Biography

I am an occupational therapist and researcher with over 15 years experience working with people with complex neurological conditions and their families. I have lived and worked in Ireland, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand. I obtained my Masters in Health Science (Rehabilitation) from the University of Otago in 2011, focusing on how couples cope when one of them has Multiple Sclerosis. In addition to other research projects related to distance taught post-registration programmes, goal setting and the experience of living with traumatic brain injury and evaluating community programmes for people living with cancer and COPD, I completed my PhD with the University of Otago in 2016. My PhD research focused on how equipment is prescribed and used after someone has a stroke, fromthe perspective of the person using equipment as well as the service which provides equipment. I have taught on different post graduate programmes at the Rehabilitation, Teaching and Research Unit and been a tutor for clinical reasoning groups with Primary Care Department at the University of Otago in Wellington, I returned to work in Ireland in May 2016 as Lecturer on the MSc OT programme.

Research Interests

My clinical occupational therapy background has been with people with complex neurological impairments and their families and my research interests have remained aligned with the priorities of these groups. As evidenced by my Masters and PhD studies, along with research experience, I am motivated to complete research which details how people with progressive and chronic conditions can maximise participation in their community and maintain resilience and engagement in valued occupations. This in turn leads to my commitment to supporting disability and health services, by enabling health professionals to understand and apply evidence based practice. I have practiced inter-professionally and this experience has strengthened my interest in teaching and researching about inter-professional education as well as practice areas which affect all allied health professionals.

Professional Activities

Association

  • 2015 Member, Association of Occupational Therapy in Ireland

Award

  • 2012 - Research and Education Grant
  • 2012 - University of Otago Health Scholarship for PhD studies
  • 2012 - Best Post-graduate Neurology Abstract Prize
  • 2011 - Best Emerging Researcher Prize
  • 2010 - Health Research Council Scholarship:Disability Related Grant
  • 2009 - Best Overall Result in Class for Research Methods: 2009

Peer Reviewed Journals

2022

Impact of visual field loss post-stroke on activities of daily living: a prospective cohort study

Garcia C.;Collins R.;McCabe D.;Galvin R.;Boland P. (2022) Impact of visual field loss post-stroke on activities of daily living: a prospective cohort study. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

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2022

Stakeholder perspectives of the sociotechnical requirements of a telehealth wheelchair assessment service in Aotearoa/New Zealand: A qualitative analysis

Graham F.;Boland P.;Jones B.;Wallace S.;Taylor W.;Desha L.;Maggo J.;McKerchar C.;Grainger R. (2022) Stakeholder perspectives of the sociotechnical requirements of a telehealth wheelchair assessment service in Aotearoa/New Zealand: A qualitative analysis. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal :279-289

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2022

Exploring the perspectives of key stakeholders on the design and delivery of a cognitive rehabilitation intervention for people post-stroke

O’Donoghue M.;Boland P.;Leahy S.;Galvin R.;McManus J.;Lisiecka D.;Hayes S. (2022) Exploring the perspectives of key stakeholders on the design and delivery of a cognitive rehabilitation intervention for people post-stroke. Plos One

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2022

Touch: An integrative review of a somatosensory approach to the treatment of adults with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

McGreevy S.;Boland P. (2022) Touch: An integrative review of a somatosensory approach to the treatment of adults with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. European Journal Of Integrative Medicine

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2022

Online-based participatory design. A Case Study of Developing International Standards during a Pandemic

Zallio M.;Grey T.;Boland P.;Kelly H.;White P.J.;O’Ferrall E. (2022) Online-based participatory design. A Case Study of Developing International Standards during a Pandemic. Strategic Design Research Journal :39-51

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2021

Social and technical readiness for a telehealth assessment service for adults with complex wheelchair and seating needs: A national survey of stakeholders

Graham F.;Boland P.;Wallace S.;Taylor W.J.;Jones B.;Maggo J.;Grainger R. (2021) Social and technical readiness for a telehealth assessment service for adults with complex wheelchair and seating needs: A national survey of stakeholders. New Zealand Journal Of Physiotherapy :31-39

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2020

A Protocol for the establishment and evaluation of an older adult stakeholder panel for health services research

Conneely, M. Boland, P. O'Neill, A., Byrne, D, Cronin, S. Quinn, D. Trepel, D. Leahy, S., Salsberg, J. Galvin, R. and Robinson, K (2020) A Protocol for the establishment and evaluation of an older adult stakeholder panel for health services research . Hrb Open Research

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2020

Do stroke clinical practice guideline recommendations for the intervention of thickened liquids for aspiration support evidence based decision making? A systematic review and narrative synthesis.

