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Pregnancy loss research showcased at Futures Research Conference at UCC
Members of the Pregnancy Loss Research Group attended and presented at the UCC College of Medicine and Health (CoMH) Futures Research Conference on 21 September.
Professor Keelin O’Donoghue showcased the depth and range of research and knowledge translation activities conducted across the Pregnancy Loss Research Group in an invited talk during the opening session of the conference titled ‘Pregnancy loss & perinatal death: Evidence & impact to inform policy and practice’. Members of the Group also presented a range of posters.
Details of PLRG poster presentations at the CoMH Futures Research Conference
| Title |
Presenting author |
Project |
| Workplace supports for pregnancy loss before viability: A scoping review of the literature |
Ruadh Kelly-Harrington, Marita Hennessy, Sara Leitao, Caroline Dalton O’Connor, Mary Donnelly, Claire Murray, Daniel Nuzum, Maeve O’Sullivan, Keelin O’Donoghue |
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| Important features of recurrent miscarriage care and priorities for service improvements: A qualitative interview study |
Marita Hennessy, Rebecca Dennehy, Sarah Meaney, Karen Matvienko-Sikar, Ria O’Sullivan-Lago, Jennifer Ui Dhubhgain, Con Lucey, Keelin O’Donoghue |
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| The RELEVANT Study: Rethinking stiLlbirth through bEhaViour chAnge iNtervenTions |
Tamara Escanuela Sanchez, Karen Matvienko-Sikar, Sarah Meaney, Molly Byrne, Keelin O´Donoghue |
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| A systematic review of behaviour change techniques used in the context of stillbirth prevention |
Tamara Escañuela Sánchez, Keelin O’Donoghue, Molly Byrne, Sarah Meaney, Karen Matvienko Sikar |
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| Exploring healthcare professionals’ experiences when communicating with pregnant patients about stillbirth |
Emily Rutherford, Tamara Escañuela Sánchez, Keelin O’Donoghue |
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| A systematic review of standardised tools used in perinatal death review programmes |
Emily O’Connor, Sara Leitao, Amy Fogarty, Richard Greene, Keelin O’Donoghue |
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| Risk factors and characteristics associated with stillbirth in twin pregnancies |
Caroline O’Connor, Sara Leitao, Paul Corcoran, Keelin O’Donoghue |
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| Gender-Based Discrimination & Sexual Harassment within OBGYN Training |
Samantha Ingham, Sara Leitao, Keelin O’Donoghue |
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Ruadh Kelly-Harrington presenting a scoping review of workplace supports for pregnancy loss before viability at the CoMH Futures Research Conference
Pictured at the CoMH Futures Research Conference: Professor Helen Whelton and Professor Keelin O’Donoghue. Photo: Barrie Tyner
The conference showcased research performed by staff and students across the College of Medicine and Health (CoMH). The theme was ‘Futures’, to reflect the launch of UCC Futures, an ambitious new programme of research prioritisation as part of UCC’s Strategic Plan 2023 - 2028.
Speaking about the conference, Professor Helen Whelton, Head of College of Medicine and Health UCC said: “We work with exceptional researchers. Their pioneering work, their ideas, their innovative proposals transform their research into impact that helps transform human lives, advances economic development and addresses global grand challenges in health and disease”.
UCC President Professor John O’Halloran said: “The CoMH Futures Research Conference is an important opportunity to celebrate the research being undertaken by UCC researchers, investigators, postgraduate and undergraduate students. UCC’s research community will come together to showcase their work to find solutions for some of the world’s challenges, driving advances to shape the future of healthcare and promote the good health and well-being for all at all ages.”
Read the College of Medicine and Health press release here.