Posts by: Gillian O'Mahony

Health Innovation Hub Ireland Coordinates the development and delivery of a new online Asthma Management Programme.

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October 8th 2018: Health innovation Hub Ireland, UCC School of Pharmacy, and  the Department of Physiotherapy (University College Cork) launch  http://asthmamangement.ucc.iea new online course aimed at Pharmacists and Physiotherapists for the management of Asthma.

About Asthma Programme

This course was developed by a collaboration between the School of Pharmacy, Department of Physiotherapy (University College Cork), GSK, the Physiotherapy Department of University Hospital Kerry, the Asthma Society of Ireland and Health Innovation Hub Ireland. The course incorporates novel flexible learning software to provide physiotherapists, pharmacists and all healthcare professionals with up-to-date knowledge on the causes and treatment strategies of asthma, and strategies that physiotherapists and pharmacists can use to optimise patient welfare. The course also provides these professionals with tools to empower patients to manage their own conditions.

Professor Stephen Byrne, Chair in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, and Head of the School of Pharmacy in University today commented;
“that the Asthma programme will be successful due to the combined interprofessional efforts taken in the design and development of materials which are patient-centric in nature.  The importance of having collaborated with the Asthma Society will further enhance the adaption of this material across all healthcare professionals.  I am delighted to have been part of this project and to see such a wonderful educational package produced at the end.”

GSK Funded

This online continuing professional development (CPD) course was possible because of the very generous funding from GlaxoSmithKline through their Independent Medical Education grant. This funding allowed for the closure of a gap in the care of patients with asthma in Ireland. GSK spokesperson today commented;

‘’ GSK is proud to support this innovative Asthma Management Programme and the UCC School of Pharmacy’s mission to educate pharmacists to the highest professional standards. This free online CPD accredited module will enable community pharmacists all over the country to remotely access up to date information on the diagnosis, treatment and management of asthma. Optimal asthma management is essential to prevent attacks and GSK is committed to helping those with the condition do more, feel better and live longer.”

 CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland, Sarah O’Connor also commented;

“We in the Asthma Society of Ireland are delighted to have been involved with UCC and GSK in creating the new CPD training for pharmacists and physiotherapists on asthma. There are 470,000 people with asthma in Ireland – we have the fourth highest prevalence of asthma in the world, where one in five children and one in ten adults have asthma. We aim to help people with asthma to live a full life, symptom free and this course will assist pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in their work to support people with asthma. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals are key gatekeepers in asthma care, patients rely on them and they can hugely help patients to manage their condition. We want to eliminate asthma deaths and we believe that pharmacists can play a key role in achieving that. This CPD course is only one step in the journey of working with pharmacists and healthcare professionals, but it is a very important one.”

About Course 

Both physiotherapists and pharmacists can be intimately involved in the treatment of patients with this long-term respiratory condition. However, there are infrequent opportunities for both groups of professionals to develop a shared understanding of patient’s experience of the condition, and of the important work that both professions play in improving to the fullest the quality of life of patients suffering from asthma.  Whilst this programme is aimed primarily at pharmacists and physiotherapists, it is of relevance to all healthcare professionals in both primary and secondary care settings.

Asthma Programme

Link to Asthma Management programme overview and content http://asthmamanagement.ucc.ie

Free pic no repro fee 02 November 2018
Helen O’Dwyer , External Relations Manager, GSK,Sarah O’Connor, CEO, The Asthma Society of Ireland, Prof. Stephen Byrne, Head of School of Pharmacy UCC and Dr Tanya Mulcahy, National Manager, Health Innovation Hub Ireland at The launch in UCC, School of Pharmacy for the new Novel flexible learning interprofessional programme on asthma management , The course was developed by a collaboration between the School of Pharmacy, Department of Physiotherapy UCC, GSK, the Physiotherapy Department of University Hospital Kerry, the Asthma Society of Ireland and Health Innovation Hub Ireland.
Photography Gerard McCarthy 087 8537228
more info contact Tara O’Leary, Communications, College of Medicine and Health
(CoMH) UCC 0858077849 email tara.oleary@ucc.ie

 

Free pic no repro fee 02 November 2018
at The launch in UCC, School of Pharmacy for the new Novel flexible learning interprofessional programme on asthma management , The course was developed by a collaboration between the School of Pharmacy, Department of Physiotherapy UCC, GSK, the Physiotherapy Department of University Hospital Kerry, the Asthma Society of Ireland and Health Innovation Hub Ireland.
Photography Gerard McCarthy 087 8537228
more info contact Tara O’Leary, Communications, College of Medicine and Health
(CoMH) UCC 0858077849 email tara.oleary@ucc.ie

 

IMSTA 2018 recognises the best innovations in medical technology in use in Ireland!

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Great excitement as IMSTA Recognises the best innovations in medical technology in use in Ireland

Every year the IMSTA Awards gather more and more momentum, and this year the much coveted MedTech Award trophies vied for space in Croke Park with the mighty (if battered) Sam Maguire Cup!

Our seasoned and excellent MC, Anton Savage of The Communications Clinic, managed the many excited winners who took to the podium to collect their Awards.  This year’s winners of theEnterprise Ireland Most Innovative Awardwere Johnson & Johnson for their Embotrap, a mechanical thrombectomy device, in the Multi National section, and Hospital Services Limited for their NisoBiomet – Endofaster, Real Time Gastric Juice Analysis, in the SME section.

