Ms Siobháin Smyth RPN,DipCPN,RNT,PG.DipCHSE,BNS,MSc
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Biography:
Research Interests
| Main Research Interests: Mental Health issues - Suicide and Suicide prevention & Psychosocial interventions in mental health, Older People and Teaching and Learning. CHAIR: Mental Health Research Cluster The Mental Health Research Cluster (MHRC) places priority on clinical focused research. The work of the group is committed to further enhancing links between mental health research, education, policy and practice. As a group, we have a wide range of multidisciplinary collaborations locally, nationally and internationally. In addition, we have close links with HSE and user and carer organisations at local and national level. Research Groups: Steering Group SCAN study (Evaluation of the Suicide Crisis Assessment Nurse) Service Steering Group DARES study (Dementia Education Reminiscence Programme for Staff) |
Book Chapters
| Smyth, S. (2005) 'Post graduate nursing students’ experiences of enquiry based learning' In: NUI Galway In: Handbook of Enquiry and problem based learning: Irish Case Studies and International Perspectives National University of Ireland, Galway. [Details] |
| Smyth,S. (2006) 'Handbook of Enquiry & Problem-based learning - Irish Case Studies and International perspectives Terry Barrett, Iain Mac Labhainn, Helen Fallon CELT, NUI, Galway' In: [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Byrne, E.,Smyth, S. (2007) 'Lecturers' experiences and perspectives of using an Objective Structured Clinical Examination'. Nurse Education in Practice, 8 (4):283-289. [Details] |
| Smyth, S. Cooney, A., Houghton, C., & Casey, D. (2011) 'Students’ Experiences of Blended Learning Across a range of postgraduate programmes'. Nurse Education Today, . [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Cooney, A.,Houghton, C.,Smyth, S.,Casey, D. (2010) Blended learning in postgraduate education: staff and student perspectives . Paper Royal College of Nursing Partners in Practice Conference. Blackpool. UK , 26-FEB-10 - 27-FEB-10 [Details] |
| Tully, A., Bourke, R., Smyth, S., Hunter, A., Freeman, G., & Scanlon, L. (2011) The Integration of Clinical Supervision in a Pre-registration Mental Health Nurse Programme 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference; Transforming Healthcare through Research, Education and Technology. Trinity College. Dublin [Details] |
| Smyth, S., Cooney, A., & Houghton, C. (2011) Key steps of initiating inter-professional education across healthcare undergraduate programmes 22nd International Networking for Education in healthcare Conference. University of Cambridge, United Kingdom [Details] |
| Smyth, S., Jordan, F., & Tully, A. (2011) (2011) The health improvement profile (HIP) can be a valuable tool in supporting the mental health nurse (MHN) to identify the physical health needs of people with serious mental illness (SMI) 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference; Transforming Healthcare through Research, Education and Technology. Trinity College. Dublin [Details] |
Conference Paper
| Smyth, S. (2004) “EBL/PBL within the Centre for Nursing Studies NUIG” . Paper: Presented at the expanding Horizons in Problem Based Learning summer course. Faculty of Medicine, Health Science and Psychology. Maastrict University. Netherlands. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Smyth, S. Montgomery, A. (2005) “The challenge and Awakening of Cultural Diversity and Universality within Health care Today in Ireland” . Paper: Presented at “Borders and Margins: (Re)defining Space and Place in European Literary and Cultural Discourses” An interdisciplinary Conference National University of Ireland Galway. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Smyth, S. Byrne, E. (2006) The Challenges of Assessing Student Nurses’ Using Objective Clinical Structured Examinations (OSCE) . Paper: Presented at the 7th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference; Transforming Healthcare through Research, Education and Technology Trinity College Dublin. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Knight, J. Smyth, S (2007) A comparative study of the impact on education on the development of the role of the community mental health nurse between United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland - (1980 - 2006) . Paper: 1st Presented at: International Conference on “Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice,” Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, National University of Ireland, Galway. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Smyth, S, Byrne, E. (2007) Students perspectives of assessing clinical competence using an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). Paper: Presented at “Nurse Education Today Conference, University of Cambridge, England. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Smyth. S., Knight, J., Cooley, C (2008) User involvement in the development and evaluation of a post-graduate diploma in nursing (mental health, community and in-patient care) . Paper: Presented on the 9th-11th June 2008, at the 2nd International Nurse Education Conference (NETNEP) Dublin, Ireland. