Circumferential Tissue Compression for Wearable Soft Robotic Applications: A Systematic Review. New York, USA : Mary Ann Libert Inc. Soft Robotics :1-16

O'Sullivan, K.J., Collins, L., McGrath, D., Linnane, B., O'Sullivan, L., Dunne, C.P. (2018) Children With Cystic Fibrosis May Be Performing Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy Incorrectly. Chest :231-232

Shore, L;PowerI, V;de Eyto, A;O'Sullivan, LW (2018) Technology Acceptance and User-Centred Design of Assistive Exoskeletons for Older Adults: A Commentary. BASEL : MDPI ROBOTICS

O'Sullivan, K.J., Collins, L., McGrath, D., Linnane, B., O'Sullivan, L., Dunne, C.P. (2018) Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) therapy may be performed poorly by children with CF. Respiratory Care

Power V.;De Eyto A.;Bauer C.;Nikamp C.;Schülein S.;Müller J.;Ortiz J.;O’Sullivan L. (2018) Exploring user requirements for a lower body soft exoskeleton to assist mobility. Wearable Exoskeleton Systems: Design, Control And Applications :67-96

O’Sullivan L.;Ring E. (2018) Play as learning: implications for educators and parents from findings of a national evaluation of school readiness in Ireland. International Journal Of Play :266-289

de Kruif, BJ,Schmidhauser, E,Stadler, KS,O'Sullivan, LW (2017) Simulation Architecture for Modelling Interaction Between User and Elbow-articulated Exoskeleton. Journal Of Bionic Engineering :706-715

Browne, A,O'Sullivan, L (2017) Ranking the effects of cycle time parameters, shoulder posture and load, on shoulder discomfort in a single experiment using Taguchi methods. Cogent Engineering

Wixted, F,O' Sullivan, L (2017) The moderating role of end-tidal CO2 on upper trapezius muscle activity in response to sustained attention. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics :1-12

Deeney, C,O'Sullivan, LW (2017) Effects of cognitive loading and force on upper trapezius fatigue. Occupational Medicine-Oxford :678-683

Hogan, DAM,O'Sullivan, LW,Nolan, S,Greiner, BA (2016) Are Irish therapists at heightened risk for low back pain?. Occupational Medicine-Oxford :351-357

de Looze, MP,Bosch, T,Krause, F,Stadler, KS,O'Sullivan, LW (2016) Exoskeletons for industrial application and their potential effects on physical work load. Ergonomics :671-681

O'Sullivan, K,Dankaerts, W,O'Sullivan, L,O'Sullivan, PB (2015) Cognitive Functional Therapy for Disabling Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: Multiple Case-Cohort Study. Physical therapy :1478-1488

O'Sullivan L.;Nugent R.;van der Vorm J. (2015) Standards for the Safety of Exoskeletons Used by Industrial Workers Performing Manual Handling Activities: A Contribution from the Robo-Mate Project to their Future Development. Procedia Manufacturing :1418-1425

Curran M.;O'Sullivan L.;O'Sullivan P.;Dankaerts W.;O'Sullivan K. (2015) Does using a chair backrest or reducing seated hip flexion influence trunk muscle activity and discomfort? A systematic review. Human factors :1115-1148

van der Vorm J.;Nugent R.;O'Sullivan L. (2015) Safety and Risk Management in Designing for the Lifecycle of an Exoskeleton: A Novel Process Developed in the Robo-Mate Project. Procedia Manufacturing :1410-1417

Curran, M,O'Sullivan, L,O'Sullivan, P,Dankaerts, W,O'Sullivan, K (2015) Does Using a Chair Backrest or Reducing Seated Hip Flexion Influence Trunk Muscle Activity and Discomfort? A Systematic Review. Human factors :1115-1148

O'Sullivan, K., Dankaerts, W., O'Sullivan, L. & O'Sullivan, P. (2015) Cognitive functional therapy for disabling non-specific chronic low back pain: A multiple case cohort study. Physical Therapy

Curran, M., O'Sullivan, L., O'Sullivan, P., Dankaerts, W. & O'Sullivan, K (2015) Does using a chair backrest or reducing seated hip flexion influence trunk muscle activity and discomfort: A systematic review. Human factors

Collins, JD,O'Sullivan, LW (2015) Musculoskeletal disorder prevalence and psychosocial risk exposures by age and gender in a cohort of office based employees in two academic institutions. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics :85-97

