Scholarly Impact Report 2023

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The 2023 Annual Report provides an overview of the achievements of the School’s faculty in association with research and clinical partners and students.

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Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery UCC

SCHOLARLY IMPACT REPORT 2023

University College Cork, Ireland Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh

EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP COLLABORATION

CATHERINE MCAULEY SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY, UCC

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FOREWORD

In 2023, the School of Nursing and Midwifery made significant contributions to our health services and impacted on patient outcomes through evidence based education of student nurses and midwives and leadership in engaged research. We are delighted to present this report, which provides exemplars of scholarly activities across teaching and learning, research and contribution to profession/community. We are very proud of the fact that UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery has attained a top 50 place in the QS subject rankings for a 4th consecutive year and is the highest ranked subject in UCC. Our strategic goal is to be recognised as one of the top Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in the World. The prestigious ranking of 32nd place, up one from 2022, is a testament to the dedication and hard work of staff in the School, and our clinical partners who strive for excellence in teaching, clinical practice and research. Being consistently ranked in the top 50 is reflective of the reputation that our graduates hold as current and future leaders in healthcare and education. It is also an acknowledgement that the School is leading research which is tackling global challenges and shaping evidence-based practice. In terms of research impact, UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is ranked number one in Ireland for H-index citations (score 86.9), meaning that published works of staff in the School are among the most highly cited worldwide. This impact metric reflects the breadth of research activity, where 2023 saw the highest number of funded research projects led by staff in the School. Among the 33 active research projects in the School, we secured a prestigious €7.5 million Horizon Europe grant as Coordinators aimed at improving the lives

of people with advanced dementia in Nursing Homes and a €2.5 million HRB Applied Programme Grant to improve national supports for breastfeeding. The policy and practice impact from the evidence produced and translated by staff in the School is nationally and internationally recognized. In 2023, the School welcomed over 60 international students and engaged in teaching and learning activities with almost 1200 undergraduate and postgraduate students. 2023 also saw one of the highest numbers of MSc (taught/research) and PhD students pursing studies at this level in the School, with just over 200 registered across these courses. This report showcases student graduations and successes, with some receiving Quercus Scholarships, Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) awards and student achievement awards across multiple categories. We are glad to be able to recognise and celebrate the wonderful work of these inspiring students. Our student cohort comprises of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and genders which is enriching for all. Reflecting our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), we have consistently prioritised fostering, recruiting, and advancing equitable practices. We are proud that our graduates have gone on to assume senior leadership roles, underscoring our dedication to creating inclusive opportunities. This year we have commenced work on the application for the renewal of our Athena Swan Bronze award. We look forward to submitting this in 2024 and implementing the actions which focus on underrepresented groups and which will enable us to maximise our efforts to diversify our school staff and

students. I welcome the establishment of an Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) committee at School level which will support the Athena Swan principles. While acknowledging these significant achievements, we believe there is much more that can be done and, in this regard, we have developed an implementation plan for UCC’s Strategic Plan 2023-2028. The School of Nursing and Midwifery’s strategic implementation plan provides a framework for us to pursue our ambitions in relation to each strategic goal inclusive of; leading innovation and ensuring quality in teaching & learning; impactful research which informs policy and practice at local, national and global level; fulfilment of student and staff potential and sustainment of genuine clinical and social partnerships in order to inspire and enable our students and staff to contribute to the care, empowerment, health and wellbeing of the population We hope that you enjoy reading about the many successes and achievements of our staff and students during the reporting period January 2023 to December 2023 and finally we wish to thank all our stakeholders and clinical partners for collaborating with us to ensure we remain one of the top providers of nursing and midwifery education in Ireland and producers of applied research, internationally.

Patricia Leahy-Warren, Professor of Nursing and Chair of Health Services Research | Dean of School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork

Yours Sincerely, Patricia Leahy-Warren,

PhD, MSc (research), Hdip PHN, BSc, RPHN, RM, RGN Professor of Nursing and Chair of Health Services Research | Dean of School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork

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The School of Nursing and Midwifery opened in 1994 with 1 programme and in 2023, the School had: 2023 AT A GLANCE

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€3,065,448 RESEARCH INCOME IN 2023

PROGRAMMES

ACTIVE PROJECTS TOTALLING OVER ¤ 5.9M

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENROLLED ON OUR PROGRAMMES

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PEER-REVIEW PUBLICATIONS

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ACROSS 5 PROGRAMMES

MSc(taught)/MSc Res/PhD/DN students

POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS ACROSS 23 PROGRAMMES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART A: TEACHING AND LEARNING, CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY AND PRACTICE, AWARDS

Erasmus Partnership with Hanze University of Applied Sciences and VISIO established for Intellectual Disability Nursing Students 17 Presentations on the “Feasibility, Usability and Implementation of VIrtual Reality SImulatiON (VISION) in Nursing and Midwifery Education” at three Research and Teaching and Learning Events. 18 Erasmus Funded Blended Intensive Programme – The Future of Midwifery Care 19 UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery facilitates First Postgraduate Erasmus Advance Nursing Practice Students from Abo University, Finland The GenoNurse team progress their work on the GenoNurse Model and Roadmap 21

