Pádraig Carroll (Ó’Cearbhaill)

New Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) study from my PhD in @RCSIPharmBioMol Delphi study on key principles for #PPI in preclinical SCI research Part of the @IRFUCharTrust @scienceirel @ambercentre #spinalcord project in @TissueEngDublin @RCSI_Irl onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/he…

The BURKITT Tour is fast approaching! 📽️ Have you got your tickets? 🙌 Visit denisburkittfilm.com for booking 🎟️

We were delighted to host the launch of Ciarán’s excellent new book @RCSI_Irl @RCSI_PPI_Ignite last night! Ciarán is a key member of the RCSI PPI in Research Committee and has shared his expertise in PPI broadly across @PPI_Ignite_Net events over the past few years.

The Irish Times buying RIP.ie and moving it from a free service to 100 quid a death just before Christmas feels pure Scroogy. A type of workhouse Victorian evil. Some south Dublin Leinster rugby enthusiast is getting a visit from three ghosts over this

The Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability (TCAID) was delighted to be well represented at the recent @TCD_SNM, @tcddublin Research Showcase Event. Our team presented a wide variety of impactful research, including studies on bone health, cancer care, dementia support, oral health, circles of support, economic analysis of services, and family caregiving. We also had a dedicated stand to showcase what TCAID is all about 💡. A huge congratulations to Dr. Fidelma Flannery for her brilliant lightning talk ⚡ on the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on the mental health of older adults with intellectual disabilities. A special thank you to Prof. @EilishBurke15, Director of Research, for her incredible work in organising this event 🙌. It was a fantastic opportunity to bring together research and innovation across the lifespan. #ResearchExcellence #IntellectualDisability #AgeingResearch #TCAID #TrinityCollegeDublin @TrinityResearch @IaraFSynnott @shaunaewalsh @mcmahonm44

There is still no plan for Killarney NP, no legislation for national parks & very little accountability/openness BUT these are all solvable. People are right to be upset at the state of the Park and despite some positives we need to see higher standards for this unique place.

@TCD_SNM @HannahJEWilson @RCSI_FacNurMid @PPI_Ignite_Net @RCSI_PPI_Ignite

@HannahJEWilson @RCSI_FacNurMid @padraigc96 @PPI_Ignite_Net

Interested in learning more about PPI? Dr @HannahJEWilson (@RCSI_FacNurMid) is hosting a panel discussion this Thursday, 'Voices that matter: A live conversation with expert advisory partners in nursing research and education.' The discussion will be recorded and released as a podcast, featuring researchers from @RCSI_SWaT & PPI contributors. ➡️ ppinetwork.ie/event-listing/…

This was fun! Had a great time talking about research impact with my fellow co-presenters

📢 New Publication from TCAID! 📢 Our latest article, "Drug Burden Index of People Ageing with Intellectual Disability and Cognitive Complaints attending a Specialist Memory Service," explores medication burden in this vulnerable population. 💡 Background: Medications with sedative or anticholinergic properties can harm cognitive health, especially in people aging with intellectual disability (ID). Higher drug burden is linked to frailty, falls, and reduced quality of life. Key insights: - 65.5% of participants exposed to sedative/anticholinergic meds - 39.1% had a clinically significant DBI score (>1) - Higher DBI linked to psychiatric comorbidities, epilepsy, and non-Down syndrome aetiologies 🔎These findings highlight the need for careful prescribing in this population to reduce adverse effects! Read more here: doi.org/10.1111/jir.13…

📢 New Publication from TCAID! 📢 Our latest article, "An Exploration into Self-Reported Inactivity Behaviours of Adults with an Intellectual Disability using Physical Activity Questionnaires," delves into inactivity levels in this population. 💡 Background: Inactivity is linked to adverse health outcomes. Adults with intellectual disability are often more inactive than their peers, with more complex health needs. It is important to have an accurate understanding of activity levels in adults with intellectual disability, so that appropriate interventions may be designed. Self-reported questionnaires like IPAQ-SF and RAPA are widely used to assess activity, but their reliability in this group is debated. 💡Key findings: - 3 correlates of inactivity in this population were identified: getting up later, epilepsy and mobility issues. - Weak inter-questionnaire correlations were seen. This highlights the need for better tools to accurately assess inactivity for this population! Read more here: doi.org/10.1111/jir.13…

A team of Irish researchers from @RCSI_Irl and @ambercentre has developed a 3D-printed implant that emits electric signals to boost the regrowth of injured nerve cells following a spinal cord injury. ow.ly/aIVL50T8uwG

Research from the RCSI and @ambercentre partnership with @IRFUCharTrust has developed an implant for spinal cord injuries. The 3-D scaffold conveys electrical signals at the injury site, potentially encouraging nerve cell repair. ➡️ rcsi.com/dublin/news-an… #RCSIdiscover

Looking forward to working with @padraigc96 in his new role as @PPI_Ignite_TCD PPI programme manager!

@oonaghmeade @tcddublin @ageingwithID @PPI_Ignite_TCD Thanks so much Oonagh! Really appreciate it 😁

As I wrap up my time @RCSI_Irl, I reflect on an amazing 4 and a half years. Thanks to my many amazing colleagues in @RCSIPharmBioMol @TissueEngDublin @RCSI_PPI_Ignite. I'd particularly like to thank my supervisor @shellflood for her support and mentorship throughout my time here!

@paulanleocadio @tcddublin @ageingwithID @PPI_Ignite_TCD Thanks Paula! 😁

@padraigc96 @tcddublin @ageingwithID @PPI_Ignite_TCD Great news Pádraig! So happy for you 👏

And they're off! 🏇🏇🏇 Registration is opening for #PPIFestival24 events. Want to learn more about Finding #PPI Contributors? Check out this event organised by @PPI_Ignite_DCU Festival intro: ppinetwork.ie/national-ppi-f… Calendar here ppinetwork.ie/events-calenda… @PPI_Ignite_UCC

Welcome on board, @padraigc96 ! Great to have you as part of the @PPI_Ignite_Net team, drawing on all your #PPI experience from @RCSI_Irl @RCSI_PPI_Ignite. Great to see #PhD graduates with #PPI experience becoming the future leaders. @shellflood @PPI_Ignite_TCD @hrbireland

@CarmelGeoghegan @RCSI_Irl @RCSIPharmBioMol @TissueEngDublin @RCSI_PPI_Ignite @shellflood @Padraig Thanks Carmel! 😄

@padraigc96 @RCSI_Irl @RCSIPharmBioMol @TissueEngDublin @RCSI_PPI_Ignite @shellflood Best of luck in your next chapter @padraig