Biography

Dr. Anne O'Connor is Lead of Practice Education for the BSc programme (Physiotherapy) at the School of Allied Health, University of Limerick. She has a specific research interest in practice-based education of health professional students and the professional development of health professional educators. She was awarded a Health Professional Fellowship by the Health Research Board, Ireland in May 2016 to undertake her PhD entitled 'Unwrapping the layers of complexity of clinical performance assessment of physiotherapy students and identifying key stakeholders' preferences towards enhancing the process.' Further HRB funding (KEDS award) led to her conducting a national seminar series on performance-based assessment for work-based educators, academics and professional bodies in 2019. Her PhD research has prompted a revision of the Common Assessment Form (WBA tool currently used in physiotherapy education in Ireland) which she is leading at a national level. She was also awarded funding from the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning in 2020 where she undertook post-doctoral research to implement and evaluate a system for the integration of feedback to enhance student learning in UL. She is PI on a study investigating resilience, stress and coping strategies of health professional students on graduate entry programmes in UL. Anne has published and presented widely in the area of practice education in internationally peer reviewed journals, and interdisciplinary conferences.

Research Interests

  • Work-based assessment
  • Teaching, Learning and Assessment in the clinical learning environment
  • Teaching and assessment of reflective practice
  • Resilience, stress levels and coping strategies among health professional students
  • Integration of feedback for the enhancement of learning
  • Models of practice education used in the workplace
  • Continuing Professional Development of health professionals

Professional Activities

Education

  • 2019 University of Limerick - PhD (Work-based assessment in physiotherapy education)
  • 2019 NUI Galway - Diploma Technology Enhanced Learning
  • 2009 National University of Ireland - Graduate Diploma Clinical Teaching
  • 2005 Manchester Metropolitan University - M.Sc. Science of Sports Injury
  • 1997 Trinity College Dublin - BSc (Physiotherapy)

Award

  • 2019 - National T&L Forum Initiative Type 003/19 (€50,043)
  • 2019 - Glennon Bursary (€2500)
  • 2018 - Knowledge Exchange and Dissemination Scheme (€17,602)
  • 2018 - National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning Seminar Series Grant (€1000)
  • 2016 - HRB Health Professional Fellowship (€239,977)
  • 2015 - Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists Research Bursary (€500)
  • 2008 - University of Limerick Research Seed Funding (€2000)

Association

  • General member, Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
  • General member, Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)
  • Executive Committee, Irish Network of Health Professional Educators (Formerly INMED)
  • CORU registered physiotherapist, CORU

Other

  • Reviewer for following peer-reviewed journals: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, International Journal of Communication and Language Disorders, Physiotherapy (UK), Physiotherapy Practice and Research (Ireland), British Journal of Nursing

Committee

  • DELTA Implementation Committee (formerly Teaching and Learning Committee) School of Allied Health,
  • Irish Network of Healthcare Educators (INHED),

Consultancy

  • CORU - Panel Assessor

Research Collaborators

  • Prof. Marjan Govaerts - Other - Maastricht University -Netherlands -Collaborator on research exploring use of feedback portfolio with students across health professional disciplines in SAH, UL.
  • Dr. Naomi Winstone - University of Surrey -England -Collaborator on research exploring use of feedback portfolio with students across health professional programmes
  • Dr. Arlene Mc Curtin - Co-supervision of PhD -PhD supervisor (complete) and co-lead on research exploring use of feedback portfolio with students across health professional programmes
  • Prof. Brenda Mori - Joint Publication - University of Toronto -Canada -Co-led pilot of practice tutor model of work-based learning in Canada
  • Professor Peter Cantillon - Co-supervision of PhD -C0-supervised my PhD, and contributed to five published papers as well as several national and international conference proceedings
  • Dr Melissa Parker - Co-supervision of PhD -Co-supervised PhD
  • Dr. Nicolas Krucien - Joint Publication - University of Aberdeen -Scotland -Assisted in data analysis and contributed to paper using Discrete Choice Experiment to determine stakeholders' preferences for the development of work-based assessment in physiotherapy

Peer Reviewed Journals

2020

A tale of clarity and contradictions: speech and language therapist's insights regarding the highly-used treatment of thickened liquids for post-stroke aspiration

McCurtin A, Brady R, Coffey K, O'Connor A (2020) A tale of clarity and contradictions: speech and language therapist's insights regarding the highly-used treatment of thickened liquids for post-stroke aspiration. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation

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2020

Performance-based assessment during clinical placement: Cross-sectional investigation of a training workshop for practice educators

Alpine L.M.;O'Connor A.;McGuinness M.;Barrett E.M. (2020) Performance-based assessment during clinical placement: Cross-sectional investigation of a training workshop for practice educators. Nursing &Amp; Health Sciences

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2020

Investigating physiotherapy stakeholders' preferences for the development of performance-based assessment in practice education.

