Title: A person centred approach to care of older people: the perceptions of people in the North Wexford Area / [thesis] by Anne Coakley

Authors: Coakley, Anne

Description: The need for a more efficient co-ordination of care and service provision for older people is a constant theme in the reports and recommendations, both by government and voluntary agencies. This represents a crucial challenge to the development of appropriate health and social care planning for the growing numbers of older people, as a proportion of the population. Given the finite financial resources available, this population must be enabled to share in the responsibilities for priority setting of services and decision-making, leading to more efficient utilisation of resources.The North Wexford Area was selected for this study, which includes the town of Gorey and its environs, as the number of individuals, aged 65 years or over, in this selected area increased by 18% between 1996 and 2002. This study explores the perceptions of people 70 years or over regarding their knowledge of and individual requirements of the service both now and in the future. It also sought to establish if the services provided by the health sector are people centred to meet the needs of older people. A qualitative research approach was adopted for this study, as it focuses on the individual’s perspective of living the experience. It explores what people are doing and feeling, which could not be achieved through a quantitative research approach. A non-probability convenience sample was chosen comprised of 12 participants from the local retirement groups in the area. Data was obtained through semi-structured interviews.The themes that emerged from the data analysis were then grouped into four significant categories, namely:Access to health and social services.Unmet needs of the services.The importance of being active and independent.Attitudes and how person centred the service is.These are discussed under the following:Older peoples knowledge of what health and social services are available to them.Perceived service requirements with increasing age.Preferences of older people regarding care.The findings of the study suggest that:The needs of older people, as articulated by the informants, are not specific to the health services alone, but incorporate social services and the environment in which they live.Older people are not generally aware of the services available to them.3The participants in this study have varied lifestyles, which highlight the fact that it is important not to stereotype all older people.The needs identified by participants were not all adequately met.Older people are generally active and want to remain so, for as long as possible.Helping them to achieve this involves listening to their viewpoints about what affects their health, the social supports they require for physical and psychological well-being, and the creation of support structures as deemed appropriate.The active retirement groups are a source untapped by the Health Service for information dissemination and health promoting initiatives, to enhance active ageing.There is a need for the SEHB to plan services to meet the needs of its ageing population in the area under study. This could be done by listening to their views and adequately assessing their needs, in order to maintain them in active retirement in their own homes, if they so desire.

Title: Funky food cookery book

Authors: Health Service Executive (HSE) Dublin North East Regional Residential Child Care Service

Description: "I am one of those people who has been cookingfrom a young age. I began cooking with my motherin the restaurant of what was then my parent's,MacNean Bistro, at the age of 12 and have lovedcooking, tasting and creating new recipes eversince.Being able to cook is a very important andenjoyable skill, allowing us to eat healthily, enjoycooking and food and treat our friends and familywith our culinary delights!I would like to congratulate Trine Kelly and herteam at the Residential Child Care Services in HSEDublin North East on the launch of 'Funky Food'.This book is a great introduction to cooking withlots of healthy, nutritious and tasty recipes andpractical cooking tips throughout.I always say that as a Chef, I am only as good asthe produce I use and 90% of the food used inMacNean Restaurant is locally sourced, organicingredients. My parents were passionatelyinterested in good quality ingredients cookedproperly so from an early age I learned toappreciate taste and know about the ingredientsand nutritional values of food.Today many young people skip breakfast and thenfill up with all the wrong foods. 'Funky Food' givesall the recipes and practical guidelines needed toprepare and create wholesome and nutritiousmeals from breakfast to lunch, dinner, snacks anddeserts.I believe that if young people are taught to cook,the interest will stay for life and I hope thisfantastic new book will help you create good,nourishing meals everyday.Happy Cooking!" [Forward by Nevin Macguire]

Title: Children's grief

Authors: Irish Hospice Foundation; Health Service Executive (HSE)

Description: Leaflet

Title: Bereaved by suicide

Authors: Irish Hospice Foundation; Health Service Executive (HSE)

Description: Leaflet

Title: Guidelines on the prevention and control of tuberculosis in Ireland 2010

Authors: Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC); National TB Advisory Committee

Title: Instructions for use of hygiene audit benchmarking tool

Authors: Health Information Quality Authority (HIQA)

Title: Quality improvement plan national hygiene services quality review Bantry general hospital