Doctoral Graduations

Diversifying the student cohort – Ghana case study

International Student Graduations

PROTECT-EUROPE: Vaccinating Europe to protect against HPV cancers

Undergraduate Graduations

Erasmus+ GenoNurse Project Partners Visit University College Cork 8

AWARDS

International Leader in Intellectual Disability Nursing and Studies, Prof. Ruth Northway, visits the School of Nursing and Midwifery

UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is ranked an impressive 33rd in the world in the QS Subject Rankings 2023 for Nursing

Public Outreach: Promoting Awareness of Testicular Diseases in Print and Broadcast Media

School of Nursing and Midwifery PhD Scholarships programme for Nurses and Midwives 2023

Strengthening Communities of Practice (CoP) to Enhance Teaching of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) for Healthcare Learners 21

Undergraduate Success at the NUI Dr H.H. Stewart Medical Scholarships and Prizes 2023

Editorial praises PhD student Yvonne Kelly’s publication in BMJ

Promoting Academic Wellbeing & Support (PAWS)

MSc Healthcare Quality Improvement Graduate Publishes a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Prestigious Journal

Three Students Receive Summer Undergraduate Research Awards (SURE)

Promoting Academic Wellbeing & Support (PAWS)

Quercus College Scholarships for students of UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery

School of Nursing and Midwifery Annual Research Conference 2023 11

Dr. Moira O’Donovan Perpetual Award Launched.

School of Nursing and Midwifery UCC Honors Exceptional Students at Annual Achievement Awards Ceremony 43

Work of Dr Moira O’ Donovan (RIP) published in International Journal of Mental Health Nursing

4th International Network Week – 27th to 31st of March 2023

School of Nursing and Midwifery develops an Erasmus+ exchange programme specifically for PhD students.

The Elaine Drummond Perpetual Award Presented to Ms Alana Murphy

Professor Josephine Hegarty leaves the Role of Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery

Edina Hanley receives ‘Outstanding Peer of the Year’ Award at Bright Futures Postgraduate Research Day

Professor Patricia Leahy-Warren Appointed Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork

International Students Social Trip 2023.

School Hosts Two Successful Research Student Away Days

Niall O'Mahony Perpetual Award

Retirement of Dr Rhona O’Connell

Mary O’Regan-Hyde, PhD Student, awarded Best Poster Prize at School of Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference

Facilitating Interprofessional Learning in Infant Mental Health

Professor Gerry Lee joins the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Post-film discussion with staff from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the 68th Cork International Film Festival

UCC Staff Recognition Awards

GRADUATIONS

Inaugural Meeting of the School of Nursing and Midwifery EDIB Student Forum

PhD student, Meg O’Sullivan, selected for European Academy of Nursing Summer School

Postgraduate Parchment Ceremony 2023

Craniofacial Education for Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Nursing Students Introducing the Wellbeing Coordination for the Screen Sector Course in Adult Continuing Education, anchored by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and the Department of Film and Screen Media

Presentations and Awards during the College of Medicine and Health Bright Futures Research Day

Graduations: MSc (Taught) Programmes Graduations 2023

Ms Carol Condon receives a President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Graduations: MSc Programmes 2023

Dr Johnny Goodwin announced as editor-in-chief of The Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Graduation Celebrations

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Dr Margaret Murphy appointed to the Board of Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and elected Chair of Midwives Committee. Dr Elaine Lehane Receives Irish Research Council (IRC) Research Ally Award

Dr Mohamad Saab invited to speak about the Communication of Intimate Health Topics using Virtual Reality at the SCI:COM 2023 Conference in Dublin

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Magnet4Europe Study

Magnet4Europe Learning Collaborative: Advancing Nursing Excellence in Oslo

PerinAtalmenTal Health (PATH) Project Lecture

Programme of Research into Safe Nurse Staffing and Skill-Mix

PART B: RESEARCH THEMES AND SUCCESSES IN 2023

Sigma European Stipend Award for ANP, Dr Emily Lockwood

THEME 5 - MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: PEOPLE, ORGANISATIONS, AND PLACES

Professor Cornally Elected to Serve on International Sigma Committee

THEME 1 - AGEING INTEGRATED RESEARCH

Report commissioned by the National Quality and Patient Safety Directorate on Staff, General Practitioners and Families Experiences of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Ireland 71 Safe4Child: Development of a Micro-credential to enable Professionals working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Units and Childrens Wards in General Hospitals to develop a trauma informed Approach to reduce Coercive Practice, Seclusion and Restraint with Children. 73 School of Nursing and Midwifery Mental Health Team present at the European Conference on Mental Health, Ljubljana, September 2023 73 Understanding Sources of Stress, building Wellbeing and Resilience among Customer Success Employees in Germany. 74 An Evaluation of Staff Experiences of a Trauma Informed Educational Intervention in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Inpatient Unit. 75 4th National Mental Health Nursing Conference: Poster Presentation, Intervision. 75 UCC Report - A Systematic Scoping Literature Review of the Effectiveness of Sexual Safety Prevention and Management Strategies relevant to In-Patient Mental Health Units, Residential Units for Older People (Nursing Homes) and People with Disabilities. 76

School of Nursing and Midwifery Leads Horizon Europe Project on Dementia Palliative Care in Care Homes.

CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE/PRESENTATIONS

Colleagues from the School of Nursing and Midwifery invited to attend the Health Research Board Grant Holders Conference 2023 Edina Hanley, PhD Student, presents Part of Doctoral Studies at Annual Meeting of International Leaders in Profound Intellectual Disability Research. Dr. Anne-Marie Martin calls for Researchers to be Open-Minded and Innovative at International Research and Ethics Webinar 52 Dr Mohamad Saab invited to present on the Enhancing Men’s Awareness of Testicular Diseases (E-MAT) Trial during the UCC Cancer Seminar Series 52 Dr. Anne-Marie Martin presents on the Valuable Impact of RNIDs for Improved Health Care Experiences and Outcomes for Individuals and Systems. 52 Dr Mohamad Saab presents about the Communication Experiences of Patients and Families referred to Specialist Palliative Care Services at the COMET 2023 Conference 53 Oral Presentation by Varsha N. Shetty at the “Reflections and Projections” Conference hosted by Marymount University Hospital and Hospice 53 Ms. Megan McCarthy presents a Poster about the E-MAT Trial at the 16th European Public Health Conference in Dublin. 54 51 51

Professor Cornally presents at the 2nd German Advance Care Planning Congress.

Mapping Stroke Services for People living with Stroke and their Families: Creation of a National Protocol (MAPStrokeNP).

Ageing Integrated Research Cluster hosts its Annual Research Conference.

THEME 2 - ENHANCING CANCER AWARENESS AND SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAMME (ECASP)

Co-Design and Launch of the “On The Ball” Inclusive Campaign to Promote Testicular Awareness.

First In-Person Meeting of Implementation Network Europe for Cancer Survivorship Care INE-CSC COST Action (CA21152)

Ms Grace Phillips represents the GenoNurse team at IACR Cancer Research Showcase

Podcast on “SWIFT” Lung Cancer Detection

Peer Support Epistemological Position Literature Review

"Ms. Megan McCarthy presents about the E-MAT Trial at the HRB DIFA 2023 Workshop. "

Dr Johnny Goodwin presents at the 31st European Congress of Psychiatry in Paris.

Theme 6 - J.U.S.T.I.C.E IN HEALTHCARE: JUST UNIVERSAL, SUSTAINABLE, TRUSTED, INCLUSIVE, CARING, & ETHICAL HEALTHCARE IN LIFE AND DEATH.

Dr Mohamad Saab and Team launch the E-MAT trial and “On The Ball” Campaign Reports in a Full Day Research Event

6th Annual Mindfulness Conference 2023

World Café on UNSDGs and Nursing and Midwifery.

1st Place Oral Presentation Award at Irish Research Nurses and Midwives 15th Annual Conference

THEME 3 – MATERNITY, FAMILIES AND PRIMARY CARE

PUBLICATIONS FOR 2023

Dr Mohamad Saab wins Best Oral Presentation in the Inaugural College of Medicine and Health Futures Research Conference

Maximising the Output of Findings from the HRB APA PEEB Study

School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC to lead Major Study to improve Support for Breastfeeding.

Dr Mohamad Saab and Dr Irene Hartigan attend the Kick-Off Meeting for the Erasmus+ funded Project VR-TALKS in Munich

THEME 4 – CENTRE FOR SAFER STAFFING AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (THE CATALYST CENTRE)

Oral Presentation on Virtual Reality Simulation in Nursing and Midwifery Education at Sigma’s 47th Biennial Convention

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PART A: TEACHING AND LEARNING,

CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY AND PRACTICE, AWARDS

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Diversifying the student cohort – Ghana case study A marketing and recruitment visit to Ghana was undertaken from the 15th to 21st of January 2023 by Ms Carol Condon and Dr Helen Mulcahy, in conjunction with Mr Gearoid McCarthy (Medicine & Health International Manager) and Astolinks Recruitment Agency (based in Ghana). The purpose was to build on the School of Nursing and Midwifery’s successful internationalisation track record and is aligned with goal three of UCC Strategy (2023). During the trip, which included the capital Accra and Kumasi city, visits were made to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, the Ghana Registered Nurses & Midwifery Association, and the Scholarship Secretariat as well as hospitals and universities. These latter included Korle-Bu Midwifery and Nursing training college which is the largest and oldest training college in Accra having been established in 1945, and KNUST University in Kumasi. The team had a radio interview at LUVfm Metropolitan Mix show with Nana Akua to promote education in UCC. The interview was recorded and streamed live on Facebook. There were 300 messages to Astolinks post interview. Another radio interview was on the Super Morning show with Alanna at Joy FM in Kumasi. With all visits there was general support for travel and further education up to PhD level for Ghanian nurses as Ghana educates more nurses/midwives than they can employ. The visit was deemed very successful with a very strong interest from nurses to study in Ireland, with a considerable increase in applications from Ghana alone in the past year.

Highlights • This small effective team met key strategic nursing leaders in Ghana and established relationships for the future. • The team reached thousands of people on two radio interviews and met over 700 potential applicants on a post visit webinar when they returned to UCC.