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Knight, J. Smyth, S., Mooney, B., Conway, Y. (2008) Microteaching as a teaching strategy: benefits, pitfalls and logistical challenges . Paper: Presented at the 9th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference; Transforming Healthcare through Research, Education and Technology Trinity College Dublin. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Smyth. S., Knight, J., Cooley, C. (2008) User involvement in the development and evaluation of a post-graduate diploma in nursing (mental health, community and in-patient care). Paper: Presented at the 2nd International Nurse Education Conference (NETNEP) Dublin, Ireland. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Smyth, S. (2008) Guided Imagery in Mental Health Nursing . Paper: Presented at the 9th European Doctoral Conference in Nursing Science, Maastricht, Netherlands. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Smyth, S. (2008) An evaluation of partnership working with mental health stakeholders and Service Users in the development process of a post graduate Curricula . Paper: Presented at the 8th International Conference; Practice Development, Action Research and Reflective Practice. Royal College of Nursing. Eindhoven, Netherlands. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Cooney, A.,Smyth, S.,Casey, D.,Houghton, C. (2009) Blended learning: challenges, pitfalls and successes across a range of postgraduate programmes . Paper: Presented at the 20th International Networking for Education in healthcare Conference. University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Smyth, S.,Cooney, A.,Houghton, C.,Casey, D. (2010) Blended learning … our journey to date Paper Conversations on Teaching and Learning, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, National University of Ireland, Galway Galway. Conference Paper [Details] |
Conference Poster
| Smyth, S. (2004) Enquiry Based learning in Nursing Education . Poster: Presented at the International conference on Transforming Health care through Research, Education and Technology Trinity College Dublin. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Smyth, S.,Tully, A. (2005) The concept of Enquiry Based learning . Poster: Presented at the International conference on Learning in the Europe of Knowledge National University of Ireland Galway. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Smyth, S. Montgomery, A. (2005) The Challenge and Awakening of Cultural Diversity and University in Nursing Practice . Poster: Presented at the 6th Annual interdisciplinary Research Conference, transforming healthcare through Research, Education and Technology. Trinity College. Dublin. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Byrne E. Smyth, S. (2005) The Benefits of Simulation Learning and the Steps involved in coordinating a Simulation Exercise for student nurses . Poster: Presented at the 6th Annual interdisciplinary Research Conference, transforming healthcare through Research, Education and Technology. Trinity College. Dublin. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Smyth, S.,Byrne E. (2006) Lecturers’ Experiences and Perspectives of Using Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): An Irish Outlook. Poster: Presented at the 6th International Conference; Practice Development, Action Research and Reflective Practice Royal College of Nursing Edinburgh, Scotland. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Dowling, M.,Smyth, S.,Farrelly, F.,Meagher, C.,Montgomery, A.,O'Hara, M. (2006) Oral Assessment; a systematic evaluation of available objective assessment tools . Poster: Presented at the 6th International Conference; Practice Development, Action Research and Reflective Practice Royal College of Nursing Edinburgh, Scotland. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Larkin, P.,Smyth, S. (2007) Interagency Collaboration: Shared Learning between Palliative Care and Mental Health Nurses . Poster: Presented on the 7-9th June at the 10th European Association for Palliative Care Congress, Budapest, Hungary. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Conway, Y., Dowling, M., Montgomery, A., Smyth, S., Farrelly, F., Meagher, C., O'Hara, M (2007) Practice innovation and Journal Clubs . Poster: Presented at the 1st International Conference on “Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice,” Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, National University of Ireland, Galway and to presented on the 4-6th September 2007 at the “Nurse Education Today 2007 Conference,” University of Cambridge, England. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Smyth, S.,Byrne E. (2007) Lecturers' experiences and perspectives of using an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): an Irish outlook. 6th International Practice Development Conference Action Research and Reflective Practice. Herriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Larkin, P., Smyth, S, (2007) Interagency Collaboration: Shared Learning between Palliative Care and Mental Health Nurses . Presented at the 10th European Association for Palliative Care Congress. Budapest, Hungary: Conference Poster [Details] |
