School of Nursing & Midwifery Annual Report 2018

HealthCare Experience, Engagement and Reform

Selected References:

O’Brien M, O’Reilly OJ, O’Sullivan D, Gleeson M, Killeen M, Savage E, et al.. Developing a National Undergraduate Curriculum for Health Professionals in Ireland on health behaviour change (Making Every Contact Count). International Journal of Integrated Care. 2017;17(5):A160. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.3468 Further details are available at: https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthwellbeing/making-every-contact- count/national-undergraduate-curriculum-for-chronic-disease-prevention-and- management-part-1/curriculum/ The curriculum was launched by Catherine Byrne, junior Minister for Health in November 2018 at Farmleigh House, Dublin Minister Byrne said that: this new curriculum, which is a collaboration between healthcare and education professionals, is a very positive example of what can be achieved by working together. It will prepare newly qualified health professionals with the skills needed to engage with patients and encourage them to make healthier choices and reduce their risk of chronic disease. We want to support our healthcare staff in making every contact with their patients count to ultimately improve their health and wellbeing. Through Sláintecare and Healthy Ireland, we are creating a more sustainable approach to the provision of health and social care services. In changing behaviours we will achieve a healthier Ireland for all of us and for future generations”.

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