O'Connor A, Krucien N, Parker M, Cantillon P, McCurtin A (2020) Investigating physiotherapy stakeholders' preferences for the development of performance-based assessment in practice education.. Physiotherapy

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2020

Designing, implementing, and evaluating a practice tutor internship model during an acute care clinical internship

Mori B.;Coleman J.;Knott K.;Newman K.;O’connor A. (2020) Designing, implementing, and evaluating a practice tutor internship model during an acute care clinical internship. Physiotherapy Canada :177-191

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2019

Juggling roles and generating solutions; practice-based educators’ perceptions of performance-based assessment of physiotherapy students

O'Connor A.;Cantillon P.;Parker M.;McCurtin A. (2019) Juggling roles and generating solutions; practice-based educators’ perceptions of performance-based assessment of physiotherapy students. Physiotherapy (United Kingdom)

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2019

Designing, Implementing and Evaluating a Practice Tutor Internship Model during an Acute Care Clinical Internship

Mori, B. Coleman, J. Knott, K. and O'Connor, A. (2019) Designing, Implementing and Evaluating a Practice Tutor Internship Model during an Acute Care Clinical Internship. Physiotherapy

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2018

Illusions of specificity in power-laden clinical performance assessment

O'Connor, A,McCurtin, A,Cantillon, P,McGarr, O (2018) Illusions of specificity in power-laden clinical performance assessment. Medical teacher :313-314

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2018

Navigating the system: Physiotherapy student perceptions of performance-based assessment

O'Connor, A;Cantillon, P;McGarr, O;McCurtin, A (2018) Navigating the system: Physiotherapy student perceptions of performance-based assessment. ABINGDON : TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Medical teacher :928-933

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2017

Clinical Performance Assessment Tools in Physiotherapy Practice Education; A Systematic Review

O'Connor A, , McGarr O, Cantillon P, McCurtin A, Clifford A. (2017) Clinical Performance Assessment Tools in Physiotherapy Practice Education; A Systematic Review. Physiotherapy

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2012

The relationship between lower limb flexibility and injury in male Gaelic footballers

D Lowther, A O'Connor, A Clifford, K O'Sullivan (2012) The relationship between lower limb flexibility and injury in male Gaelic footballers. Physiotherapy Ireland :22-28

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2012

The relationship between lower limb flexibility and hamstring injury in male Gaelic footballers

Lowther D.;O'Connor A.;Clifford A.;O'Sullivan K. (2012) The relationship between lower limb flexibility and hamstring injury in male Gaelic footballers. Physiotherapy Practice and Research :22-28

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2012

Revisiting 1:1 and 2:1 clinical placement models: Student and clinical educator perspectives

O'Connor, A,Cahill, M,McKay, EA (2012) Revisiting 1:1 and 2:1 clinical placement models: Student and clinical educator perspectives. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal :276-283

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2012

Revisiting 1:1 and 2:1 clinical placement models: Student and clinical educator perspectives

O'Connor, A., Cahill, M. and McKay, E.A. (2012) Revisiting 1:1 and 2:1 clinical placement models: Student and clinical educator perspectives. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal :276-283

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2011

Altered hamstring strength profile in Gaelic footballers with a previous hamstring injury

Mackey, C; O'Sullivan, K; O'Connor, A; Clifford, A (2011) Altered hamstring strength profile in Gaelic footballers with a previous hamstring injury. Isokinetics And Exercise Science :47-54

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2009

Acute effects of the weight-bearing dorsiflexion lunge stretch on gastrocnemius flexibility assessed using real-time ultrasound

O’Connor A. (2009) Acute effects of the weight-bearing dorsiflexion lunge stretch on gastrocnemius flexibility assessed using real-time ultrasound. Physiotherapy Practice and Research :32-38

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2007

The development and evaluation of a common assessment form for physiotherapy practice education in Ireland

Coote, S; Alpine, L; Cassidy, C; Loughnane, M; McMahon, S; Meldrum, D; O'Connor, A; O'Mahoney, M (2007) The development and evaluation of a common assessment form for physiotherapy practice education in Ireland. Physiotherapy Ireland :6-10

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2007

Clinical Educator and Student Experiences of Paired and Non-Paired Clinical Placements

O'Connor, A; Sainsbury, D; Coote, S (2007) Clinical Educator and Student Experiences of Paired and Non-Paired Clinical Placements. Physiotherapy :S463-

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2007

Short-term Effects of Dorsiflexion Lunge Stretching on Gastrocnemius Flexibility

O'Connor, A (2007) Short-term Effects of Dorsiflexion Lunge Stretching on Gastrocnemius Flexibility. Physiotherapy :S248-

