Staff Profiles

Mrs. Maureen D'Eath

BA,LLB,MA,MSc(Health Services Research)

Contact Details

RESEARCH ASSISTANT
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
NUI GALWAY
T: Ext. 3956
E: maureen.death@nuigalway.ie

Biography

Maureen is a qualitative research associate on the Cardiac Health and Relationship Management and Sexuality (CHARMS) study in the Health Behaviour Change Research Group within the School of Psychology. Maureen previously worked the Department of Health Promotion in various capacities from June 2004 until March 2015. She was been involved in teaching, course coordination, module writing and research projects including those concerning quality of life, the smoking ban, and inequality of access to the health services. She has also worked on research projects within the School of Psycology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland; the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin; the School of Nursing NUIG; the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Trinity College Dublin; the Department of General Practice, N.U.I. Galway; the Health Service Executive (Western Area); the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies and AIDS West. Research Interests · Health inequalities · Health Needs assessments · Disability Teaching Interests · Research Methods · Health Services

Peer Reviewed Journals

	Year	Publication
	(2018)	'Participants’ experiences of a sexual counseling intervention during cardiac rehabilitation: A nested qualitative study within the CHARMS pilot randomized controlled trial' D’Eath, M., Byrne, M., Murphy, P., Jaarsma, T., McSharry, J., Murphy, A., Doherty, S., Noone, C., & Casey, D. (2018) 'Participants’ experiences of a sexual counseling intervention during cardiac rehabilitation: A nested qualitative study within the CHARMS pilot randomized controlled trial'. Journal Of Cardiovascular Nursing, [DOI] [Details]
	(2017)	'Association Between Sexual Problems and Relationship Satisfaction Among People With Cardiovascular Disease' Byrne, M,Murphy, P,D'Eath, M,Doherty, S,Jaarsma, T (2017) 'Association Between Sexual Problems and Relationship Satisfaction Among People With Cardiovascular Disease'. Journal Of Sexual Medicine, 14 :666-674 [DOI] [Details]
	(2016)	'How do clinicians become teachers? A communities of practice perspective' Cantillon, P,D'Eath, M,De Grave, W,Dornan, T (2016) 'How do clinicians become teachers? A communities of practice perspective'. Advances In Health Sciences Education, 21 :991-1008 [DOI] [Details]
	(2016)	'How do clinicians become teachers? A communities of practice perspective' Cantillon P, D'Eath M;De Grave W;Dornan T (2016) 'How do clinicians become teachers? A communities of practice perspective'. Advances in health sciences education : theory and practice, 21 (5):991-1008 [DOI] [Details]
	(2014)	'An exploration of dissemination tools and mechanisms among young people' Burke, L., D’Eath, M., Young, H. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) 'An exploration of dissemination tools and mechanisms among young people'. Children's Research Digest, 1 (1):42-43 [Details]
	(2014)	'Switching on the light: carers’ perceptions of what they need to know when caring for a relative with dementia' Murphy, K., Casey, D., Cooney, A. & D’Eath, M. (2014) 'Switching on the light: carers’ perceptions of what they need to know when caring for a relative with dementia'. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 10 (4):614-615 [DOI] [Details]
	(2014)	'Expanding the role of young people in research: towards a better understanding of their lives' Daniels, N., Burke, L., O’Donnell, A., McGovern, O., Kelly, C., D’Eath, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S (2014) 'Expanding the role of young people in research: towards a better understanding of their lives'. Public Health and Governance, 12 (1) [Details]
	(2013)	'Interventions for improving population health literacy: Insights from a rapid review of the evidence' Barry, M.M., D’Eath, M., Sixsmith, J. (2013) 'Interventions for improving population health literacy: Insights from a rapid review of the evidence'. Journal Of Health Communication, 18 (12):1507-1522 [DOI] [Details]
	(2013)	'The CHARMS study: A qualitative enquiry of patient, general practitioner and cardiac rehabilitation staff views on sexual assessment and counselling for cardiac patients' D’Eath, M., Byrne, M., Doherty, S., Murphy, A.W. & McGee, H. (2013) 'The CHARMS study: A qualitative enquiry of patient, general practitioner and cardiac rehabilitation staff views on sexual assessment and counselling for cardiac patients'. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 28 (2):E1-E13 [DOI] [Details]
	(2013)	'Implementing a peer-support intervention for people with type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study' Paul, G,Keogh, K,D'Eath, M,Smith, SM (2013) 'Implementing a peer-support intervention for people with type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study'. Family Practice, 30 :593-603 [DOI] [Details]
	(2013)	'Interventions for Improving Population Health Literacy: Insights From a Rapid Review of the Evidence' Barry, MM; D'Eath, M; Sixsmith, J (2013) 'Interventions for Improving Population Health Literacy: Insights From a Rapid Review of the Evidence'. Journal Of Health Communication, 18 :1507-1522 [DOI] [Details]
	(2010)	'The Impacts of Service Learning on Irish Healthcare Students, Educators and Communities' McMenamin, R., McGrath, M., D'Eath, M. (2010) 'The Impacts of Service Learning on Irish Healthcare Students, Educators and Communities'. Nursing & Health Sciences, 12 :499-506 [DOI] [Details]
	(2005)	'The Experiences of People with Disabilities in Accessing Health Services in Ireland: Do inequalities exist?' D'Eath, M., Sixsmith, J., Cannon, R., Kelly, L. (2005) 'The Experiences of People with Disabilities in Accessing Health Services in Ireland: Do inequalities exist?'. Disabilities Research Series 2. National Disability Authority, Dublin, [Details]
	(2005)	'Legislation for smoke-free workplaces and health of bar workers in Ireland: before and after study' Allwright, S,Paul, G,Greiner, B,Mullally, BJ,Pursell, L,Kelly, A,Bonner, B,D'Eath, M,McConnell, B,McLaughlin, JP,O'Donovan, D,O'Kane, E,Perry, IJ (2005) 'Legislation for smoke-free workplaces and health of bar workers in Ireland: before and after study'. British Medical Journal, 331 [DOI] [Details]