Harte, R.P., Glynn, L.G., Broderick, B.J., Rodriguez-Molinero, A., Baker, P.M.A., McGuiness,B., O'Sullivan,L., Diaz, M., Quinlan, L.R., O'Laighin, G., (2014) Human Centred Design Considerations for Connected Health Devices for the Older Adult . Personalized Medicine :245-281

Phelan, D. and O'Sullivan, L., (2014) Shoulder Muscle Loading and Task Performance at Head Level on Ladders versus Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Applied Ergonomics :1384-1391

Finneran, A,O'Sullivan, L (2014) Self-selected duty cycle times for grip force, wrist flexion postures and three grip types. Ergonomics :589-601

Curran, M,Dankaerts, W,O'Sullivan, P,O'Sullivan, L,O'Sullivan, K (2014) The effect of a backrest and seatpan inclination on sitting discomfort and trunk muscle activation in subjects with extension-related low back pain. Ergonomics :733-743

Hogan, D.A.M, Greiner, B.A., and O'Sullivan, L., (2014) The effect of manual handling training on transferring knowledge, employee's behaviour change and subsequent reduction of work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review. Ergonomics :93-107

Curran, M., Dankaerts, W., ,O'Sullivan, P., O'Sullivan, L., and O'Sullivan, K., (2014) The effect of a backrest and seat pan inclination on sitting discomfort and trunk muscle activation in subjects with extension-related low back pain. Ergonomics :733-743

O'Sullivan, K,O'Sullivan, L,O'Sullivan, P,Dankaerts, W (2013) Investigating the effect of real-time spinal postural biofeedback on seated discomfort in people with non-specific chronic low back pain. Ergonomics :1315-1325

O'Keeffe, M,Dankaerts, W,O'Sullivan, P,O'Sullivan, L,O'Sullivan, K (2013) Specific flexion-related low back pain and sitting: comparison of seated discomfort on two different chairs. Ergonomics :650-658

O'Sullivan, K,O'Sullivan, P,O'Keeffe, M,O'Sullivan, L,Dankaerts, W (2013) The effect of dynamic sitting on trunk muscle activation: A systematic review. Applied Ergonomics :628-635

O'Sullivan, K,O'Keeffe, M,O'Sullivan, L,O'Sullivan, P,Dankaerts, W (2013) Perceptions of sitting posture among members of the community, both with and without non-specific chronic low back pain. Manual therapy :551-556

K O'Sullivan, P O'Sullivan, L O'Sullivan, W Dankaerts (2013) Back pain beliefs among physiotherapists are more positive after biopsychosocially orientated workshops. Physiotherapy Practice and Research :37-45

Finneran, A,O'Sullivan, L (2013) Effects of grip type and wrist posture on forearm EMG activity, endurance time and movement accuracy. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics :91-99

O'Sullivan K, O'Keeffe M, O'Sullivan L, O'Sullivan P, Dankaerts W (2012) The effect of dynamic sitting on the prevention and management of low back pain and low back discomfort: a systematic review.. Ergonomics :898-908

O'Sullivan K.;O'Keeffe M.;O'Sullivan L.;O'Sullivan P.;Dankaerts W. (2012) The effect of dynamic sitting on the prevention and management of low back pain and low back discomfort: A systematic review. Ergonomics :898-908

O'Sullivan, K., McCarthy, R., White, A. O'Sullivan, L.W., and Dankaerts, W. (2012) Lumbar posture and trunk muscle activation during static and dynamic seated tasks on a novel dynamic ergonomic chair. Ergonomics

What do physiotherapists consider to be the best sitting spinal posture? (2012) What do physiotherapists consider to be the best sitting spinal posture?. Manual Therapy :432-437

O'Sullivan, K., Dankaerts W, O'Sullivan, P., Clifford, A. and O'Sullivan, L.W. (2012) Can we reduce the effort of maintaining a neutral sitting posture?. Manual Therapy

O'Sullivan, K,O'Sullivan, L,Campbell, A,O'Sullivan, P,Dankaerts, W (2012) Towards monitoring lumbo-pelvic posture in real-life situations: Concurrent validity of a novel posture monitor and a traditional laboratory-based motion analysis system. Manual Therapy :77-83

Browne, A,O'Sullivan, L (2012) A medical hand tool physical interaction evaluation approach for prototype testing using patient care simulators. Applied Ergonomics :493-500

O'Sullivan, K., O'Sullivan, P., and O'Sullivan, L.W. (2012) Back pain beliefs among physiotherapists are more positive after biopsychosocially orientated workshops. Physiotherapy Ireland

Whitebread D.;O'Sullivan L. (2012) Preschool children's social pretend play: supporting the development of metacommunication, metacognition and self-regulation. International Journal Of Play :197-213

