Publications by authors named "A O'Shaughnessy"
Introduction: Obstetricians describe feeling shocked and isolated following stillbirth. Few receive adequate training in how to care for bereaved parents or themselves. We developed a novel workshop for trainee obstetricians using applied drama techniques-in collaboration with the National Theatre of Ireland, the national training body for obstetricians and gynaecologists, and patient support groups-to teach obstetricians skills in communication and self-care around the time of stillbirth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Postoperative surgical adhesions constitute a major health burden internationally. A wide range of materials have been evaluated, but despite constructive efforts and the obvious necessity, there remains no specific barrier widely utilized to prevent postoperative adhesion formation. The aim of this study was to highlight and characterize materials used for prevention of postoperative surgical adhesions in both animal and human studies.
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- In 2018, Ireland implemented a new abortion law allowing easier access, alongside the creation of the MyOptions service for non-directive support and information about unplanned pregnancies.
- A study by the Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) found that many abortion-seekers were unaware of MyOptions, with mixed reviews about its usefulness; while some appreciated its support, others expressed confusion about the service's limitations, especially regarding appointments and procedures after 12 weeks.
- The findings suggest that MyOptions is most helpful for those with early pregnancies who can manage contacting GPs, and improvements could include adding appointment scheduling and clearer information about late-term abortion access.
Objectives: To examine experiences of participation in a mandatory system of continuing professional development (CPD) among doctors in Ireland, in order to identify areas for improvement.
Design: A qualitative cross-sectional design was used.
Participants: 1408 participants (701 male, 707 female) were recruited via email from a population of 4350 doctors enrolled on a Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Professional Competence Scheme (PCS) for the 2017/2018 year, and completed an online survey as part of a larger study examining experiences and attitudes towards participation in PCS.