Lead & Team Members: Ms Carol Condon, Dr Helen Mulcahy and Mr Gearoid McCarthy (Medicine & Health International Manager) References: UCC (2023a) Securing our future. Strategic plan 2023–2028. UCC, Cork

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PROTECT-EUROPE: Vaccinating Europe to protect against HPV cancers The EU4Health 2-year Programme PROTECT-EUROPE Vaccinating Europe to protect against HPV cancers funded by the European Union was launched in Brussels on the 26th and 27th January 2023. #PROTECTEUROPE, a major and innovative two-year project to get more young people in Europe vaccinated against the often-deadly human papilloma virus (#HPV), was officially launched with 33 partner organisations and 16 countries. Details are in the EU Projects section on our website which includes our PROTECT-EUROPE webpage (under continuous development as the project progresses) (#@ EU_HaDEA and @EU4Health). Professor Josephine Hegarty (UCC), Dr Serena Fitzgerald (UCC) and Professor Jonathan Drennan (UCD) are coordinating Work Package 5 on Monitoring and Evaluation. The Consortium presented at the EU Commission, kindly hosted by Alin Mituta (MEP, Romania). The PROTECT-Europe project focuses on 1) best clinical practice: from science to delivery 2) getting the message across borders: targeted public health communications and 3) members states guidelines and support.

From L-R: Professor Josephine Hegarty (UCC), Professor Daniel Kelly (Cardiff University), Professor Jonathan Drennan (UCD) pictured outside the EU Commission

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Erasmus+ GenoNurse Project Partners Visit University College Cork

genetics and genomics. The GenoNurse project will generate four project results, GenoNurse Model, GenoNurse Community, GenoNurse Roadmap and GenoNurse E-publication. This was our 2nd transnational meeting where we came together as a team to work collaboratively to achieve the project outcomes. Lead and Team Members: Adjunct Professor Arja Halkoaho (PI). Other members of the team include Professor Josephine Hegarty and Dr Maria Caples UCC, Ms Nina Smolander, Ms Mari Laaksonen and Ms Essi Ylistalo from Finland, Dr Marija Milavec Kapun, Dr Lucia Matic from Slovenia and Professor Angelo Dante and Professor Cristina Petrucci from Italy.

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On the 8th of May 2023, Professor Josephine Hegarty and Dr Maria Caples welcomed GenoNurse partners to the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork. Project partners include Adjunct Prof. Arja Halkoaho, Ms Nina Smolander, Ms Mari Laaksonen and Ms Essi Ylistalo from Finland, Dr Marija Milavec Kapun, Dr Lucia from Slovenia and Professor Angelo Dante and Professor Cristina Petrucci from Italy. GenoNurse is an Erasmus+KA220-HED-Cooperation partnership in higher education. GenoNurse is an Erasmus+ partnership grant which seeks to support the development of Genetic and Genomic Nursing Education (GenoNurse) in Europe. The main objective of the GenoNurse project is to create a model for European Genetic and Genomic Nursing Education which supports nursing teachers and students to develop their knowledge and skills in

https://projects.tuni.fi/genonurse/

Members of the GenoNurse International Consortium

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International Leader in Intellectual Disability Nursing and Studies, Prof. Ruth Northway, visits the School of Nursing and Midwifery The School of Nursing and Midwifery was delighted to welcome Professor Ruth Northway for a week-long visit on January 30th, 2023. Prof. Northway is Professor of Learning Disability Nursing at the University of South Wales, Pontypridd. Since 2019 she has also been an Adjunct Professor at University College Cork. A learning (intellectual) disability nurse by background, she worked in a variety of residential and community settings prior to moving to work in nurse education. Her research and teaching interests relate to the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities and ethical aspects of care and support. She also has a particular interest in working alongside people with intellectual disabilities to support their active involvement in all stages of the research process. During her visit, Prof. Northway spoke to students across the four years of the BSc Nursing (Intellectual Disability) programme as well as intellectual disability nurses working in various setting and roles in the region. Her presentation was titled: Intellectual Disability Nursing: Looking back, looking forward’. It was an inspirational and insightful presentation of the policy and practice changes Prof. Northway has seen through her career and her hopes for the future. Prof. Northway also delivered a seminar titled ‘Participatory Research: What, Why and How’ sharing her experience, knowledge and expertise of participatory research. It was attended by students and researchers from across disciplines. Prof. Northway used examples from her own research to demonstrate how research can be enhanced by adopting participatory research with some innovation and an open-mind.

Public Outreach: Promoting Awareness of Testicular Diseases in Print and Broadcast Media Dr Mohamad Saab, Senior Lecturer and Director of Graduate Studies, was invited to submit an article in RTE BRAINSTORM where he discussed the Enhancing Men’s Awareness of Testicular Diseases using virtual reality (E-MAT) trial funded by the Health Research Board which took place in 9 GAA clubs in Cork. He was also invited to discuss his research in an episode of Drivetime on RTE RADIO 1. Dr Saab was later invited to contribute to Cork Pride Magazine by submitting an article on the importance of early detection of testicular diseases, particularly among the LGBTQ+ community. Both articles and the radio interview comprised messages on the importance of knowing one’s own testes, feeling them for abnormalities, and seeking timely medical attention for symptoms of concern.