Conference Publications

	Year	Publication
		*Quality of Life of Young People in Ireland with an Intellectual Disability. The National Disability Authority Conference* D'Eath, M., Hodgins, M., Cronin, M., Walls, M. Quality of Life of Young People in Ireland with an Intellectual Disability. The National Disability Authority Conference Dublin, [Details]
	(2015)	*19th Health Promotion Research Conference: Health Literacy: Research, Policy and Practice* D’Eath, M., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2015) HEPCOM: Promoting healthy eating and physical activity in local communities: introduction to the Learning Platform 19th Health Promotion Research Conference: Health Literacy: Research, Policy and Practice Galway, [Details]
	(2014)	*18th Annual Health Promotion Research Centre Conference: Applying the principles of health promotion to population health improvement* Burke, L., D'Eath, M., Young, H. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) An exploration of dissemination tools and mechanisms: consultation among different stakeholder groups 18th Annual Health Promotion Research Centre Conference: Applying the principles of health promotion to population health improvement Galway, , 11-JUN-14 - 11-JUN-14 [Details]
	(2014)	*18th Annual Health Promotion Conference: Applying the Principles of Health Promotion to Population Health* Burke, L., D'Eath, M., Young, H. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) Consulting stakeholders about dissemination 18th Annual Health Promotion Conference: Applying the Principles of Health Promotion to Population Health National University of Ireland, Galway, , 11-JUN-14 - 11-JUN-14 [Details]
	(2014)	*Royal College of Nursing International Research Conference* Cooney, A., Murphy, K., Casey, D., Gannon, M., Kelly, M., & D’Eath, M. (2014) “Connectedness” and its meaning for older people living in long-stay care settings Royal College of Nursing International Research Conference Glasgow, Scotland, [Details]
	(2013)	*SHAW: Sexual Health Awareness Week* D'Eath, M. & O' Higgins, S. (2013) Living with HIV in Ireland SHAW: Sexual Health Awareness Week [Details]
	(2008)	*S.A.P.C* Corrigan, M, D’Eath M., Wilson, J., Cupples, ME. (2008) A qualitative evaluation of a cardiac secondary prevention programme in primary care on the island of Ireland S.A.P.C Galway, [Details]
	(2006)	*World Conference on Tobacco and Health* Lisa Pursell, Maureen D’Eath, Diarmuid O’Donovan, Shane Allwright, Gillian Paul, Bernie Mullally, Birgit Greinier. (2006) Perceptions of the Impact of the Smoking Ban Among Bar Workers in the Republic of Ireland World Conference on Tobacco and Health Washington, [Details]
	(2005)	*Symposium for the anniversary of smoke-free workplaces* Pursell, L., Galvin, M., D’Eath, M., Keogh, M., Nic Gabhainn, S.,Pursell, L., Galvin, M., D’Eath, M., Keogh, M., Nic Gabhainn, S., O’ Donovan, D & Allwright, S. (2005) Attitudes of bar owners and workers in rural Ireland before and after the smoking ban Symposium for the anniversary of smoke-free workplaces Dublin, [Details]
	(2005)	*Disability and Population Health* D’Eath, M., Sixsmith, J., Cannon, R. & Kelly, L. (2005) The Experiences of People with Disabilities in Accessing Health Services in Ireland: Do inequalities exist? Disability and Population Health [Details]
	(2004)	*IASSID Conference* D’Eath, M., Hodgins, M., Cronin, M., & Walls M. (2004) Quality of Life of Young People in Ireland with an Intellectual Disability IASSID Conference [Details]

