Psychosocial impact of being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment: patient and carer perspective.

Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may represent an intermediate, prodromal phase of dementia. Although persons with MCI (PwMCI) are able to function independently, they often experience reduced ability to carry out their usual activities. This can result in social, emotional and functional challenges.

Risk factors and outcomes of delirium in hospitalized older adults with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Older adults with COVID-19 are more likely to present with atypical symptoms, notably delirium. The main objective of this meta-analysis is to identify risk factors for delirium and outcomes of delirium in hospitalized older adults (65 years or above) with COVID-19.

Methods: Comprehensive literature search of Embase, CINAHIL, Medline and Web of Science was performed for published literature until 31st August 2021.

Old age liaison psychiatry during COVID-19; an audit of pre- and mid-pandemic service provision.

Older adults in acute hospitals are uniquely vulnerable to mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic. We describe two eighteen-week periods of specialised liaison psychiatry for older inpatients in a large teaching hospital, pre- and mid-pandemic. Service delivery went from almost completely via face-to-face consultation in the Routine period, to majority remote work in the Pandemic period.

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Services in Ireland: A National Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to describe the provision of consultation-liaison psychiatry (CLP, also known as liaison psychiatry) services in acute hospitals in Ireland, and to measure it against recommended resourcing levels. This is a survey of all acute hospitals in Ireland with Emergency Departments, via an electronic survey sent by email and followed up by telephone calls for missing data. Data were collected on service configuration, activity, and resourcing.

What is the effect of larval therapy on the debridement of venous leg ulcers? A systematic review.

Aim: To determine the impact of larval therapy on the debridement of venous leg ulcers, in comparison to other debridement methods or no debridement.

Method: Using systematic review methodology, published quantitative studies focusing on the effect of larval therapy on the debridement of venous leg ulcers were included. The search was conducted in January 2020 and updated in May 2021 using CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane library, and returned 357 records, of which six studies met the inclusion criteria.

Survey of NCHDs in Ireland to assess their views and opinions in relation to participation in health research and the impact of new Irish data protection regulations.

Background: Since August 2018, Irish health research is regulated by the European General Data Protection Act (GDPR) 2016 with the (Irish) Data Protection Act and Health Research Regulations (HRR) 2018. The Irish application of GDPR has been criticised by consultants and academics as overly restrictive; however, Non-consultant Hospital Doctor's (NCHD's) perspectives have not been explored.

Objectives/aims: This project aimed to collect the views of NCHDs in Ireland in relation to health research and the impact of GDPR and HRR.

The detection, diagnosis, and impact of cognitive impairment among inpatients aged 65 years and over in an Irish general hospital - a prospective observational study.

Background: The diagnosis of dementia remains inadequate, even within clinical settings. Data on rates and degree of impairment among inpatients are vital for service planning and the provision of appropriate patient care as Ireland's population ages.

Methods: Every patient aged 65 years and over admitted over a two-week period was invited to participate.

The spectrum of worry in the community-dwelling elderly.

Objectives: In this study, we examine the prevalence and distribution of worry, its content, and its associations with quality of life and depression, based on a large sample of community-dwelling elderly. We will attempt to distinguish between pathological and non-pathological worry based on these associations.

Design: Community survey.

Late life depression: a comparison of risk factors and symptoms according to age of onset in community dwelling older adults.

Background: It has been reported that late onset depression is more frequently associated with acquired organic pathology and that patients are less likely to report a family history of depression. Differences in phenomenology according to age of onset have been described although these have not been consistently replicated. The majority of these studies have been in hospital populations.

Loneliness, social support networks, mood and wellbeing in community-dwelling elderly.

Objective: Both loneliness and social networks have been linked with mood and wellbeing. However, few studies have examined these factors simultaneously in community-dwelling participants. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between social network, loneliness, depression, anxiety and quality of life in community dwelling older people living in Dublin.

Screening for dementia in an Irish community sample using MMSE: a comparison of norm-adjusted versus fixed cut-points.

Background: The MMSE is a widely-used instrument in screening for dementia in the community. The traditional cut-point of <24/30 may be unsuitable for use in some settings, due to biases in age and education.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate whether cut-points derived from age- and education-specific norms would improve the performance of the MMSE as a screening tool for dementia and cognitive impairment in an Irish community setting, potentially reducing the number of onward referrals.

Self-reported alcohol consumption in the Irish community dwelling elderly.

Objectives: To examine the associations of self-reported alcohol consumption in a community based sample of elderly subjects.

Methods: A total of 518 non-institutionalised community dwelling elderly identified from general practice registers were interviewed in their own homes using the Geriatric Mental State (GMS-AGECAT), the Mini-Mental State Examination and the sociodemographic questionnaire. Physical health was rated on a six-point scale.