We are grateful to Prof. Northway for her contribution and look forward to working with her into the future. Lead and Team Members: Dr. Anne-Marie Martin, Dr. Caroline Dalton, Dr. Maria Caples, Ms. Caroline Egan

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/0328/1366716-testicular health-men-gaa-emat-vr-game/ https://online.flippingbook.com/view/850487848/100-101/

Pictured L-R: Ms. Caroline Egan, Dr. Caroline Dalton, Dr. Anne-Marie Martin, Prof. Ruth Northway, Dr. Maria Caples.

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Editorial praises PhD student Yvonne Kelly’s publication in BMJ In July 2023, Yvonne Kelly (PhD nursing student) published a systematic review in BMJ Quality and Safety: Kelly Y, O’Rourke N, Flynn R, O’Connor L, Hegarty J (2023) - Factors that influence the implementation of (inter)nationally endorsed health and social care standards: a systematic review and meta-summary. BMJ Quality & Safety Published Online First: 08 June 2023. Yvonne’s review has been positively reviewed as part of BMJ editorial by Professor Jack Needleman Needleman J. Meeting external demands to improve quality and safety of care: learning systematically from the literature.

MSc Healthcare Quality Improvement Graduate Publishes a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Prestigious Journal Under the supervision of Dr Mohamad Saab, MSc Healthcare Quality Improvement 2021-2022 Graduate Ms. Aisling Fahey published a complex systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of high-flow nasal cannula versus non-invasive ventilation on the management of acute hypercapnic respiratory failure. This paper was published Open Access in The Clinical Respiratory Journal. Findings are of great relevance to clinicians working in critical care as well as critical care nursing students. The full paper can be accessed at the following link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/crj.13695 The School is so proud of this achievement and would like to congratulate Ms. Aisling Fahey, Dr Mohamad Saab, Dr Nicola Cornally, and MSc Healthcare Quality Improvement 2021-2022 Graduate Ms. Martina O’Connell on this publication. Lead and Team Members: Ms. Aisling Fahey (Lead), Ms. Martina O’Connell, Dr Nicola Cornally, and Dr Mohamad Saab (Supervisor).

Resources produced during the course of the webinar series can be found on our Resources page. https://pblfacilitate.wordpress.com/events/

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School of Nursing and Midwifery Annual Research Conference 2023 A great success highlighting the importance of sustainable approaches to health and healthcare.

great success and highlighted the importance of sustainable approaches to health and healthcare. Diverse presentations and posters provided a great insight into the challenges and opportunities that exist pertaining to sustainability in the context of healthcare. Rachel Kenna, Chief Nurse, Department of Health provided an eloquent oversight of policy directions and future insights into developments in Nursing and Midwifery. Tibo Uyttersprot, Climate Officer at Health Care Without Harm, Europe; Dr Gerardina Harnett, Munster Technological University,

Kerry Campus and Dr Ruth Lernihan, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork provided evidence-based insights and opened important conversations on SDG’s, sustainability and the potential role of nurses and midwives in meeting future challenges in this area. Students, staff and clinical partners presented on diverse topic areas.

The 22nd Annual School of Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference took place on Friday, 31st of March 2023. It was a

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4th International Network Week – 27th to 31st of March 2023 The School of Nursing and Midwifery was delighted to welcome delegates from Finland, France, and Malta to its 4th International Networking Week which took place from the 27th to 31st of March 2023. Delegates had the opportunity to explore new Erasmus+ partnerships as well as consolidating existing partnerships. A full agenda was arranged including tours, clinical and research presentations, clinical site visits, all of which showcases the School of Nursing and Midwifery and University College Cork. This event was organised by Ms. Bríd Drake, Ms Helen Forbes and Dr Seán Kelleher and members of the Global Engagement & Internationalisation Committee. Included in photo; Katri Huuskola, Fanny Bredillot, Anne-Martha Utne Øygarden, Stephane Bertel, Isabelle Picard-Flizet, Doreen Micallef, Phyllis Farrugia Abanifi, Josephine Attard, Georgette Spiteri with academic staff Dr Sean Kelleher, Dr Geraldine McLoughlin, Ms Carol Condon and professional support staff member, Ms Brid Drake. Our international delegates were: Anne-Martha Utne Øygarden (Erasmus Phd Student), Norway, Katri Huuskola, Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Finland, Fanny Bredillot, IFSI du Rouvray, France, Stephane Bertel and Isabelle Picard-Flizet, IFPP René TOSTIVINT de Dreux, France, Doreen Micallef and Phyllis Farrugia Abanifi, Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Malta and Josephine Attard and Georgette Spiteri, University of Malta

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School of Nursing and Midwifery develops an Erasmus+ exchange programme specifically for PhD students. The School of Nursing and Midwifery have celebrated another first! The School has developed an Erasmus+ exchange programme specifically for PhD students with ViD Specialized University in Oslo, Norway and welcomed Anne-Martha Utne Øygarden who is the first PhD candidate to avail of this. Anne-Martha visited the School of Nursing and Midwifery on an Erasmus exchange for 3 months. Anne-Martha is a PhD Fellow at VID Specialized University in Oslo, Norway and in her final year of completing her thesis.