| Smyth, S.,Byrne E. (2007) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): Students’ perspective of Assessing Clinical Competence Using an OSCE. 1st International Nursing and Midwifery Conference Building and Promoting Excellene in Practice. National University of Ireland Galway. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Cooley, C.,Smyth, S.,Knight, J.,Grehan, G. (2007) User Involvement in the Development and Evaluation of a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health, Community and In-Patient Care . Presented at the 1st International Conference on Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, National University of Ireland, Galway and to presented at the Nurse Education Today 2007 Conference, University of Cambridge, England. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Conway, Y.,Dowling, M.,Montgomery, A.,Smyth, S.,Farrelly, F.,Meagher, C.,O'Hara, M. (2007) Practice innovation and Journal Clubs . Presented at the 1st International Conference on Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, National University of Ireland, Galway and to presented at the Nurse Education Today 2007 Conference, University of Cambridge, England. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Cooley, C.,Smyth, S.,Knight, J.,Grehan, G. (2007) User Involvement in the Development and Evaluation of a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health, Community and In-Patient Care Poster: . Presented at the 1st International Conference on “Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice,” Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, National University of Ireland, Galway and to presented on the 4-6th September 2007 at the “Nurse Education Today 2007 Conference,” University of Cambridge, England. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Larkin, P. ,Smyth, S, (2008) Interagency Collaboration: Shared Learning between Palliative Care and Mental Health Nurses . Presented at the 2nd International Nurse Education Conference (NETNEP). Dublin, Ireland: Conference Poster [Details] |
| Larkin, P.,Smyth, S, (2008) Interagency Collaboration: Shared Learning between Palliative Care and Mental Health Nurses . Poster: Presented on the 9th-11th June 2008, at the 2nd International Nurse Education Conference (NETNEP) Dublin, Ireland. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Smyth, S.,Cooney, A.,Casey, D.,Houghton, C. (2009) The Blended Learning Experience: Learners’ perspectives across a range of postgraduate programmes . Poster: Presented on the 27-28th August at the All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Jordan, F.,Smyth, S (2010) Improving Client Adherence with Treatment Regimes: Concordance Skills as a Psychosocial Intervention for Health Care Professionals . Poster: Presented at the Mental Health Institute’s inaugural annual symposium. Dublin City University. Dublin. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Smyth, S.,Cooney, A. (2010) Social networking: The Pragmatics of Blogging . Poster: Presented at the 8th Galway Symposium on Higher Education. Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, National University of Ireland. Galway. Conference Poster [Details] |
| Jordan, F. Smyth, S (2011) Empowering Clients to Self-Manage Chronic Diseases: The Jordan Framework of the Empowering Process for Health Care Professionals . Poster: Presented at the 3rd International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery. National University of Ireland, Galway. Ireland: Conference Poster [Details] |
| Smyth, S. Bourke, R. Bradley, S. Freeman, G. Hunter, A. Scanlon, L. Tully, A. (2011) The Integration of Clinical Supervision in a Pre-registration Mental Health Nurse Programme . Poster: Presented at the 3rd International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery National University of Ireland, Galway. Ireland. Conference Poster [Details] |
Invited papers
| Smyth, S. (2003) “Medication Compliance among clients with Mental Health problems” . Paper: Presented at the World Mental Health Day Conference. Galway. Invited papers [Details] |
| Smyth, S. (2004) “Psychiatric Clients perceptions of Medication Compliance” . Paper: Presented at Sharing best practice with Western Health Board. Galway. Invited papers [Details] |
| Smyth, S. (2004) “Compliance - the hidden cause of treatment failure” Galway. Paper: Presented at the Mental Health Conference - East Galway Mental Health Service. Invited papers [Details] |
Non Published Reports
| Smyth, S. (2010) Vision for Mental Health Report: Submitted on the 17th Dec 2010 by Siobhan Smyth, on behalf of Mental Health Research Cluster, . National University of Ireland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Galway: Requested by The Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director (ONMSD) and Corporate Mental Health at the Health Services Executive (HSE). Non Published Reports [Details] |
Workshops
| Smyth, S. (2009) Problem-Based Learning, an Introduction - “Challenges” Workshop: inInstitute of Technology, Tralee . Workshops [Details] |