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
Conference Publication
International Congress of Midwives 29th Triennial Congress,
Barry, M., Atkinson, S., Mantey, R., Murphy, D.
Other Journal
Fathers' views of learning infant CPR in antenatal education classes.
Barry, M
Practising Midwife
Other Publication
Singing lullabies in pregnancy: What benefits for women?
Carolan, M,Barry, M,Gamble, M,Turner, K,Mascarenas, O
Women And Birth
DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2011.07.098
Peer Reviewed Journal
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
Nurse education today
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
National Institute Of Health Sciences Research Bulletin
Antenatal stress: An Irish case study
Carolan-Olah, M,Barry, M
Midwifery
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
Nurse Education In Practice
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.
British Journal Of Midwifery
The Limerick Lullaby project: An intervention to relieve prenatal stress.
Carolan, M., Barry, M., Gamble, M., Turner, K., & Mascareñas, Ó.
Midwifery
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2010.12.006
Experiences of pregnant women attending a lullaby programme in Limerick, Ireland: A qualitative study
Carolan, M,Barry, M,Gamble, M,Turner, K,Mascarenas, O
Midwifery
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2011.04.009
Assessing student midwives' clinical skills: Using QSCEs in an academic setting
Noonan M., Barry M., Bradshaw C.
Practising Midwife