International Students Social Trip 2023. 38 students from the BSc Nursing Studies and MSc (Non-EU) Nursing programmes, along with staff from the School, had a very successful trip to West Cork in May 2023 as part of their cultural experience of studying in Cork. Seven countries were represented: Nigeria, China, Ghana, Malawi, South Korea, India, and Ireland! First stop was Inchydoney beach where the students embraced the wind and the sun to walk the beach and marvel at the huge waves as well as taking the opportunity to dance a little to the beat of some great Nigerian music. Lunch was in Clonakilty where everyone had time to browse the shops and enjoy the lovely town. Then it was onto Castlefreke Woods where the bluebells awaited in the woodland walk. The final stop was Ownahincha for an ice cream and the last views of the Atlantic Ocean before heading back to Cork. A great day was had by all.

Anne-Martha’s thesis is entitled ‘Perinatal depression symptoms and Parental stress among first-time mothers’. Anne-Martha holds a bachelors degree in Nursing from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) and an MSc degree in Health Science from the University of Oslo (UiO). She has a particular interest in perinatal mental health and early intervention in municipal health services. Anne-Martha was part of the team in the Maternity, Primary Care and Families Research Cluster - Maternity, Families and Primary Care | University College Cork (ucc.ie) during her time here.

(L-R) Ms Anne-Martha Utne Øygarden, Professor Patricia Leahy-Warren, Head of School and Dr Helen Mulcahy

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School Hosts Two Successful Research Student Away Days

Around 40 Research Students and Supervisors attended and presented at the second Research Student Away Day of the year on the 30th of November 2023 from 9:00 to 13:00 in the North Wing Council Room at UCC. The away day presentations and topics were based on student needs. The day included a number of networking opportunities as well as stimulating presentations on innovation and entrepreneurship, co-design as a methodological approach, and tips when searching the literature. This event also comprised student presentations on grey literature searching, retrospective chart review, and conducting a meta-synthesis using a meta-ethnographic approach. Based on a recent needs assessment, the number of Research Student Away Days will be increased from two to three per year. The next away day will take place in February 2024 and will be co-hosted by the University of Edinburgh. Organisers: Dr Mohamad Saab (Director of Graduate Studies) and Ms Laura Leahy (Senior Executive Assistant [Research and Graduate Studies])

Yet another successful Research Student Away Day took place Thursday May 25, 2023, in the North Wing Council Room in University College Cork. Around 40 students, supervisors, and guest speakers spoke about various aspects of research, from ethical and regulatory affairs to implementation science, knowledge translation, experiences of completing doctoral studies, and tips and tricks for undertaking a PhD by publication. Student presentations addressed topical methodological matters including the use of innovative methods to synthesise findings from systematic reviews, mixed methods systematic reviews, and ensuring trustworthiness in qualitative research. The School would like to acknowledge Dr Mohamad Saab (Director of Graduate Studies) and Ms. Laura Leahy (Senior Executive Assistant Research and Graduate Studies) for organising the event; session chairs Dr Irene Hartigan, Professor Corina Naughton, and Dr Helen Mulcahy; presenters Dr Muiris Dowling, Dr Rachel Flynn, Dr Martin Duignan; doctoral students Nuala Walshe, Liz Greene, Margaret Conway, and Stephanie Lawrence; and all the supervisors who contributed to the troubleshooting session.

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Facilitating Interprofessional Learning in Infant Mental Health An existing clinical partnership between Dr Helen Mulcahy and Ms Helen Kelly, child health training / development officer in the Health Service Executive (HSE) South, led to the facilitation of Interprofessional learning (IPL) in Infant Mental Health (IMH) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery on the 9th of June 2023. Best practice in relation to perinatal and IMH indicates that such practice should be collaborative and multi-disciplinary in nature, as this supports all professionals to develop a shared language and basic understanding of perinatal and IMH. This seminar introduced key IMH concepts and shared case examples. It was aimed at practitioners who work with very young children (aged 0-5); women in the perinatal period; and adults with babies and young children. It was led by Dr Sinead Drew, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Urogynaecology Department, CUMH, Dr Freda Wynne, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Perinatal Mental Health, CUMH, Dr Paula Hurley, Clinical Psychologist, West Cork Adult Mental Health Service. Dr Hannah O’Connor, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health and Intellectual Disability. It was open to staff and students in the College of Medicine and Health and attended by over 90 people. These included nurses, midwives, public health nurses (PHNs), psychologists, students and other health care professionals. To ensure sustainability, discussions commenced to embed this training workshop into PHN student education for the September 2023 cohort and beyond. The commitment to IPL is supported by collaboration with Ms Mary O’Connor, Director, Centre of Midwifery Education in CUMH.