O'Sullivan, K; Galeotti, L; Dankaerts, W; O'Sullivan, L; O'Sullivan, P (2011) The between-day and inter-rater reliability of a novel wireless system to analyse lumbar spine posture. Ergonomics :82-90

Khan, AA; O'Sullivan, L; Gallwey, TJ (2010) Effect on discomfort of frequency of wrist exertions combined with wrist articulations and forearm rotation. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics :492-503

Finneran, A; O'Sullivan, L (2010) Force, posture and repetition induced discomfort as a mediator in self-paced cycle time. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics :257-266

O'Sullivan, K; O'Dea, P; Dankaerts, W; O'Sullivan, P; Clifford, A; O'Sullivan, L (2010) Neutral lumbar spine sitting posture in pain-free subjects. Manual Therapy :557-561

O'Sullivan, L; de Looze, MP (2010) Cybernetic Manufacturing Systems Project-Ergonomics Solutions for Flexible Production Systems. Human Factors And Ergonomics In Manufacturing & Service Industries :253-254

Finneran, A; O'Sullivan, L (2010) The Effects of Force and Exertion Duration on Duty Cycle Time: Implications for Productivity. Human Factors And Ergonomics In Manufacturing & Service Industries :324-334

Collins, J; O'Sullivan, L (2010) Psychosocial Risk Exposures and Musculoskeletal Disorders across Working-Age Males and Females. Human Factors And Ergonomics In Manufacturing & Service Industries :272-286

Deeney, C; O'Sullivan, L (2009) Work related psychosocial risks and musculoskeletal disorders: Potential risk factors, causation and evaluation methods. Work-A Journal Of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation :239-248

Khan, AA; O'Sullivan, L; Gallwey, TJ (2009) Effects of combined wrist deviation and forearm rotation on discomfort score. Ergonomics :345-361

Mukhopadhyay, P; O'Sullivan, LW; Gallwey, TJ (2009) Upper limb discomfort profile due to intermittent isometric pronation torque at different postural combinations of the shoulder-arm system. Ergonomics :584-600

O'Sullivan, K Galleotti, L Dankaerts, Wim O'Sullivan, L (2009) The reliability of a wireless monitor for measurement of lumbar spine posture. Manual therapy :S23-

Khan, A; O'Sullivan, LW; Gallwey, TJ (2009) Effects of combined wrist flexion/extension and forearm rotation and two levels of relative force on discomfort. Ergonomics :1265-1275

Mukhopadhyay, P; O'Sullivan, L; Gallwey, TJ (2007) Estimating upper limb discomfort level due to intermittent isometric pronation torque with various combinations of elbow angles, forearm rotation angles, force and frequency with upper arm at 90 degrees abduction. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics :313-325

O'Sullivan, L; Clancy, P (2007) Guideline threshold limit values (TLVs) for discomfort in repetitive assembly work. Human Factors And Ergonomics In Manufacturing :423-434

Mukhopadhyay P.;O'Sullivan L.;Gallwey T. (2007) Effects of upper arm articulations on shoulder-arm discomfort profile in a pronation task. Occupational Ergonomics :169-181

Mukhopadhyay P., O'Sullivan L.W., Gallwey T.J. (2007) Effects of upper arm articulations on shoulder-arm discomfort profile in a pronation task. Occupational Ergonomics :169-181

O'Sullivan, LW; Gallwey, TJ (2005) Forearm torque strengths and discomfort profiles in pronation and supination. Ergonomics :703-721

O'Sullivan, LW; Gallwey, TJ (2003) Workplace injury risk prediction and risk reduction software for the non Ergonomist. European Series In Industrial Management :99-105

O'Sullivan L.;Gallwey T. (2002) Upper-limb surface electro-myography at maximum supination and pronation torques: The effect of elbow and forearm angle. Journal Of Electromyography And Kinesiology :275-285

O'Sullivan, LW; Gallwey, TJ (2002) Upper-limb surface electro-myography at maximum supination and pronation torques: the effect of elbow and forearm angle. Journal Of Electromyography And Kinesiology :275-285

O'Sullivan, LW; Gallwey, TJ (2002) Effects of gender and reach distance on risks of musculoskeletal injuries in an assembly task. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics :61-71

O'Sullivan, LW; Gallwey, TJ (2001) The influence of gender and individual differences on, risks of injury due to layout in assembly work. Proceedings Of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers Part B-Journal Of Engineering Manufacture :1475-1478