Published Reports

	Year	Publication
	(2016)	Impact of living in the community with heart failure. Experiences of heart failure patients, their families and allied healthcare providers. Sally Doherty & Maureen D'Eath (2016) Impact of living in the community with heart failure. Experiences of heart failure patients, their families and allied healthcare providers. Irish Heart Foundation, Dublin. [Details]
	(2016)	Scoping review of case management in the treatment of drug and alcohol misuse, 2003–2013. Nic Gabhainn, S., D’Eath, M., Keane, M., & Sixsmith, J. (2016) Scoping review of case management in the treatment of drug and alcohol misuse, 2003–2013. Health Research Board, Dublin. [Details]
	(2014)	Health Communication and its Role in the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases in Europe- Current evidence, practice and future developments. Sixsmith, J., Doyle, P., D’Eath, M. & Barry, MM (2014) Health Communication and its Role in the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases in Europe- Current evidence, practice and future developments. ECDC, Stockholm. [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
	(2014)	A Rapid Evidence Review of Health Advocacy for Communicable Diseases. D’Eath, M; Barry, MM; Sixsmith, J (2014) A Rapid Evidence Review of Health Advocacy for Communicable Diseases. ECDC, Stockholm. [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
	(2014)	A rapid evidence review of health advocacy for communicable diseases. D'Eath, M., Barry, M.M., & Sixsmith, J. (2014) A rapid evidence review of health advocacy for communicable diseases. European Centre for Disease Control, Stockholm. [DOI] [Details]
	(2013)	Translating health communication for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in Europe: Current evidence, practice and future developments. Sixsmith, J; Doyle, P; D’Eath, M; Barry, MM (2013) Translating health communication for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in Europe: Current evidence, practice and future developments. ECDC, Stockholm. [Details]
	(2012)	A Rapid Evidence Review of Interventions for Improving Health Literacy. D’Eath, M; Barry, MM; Sixsmith, J (2012) A Rapid Evidence Review of Interventions for Improving Health Literacy. ECDC, Stockholm. [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
	(2011)	An Independent Evaluation of the Strengthening Families Programme in the WRDTF Region. J. Sixsmith; M. D'Eath (2011) An Independent Evaluation of the Strengthening Families Programme in the WRDTF Region. Western Regional Drugs Task Force, Galway Ireland. [Details]
	(2008)	Enhancing the Quality of Life of Older People Reliant on the State Pension. Hodgins, M., McKenna, V., D'Eath, M. (2008) Enhancing the Quality of Life of Older People Reliant on the State Pension. . [Details]
	(2006)	A review of the literature on the effectiveness of mass media approaches for drug prevention and harm reduction and A process evaluation of the national Drugs Awareness Campaign 2003/5. National Advisory Council on Drugs, Dublin. Sixsmith, J., D'Eath, M., Nic Gabahinn, S., Clerkin, P., O'Higgins, S. (2006) A review of the literature on the effectiveness of mass media approaches for drug prevention and harm reduction and A process evaluation of the national Drugs Awareness Campaign 2003/5. National Advisory Council on Drugs, Dublin. Health Promotion Research Centre, Galway. [Details]
	(2005)	Guidelines for Researchers when interviewing People with an Intellectual Disability. D’Eath, M,McCormack, B., Blitz, N., Fay, B., Kelly, A., McCarthy, A., Magliocco, G., Morris, K., Swinburne, J., Tierney, E & Walls, M. . (2005) Guidelines for Researchers when interviewing People with an Intellectual Disability. National Federation of Voluntary Bodies, Galway. [Details]
	(2005)	The Process Evaluation of the National Drugs Awareness Campaigns: Draft Final Report 2004- 2005. National Advisory Committee on Drugs, Dublin. Sixsmith, J., D'Eath, M., Clerkin, P., Nic Gabhainn, S., O'Higgins, S., Stevens, E. (2005) The Process Evaluation of the National Drugs Awareness Campaigns: Draft Final Report 2004- 2005. National Advisory Committee on Drugs, Dublin. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway, Galway. [Details]
	(2005)	The Process Evaluation of the National Drugs Awareness Campaigns: Final Report 2004-2005. Report to the National Advisory Council on Drugs, Dublin. Sixsmith, J., D'Eath, M., Clerkin, P., Nic Gabhainn, S., O'Higgins, S. & Stevens, E. (2005) The Process Evaluation of the National Drugs Awareness Campaigns: Final Report 2004-2005. Report to the National Advisory Council on Drugs, Dublin. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway, Galway. [Details]
	(2005)	The experiences of people with disabilities in accessing health services in Ireland: do inequalities exist?. D'Eath, M., Sixsmith, J., Cannon, R., Kelly, L. (2005) The experiences of people with disabilities in accessing health services in Ireland: do inequalities exist?. National Disability Authority, Dublin. [Details]

