Key Irish projects

The Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study 2010

11.6.2012 The Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study 2010 This report presents data from the HBSC Ireland 2010, the Irish Health Behaviour in Schoolaged Children survey. The 2010 HBSC survey is the fourth time that data of this kind ...

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The Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study 2006

24.6.2007 The Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study 2006 This report presents data from the HBSC Ireland 2006, the Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children survey. The 2006 HBSC survey is the third time that data of this kind h ...

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Ergoman: Ergonomics competencies in professional ergonomics(2009-2011)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Ergonomics instruction The aim of the research is to develop a training model for ergonomics instruction. The research is funded by LEONARDO. Contact: Aileen Jackson, PhD Stu ...

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Evaluation of the physiological effects of whole-body cryotherapy

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Whole body cryotherapy treatment This work examines the effects of the popular but poorly researched-110 C whole body cryotherapy treatment on skin, muscle and core temperatu ...

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Human skeletal muscle myokine release

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Regulation of myokine release from muscle by exercise The purpose of this research is to investigate the regulation of myokine release from muscle by exercise. The research i ...

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Regulation of adiponectin intracellular trafficking and secretion by FIP proteins

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick The role of FIP proteins The purpose of this research is to elucidate the role of FIP proteins in adioonectin secretion from adipocytes. The research was funded by Diabetes U ...

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Age and gender aspects of work related musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulder/neck region (2009-2011)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Work related musculoskeletal disorders The goal of this research was to profile the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders in the Irish workforce and to study a ...

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Effects of dynamic shoulder movements in industrial work on shoulder discomfort and fatigue (2009-2012)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Shoulder discomfort and fatigue To study the dynamic nature of shoulder movement in industrial work and to study the effects on shoulder discomfort and fatigue. Funded under ...

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Upper trapezius fatigue during overhead electrical work (2011/2012)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Muscle fatigue This research examines muscle fatigue of the shoulder/neck region for professional electricians on two types of standing platform. Contact: Denis Phelan and Dr ...

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Measuring physical activity and energy expenditure in people with Multiple Sclerosis

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Multiple Sclerosis Funded through IRCSET Embark Scholarship for Catriona O'Dwyer. Contact: Dr. Susan Coote, Department of Physiotherapy, UL (susan.coote@ul.ie). Obesity ...

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Anterior knee pain in competitive cyclists (20010-2012)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Knee pain 3D and MRI analysis of the knee in elite competitive cyclists to examine underlying movement and pathology resulting in this form of knee pain. Contact: Thomas Kenn ...

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An investigation into female maturation and its role in ACL injury (2008-2012)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury A comparative study between healthy and previously ACL injured sports people examining movement coordination and predisposition to fur ...

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Creation of 'virtual' subjects to examine variability within human movement (2008-2012)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Human movement variability This research involves the development of mathematical and computer models to examine human movement variability using elite golfers. Funded under ...

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Rotator cuff tendinopathy: an investigation of clinical and diagnostic ultrasound parameters before, during and after a structured exercise programme

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Rotator cuff tendinopathy The overarching aim of this research project is to image various parameters of tendon pathology (using ultrasound & MRI) in patients with rotato ...

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Patient and spousal Illness beliefs/perceptions and self-report physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (2011 onwards)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)- self-reported The purpose of this research is to measure self-reported physical activity and beliefs about physical activity of people with rheumat ...

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Physical activity and psychological correlates of people with chronic low back pain (CLBP) (2008-2011)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Chronic low back pain (CLBP) This research measures free living physical activity in people with people with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Activpal accelerometers will be val ...

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Physical activity measurement in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (2009-2012)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) This research measures free living physical activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Sense Wear Armband and Shimmer accelerometers will be ...

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Acute effects of exercise on cognitive function in older people

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Cognitive function in older people This project explored the potential of bouts of acute exercise to transiently improve cognitive function in older people. This is a collabo ...

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Limerick cohort study of sedentary behaviour and health indices in adolescent girls

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in young girls The purpose of this on-going study is to track the relationship between objectively measured sedentary behaviour, ph ...

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National Registry of Deliberate Self Harm Ireland, Annual Report 2003

National Suicide Research Foundation Intentional self harm The National Registry of Deliberate Self Harm is a national system of population monitoring for the occurrence of deliberate self harm. It has been established, at the request of the Department of ...

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24 October 2018

Results of Health Ireland 2018 Survey, with a focus on health inequalities, released today.

Healthy Ireland Survey is an annual survey of the health and wellbeing of the Irish population. The data from the Survey provides an up-to-date picture of the nation’s health. The results tell us how healthy or unhealthy Ireland currently is.

Ipsos MRBI, on behalf of the Department of Health, carried out the latest wave, wave 4 of the survey in 2017/18.

