Biography
Profile
Qualifications MSc Midwifery PGDCHSE Dip Management RGN RM RNT I completed my MSc study on becoming a mother following in vitro fertilization' in University of Dublin, Trinity College. My on-going work is in the area of antenatal interventions to support the transition to parenthood for women and their partners. I have taken part in Limerick Lullaby project exploring the impact of singing lullabies during pregnancy. I have conducted research on infant CPR education for expectant I have worked extensively in midwifery practice and education and have conducted research into student midwives experience of the OSCE assessment process. I contribute to teaching and learning committees within the department, faculty and HSE. My research plan is centred on the following themes; antenatal interventions and the transition to parenthood, development of assessment tools, student midwife education.
Research Interests
Teaching Interests
Developing evidence based learning in midwifery and the use of innovative teaching learning and assessment strategies.
Professional Activities
Committee
- Chair of the Dept. Teaching and Learning committee,
- EHS teaching and learning committee,
- HSE Teaching and Learning Curriculum Development Group,
Outreach
- Faculty support in practice for the University Maternity hospital
Other
- External examiner Bachelor in Midwifery Studies, University of Dublin, Trinity College
Publications
Peer Reviewed Journals
Exploring perinatal death with midwifery students' using a collaborative art project
Barry, M,Quinn, C,Bradshaw, C,Noonan, M,Brett, M,Atkinson, S,New, C
(2017)
Exploring perinatal death with midwifery students' using a collaborative art project
In Nurse education today;
pp. 1-6
DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2016.09.004
An Evaluation of Expectant Parents' knowledge, satisfaction and use of a self-instructional Infant CPR kit
Barry, M
(2015)
An Evaluation of Expectant Parents' knowledge, satisfaction and use of a self-instructional Infant CPR kit
In National Institute Of Health Sciences Research Bulletin;
pp. 27-27
An evaluation of expectant parents knowledge, satisfaction and use of a self-instructional infant CPR kit
Barry, M
(2015)
An evaluation of expectant parents knowledge, satisfaction and use of a self-instructional infant CPR kit
In Midwifery;
pp. 805-810
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2015.04.002
[ULIR]
Antenatal stress: An Irish case study
Carolan-Olah, M,Barry, M
(2014)
Antenatal stress: An Irish case study
In Midwifery;
pp. 310-316
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2013.03.014
Improving the content and face validity of OSCE assessment marking criteria on an undergraduate midwifery programme: A quality initiative
Barry, M,Bradshaw, C,Noonan, M
(2013)
Improving the content and face validity of OSCE assessment marking criteria on an undergraduate midwifery programme: A quality initiative
In Nurse Education In Practice;
pp. 477-480
DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2012.11.006
Facilitating effective initiation of breastfeeding - a review of the recent evidence base
Barry, M., Murphy Tighe, S.
(2013)
Facilitating effective initiation of breastfeeding - a review of the recent evidence base
In British Journal Of Midwifery;
pp. 312-315
[ULIR]
Working and learning: Post-registration student midwives' experience of the competency assessment process
Bradshaw, C,Noonan, M,Barry, M,Atkinson, S
(2013)
Working and learning: Post-registration student midwives' experience of the competency assessment process
In Midwifery;
pp. 519-525
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2012.04.010
Experiences of pregnant women attending a lullaby programme in Limerick, Ireland: A qualitative study
Carolan, M,Barry, M,Gamble, M,Turner, K,Mascarenas, O
(2012)
Experiences of pregnant women attending a lullaby programme in Limerick, Ireland: A qualitative study
In Midwifery;
pp. 321-328
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2011.04.009
[ULIR]
An exploration of student midwives' experiences of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination assessment process
Barry, M,Noonan, M,Bradshaw, C,Murphy-Tighe, S
(2012)
An exploration of student midwives' experiences of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination assessment process
In Nurse Education Today;
pp. 690-694
DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2011.09.007
The Limerick Lullaby project: An intervention to relieve prenatal stress.
Carolan, M., Barry, M., Gamble, M., Turner, K., & Mascareñas, Ó.
(2012)
The Limerick Lullaby project: An intervention to relieve prenatal stress.
In Midwifery;
pp. 173-180
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2010.12.006
Assessing student midwives' clinical skills: Using QSCEs in an academic setting
Noonan M., Barry M., Bradshaw C.
(2009)
Assessing student midwives' clinical skills: Using QSCEs in an academic setting
In Practising Midwife;
pp. 55-57
[ULIR]
Other Journals
Fathers' views of learning infant CPR in antenatal education classes.
Barry, M
(2016)
Fathers' views of learning infant CPR in antenatal education classes.
In Practising Midwife;
Conference Publications
HSE West-Midwest Nursing and Midwifery Research and Innovation Conference 2017
Murphy F, O'Brien B, Barry M
(2017)
HSE West-Midwest Nursing and Midwifery Research and Innovation Conference 2017
Angela Boskin Faculty of Nursing Slovenia10th International Scientific Conference
Murphy F, O'Brien B, Barry M
(2017)
Angela Boskin Faculty of Nursing Slovenia10th International Scientific Conference
Royal College of Nursing International Nursing Research Conference 2017
Murphy F, O'Brien B, Barry M
(2017)
Royal College of Nursing International Nursing Research Conference 2017
University Limerick Hospitals (ULH) Research Symposium
Barry, M
(2014)
University Limerick Hospitals (ULH) Research Symposium
XXIV European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Florence, Italy
Barry, M
(2014)
XXIV European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Florence, Italy
DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2014.924236
33rd Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research & Education Conference 2014, RCSI, Dublin
Maebh Barry
(2014)
33rd Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research & Education Conference 2014, RCSI, Dublin
14th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference & Student Colloquium 2013, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin
Maebh Barry
(2013)
14th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference & Student Colloquium 2013, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin
NICER (Nottingham International Conference in Education & Research),
Atkinson, S., Barry, M., Bradshaw C., & Noonan M.
(2012)
NICER (Nottingham International Conference in Education & Research),
International Congress of Midwives 29th Triennial Congress,
Barry, M., Atkinson, S., Mantey, R., Murphy, D.
(2011)
International Congress of Midwives 29th Triennial Congress,
Durban, South African
International Congress of Midwives
Barry M, Noonan M, Bradshaw C, Murphy Tighe S
(2011)
International Congress of Midwives
Building Links, Working Together
Atkinson, S., Barry, M., Bradshaw C., Noonan, M.
(2011)
Building Links, Working Together
11th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference Transforming Healthcare through Research & Education
Atkinson, S., Barry, M., Bradshaw C., & Noonan M.
(2010)
11th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference Transforming Healthcare through Research & Education
Trinity College Dublin
AISHE 6th International Conference Designing and Delivering Curricula for the future
Bradshaw C, Noonan M, Barry M, Murphy Tighe S
(2010)
AISHE 6th International Conference Designing and Delivering Curricula for the future
Published Reports
An exploration of health professiionals expereinces of participating in and leading a quality improvement collaborative in the Mid West Region of the Republic of Ireland
Murphy F, O'Brien B, Barry M
(2016)
An exploration of health professiionals expereinces of participating in and leading a quality improvement collaborative in the Mid West Region of the Republic of Ireland
HSE :
HSE
[ULIR]