Conference Contributions

	Year	Publication
		Caregiving Symposium, Maureen D'Eath Trinity Week 2017. [Oral Presentation], Caregiving Symposium, Trinity College Dublin - 11-APR-17. [Details]
	(2013)	Annual Health Promotion Conference -Health in All Policies: Strengthening Multisectoral Health Promotion in an Irish Context. Galway, Ireland, Doyle, P; Sixsmith J; D'Eath M; Barry MM (2013) Translating Health Communication [Poster]. [Poster Presentation], Annual Health Promotion Conference -Health in All Policies: Strengthening Multisectoral Health Promotion in an Irish Context. Galway, Ireland, NUI Galway , 01-MAY-13 - 01-MAY-13. [Details]
	(2012)	IUHPE Annual Conference, Tallinn, D’Eath, M; Barry MM; Sixsmith J (2012) Evidence Reviews of Health Communication: Interventions for improving health literacy and health advocacy. [Oral Presentation], IUHPE Annual Conference, Tallinn, Tallinn , 29-SEP-12 - 29-SEP-12. [Details]
	(2006)	13th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health, Pursell, L., D'Eath, M., O'Donovan, D., Allwright, S., Paul, G., Mullally, B.J., Greiner, B. (2006) Perceptions of the Impact of the Smoking Ban Among Bar Workers in the Republic of Ireland. [Poster Presentation], 13th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health, Washington DC , 11-JUL-06 - 15-JUL-07. [Details]
	(2006)	Symposium for the anniversary of smoke-free workplaces, Pursell, L., Galvin, M., D'Eath, M., Keogh, M., Nic Gabhainn, S., O'Donovan, D. (2006) Attitudes of bar owners and workers in rural Galway before and after the smoking ban. [Oral Presentation], Symposium for the anniversary of smoke-free workplaces, Office of Tobacco Control, Dublin , 29-MAR-06 - 29-MAR-06. [Details]
	(2004)	Supports and barriers to effective adolescent transition: The right to grow up and the role of leisure.. Presented at IASSID conference, D'Eath, M., Walls, M., Cronin, M. and Hodgins, M. (2004) Supports and barriers to effective adolescent transition: The right to grow up and the role of leisure.. Presented at IASSID conference, . [Details]

ANET/COS

	Year	Publication
	(2006)	Perceptions of the NUI Galway Counselling Service. Nic Gabhainn, S., D'Eath, M., Batt, V., Galvin, M. (2006) Perceptions of the NUI Galway Counselling Service. Galway: ANET/COS [Details]

Bulletin

	Year	Publication
	(2014)	Consulting stakeholders about dissemination. Burke, L., D’Eath, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) Consulting stakeholders about dissemination. Bulletin [Details]
	(2008)	A process evaluation of the national drugs awareness campaign. Sixsmith J., Nic Gabhainn, S., Clerkin, P., D’Eath, M., O’Higgins, S., Stevens, E. & Keogh, M. (2008) A process evaluation of the national drugs awareness campaign. Bulletin [Details]