McCurtin A;Boland P;Kavanagh M;Lisiecka D;Roche C;Galvin R; (2020) Do stroke clinical practice guideline recommendations for the intervention of thickened liquids for aspiration support evidence based decision making? A systematic review and narrative synthesis.. Journal Of Evaluation In Clinical Practice

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2020

Male family carers' experiences of formal support - a meta-ethnography.

Finn C;Boland P; (2020) Male family carers' experiences of formal support - a meta-ethnography.. Scandinavian journal of caring sciences

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2019

Telehealth delivery of remote assessment of wheelchair and seating needs for adults and children: a scoping review.

Graham F;Boland P;Grainger R;Wallace S; (2019) Telehealth delivery of remote assessment of wheelchair and seating needs for adults and children: a scoping review.. Disability And Rehabilitation

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2019

Caring for People With Young Onset Dementia: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Family Caregivers' Experiences.

Kilty C;Boland P;Goodwin J;de Róiste Á; (2019) Caring for People With Young Onset Dementia: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Family Caregivers' Experiences.. Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services

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2019

Organization and system theories in interprofessional research: a scoping review.

O'Leary N;Boland P; (2019) Organization and system theories in interprofessional research: a scoping review.. Journal of interprofessional care

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2019

Rehabilitation of cognitive deficits poststroke: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials of non-pharmacological interventions

O Donoghue M.;Boland P.;Galvin R.;Coote S.;Hayes S. (2019) Rehabilitation of cognitive deficits poststroke: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials of non-pharmacological interventions. BMJ open :-e031052

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2018

User perspective on receiving adaptive equipment after stroke: A mixed-methods study

Boland, P;Levack, WMM;Graham, FP;Perry, MA (2018) User perspective on receiving adaptive equipment after stroke: A mixed-methods study. THOUSAND OAKS : SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC Canadian Journal Of Occupational Therapy-Revue Canadienne D Ergotherapie :297-306

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2018

Park-based physical activity interventions for persons with disabilities: A mixed methods systematic review.

Saitta M, Devan H, Boland P, Perry M (2018) Park-based physical activity interventions for persons with disabilities: A mixed methods systematic review. . Disability And Health Journal :Early Online-Early Online

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2018

Occupational therapists' and physiotherapists' perceptions of implementing Occupational Performance Coaching

Graham, F,Boland, P,Ziviani, J,Rodger, S (2018) Occupational therapists' and physiotherapists' perceptions of implementing Occupational Performance Coaching. Disability And Rehabilitation :1386-1392

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2018

A qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators to coping experienced by couples when one has multiple sclerosis

Boland, P. Levack, WMM, Hudson, S. Bell, E (2018) A qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators to coping experienced by couples when one has multiple sclerosis. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation :240-246

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2017

Equipment provision after stroke: A scoping review of the use of personal care and mobility aids in rehabilitation

Boland, P, Levack, WMM, Perry, M, Graham, F (2017) Equipment provision after stroke: A scoping review of the use of personal care and mobility aids in rehabilitation. British Journal Of Occupational Therapy :73-88

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2016

Whakawhanaungatanga: culturally-meaningful connections as a pathway to better health for Maori with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a qualitative study

Levack, WMM. Jones, B. Boland, P. Brown, M. Ingham, T. (2016) Whakawhanaungatanga: culturally-meaningful connections as a pathway to better health for Maori with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a qualitative study. International Journal Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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2014

Establishing a person-centred framework of self-identity after traumatic brain injury: a grounded theory study to inform measure development

Levack, WMM, Boland P, Taylor W, Siegert RJ, Kayes NM, Fadyl JK, McPerson KM (2014) Establishing a person-centred framework of self-identity after traumatic brain injury: a grounded theory study to inform measure development . Bmj Openbmj Open

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2012

Pathway to Empowerment: Evaluating a cancer education and support programme in New Zealand

Kane P, Jasperse M, Boland P, Herst P (2012) Pathway to Empowerment: Evaluating a cancer education and support programme in New Zealand . European Journal Of Cancer Care