Post-film discussion with staff from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the 68 th Cork International Film Festival As part of the 68th Cork International Film Festival, the Chilean documentary “The Eternal Memory” was screened. The film is a tender insight into the lives of a Chilean couple, as they grapple with the husband’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. It was directed by Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker Maite. Following an introduction from Roisín Geraghty, Cork International Film Festival, the Ambassador of Chile in Ireland spoke about the important relationship between Cork and Chile. The film was then screened. This was followed by a post-film discussion with Dr Caroline Kilty, lecturer, School of Nursing & Midwifery; Ms Fiona Clark, Festival Director and CEO, Cork International Film Festival; Ms Clodagh Whelan, Advocacy Manager, Alzheimers Society of Ireland. The discussion was hosted by Dr Johnny Goodwin, lecturer, School of Nursing & Midwifery, UCC. Lead and Team Members Dr Johnny Goodwin, School of Nursing & Midwifery; Dr Caroline Kilty, School of Nursing & Midwifery; Ms Fiona Clark, Cork International Film Festival; Ms Clodagh Whelan, Alzheimers Society of Ireland

L-R: Dr Johnny Goodwin, School of Nursing & Midwifery; Dr Caroline Kilty, School of Nursing & Midwifery; Ms Fiona Clark, Cork International Film Festival; Ms Clodagh Whelan, Alzheimers Society of Ireland

Ms Helen Kelly and Dr Helen Mulcahy

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Inaugural Meeting of the School of Nursing and Midwifery EDIB Student Forum On the 16th of October, in the School, we hosted the inaugural meeting of our School’s Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Student Forum. This incredible and insightful group of students shared their experiences and critical insights into how we can work together to make our School and programmes more inclusive and welcoming. This meeting was facilitated by Dr Angela Flynn (Chair Athena Swan) and Dr Brendan Noonan (Co-Chair Athena Swan). It was incredible to hear all of the students’ wise and insightful comments and suggestions. We really appreciated their honesty and their generosity of time during a busy semester. At a time when the world seems to be becoming more divided, and when there are people busy sowing division, it is truly heartening to see students come together and engage so positively to make our school a more welcoming, diverse and inclusive space. Exciting times ahead.

Craniofacial Education for Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Nursing Students Craniofacial education was organised by Dr Helen Mulcahy (child health module leader) for Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Nursing students and presented by Ms Mary Shevlin, Craniofacial Nurse Specialist CHI Temple St. on the 4th of January 2023. This initiative promotes safe and effective PHN practice in relation to head shape abnormalities and fosters greater collaboration between primary healthcare and specialist paediatric health services.

Website: https://craniofacial.ie/about-us/

Students from the PG Diploma in Public Health pictured with their lecturers Dr Helen Mulcahy (left) and Dr Lloyd Philpott (right)

Dr Angela Flynn (left) and Dr Brendan Noonan (front row centre) pictured with the students at the inaugural meeting of the EDIB Student Forum

Ms Mary Shevlin

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Introducing the Wellbeing Coordination for the Screen Sector Course in Adult Continuing Education, anchored by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and the Department of Film and Screen Media Owing to challenges to the wellbeing and mental health of those working in the screen (film and TV) sectors, the need to introduce Wellbeing Coordinators on set has been identified. In response, the Wellbeing Coordination for the Screen Sector pilot course was introduced in Adult Continuing Education, UCC. This course was designed by Eleanor McSherry, Adult Continuing Education, in conjunction with Screen Ireland, and anchored in the School of Nursing & Midwifery and Department of Film & Screen Media, UCC, supported by Dr Johnny Goodwin and Dr Ciara Chambers. Erasmus Partnership with Hanze University of Applied Sciences and VISIO established for Intellectual Disability Nursing Students This year, a new Erasmus partnership was established that provides for a student exchange between intellectual disability nursing students from the School of Nursing and Midwifery and nursing students from Hanze University of Applied Sciences in the city of Groningen, the oldest university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. As part of the exchange, intellectual disability nursing students undertake eight weeks placement in VISIO. VISIO provides services for people who are partially sighted or blind with additional intellectual, physical or sensory disabilities. This year, two third year students, Niamh Sheehy Leahy and Aoife Casey, participated in the exchange. They undertook placement

The Wellbeing Coordinator will have a unique set of purposes, including advising producers on mental health matters, supporting cast and crew using non-clinical interventions, and ensuring that productions meet their legal obligations to all working on set. They will be the on-set point of contact for any issues, including stress, bullying and harassment, discrimination, and adult safeguarding, throughout the lifecycle of the production. They will also ensure that productions comply with Irish Law and policy, apply best mental health practices, and work with everyone to create a positive mental health environment and workplace. Lead and Team Members: Eleanor McSherry, ACE; Dr Johnny Goodwin, School of Nursing & Midwifery; Dr Ciara Chambers, Department of Film & Screen Media. in Vries which provides services to over three hundred people with intellectual disability who are partially sighted or blind. They learned about environmental adjustments, assistive technologies and the Dutch approach to support in order to maximise individuals’ independence. Both students loved their experience with VISIO and having the opportunity to become immersed in another culture as part of their studies. We will welcome students from Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Spring 2024. Lead and Team Members: Dr. Sean Kelleher, Mirjam Palsma, Judith Pelicaan, Dr. Anne-Marie Martin

L-R: Mirjam Palsma (School of Nursing, Hanze University), Anne-Marie Martin (SONM, UCC), Niamh Sheehy Leahy (3rd year BSc Nursing - Intellectual Disability, UCC), Judith Pellicaan (School of Nursing, Hanze University), Aoife Casey (3rd year BSc Nursing - Intellectual Disability, UCC)

L-R: Anne-Marie Martin (SONM, UCC), Niamh Sheehy Leahy (3rd year BSc Nursing Intellectual Disability, UCC), Aoife Casey (3rd year BSc Nursing-Intellectual Disability, UCC), Irene Kornet (VISIO, Vries, Groningen).

