Department of Social Science: Recent submissions
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Cardiac patients show high interest in technology enabled cardiovascular rehabilitation
(BMC, 2016-12)Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) can slow or reverse the progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, uptake of community-based CR is very low. E-cardiology, e-health and technology solutions for ... -
PATHway I: design and rationale for the investigation of the feasibility, clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a technology-enabled cardiac rehabilitation platform.
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2017)Introduction. Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) independently alters the clinical course of cardiovascular diseases resulting in a signi cant reduction in all-cause and cardiac mortality. However, only 15%–30% of ... -
Behavior change techniques in physical activity eHealth interventions for people with cardiovascular disease: systematic review.
(JMIR Publications, 2017-08-02)BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of premature death and disability in Europe, accounting for 4 million deaths per year and costing the European Union economy almost €196 billion annually. There ... -
A model to predict psychological- and health-related adjustment in men with prostate cancer: the role of post traumatic growth, physical post traumatic growth, resilience and mindfulness.
(Frontiers Media, 2018-02-15)Background: Post traumatic growth (PTG) can be defined as positive change following a traumatic event. The current conceptualization of PTG encompasses five main dimensions, however, there is no dimension which accounts ... -
MedFit App, a behavior-changing, theoretically informed mobile app for patient self-management of cardiovascular disease: user-centered development.
(JMIR Publications, 2018-04)Background: The MedFit app is designed to facilitate participation of people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in an exercise-based rehabilitation program remotely. This paper details the development for the MedFit ... -
Measuring a new facet of post traumatic growth: development of a scale of physical post traumatic growth in men with prostate cancer.
(PLOS, 2018-04-27)Purpose This study developed a measure of physical post traumatic growth (physical post traumatic growth inventory; P-PTGI) in men with prostate cancer. Methods A pool of items was created from themes identified in a ... -
Electronic health physical activity behavior change intervention to self-manage cardiovascular disease: qualitative exploration of patient and health professional requirements.
(JMIR Publications, 2018-05)Background: Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of premature death worldwide. International guidelines recommend routine delivery of all phases of cardiac rehabilitation. Uptake of traditional cardiac rehabilitation ... -
Embedding a user-centred approach in the development of complex behaviour change intervention to improve outcomes for young adults living with type 1 diabetes: The D1 Now Study.
(HBR Open Research, 2018-08-02)Background: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an auto-immune condition which requires intensive self-management. Diabetes self-management is challenging, especially during young adulthood. Effective interventions to improve ... -
What predicts emotional response in men awaiting prostate biopsy?
(BMC, 2018-04)Background: Incidence of prostate cancer is increasing as opportunistic screening becomes widespread and life expectancy rises. Despite screening availability, research reveals conflicting results on medical outcomes, for ... -
The impact of working in residential care on a social care worker and their family life
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2019)The aim of this research study was to assess the impact that working in residential care has on a social care worker and on their family life. By investigating previous literature and conducting qualitative research, the ... -
Inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream primary education:A parents and teachers view.
(2017)This study sets out to explore inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream primary education. It examined the view of professionals and parents in the area of inclusion in mainstream education. The study was ... -
Relationship building with children in the early years setting: the perspective of early years practitioners.
(2017)The bond between a child and adult who is special to them is central to a child’s well-being and development (Bowlby, 1980/2000). This thesis examines and outlines the fin dings from a research study carried out to explore ... -
From preschool to primary school: ready or not?
(2017)School readiness and transitions from preschool to primary school has become a much-discussed topic in the Early Childhood Care and Education Sector (ECCE) of late. The aim of this research project was to gain an understanding ... -
An exploration of the Garda Diversion Programme through the eyes of the participant.
(2017)The purpose of this research is to explore the Garda Diversion Programmes and Garda Youth Diversion Projects with participants who have been involved in the programme. The main aim of this research is to gain a clear view ... -
Building relationships with young people in residential care from a practitioner’s perspective.
(2018)The purpose of this research is to explore the practitioners’ perspective on building relationships in residential care. The main aim of this research is to gain insight into the participants perspective on the meaning and ... -
Partnership between teacher and parent in national school in junior classes.
(2018)This study examined the views of teachers and parents on what was their opinion on partnership, in national school with junior classes. For the purpose of this research study junior classed are junior and senior infancy ... -
The effectiveness of children’s residential care - student views.
(2018)This study sets out to explore current 4th year social care students perspectives on residential child care. The objectives of this study are: to explore these students’ perspectives’ on the effectiveness ... -
Parenting in direct provision: a mother's perspective.
(2018)In order for children to mature in terms of their social, emotional and cognitive development there must be an attachment figure present. Traditionally, the responsibility of childcare has been placed on mothers (Komisar,). ... -
An exploration of student’s perception of the link between social media and body image. Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) as a case study site.
(2018)Social media is a major part of daily life for many people. Although there are some positive benefits to using social media, such as, interacting with relatives and friends across the world. It also holds the possibility ... -
An evaluation of social care practitioner’s knowledge and practice of self care while working with women victims of domestic violence
(2018)The aim of this research project was to investigate the social care practitioners who work in the domestic violence sector views of self-care. The first objective was to examine the practitioner’s stated knowledge of ...
