"In All Circumstances": Home Births and Collaborative Health Care in Ireland, 1900-1950
This article examines the development of a collaborative model of home-based reproductive caregiving in Ireland from 1900 to 1950, focusing on the interactions of different practitioners in childbirth cases in the domestic sphere. In Ireland the move to obstetrics and trained nursing and midwifery was gradual, complicated by the needs and wants of ordinary women, who were reluctant to give up their trusted care givers and who actively sought to maintain long-standing domestic health care traditions. The result was a hybrid and collaborative model of domestic reproductive health care, requiring the attention of different pr...
Source: Bulletin of the History of Medicine - April 8, 2024 Category: History of Medicine Authors: Cara Delay Source Type: research
Decision Regret Following the Choice of Surgery or Active Surveillance for Small, Low-Risk Papillary Thyroid Cancer: A Prospective Cohort Study
Thyroid ®, Ahead of Print. (Source: Thyroid)
Source: Thyroid - April 8, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Anna M. Sawka Sangeet Ghai Lorne Rotstein Jonathan C. Irish Jesse D. Pasternak Eric Monteiro Janet Chung Afshan Zahedi Jie Su Wei Xu Jennifer M. Jones Amiram Gafni Nancy N. Baxter David P. Goldstein Source Type: research
Timing of Radiotherapy (RT) After Radical Prostatectomy (RP): Long-term outcomes in the RADICALS-RT trial [NCT00541047]
Ann Oncol. 2024 Apr 5:S0923-7534(24)00105-4. doi: 10.1016/j.annonc.2024.03.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The optimal timing of radiotherapy (RT) after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer has been uncertain. RADICALS-RT compared efficacy and safety of adjuvant RT versus an observation policy with salvage RT for PSA failure.METHODS: RADICALS-RT was a randomised controlled trial enrolling patients with ≥1 risk factor (pT3/4, Gleason 7-10, positive margins, pre-op PSA≥10ng/ml) for recurrence after radical prostatectomy. Patients were randomised 1:1 to adjuvant RT ("Adjuvant-RT") or an observation pol...
Source: Cancer Control - April 7, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: C C Parker P M Petersen A D Cook N W Clarke C Catton W R Cross H Kynaston W R Parulekar R A Persad F Saad L Bower G C Durkan J Logue C Maniatis D Noor H Payne J Anderson A K Bahl F Bashir D M Bottomley K Brasso L Capaldi P W Cooke C Chung J Donohue B Eddy Source Type: research
Timing of Radiotherapy (RT) After Radical Prostatectomy (RP): Long-term outcomes in the RADICALS-RT trial [NCT00541047]
Ann Oncol. 2024 Apr 5:S0923-7534(24)00105-4. doi: 10.1016/j.annonc.2024.03.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The optimal timing of radiotherapy (RT) after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer has been uncertain. RADICALS-RT compared efficacy and safety of adjuvant RT versus an observation policy with salvage RT for PSA failure.METHODS: RADICALS-RT was a randomised controlled trial enrolling patients with ≥1 risk factor (pT3/4, Gleason 7-10, positive margins, pre-op PSA≥10ng/ml) for recurrence after radical prostatectomy. Patients were randomised 1:1 to adjuvant RT ("Adjuvant-RT") or an observation pol...
Source: Ann Oncol - April 7, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: C C Parker P M Petersen A D Cook N W Clarke C Catton W R Cross H Kynaston W R Parulekar R A Persad F Saad L Bower G C Durkan J Logue C Maniatis D Noor H Payne J Anderson A K Bahl F Bashir D M Bottomley K Brasso L Capaldi P W Cooke C Chung J Donohue B Eddy Source Type: research
Timing of Radiotherapy (RT) After Radical Prostatectomy (RP): Long-term outcomes in the RADICALS-RT trial [NCT00541047]
Ann Oncol. 2024 Apr 5:S0923-7534(24)00105-4. doi: 10.1016/j.annonc.2024.03.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The optimal timing of radiotherapy (RT) after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer has been uncertain. RADICALS-RT compared efficacy and safety of adjuvant RT versus an observation policy with salvage RT for PSA failure.METHODS: RADICALS-RT was a randomised controlled trial enrolling patients with ≥1 risk factor (pT3/4, Gleason 7-10, positive margins, pre-op PSA≥10ng/ml) for recurrence after radical prostatectomy. Patients were randomised 1:1 to adjuvant RT ("Adjuvant-RT") or an observation pol...
Source: Ann Oncol - April 7, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: C C Parker P M Petersen A D Cook N W Clarke C Catton W R Cross H Kynaston W R Parulekar R A Persad F Saad L Bower G C Durkan J Logue C Maniatis D Noor H Payne J Anderson A K Bahl F Bashir D M Bottomley K Brasso L Capaldi P W Cooke C Chung J Donohue B Eddy Source Type: research
Dietary supplement beliefs and use patterns among Irish patients with early-stage breast cancer
ConclusionIn summary, supplement use is prevalent among BC patients. Development of guidelines in relation to safe use of dietary supplements after cancer diagnosis is crucial. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - April 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The approach to developing Ireland's first national health protection strategy and lessons learnt, December 2021 to October 2022
We describe the approach taken to develop a first national health protection strategy for Ireland, and highlight the key lessons learned. Key steps in strategy formation included detailed stakeholder analysis, exploration of the context for the strategy and development of a comprehensive consultation plan. Two stakeholder consultation workshops were held. The first focused on defining strategic vision, aim and objectives, the second verified objectives and identified enablers. A subsequent e-consultation invited feedback from wider stakeholders. The published strategy outlines 10 strategic objectives and 11 enablers. Key l...