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Presentations on the “Feasibility, Usability and Implementation of VIrtual Reality SImulatiON (VISION) in Nursing and Midwifery Education” at three Research and Teaching and Learning Events. Dr Mohamad Saab received the College of Medicine and Health Learning & Teaching Innovation Awards to test the feasibility and usability of implementing virtual reality (VR) simulation in undergraduate nursing and midwifery education. This project involved engaging 43 nursing and midwifery students with a 20-minute VR simulation scenario of their choice. Students then completed a 21-item survey comprising a sociodemographic questionnaire, the System Usability Scale, a satisfaction questionnaire, and open-ended questions. Findings were promising, showing that VR simulation was perceived as user friendly, informative, enjoyable, fostering safe and self directed learning without causing patient harm. This project is a key deliverable from the Working Group chaired by Dr Brendan Noonan on the implementation of VR Education into the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Curriculum within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. In 2023, Dr Saab was invited to present about this project on three occasions, the first during the College of Medicine and Health Teaching and Curriculum Committee meeting, the second during the College of Medicine and Health Teaching and Learning Showcase, and the third during the School of Nursing and Midwifery Annual Research Conference. A paper from this project is published Open Access in Computers, Informatics, Nursing: CIN. Lead and Team Members: Dr Mohamad Saab (Principal Investigator), Ms. Megan McCarthy, Mr. Billy O’Mahony, Mr. Eoghan Cooke, Professor Josephine Hegarty, Mr. David Murphy, Ms. Nuala Walshe, and Dr Brendan Noonan.

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Erasmus Funded Blended Intensive Programme – The Future of Midwifery Care Six BSc Midwifery students (Vuyelwa Lisa Ndlov, Ellie Lambe Sisk, Niamh Buggy, Sophie Leenders, Sarah Lynch, Kate Kelly) travelled to School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCLL, Belgium with their lecturers Dr Geraldine McLoughlin and Dr Margaret Murphy on an Erasmus funded Blended Intensive Programme (BIP). The group from UCC joined with midwifery colleagues from Belgium and University of Savonia (Kuopio), Finland for a weeklong training programme on pan-European midwifery education and training. The Future of Midwifery Care - Challenges of the Midwife in the Changing World was the concept for consideration. Students collaborated with their European colleagues to explore this concept and present their research, experiential learning, and consideration for midwifery to the cohort. Students were innovative in their presentation using podcasts, TikToks, and interactive art to disseminate their information. This was the first occasion that students from UCC were involved in a Blended Intensive Programme which helps to foster European wide collaboration. The midwifery teams hope to travel to Finland in 2024 with a return visit to UCC planned for 2025. Lead and Team Members: Dr Geraldine (Geri) Mc Loughlin UCC, Dr Margaret Murphy UCC, Sylvie Dewaele UCLL Belgium, Nadja Van Endert UCLL Belgium, Anna-Kasia Kokkonen Savonia-AMK Finland, Paivi Hoffren Savonia-AMK Finland

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UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery facilitates First Postgraduate Erasmus Advance Nursing Practice Students from Abo University, Finland UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery are delighted to have facilitated, with approval from the Head of School Professor Patricia Leahy-Warren, the first postgraduate Erasmus Advanced Nursing Practice Students from Abo University Finland. Ireland is the only EU country that has successfully implemented certified registration as a registered advanced nurse/midwife practitioner, with the country’s Nursing and Midwifery Board and only a handful of countries globally to have successfully achieved this, impacting significantly on patient care, ANP clinical autonomy impact and delivery of innovative care pathways driven by the Nursing and Midwifery profession in line with the Sláintecare strategy. In collaboration and facilitated by Dr Emily Lockwood, an alumni member of the ICN ANP Network, and Dr Patrick Cotter, both experienced registered ANPs of many years as well as lecturers in UCC, the students have been in clinical placements around Cork City, Co. Cork and Co. Waterford. Their placements have been 8-12 weeks in varying acute and primary care ANP services. Their learning knowledge mobility has been extensive in Ireland with their only clinical supervised practice facilitated in UCC and the surrounding hospital and welcomed by UCC to attend the advanced nursing practice lectures facilitated by Dr Patrick Cotter and many registered ANPs and the Nurse Prescribing lectures facilitated by Dr Rena Creedon. With additional thanks to Dr Sean Kelleher, international liaison for Erasmus students in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The Erasmus ANP students also attended the Irish Association of Advanced Nurse/Midwifery (IAANMP) Conference with presentations by the Chief Nursing Officer, ONMSD and clinical snapshots of ANPs impact and ANP clinical autonomy in the Irish Health Services in primary and acute care services. Additionally, welcomed to UCC by the Nursing and Midwifery faculty, was the student’s visiting lecturer from Abo University, Professor Lisbeth Fagerström. community based clinical placements. Additionally, the students have been

L-R: Dr Patrick Cotter (left), Professor Patricia Leahy-Warren, Head of School (2nd from right) and Dr Emily Lockwood (right) pictured with Postgraduate Erasmus ANP students from Abo University, Finland

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