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1999

An Investigation of the effects of School Bag Carriage on Trunk Angle

Kennedy, L; Lawlor, F; O'Connor, A; Dockrell, S; Gormley, J (1999) An Investigation of the effects of School Bag Carriage on Trunk Angle. Physiotherapy Ireland :2-8

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Books

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Book Chapters

2011

Principles of Joint Treatment

McCreesh K; O'Connor A (2011) Principles of Joint Treatment. Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone Principles of Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment: A Handbook for Therapists. :57-82

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2011

Function and Dysfunction of Joint

O'Connor A; McCreesh K (2011) Function and Dysfunction of Joint. Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone Principles of Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment: A Handbook for Therapists :3-55

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Conference Publications

2018

International Conference on Medical Education: authentic assessment across continuum of health professions education

O'Connor A, Mc Garr O, Cantillon P, McCurtin A. (2018) International Conference on Medical Education: authentic assessment across continuum of health professions education.

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2017

Irish Network of Medical Educators 10th Annual Scientific Meeting

O'Connor A, Mc Garr O, Cantillon P, McCurtin, A. (2017) Irish Network of Medical Educators 10th Annual Scientific Meeting.

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2015

Interprofessional Learning

Taylor A, Coote S, O'Connor A (2015) Interprofessional Learning.

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2011

World Congress of Physical Therapy, proceedings published in Physiotherapy

Clifford A.M., McGarr and O'Connor, A. (2011) World Congress of Physical Therapy, proceedings published in Physiotherapy.

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2010

All Together Better Health Conference V, International Inter-professional Conference

O¿Connor, A., Cahill, M. & McKay, E.A. (2010) All Together Better Health Conference V, International Inter-professional Conference.

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2010

14th Ottawa Conference On The Assessment Of Competence In Medicine And The Healthcare Professions

O¿Connor, A., Cahill, M. & McKay, E.A. (2010) 14th Ottawa Conference On The Assessment Of Competence In Medicine And The Healthcare Professions.

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2009

Multidisciplinary Practice Education symposium

O¿Connor A, Warren A, Buchhorn M (2009) (2009) Multidisciplinary Practice Education symposium.

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2008

WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education

David Sainsbury, Kieran O'Sullivan, Ann Taylor,Amanda.Connell,Susan Coote,Norelee Kennedy,Amanda Clifford,Marie O'Donnell,Anne O'Connor,Karen McCreesh (2008) WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education.

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2008

WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education

Amanda Connell, Amanda Clifford,Karen McCreesh, Susan Coote, Norelee Kennedy, Ann Taylor, Kieran O¿Sullivan, Anne O¿Connor, David Sainsbury, Marie O¿Donnell (2008) WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education.

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2008

WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education

Anne O'Connor, Susan Coote, Amanda Connell, Karen McCreesh, Ann Taylor, Marie O'Donnell, Norelee Kennedy, Kieran O'Sullivan, David Sainsbury, Amanda Clifford (2008) WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education.

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2008

WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education

Karen McCreesh, Susan Coote, Amanda Connell, Norelee Kennedy, Ann Taylor, Kieran O¿Sullivan, Anne O¿Connor, Amanda Clifford, David Sainsbury, Marie O¿Donnell (2008) WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education.

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2008

WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education

Norelee Kennedy, Amanda Connell, Ann Taylor, Susan Coote, Kieran O¿Sullivan, Karen McCreesh, Anne O¿Connor, Amanda Clifford, David Sainsbury, Marie O¿Donnell. (2008) WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education.

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2008

WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education

Amanda Connell, Karen McCreesh, Susan Coote, Norelee Kennedy, Ann Taylor, Kieran O¿Sullivan, Amanda Clifford, Anne O¿Connor, David Sainsbury, Marie O¿Donnell (2008) WCPT ¿ Europe 2nd European Conference on Physiotherapy Education.

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2008

Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists Annual Conference

Deirdre Hayes, Susan Coote, Anne O'Connor (2008) Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists Annual Conference.

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2008

European Congress on Physiotherapy Education

O'Connor, A., Coote, S., Connell, A. et al (2008) European Congress on Physiotherapy Education.

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2007

15th International Congress of World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Jun 2007.

O'Connor, A., Sainsbury, D. and Coote, S. (2007) 15th International Congress of World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Jun 2007..

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2007

15th International Congress of World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Jun 2007.

Sainsbury, D., O'Connor, A. and Coote, S. (2007) 15th International Congress of World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Jun 2007..

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2007

15th International Congress of World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Jun 2007, Vancouver.

O'Connor, A (2007) 15th International Congress of World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Jun 2007, Vancouver..

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2007

The Perceived Benefits of University-based Visiting Clinical Tutors in Undergraduate Physiotherapy Clinical Education

Sainsbury, D; O'Connor, A; Coote, S (2007) The Perceived Benefits of University-based Visiting Clinical Tutors in Undergraduate Physiotherapy Clinical Education. Physiotherapy :S769-

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