The Institute of Public Health, in partnership with Ulster University and Trinity College, have published an article in The Lancet Healthy Longevity focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and reframing loneliness and social isolation. The article – which can be viewed here –supports policy and research work in this important area for population health. The authors…
2020 Prohaska T, Burholt V, Burns A, Golden, J. Hawkley, L. Lawlor, B. Leavey, G. Lubben, J. O’Sullivan, R. Perissinotto, C. van Tilburg, T. Tully, M. Victor, C., Fried, L. Abstract Objective The purpose of this consensus statement is to determine the state of the field of loneliness among older people, highlighting key issues for researchers, policymakers and those designing services and…
Susan Morrison, Sarah Machniewski, Joanna Purdy, Karen Carlisle, Deborah Coleman, Maeve Rea, Ciara O’Donnell Abstract Introduction: Poor nutritional status among older people is well documented with 40% of older people reported as malnourished on hospital admission. Poor nutrition contributes to increased infection, poorer patient outcomes and death and longer hospital stays. In this study, we…
Moira Stewart, Joanna Purdy, Neil Kennedy, Anne Burns February 2010 Abstract Background Safe drug prescribing and administration are essential elements within undergraduate healthcare curricula, but medication errors, especially in paediatric practice, continue to compromise patient safety. In this area of clinical care, collective responsibility, team working and communication between health professionals have been identified as…