A full list of winners is below, and again this year eHealth/Digital Health featured in the Awards, with the Royal Belfast Hospital Trust winning the Healthcare Innovation Award for their Virtual Reality MRI App. , Synrcophi Systems for their KEWS 300, and VideoDoc for their online doctor platform.  In fact again this year we had a double winner as Syncrophi and VideoDoc were also winners in the Most Cost Effective Product or Service Award sponsored by Health Innovation Hub Ireland.  Two very worthy winners focused on improving patient care in Ireland and keeping people out of hospitals.

Our special guest on the evening was Dr. Eve Bruce a specialist burns surgeon from Dingle who is currently medical coordinator of the Al Mowasa Hospital for Reconstructive Surgery in Amman, Jordan.  She is an experienced Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders field worker having completed assignments in some of the most challenging contexts in which MSF works, including Afghanistan and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Her story and experiences on the front line were an inspiration to everyone working in patient care.

IMSTA as the representative body for the Medical Technology supply industry in Ireland provides a forum for the development and advocacy of policies that support innovation in medical technology to address patients’ healthcare needs. Their members provide safe, effective and innovative medical technologies that save and enhance lives, benefiting people and society.

The MedTech sector employs over 30,000 highly skilled people and exports over €12.5 billion worth of medical devices annually.

See full list of Award Winners here:  https://www.imsta.ie/imsta-awards/

Bank of Ireland: Investing for Business Growth

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Join Bank of Ireland, HRM & Island Bridge Brand Development as we explore some of the key challenges facing  Manufacturers today and review potential solutions.

Bank of Ireland: Investing for Business Growth event takes place on Wednesday, 10th October at Workbench, Bank of Ireland, 70 Patrick Street, Cork.  Doors open at 7.40am

Please click on below link for registration and information

https://events.bizzabo.com/210730/home

 

 

Reminder – IMSTA Medtech Awards 2018 – closing date for entries is 31st August

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The Award ceremony and Gala Black Tie Dinner will take place Thursday September 27th in the fabulous Croke Park Conference Centre.

This year’s event will further push the envelope, allowing more networking opportunities than ever before and showcasing emerging and established talent.

We are now seeking nominations in each of the 8 Award Categories.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to put your product or service forward for an award.  Award entries will be judged by experts in the field, and past winners have used the Awards as a launching pad for further exposure, networking and ultimately, sales.  Entries will close on August 31st, so act now and don’t miss your chance to shine.

IMSTA members can now access the devoted webpage HERE for information on the Categories, How to Enter and Book a Table for this prestigious event

ENTER HERE NOW

More Information from admin@imsta.ie

www.imsta.ie

 

Infant Research Centre, CUMH launches B-Best Start Book

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Infant Research Centre were delighted to launch the B-BEST START LifeMatters for Mums, Dads and New Born Babies handbook on Friday 12th May 2018 with author Dr Margaret O’Rourke, and alongside Principal Investigator Prof Eugene Dempsey and Centre Director, Professor Geraldine Boylan.

The B-BEST START Programme is part of the Infant Centre’s NeoView Programme, which aims to improve the outcomes of babies in the neonatal unit (NNU) by empowering parents to build their own health, well-being and resilience so that they can be active, informed and emotionally engaged with their new born babies, infants and children.

The focus of the day was on the Neonatal Unit (NNU). The NNU is a unit in Cork University Maternity Hospital that specialises in the care of babies, particularly those who are born too soon, who have a low birth weight, who have medical conditions that require additional care, and those recovering after surgery.  In Ireland, approximately 1 in 10 babies will visit the NNU for at least a few days. The length of stay in the NNU will depend on baby’s size, prematurity, and medical circumstances.

Speaking at the event, Dr Margaret O’Rourke noted that the book helps to empower parents, “Babies need their mums and dads, and the programme is about making them central to their baby’s care. Babies can’t wait: the first 1000 days of their lives are absolutely critical for their future development, and this book helps parents to cope and do the best for their babies”.

The handbook offers a huge opportunity to make a difference to the next generation: the first three years of life (or first 1000 days) are critical to long-term outcomes, as the brain is rapidly developing and building its architecture. Early experiences on the developing brain are hugely important, particularly the relationship and caregiving from parents.

Funded by Science Foundation Ireland and Lincor Solutions, and working collaboratively with Health Innovation Hub Ireland, the NeoView Programme has demonstrated how research, particularly in an intensive environment such as the NNU, can contribute to the care there, and effect change in patient outcomes. Staff have noted that the B-BEST START book can help in taking the “psychological temperature” down as stress can be contagious between parents and staff. The focus on practical activities that parents can do to bolster their resilience makes a huge difference to outcomes, noted by staff as having a very positive impact on parents.

For more information on the NeoView Programme, including resources for parents with babies in the NNU: visit www.infantcentre.ie/neoview

For more information on the author, Dr Margaret O’Rourke:

https://www.ucc.ie/en/medical/meu/people/

Post Doctoral Researcher required to join team from Department of Medicine, UCC, Department of Infectious Disease, CUH and Altratech Ireland

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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher (HIV genomics, bioinformatics and point of care diagnostic device development) to join a Horizon 2020-SME funded project on the EASIVIRAL HIV viral load detection and quantification system.

Click here for more information and application process

IRDG – Funding & Collaboration for Business Innovation, Dublin

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The Industry Research & Development Group will be hosting the Funding & Collaboration for Business Innovation in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown on 3rd May, 2018 from 8.30am to 3pm.  This event will explore “All the funding and collaboration options to support business innovation in 2018 under one roof….”

Please click here for more information