Scholarly Impact Report 2023

CATHERINE MCAULEY SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY, UCC

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AWARDS

Three Students Receive Summer Undergraduate Research Awards (SURE) Summer Undergraduate Research Awards (SURE) supported three students to participate in research during summer 2023. The purpose of these awards is to foster an interest in research and to give the student an opportunity to become familiar with research techniques. 1. Title of Project: The development and evaluation of a trauma informed programme on reducing restrictive practice, restraint and seclusion in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Units and Childrens wards. Student: Faye Moore, 3rd year General Nursing student Supervisors: Dr Aine O’ Donovan, Dr Maria O’ Malley, Mx Ryan Goulding 2. Title of Project: Caring Canines: animal assisted intervention effects on day hospital patients undergoing cancer treatment. Student: My Linh Truong, 3rd year General Nursing student Supervisor: Dr Irene Hartigan 3. Title of Project: The effects of sea swimming and its influence on perceived feeling of wellness in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. Student : Rachael Ann O’ Callaghan, 2nd year Mental Health Nursing student Supervisor: Dr Johnny Goodwin

Student Testimonials : “I thoroughly enjoyed being involved with the research team for the duration of the project. I was able to gain a really good insight into how real-world research works whether it be on and international or national level. My supervisors went above and beyond to ensure I had the best experience possible with this project and become as involved as I could with each aspect. As a result, I feel that my research and communication skills have greatly improved as a result, and I definitely have a much better understanding of the research process and all it entails.” Faye Moore, 3rd year General Nursing student “As an undergraduate student, the new skills which I have learned and developed by participating in the Sure programme are important to bring forward into practice as a student nurse and into my future career.” Rachael Ann O’ Callaghan, 2nd year Mental Health Nursing student “Over an 8-week span, I had the privilege of developing a scoping review and hone various skills, including database research, data analysis, visualization, risk assessment, critical thinking, and academic writing. Additionally, working within a network of partners taught me the intricacies of collaboration and coordination among diverse interest groups.” My Linh Truong, 3rd year General Nursing student

L-R: My Linh Truong, Rachel O’Callaghan, Faye Moore