Conference Paper

	Year	Publication
	(2005)	The Experiences of People with Disabilities; Do inequalities exist? : Paper presented to Disability Federation of Ireland National Conference: Disability and Population Health. Sixsmith, J., D’Eath, M., Cannon, R., & Kelly, L. (2005). (2005) The Experiences of People with Disabilities; Do inequalities exist? : Paper presented to Disability Federation of Ireland National Conference: Disability and Population Health. Portlaoise: Conference Paper [Details]
	(2014)	“Connectedness” and its meaning for older people living in long-stay care settings. Paper. Royal College of Nursing International Research Conference. Glasgow, 2nd – 4th April. Cooney, A., Murphy, K., Casey, D., Gannon, M., Kelly, M. & D’Eath, M. (2014) “Connectedness” and its meaning for older people living in long-stay care settings. Paper. Royal College of Nursing International Research Conference. Glasgow, 2nd – 4th April. Conference Paper [Details]
	(2005)	The Experiences of People with Disabilities; Do inequalities exist?. Disability Federation of Ireland National Conference: Disability and Population Health. Sixsmith, J., D'Eath, M., Cannon, R. & Kelly, L. (2005) The Experiences of People with Disabilities; Do inequalities exist?. Disability Federation of Ireland National Conference: Disability and Population Health. Conference Paper [Details]

Edited Book

	Year	Publication
	(2013)	Legal, Ethical and Professional Practice in Social Care 2. Maureen D'Eath (2013) Legal, Ethical and Professional Practice in Social Care 2. Edited Book [Details]
	(2013)	Legal, Ethical and Professional Practice in Social Care 1. Maureen D'Eath (2013) Legal, Ethical and Professional Practice in Social Care 1. Edited Book [Details]

Electronic Source

	Year	Publication
	(2012)	Development and population of a Health Communication Examples Database. Fox K.A., D’Eath M., Doyle P., & Sixsmith J. (2012) Development and population of a Health Communication Examples Database. Electronic Source [Details]

Other Item

	Year	Publication
	(2007)	Law and Ethics for Irish Social Care Workers. M. D'Eath (2007) Law and Ethics for Irish Social Care Workers. Galway: Other Item [Details]
	(2006)	The Irish Health and Social Care Services. M D'Eath (2006) The Irish Health and Social Care Services. Galway: Other Item [Details]
	(2005)	Community Health Needs Assessment. Report presented to the Department of Primary care, HSE West. D'Eath, M. (2005) Community Health Needs Assessment. Report presented to the Department of Primary care, HSE West. Other Item [Details]
	(2005)	The Experiences of People with Disabilities; Do inequalities exist?. Disability Research Series 2. D'Eath, M., Sixsmith, J., Cannon, R., Kelly, L. (2005) The Experiences of People with Disabilities; Do inequalities exist?. Disability Research Series 2. Other Item [Details]

Non Published Reports

	Year	Publication
	(2012)	A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) Analysis of Project Outputs. Stockholm: ECDC; unpublished, 2012. Doyle P; Sixsmith J; Barry MM; D’Eath M; MacDonald L; Cairns G (2012) A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) Analysis of Project Outputs. Stockholm: ECDC; unpublished, 2012. Non Published Reports [Details]

Technical Publication

	Year	Publication
	(2015)	Adolescent Sexual Health: Data, development and dissemination. Nic Gabhainn, S., Young, H., Burke, L. & D’Eath, M. (2015) Adolescent Sexual Health: Data, development and dissemination. Technical Publication [Details]
	(2015)	Scoping review of Case Management in the treatment of substance misuse. Nic Gabhainn, S., D’Eath, M. & Sixsmith, J. (2015) Scoping review of Case Management in the treatment of substance misuse. Technical Publication [Details]
	(2005)	The Process Evaluation of the National Drugs Awareness Campaigns: Final Report 2004-2005. Sixsmith, J., D’Eath, M., Clerkin, P., Nic Gabhainn, S., O’Higgins, S. & Stevens, E. (2005) The Process Evaluation of the National Drugs Awareness Campaigns: Final Report 2004-2005. Technical Publication [Details]