Publications by authors named "Garret McDermott"

Social cognition has a broad theoretical definition, which includes the ability to mentalise, i.e., recognise and infer mental states to explain and predict another's behaviour.

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Aim: Hereditary sensory neuropathy (HSN) 1E is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by pathogenic variants in DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1). It is characterised by sensorineural deafness, sensory neuropathy and cognitive decline. Variants in DNMT1 are also associated with autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia, deafness and narcolepsy.

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COVID-19 has highlighted the vulnerability of intensive care unit (ICU) patients and the negative sequelae associated with ICU treatment. While the potentially traumatic impact of ICU is well documented, less is known about the ICU survivor's subjective experience and how it influences life post-discharge. Existential psychology addresses the universal concerns of existence, including death, isolation, and meaninglessness, and offers a holistic view of human experience beyond diagnostic categories.

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Unlabelled: Patients discharged from the ICU post-COVID-19 pneumonitis may experience long-term morbidity related to their critical illness, the treatment for this and the ICU environment. The aim of this study was to characterize the cognitive, psychologic, and physical consequences of COVID-19 in patients admitted to the ICU and discharged alive.

Design: Prospective cohort study.

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Background: This study explored the experiences of people with intellectual disabilities who live with others who display behaviours that challenge. Previous research has focused on the impact of behaviours that challenge on staff and families but less is known about the effect it has on service-users.

Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six participants who were recruited from a service specialising in the management of behaviours that challenge.

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Primary Objective: This study aimed to highlight the experiences and perceptions of rehabilitation services among families of people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and among professionals working in ABI rehabilitation services in Ireland.

Research Design: A qualitative, exploratory study used focus groups to gather data. Data were analysed through a system of qualitative content analysis.

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