
Aoife McCarthy
@aoifemccarthyot
Occupational Therapist at University Hospital Limerick & PhD candidate at University of Limerick. Special interests: older persons acute and rehabilitative care
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26-05-2021 08:11:09
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Great to present the third study of my PhD examining community based MDT interventions today at EuGMS - European Geriatric Medicine Society. Nice to share the experience with my ARC: Ageing Research Centre University of Limerick colleague Aoife McCarthy Health Research Institute UL Research SPHeRE


Delighted to present the results of my 2nd and 3rd PhD projects exploring #olderadults outcomes and experiences following #Covid_19 at #EuGMS2024 and well done to Christina Hayes for her excellent research. Lovely to share the experience together ARC: Ageing Research Centre University of Limerick Health Research Institute HSE Mid West


Stefan Grund highlights the heterogeneity in #GeriatricRehabilitation models and access to rehabilitation disciplines across Europe. What can we do to level the playing field for #olderadults? #EUCOGER HSE Mid West #HSCPs EuGMS - European Geriatric Medicine Society


Hot off the press - huge congrats Mag Sheerin 👏 Occupational Therapy for Adults With Acute Hand Conditions: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117… ARC: Ageing Research Centre University of Limerick Rose Galvin Leonora Carey Aoife Whiston Damien, Aoibheann University Of Limerick Health Research Institute EHS Research OTJR

Dr James van Oppen shares eight really important questions to measure what matters to older people with frailty in acute care (the PROM OPAC). #IGS2024


We need frailty screening at the point of triage for our older adults. An inspiring presentation from Dr. Elizabeth Moloney from Mercy University Hospital Cork at Irish Gerontological Society ASM today showing us it can be done when a feasible measure is utilised #IGS2024


Prof Suzanne Timmons delivered an inspiring presentation on rehabilitation models It is not a luxury—it's a fundamental human right and a vital part of healthcare Strengthening connections and shared understanding across settings is essential Irish Gerontological Society #IGS2024


Day 2 at Irish Gerontological Society and delighted to share results of our subgroup analysis of the Irish data gathered for the #EUCOGER study from HSE Mid West and Beaumont Hospital supporting access to #rehabilitation for frail older adults post COVID-19. ARC: Ageing Research Centre University of Limerick

Delighted to be in Krakow for the 1st Occupational Therapy Europe Congress! #OTEurope2024 Drop by my posters on the role of OT for those with hand conditions and say hello đź‘‹ Ann-Marie Morrissey Rose Galvin COTEC ARC: Ageing Research Centre University of Limerick School of Allied Health


Great to see occupational therapists and PHD candidates Mag Sheerin and Brian Condon presenting their fab research at #oteurope2024 ARC: Ageing Research Centre University of Limerick School of Allied Health UL Research Health Research Institute


Congrats to our ARC colleagues shortlisted for the Irish Healthcare Awards! 🎉 Christina Hayes for 'Best OPD Initiative': Integrated care for older adults 👏 Dr Aoife Leahy for 'Best Research Paper': SOLAR RCT Best of luck Christina, Aoife, Rose Galvin & collaborators! 🤞

“Having access to design for clinical teams transforms how care is delivered” Prof. Leonard O’Sullivan, Lead of Rapid Innovation unit HSE Mid West and Ciara Walsh & Louise Garvey, Occupational Therapists, discussing 'Designing to Scale: The Call Bell Project.'


Some older patients present to the ED with no emergency condition, yet they require more services than what they currently receive. This Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine article provides tips for recognizing this situation, as well as 10 strategies for helping these patients: hubs.ly/Q02_cp7Q0



Just coming down from the high!So delighted to have successfully defended my PhD viva yesterday under the guidance of Katie Robinson and Rose Galvin 🎉.Thank you sincerely to Mairéad Cahill for chairing & my examiners Sarah Dillon and Professor Suzanne Martin ARC: Ageing Research Centre University of Limerick HSE Mid West

Proud to launch this website for people with #JointPain University Of Limerick today with Dr Helen O’Leary and in collaboration with Arthritis Ireland for National Arthritis Week!! Co-designed with clinicians and people with joint pain. Please share this free resource. Jointpain.ie


Pleased to share a #PhD opportunity ARC: Ageing Research Centre University of Limerick focused on exploring alternative care pathways for older adults seeking emergency care #AgeFriendlyHealthSystems Rose Galvin Irish Gerontological Society Link to apply findaphd.com/phds/project/i…