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2012

Implementing a client-centred approach in rehabilitation: An auto-ethnography

Bright, F, Boland, P, Rutherford, S. Kayes, N. McPherson (2012) Implementing a client-centred approach in rehabilitation: An auto-ethnography . Disability And Rehabilitation

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2012

Coping with MS as a couple: 'Peaks and Troughs – an interpretative phenomenological exploration

Boland, P, Levack, WMM, Hudson, S, Bell, E (2012) Coping with MS as a couple: 'Peaks and Troughs – an interpretative phenomenological exploration . Disability And Rehabilitation

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Books

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Other Journals

2020

Using a Maori model of health to analyse New Zealand Maori equipment use post-stroke

Boland, P, Jones, B, Stanley, J, Graham, F, Perry, M, Levack, W (2020) Using a Maori model of health to analyse New Zealand Maori equipment use post-stroke . New Zealand : New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapy New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy :19-26

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2020

Sensory-based interventions with adult and adolescent trauma survivors: An integrative review of the occupational therapy literature

McGreevy S.;Boland P. (2020) Sensory-based interventions with adult and adolescent trauma survivors: An integrative review of the occupational therapy literature. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy :31-54

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2014

Confident, Credible but Lonely – Outcomes Following Postgraduate Interprofessional Education in Rehabilitation

Grainger, R. Boland, P & Levack, WMM (2014) Confident, Credible but Lonely – Outcomes Following Postgraduate Interprofessional Education in Rehabilitation. Journal of Research in Interprofessional Practice and Education

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2012

Cardiovascular disease risk profile tools and New Zealand – the best way forward?

Boland, P. Moriarty, H (2012) Cardiovascular disease risk profile tools and New Zealand – the best way forward?. Journal of Primary Health Care in New Zealand

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Conference Publications

2018

Health Living Healthy Lives Conference, Halifax, NS, Canada

Salmon, N, McDonald, F, O'Brien, I, O'Leary, N, Larkin, L, McCreesh, K, Boland, P, (2018) Health Living Healthy Lives Conference, Halifax, NS, Canada .

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2018

European Network of Occupational Therapists in Higher Education

Salmon, N, McDonald, F, O'Brien, I, O'Leary, N, Larkin, L, McCreesh, K, Boland, P, (2018) European Network of Occupational Therapists in Higher Education.

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2018

European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education

Salmon, N, Boland, P. Galvin, R. McDonald, F. O'Donoghue, F. Hayes, S. McGarry, T. Wolski, S. (2018) European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education.

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2018

HSE Practice Education Conference

O'Leary, N. Boland, P. Reeves, S. (2018) HSE Practice Education Conference.

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2018

Royal College of Occupational Therapy Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Boland, P. Graham, F. Grainger, R. Wallace, S. (2018) Royal College of Occupational Therapy Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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2017

NZ/Aotearoa, Mobilities Symposium - Pavements and paradigms.

Perry, M., Devan, H., Ergler, C., Boland, P. (2017) NZ/Aotearoa, Mobilities Symposium - Pavements and paradigms..

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2017

New Zealand/Aotearoa Mobilities Symposium - Pavements and paradigms.

Perry, M., Devan, H., Sullivan, J., Ergler, C., Boland, P. (2017) New Zealand/Aotearoa Mobilities Symposium - Pavements and paradigms. .

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2017

Health Informatics NZ Conference

Grainger, R. Graham, F. Boland, P. Wallace, S. (2017) Health Informatics NZ Conference.

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2017

European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education

Boland, Salmon, McDonald, O'Donoghue and Galvin (2017) European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education.

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2017

Association of Occupational Therapy of Ireland Conference, Limerick.

Doody, J. Boland, P. & McDonald, F (2017) Association of Occupational Therapy of Ireland Conference, Limerick..

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2017

Oral presentation at 14th Congress of the European Forum for Research in Rehabilitation, Glasgow, UK

Boland, P., Levack, WMM., Graham, F., Perry, M. (2017) Oral presentation at 14th Congress of the European Forum for Research in Rehabilitation, Glasgow, UK.

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2017

Poster presentation at the 11th International Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. Buenos Aires, Argentina

Levack WMM, Jones B, Grainger R, Boland P, Brown M, Ingham T. (2017) Poster presentation at the 11th International Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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2017

Poster presentation at the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland conference

3. Hackett, L and Boland, P. (2017) Poster presentation at the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland conference.