The survey provides and reports on current and credible data in order to enhance the monitoring and assessment of the various policy initiatives under the Healthy Ireland Framework

The Survey found that:

• Those in more deprived areas are less likely to rate their health as good or very good, and more likely to have a long-term health problem

• Those in more deprived areas are also more likely to smoke and binge drink

• Self-rated good health declines earlier for men in deprived areas (around the age of 55 to 64) than it does for both men in affluent areas and women in deprived areas

• Women living in more deprived areas are more likely than those in affluent areas to continue smoking and binge drinking into their 50s

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23 October 2018

Guidance on a data quality framework for health and social care

A considerable amount of data is collected on a regular basis about health and social care services in Ireland.

It is vital that there is confidence and trust in the quality of this data and information in order to support the provision of safe and efficient health and social care to patients and service users.

HIQA has recently published The Data Quality Guidance, along with a Background paper and an interactive version of the Data Quality Assessment Tool in relation to a Data Quality Framework for health and social care.

An animation on the importance of data quality has also been developed.

To access the Data Quality Guidance, Click here

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18 October 2018

Self-harm in Irish Prisons 2017

New data on self-harm in Irish prisons

There were 223 episodes of self-harm involving 138 individuals recorded in Irish prisons last year, according to a new report.

The first report on episodes of self-harm recorded in Irish Prisons found the annual person-based rate of self-harm was 4 per 100 prisoners. The rate of self-harm was higher among female prisoners and those on remand. In 2017, there were four episodes of self-harm (2% of all self-harm episodes) which resulted in the loss of life.

You can read the report here

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26 September 2018

View the presentations from IPH’s Childhood Obesity Symposium

‘Tackling childhood obesity: the economic and ethical imperatives’ was held in Belfast on 24 September 2018.

The aim of the event was to present recent findings about the lifetime costs of childhood obesity in Northern Ireland and the marketing of food to children in a digital world. It provided a platform to discuss the implications for tackling childhood obesity in Northern Ireland.

To view the presentations from the event, click here

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7 September 2018

Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Collective Leadership Strategy was launched in October 2017

The Strategy seeks to create a health and social care leadership community in which all take responsibility for nurturing cultures of high quality, continually improving, compassionate care and support.

The Department of Health in Northern Ireland is seeking your views in developing a core set of values and associated behaviours for Health and Social Care.

The questionnaire can be accessed here and is open until 28 September 2018

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29 August 2018

Fit to Fly report recommends action to reduce alcohol-related harm occurring in airports and aeroplanes

A new report by the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) and the European Alcohol Policy Alliance (EUROCARE) has made recommendations to address alcohol-related harm occurring in airports and aeroplanes. The report recommended:

Better licensing regimes in airports, including, in the UK, the application of the Licensing Act so that premises after security are required to follow the same legislation as premises in the rest of the country
Alcohol consumption at airports to be restricted to bars and restaurants, with alcohol bought at duty-free put in sealed containers and picked up by passengers at the gate or put directly into the hold of the aircraft.
Empowerment of local police forces at landing airports through the application of the Montreal Protocol.

The report can be found here

Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS)

European Alcohol Policy Alliance (EUROCARE)

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27 August 2018

IPH would like to invite you to its upcoming Obesity Symposium

‘Tackling childhood obesity: the economic and ethical imperatives’ will be held in the Clayton Hotel Belfast on 24 September at 10.30am.

The aim of the event is:

To present recent findings about the lifetime costs of childhood obesity in Northern Ireland and the marketing of food to children in a digital world
To discuss the implications for tackling childhood obesity in Northern Ireland

For more details and to register for the event, click here

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24 August 2018

International Healthy Cities Conference to be held in Belfast in 1-4 October 2018

Thousands of cities worldwide are part of the Healthy Cities movement. Healthy Cities is a global movement working to put health high on the social, economic and political agenda of city governments.

This Conference, which takes place every 5 years, offers the chance for cities to engage with their international counterparts and benefit from the Network’s experience. The 4-day programme in Belfast will be packed with opportunities to learn from the work of healthy cities globally, bringing together politicians and key decision-makers from within cities, as well as technical experts.

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20 August 2018

UK National Screening Committee (NSC) recommends that bowel cancer screening in England should start 10 years earlier at age 50.

Bowel cancer screening in England should in future start 10 years earlier at age 50, the UK National Screening Committee (NSC) has recommended. Research shows that screening people at a younger age would allow more bowel cancers to be detected at an earlier stage, when treatment is likely to more effective and survival chances improved. For more info click here

Currently; in the Republic of Ireland, population screening (involving people without symptoms) is offered to people aged 60 - 69 years and, in Northern Ireland, is offered to people aged 60 - 74 years

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16 August 2018

August edition of the All-Island Obesity Forum News

The August issue of the Obesity Forum’s Newsletter includes a look at the recently released Irish Sports Policy 2018 – 2027. It also highlights Reports, Research, upcoming events and news in the area of obesity.

To access the Newsletter, click here

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