Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Karen Mullan, Paul McMullan, Lucy Kayes, David McCance, Alyson Hunter, Jayne Woodside
Summary: This study adds to the growing evidence that Tg measurement is valuable in reflecting iodine status in pregnancy.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
J. Shebehe, E. Ottertun, K. Carlen, D. Gustafson
Summary: The study found that knowledge about antibiotic resistance and other modifiable factors were positively associated with antibiotic use in the past 12months. Female sex, age, high deprivation, and poor general health were independently associated with higher odds of antibiotic use. This research contributes to understanding the factors associated with antibiotic use in a northern European population.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joanne Given, Karen Casson, Helen Dolk, Maria Loane
Summary: The study found that half of pregnant women in Northern Ireland were prescribed non-supplement medications between the last menstrual period and the first antenatal care visit, with younger and older mothers, as well as those living in the most deprived areas, more likely to receive prescriptions.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Katie Kerr, Caoimhe McKenna, Shirley Heggarty, Caitlin Bailie, Julie McMullan, Ashleen Crowe, Jill Kilner, Michael Donnelly, Saralynne Boyle, Gillian Rea, Cheryl Flanagan, Shane McKee, Amy Jayne McKnight
Summary: This study evaluated the experiences of introducing whole genome sequencing (WGS) in healthcare and provided recommendations for improvement, including raising awareness and education for rare diseases, as well as enhancing interprofessional collaboration.
Article
Economics
Geoffroy Duparc-Portier, Gioele Figus
Summary: The new protocol has led to trade frictions between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and simulation results indicate that the weakening relationship between the EU and GB will have a greater negative impact on the Northern Ireland economy. However, this impact may be mitigated by the ability of NI firms to substitute intermediate inputs from GB for EU imports.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kishan Patel, Tania Bosqui, Anne Kouvonen, Michael Donnelly, Ari Vaananen, Justyna Bell, Dermot O'Reilly
Summary: In Northern Ireland, migrants with chronic poor mental health are less likely to receive psychotropic medication compared to the settled population, with an adjusted OR of 0.32. There is also considerable variation between individual migrant groups. The study suggests the need for further qualitative research to better understand how different migrant groups respond to mental ill-health.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shanquan Chen, Rudolf N. Cardinal
Summary: The UK government's program for improving access to psychological therapies has successfully increased the accessibility and efficiency of mental health services, resulting in a steady increase in the number of people entering treatment and the recovery rate of patients. An integrated approach and routine collection of patient-level outcome data have played important roles in the success of the mental health care system.
BULLETIN OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
A. Heaney, E. McLoone, M. Williams, G. Silvestri, A. E. Courtney, D. O'Rourke, C. E. McAvoy
Summary: This study investigated patients with tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis (TINU) in Northern Ireland. The demographic distribution, treatment required, and outcomes of these patients were documented. TINU was found to be a cause of uveitis in both pediatric and adult populations, with a slightly older average age of onset in Northern Ireland compared to previous literature. Long-term immunosuppression for uveitis may be necessary for ongoing ocular inflammation.
Article
Psychology, Educational
Justin M. Luningham, Christine E. Merrilees, Laura K. Taylor, Marcie Goeke-Morey, Peter Shirlow, Bethany Wentz, E. Mark Cummings
Summary: The presence of fathers is associated with reduced internalizing symptoms in adolescents, while family conflict is related to both internalizing and externalizing problems. The implications for understanding family dynamics related to adolescent adjustment in contexts of environmental adversity are discussed.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jordan Bamford, Gerard Leavey, Michael Rosato, Natalie Divin, Gavin Breslin, Dagmar Corry
Summary: This study explores the relationship between adolescent mental well-being, religion, and family activities in a school-based sample from Northern Ireland. The findings suggest that non-religious adolescents may have lower mental well-being scores compared to their religious peers, regardless of religious denomination. This may be due to a lack of firm identity and a sense of marginalization. Additionally, poor family cohesion is associated with poorer mental well-being in adolescents.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Peter Mallett, Danielle McMichael, Yingfen Hsia, Paul Moriarty
Summary: This study described the trends of antimicrobial consumption in paediatric and neonatal inpatient care in Northern Ireland between September 2015 and September 2020. The research created a baseline dataset for paediatric and neonatal units and found that paediatric consumption accounted for approximately 10% of total antimicrobial consumption in hospital care. Variation in consumption rates between units and an increasing proportion of Watch and Reserve antibiotic consumption in some areas were observed.
JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Deirdre Timlin, Barbara Giannantoni, Jacqueline M. McCormack, Angela Polito, Donatella Ciarapica, Elena Azzini, Melanie Giles, Ellen E. A. Simpson
Summary: This study aimed to identify and compare components of the COM-B model influencing dietary behavior in individuals aged 40-55 in NI and Italy. Cultural differences were found in barriers and facilitators to adopting the MIND diet in both samples. Interventions are needed to increase capability, opportunity, and motivation for behavior change.
Article
Ethnic Studies
Adam Fusco
Summary: The article examines the idea of Northern Ireland independence in Unionist political thought, arguing that the arguments were motivated by a classical republican concern. Each moment compelled particular Unionist thinkers to reconsider Ulster Unionists as a political minority subject to arbitrary power, and to choose between Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom as the sovereign political community. The article is unique in its exploration of Northern Ireland independence and provides a challenging case study on the attraction and determinacy of classical republicanism as a theory of self-determination.
