Scholarly Impact Report 2023

CATHERINE MCAULEY SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY, UCC

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CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE/PRESENTATIONS

Dr. Anne-Marie Martin calls for Researchers to be Open-Minded and Innovative at International Research and Ethics Webinar Dr. Anne-Marie Martin was invited to speak at an international webinar on ‘Future directions: research, ethics, and people with intellectual disabilities’ that was organised by the IASSIDD (International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) Ethics Special Interest Research Group on February 28, 2023. This online event involved participants from various countries across Europe, America, Africa and Australia with differing academic and practice backgrounds. Dr. Martin’s presentation was titled ‘People with profound intellectual disability as participants in research: Ethical and Method Considerations’. Dr. Martin argued that there is an ethical issue around excluding this group from research that is generating knowledge and evidence informing and shaping their care. She discussed the need for a more open-minded approach to undertaking research with participants with profound intellectual disability. She encouraged researchers to seize the opportunity to be innovative in their work and to push the boundaries that are limiting opportunities for people with profound intellectual disability to be heard. Dr Mohamad Saab invited to present on the Enhancing Men’s Awareness of Testicular Diseases (E-MAT) Trial during the UCC Cancer Seminar Series Dr Mohamad Saab wad invited to present preliminary findings from the Enhancing Men’s Awareness of Testicular Diseases (E-MAT) trial during the UCC Cancer Seminar Series which took place via Zoom on the 15th of May 2023. The seminar was chaired by Professor Josephine Hegarty and included a presentation on trial methodology by Professor Declan Devane.

Dr. Anne-Marie Martin presents on the Valuable Impact of RNIDs for Improved Health Care Experiences and Outcomes for Individuals and Systems. As part of their Annual Conference, the INMO RNID Section invited Dr. Anne-Marie Martin to speak to delegates about the impact and contribution of intellectual disability nurses to healthcare. Dr. Martin’s presentation was titled ‘Collaboration and Partnership for Person Centred Healthcare’ and she discussed the role of the RNID in bringing expert knowledge and skills to the care of people with intellectual disability. She discussed research that demonstrates how the specialist knowledge on the RNID leads to improved person-centred care and positively impacts individuals and systems. Dr. Martin particularly emphasised the ability of RNIDs to listen to and work with people with intellectual disability to meet their individual and personal needs, preferences and goals.

Funded by the Health Research Board under the Definitive Interventions and Feasibility Award scheme, the E-MAT trial was conducted in 9 GAA clubs in Cork to promote the health of 74 young athletes using virtual reality gaming. Lead and Team Members: Dr Mohamad M. Saab (Principal Investigator), Ms. Megan McCarthy, Professor Josephine Hegarty, Dr Martin P. Davoren, Dr Frances Shiely, Dr Janas M. Harrington, Dr Gillian W. Shorter, Mr. David Murphy, Mr. Billy O’Mahony, Mr. Eoghan Cooke, Dr Aileen Murphy, Dr Ann Kirby, Dr Michael J. Rovito, Professor Steve Robertson, Dr Serena FitzGerald, Mr. Mícheál O Riordan, Mr. Alan O’Connor, and Dr Darren Dahly.