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2017

Poster presentation at the Association of Occupational Therapy of Ireland conference

Doody, J. Boland, P. & McDonald, F (2017) Poster presentation at the Association of Occupational Therapy of Ireland conference.

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2016

Occupational Therapy New Zealand Clinical Workshops, Wellington. New Zealand.

Graham, F., Rodger, S., Ziviani, J., & Boland, P (2016) Occupational Therapy New Zealand Clinical Workshops, Wellington. New Zealand. .

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2016

#CountMeIn International Scientific Meeting Supporting Children's Participation: Evidence and Interaction

Graham, F., Rodger, S., & Ziviani, J. Boland, P. (2016) #CountMeIn International Scientific Meeting Supporting Children's Participation: Evidence and Interaction.

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2015

Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Conference

Boland, P. Levack, WMM. Perry, M. Graham, F (2015) Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Conference.

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2015

Australian Faculty Rehabilitation Medicine/New Zealand Rehabilitation Association Combined Rehabilitation Meeting

Boland, P, Jones, B, Levack, W, Perry, M, Graham, F. (2015) Australian Faculty Rehabilitation Medicine/New Zealand Rehabilitation Association Combined Rehabilitation Meeting.

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2014

College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference. Brighton

Boland, P. Levack, W, Graham, F. (2014) College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference. Brighton.

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2014

Poster presentation at the World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.

4Levack, W, Boland P, Taylor W, Siegert R, Kayes N, Fadyl J, McPerson K (2014) Poster presentation at the World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine..

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2013

Poster presentation at the New Zealand Rehabilitation Association Conference

Boland, P, Levack, WMM, & Hudson, S (2013) Poster presentation at the New Zealand Rehabilitation Association Conference.

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2013

Oral presentation at the New Zealand Rehabilitation Association Conference.

Grainger, R, Levack W & Boland, P. (2013) Oral presentation at the New Zealand Rehabilitation Association Conference. .

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2012

Paper presented at the New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapists conference

Boland, P, Levack, W & Grainger, R. (2012) Paper presented at the New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapists conference.

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2012

New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapists conference.

Boland, P, Levack, W & Grainger, R. (2012) New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapists conference. .

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2012

Poster Presentation at International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference.

Bright, F, Kayes, N, McPherson, K, Boland, P, Rutherford, S. (2012) Poster Presentation at International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference..

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2011

New Zealand Rehabilitation Association Conference.

Boland, P, Levack, WMM, & Hudson, S. (2011) New Zealand Rehabilitation Association Conference..

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2011

Paper presented at the British Psychological Society Conference.

Boland, P, Levack, WMM, & Hudson, S. (2011) Paper presented at the British Psychological Society Conference. .

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2011

Paper presented at the Australian Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

Boland, P, Levack, WMM, & Hudson, S. (2011) Paper presented at the Australian Occupational Therapy Association Conference..

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2011

Workshop presented at the Health Care Assistant's Conference. Wellington, New Zealand

Boland, P (2011) Workshop presented at the Health Care Assistant's Conference. Wellington, New Zealand.

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2008

Poster presented at the Allied Health Conference. Auckland, New Zealand

Boland, P, Pascoe, O, & Levack, W (2008) Poster presented at the Allied Health Conference. Auckland, New Zealand.

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Conference Contributions

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Other Publications

2019

Park-based physical activity interventions for persons with disabilities: A mixed-methods systematic review

Saitta, M;Devan, H;Boland, P;Perry, MA (2019) Park-based physical activity interventions for persons with disabilities: A mixed-methods systematic review. NEW YORK : ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC Disability And Health Journal :11-23

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2018

TELEHEALTH DELIVERY OF ASSESSMENT FOR WHEELCHAIR AND SEATING: SCOPING REVIEW

Graham, F;Boland, P;Grainger, R;Wallace, S (2018) TELEHEALTH DELIVERY OF ASSESSMENT FOR WHEELCHAIR AND SEATING: SCOPING REVIEW. LONDON : SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD British Journal Of Occupational Therapy :84-85

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2017

Equipment provision after stroke: A scoping review of the use of personal care and mobility aids in rehabilitation

Boland, P,Levack, W,Perry, M,Graham, F (2017) Equipment provision after stroke: A scoping review of the use of personal care and mobility aids in rehabilitation. British Journal Of Occupational Therapy :73-88

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