NATIONS AND NATIONALISM
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Charlotte E. Neville, Ian S. Young, Frank Kee, Ruth E. Hogg, Angela Scott, Frances Burns, Jayne Woodside, Bernadette McGuinness
Summary: This paper provides an overview of the design and methodology of the health assessment conducted as part of the Northern Ireland Cohort for the Longitudinal Study of Ageing (NICOLA). The findings highlight the importance of incorporating objective health measures in population-based studies of ageing.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Oluwatobiloba Stephanie Ogunrin, Inna Vorushylo, Oghenovo Okpako, Neil Hewitt
Summary: This study highlights the significance of building fabric retrofitting in improving building energy efficiency, particularly in the case of Northern Ireland. By implementing different retrofit scenarios, it is possible to reduce energy demand and carbon emissions, while also creating numerous job opportunities. The research emphasizes the importance of fabric retrofitting research in energy policy formulation and the socioeconomic and environmental benefits of domestic sector retrofitting.
Article
Economics
Declan French, Jonathan Brink, Till Baernighausen
Article
Economics
Declan French, Sharon Cruise
Summary: The violent conflict in Northern Ireland from 1969 to 1998 increased work disability rates by 28%, with mental ill health being the main mediating factor.
OXFORD BULLETIN OF ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS
(2021)
Article
Economics
Dominik Jockers, Sarah Langlotz, Declan French, Till Baernighausen
Summary: Research shows that HIV patients receiving ART treatment have significantly reduced absenteeism rates, with a decrease of 1.033 days per worker per month after 18 months of treatment initiation. Additionally, the cost savings due to the absenteeism effect of treatment outweigh treatment costs in the mining sector in several sub-Saharan African countries.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Raymond Henderson, Peter Keeling, Declan French, Dave Smart, Richard Sullivan, Mark Lawler
Summary: Precision diagnostic testing for non-small-cell lung cancer was evaluated for cost-effectiveness, revealing that 53% of scenarios were cost-effective, and all scenarios comparing PDT-guided therapy with therapy for all patients were cost-effective. However, 81% of the studies analyzed had poor design, indicating the need for more robust health economic evaluations.
MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Raymond Hugo Henderson, Declan French, Timothy Maughan, Richard Adams, Claudia Allemani, Pamela Minicozzi, Michel P. Coleman, Ethna McFerran, Richard Sullivan, Mark Lawler
Summary: The economic burden of colorectal cancer in Europe in 2015 was 19.1 billion euros, with non-healthcare costs accounting for 60.6% of the total burden and healthcare costs accounting for 39.4%. The average cost of managing a patient with colorectal cancer varied widely between countries.
LANCET GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Business, Finance
Declan French, Donal McKillop, Elaine Stewart
Summary: The use of personal finance smartphone apps can help low-income households improve financial knowledge and decision-making confidence, as well as enhance financial management skills. The manifestation of financial capability is shown in better tracking of financial status and handling unexpected bills.
STRATEGIC CHANGE-BRIEFINGS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE
(2021)
Article
Business, Finance
Tripti Sharma, Declan French, Donal McKillop
Summary: This study investigates the factors constraining the development of the UK equity release market. The findings suggest that the attractiveness of the market for insurance companies has decreased due to a decline in annuity business and complications around regulatory requirements. High costs and fragile trust in the market are also identified. Entry of recognized brand names would increase competition and trust, but the risk of reputational damage limits new entrants. The no negative equity guarantee promotes demand, but policymakers advocating for inappropriate use of equity release damage the market.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Raymond H. Henderson, Declan French, Ethna McFerran, Richard Adams, Harpreet Wasan, Robert Glynne-Jones, David Fisher, Susan Richman, Philip D. Dunne, Lisa Wilde, Timothy S. Maughan, Richard Sullivan, Mark Lawler
Summary: Health economic analyses compared the cost-effectiveness of intermittent and continuous cetuximab for colorectal cancer patients, showing cost savings and improved quality of life with intermittent treatment. These results helped support policy change, reduce unnecessary treatment, and underscored the importance of treatment breaks in reducing treatment toxicity.
JOURNAL OF CANCER POLICY
(2022)
Article
Business, Finance
Declan French
Summary: Rising energy and food prices are causing a decline in living standards and strain on household budgets in Europe. This study focuses on understanding the dynamics of financial strain and finds that households do not adapt or become sensitive to financial strain over time. It also reveals that the occurrence of financial strain can be reduced by increasing earnings or borrowing from family and friends, but not by economically inactive individuals entering employment. Additionally, the persistence of financial strain is explained by a negative cycle through worse health, rather than marital conflict or decision-making behavior. Income and wealth shocks do not have an impact on financial strain, contrasting with previous studies. Given the economic challenges posed by the current cost of living crisis, further research on understanding financial hardship is warranted.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Economics
Rossella Ciccia, Declan French, Frank Kee, Mark O'Doherty
Summary: This article investigates the impact of economic inequality on work and welfare, highlighting the association between wealth inequality and the perception of work limitations among disabled individuals. It challenges the crucial role attributed to self-interest in linking economic inequality and solidaristic, pro-welfare attitudes.
WORK EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Business, Finance
Tripti Sharma, Declan French, Donal McKillop
Summary: This paper demonstrates that the concentration of equity release mortgages (ERMs) is not due to demand but rather the risks faced by suppliers. Ignoring regional variations in risk and capital requirements makes it difficult to profitably supply these products outside high house price growth areas. Government subsidies are also shown to be infeasible. Therefore, the government's focus on equity release as a solution for the challenges of an ageing population is misplaced.
JOURNAL OF REAL ESTATE FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
(2022)
Review
Business, Finance
Donal McKillop, Declan French, Barry Quinn, Anna L. Sobiech, John O. S. Wilson
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
(2020)
Article
Business, Finance
Declan French, Donal McKillop, Elaine Stewart
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF FINANCE
(2020)
Review
Business, Finance
Declan French, Samuel Vigne
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
(2019)
Article
Economics
Declan French, Donal McKillop, Tripti Sharma
REGIONAL SCIENCE AND URBAN ECONOMICS
(2018)