Source: Euro Surveill - April 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ciara Kelly Joan Gallagher Lola Odewumi Robert Conway Mary E Black Kristin Concannon Louise Marron Lorraine Doherty Source Type: research
The approach to developing Ireland's first national health protection strategy and lessons learnt, December 2021 to October 2022
We describe the approach taken to develop a first national health protection strategy for Ireland, and highlight the key lessons learned. Key steps in strategy formation included detailed stakeholder analysis, exploration of the context for the strategy and development of a comprehensive consultation plan. Two stakeholder consultation workshops were held. The first focused on defining strategic vision, aim and objectives, the second verified objectives and identified enablers. A subsequent e-consultation invited feedback from wider stakeholders. The published strategy outlines 10 strategic objectives and 11 enablers. Key l...
Source: Euro Surveill - April 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ciara Kelly Joan Gallagher Lola Odewumi Robert Conway Mary E Black Kristin Concannon Louise Marron Lorraine Doherty Source Type: research
Artificial intelligence and mental capacity legislation: Opening Pandora's modem
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2024 Apr 4;94:101985. doi: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2024.101985. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPeople with impaired decision-making capacity enjoy the same rights to access technology as people with full capacity. Our paper looks at realising this right in the specific contexts of artificial intelligence (AI) and mental capacity legislation. Ireland's Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, 2015 commenced in April 2023 and refers to 'assistive technology' within its 'communication' criterion for capacity. We explore the potential benefits and risks of AI in assisting communication under this legislation and se...
Source: International Journal of Law and Psychiatry - April 5, 2024 Category: Medical Law Authors: Maria Redahan Brendan D Kelly Source Type: research
Outcomes from a proof-of-concept specialist lymphoedema clinic in the community
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 1;29(Sup4):S14-S18. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S14.ABSTRACTThe Health and Safety Execultive lymphoedema model of care was published in 2018 highlighting the lack of dedicated lymphoedema services in Ireland. This led to the introduction of a proof-of-concept primary care specialist lymphoedema clinic. The clinic was responsible for all patients from their county. A comprehensive dataset was gathered which included the patient's history for 1 year prior to their presentation at clinic and then 6 monthly. A quality of life tool (LymQoL) and a patient satisfaction survey were completed. Comp...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kay Morris Mary Paula Colgan Noelle McMahon Sinead Slattery Source Type: research
The approach to developing Ireland's first national health protection strategy and lessons learnt, December 2021 to October 2022
We describe the approach taken to develop a first national health protection strategy for Ireland, and highlight the key lessons learned. Key steps in strategy formation included detailed stakeholder analysis, exploration of the context for the strategy and development of a comprehensive consultation plan. Two stakeholder consultation workshops were held. The first focused on defining strategic vision, aim and objectives, the second verified objectives and identified enablers. A subsequent e-consultation invited feedback from wider stakeholders. The published strategy outlines 10 strategic objectives and 11 enablers. Key l...
Source: Euro Surveill - April 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ciara Kelly Joan Gallagher Lola Odewumi Robert Conway Mary E Black Kristin Concannon Louise Marron Lorraine Doherty Source Type: research
Artificial intelligence and mental capacity legislation: Opening Pandora's modem
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2024 Apr 4;94:101985. doi: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2024.101985. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPeople with impaired decision-making capacity enjoy the same rights to access technology as people with full capacity. Our paper looks at realising this right in the specific contexts of artificial intelligence (AI) and mental capacity legislation. Ireland's Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, 2015 commenced in April 2023 and refers to 'assistive technology' within its 'communication' criterion for capacity. We explore the potential benefits and risks of AI in assisting communication under this legislation and se...
Source: International Journal of Law and Psychiatry - April 5, 2024 Category: Medical Law Authors: Maria Redahan Brendan D Kelly Source Type: research
Outcomes from a proof-of-concept specialist lymphoedema clinic in the community
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 1;29(Sup4):S14-S18. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S14.ABSTRACTThe Health and Safety Execultive lymphoedema model of care was published in 2018 highlighting the lack of dedicated lymphoedema services in Ireland. This led to the introduction of a proof-of-concept primary care specialist lymphoedema clinic. The clinic was responsible for all patients from their county. A comprehensive dataset was gathered which included the patient's history for 1 year prior to their presentation at clinic and then 6 monthly. A quality of life tool (LymQoL) and a patient satisfaction survey were completed. Comp...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kay Morris Mary Paula Colgan Noelle McMahon Sinead Slattery Source Type: research
Artificial intelligence and mental capacity legislation: Opening Pandora's modem
Int J Law Psychiatry. 2024 Apr 4;94:101985. doi: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2024.101985. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPeople with impaired decision-making capacity enjoy the same rights to access technology as people with full capacity. Our paper looks at realising this right in the specific contexts of artificial intelligence (AI) and mental capacity legislation. Ireland's Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, 2015 commenced in April 2023 and refers to 'assistive technology' within its 'communication' criterion for capacity. We explore the potential benefits and risks of AI in assisting communication under this legislation and se...
Source: International Journal of Law and Psychiatry - April 5, 2024 Category: Medical Law Authors: Maria Redahan Brendan D Kelly Source Type: research
Outcomes from a proof-of-concept specialist lymphoedema clinic in the community
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 1;29(Sup4):S14-S18. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S14.ABSTRACTThe Health and Safety Execultive lymphoedema model of care was published in 2018 highlighting the lack of dedicated lymphoedema services in Ireland. This led to the introduction of a proof-of-concept primary care specialist lymphoedema clinic. The clinic was responsible for all patients from their county. A comprehensive dataset was gathered which included the patient's history for 1 year prior to their presentation at clinic and then 6 monthly. A quality of life tool (LymQoL) and a patient satisfaction survey were completed. Comp...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kay Morris Mary Paula Colgan Noelle McMahon Sinead Slattery Source Type: research