Authors: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)

Title: Results from a survey of acute hospitals on the implementation of the 2005 updated national guidelines on the control and prevention of MRSA

Authors: SARI Infection Control Sub Committee

Title: Shared news: Issue 11, Spring 2005 / Eastern Health Shared Services

Authors: Eastern Health Shared Services (EHSS)

Title: Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home

Authors: Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), Social Services Inspectorate (SSI)

Title: Building young hearts: physical activity, young people and the physical environment

Authors: Irish Heart Foundation (IHF), National Heart Alliance

Title: A report based on an investigation into the implementation of Children First: National guidelines for the protection and welfare of children.

Authors: Office of the Ombudsman for Children

Description: On 19 November 2008 the Ombudsman for Children wrote to - Mary Harney TD, Minister for Health and Children; - Barry Andrews TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs; - Professor Brendan Drumm, of the Health Service Executive (HSE) and - all Child Care Managers (CCMs) in all 32 Local Health Offices of the HSE informing them that she was launching “an investigation into the state of implementation of Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children.” This was also announced by press release issued the next day. Children First is, as its name suggests, a document setting out the State’s guidelines on the protection and welfare of children. It provides detailed guidance to HSE staff, An Garda Síochána and others who provide services to children. Its goals are to ensure that children are protected from abuse and that their welfare is promoted. The investigation was conducted under s.10(1)(a)(ii) of the Ombudsman for Children Act 2002 which empowers the Ombudsman for Children to conduct an investigation of her own motion. Own motion investigations are particularly useful where, as in this case, children who may be affected are less likely to make complaints. They also provide an opportunity to examine whether there are systemic problems which may give rise to difficulties for many children.

Title: A report based on an investigation into the implementation of Children First: National guidelines for the protection and welfare of children. Executive summary.

Authors: Office of the Ombudsman for Children

Description: This report is the result of an investigation into the implementation of Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children, which was published in 1999. Some of the conclusions in this report are positive. It is recognised that substantial efforts have been made at various times since 1999 to implement Children First. However, some of its conclusions are negative and a number of findings of unsound administration have been made by the Ombudsman for Children against the relevant public bodies. It is the view of the Ombudsman for Children that much needs to be done to improve protection and promote children’s rights and welfare. This is not simply a matter of resources. Some of the problems identified - variable practice, a lack of internal and external scrutiny and a failure of inter agency collaboration - indicate a need for a fundamental change in culture and attitude towards child protection more generally.

Title: Child death review: Options paper

Authors: Office of the Ombudsman for Children

Description: Under section 7.1 (a) of the Ombudsman for Children Act 2002, the Ombudsman for Children has a statutory responsibility to advise the Minister for Health and Children or any other Minister of the Government, as may be appropriate, on the development and co-ordination of policy relating to children. In April 2007, the Ombudsman for Children contacted the Minister for Health and Children and, pursuant to section 7.1 (a) of the 2002 Act, recommended that consideration be given to the establishment of a mechanism to review systematically child deaths in the State. The purpose of such a review mechanism would be to develop a deeper understanding of why children die in an effort to reduce the number of preventable deaths.

Title: Young people and public libraries in Ireland: Issues and opportunities

Authors: McGrath, Brid Dr.; Rogers,Margaret Dr.; Gilligan, Robbie Prof

Description: The responses to this survey on young people’s use of and views on public libraries in Irelanddemonstrate that public libraries provide a wide range of services to young adults, but these areunevenly distributed throughout the country and, indeed, within library authorities. Innovative andattractive services have been provided and more are planned. Many services, however, are limitedby lack of space, paucity of training for library staff, the absence of any dedicated young adults’librarians and a low level of knowledge of, and interest in, libraries on the part of teenagers, aswell as competition with their other activities.

Title: The control of environmental tobacco smoke: a policy review.

Authors: McNabola, Aonghus; Gill, Laurence William

Abstract: According to World Health Organisation figures, 30% of all cancer deaths, 20% of all coronary heart diseases and strokes and 80% of all chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are caused by cigarette smoking. Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) exposure has also been shown to be associated with disease and premature death in non-smokers. In response to this environmental health issue, several countries have brought about a smoking ban policy in public places and in the workplace. Countries such as the U.S., France, Italy, Ireland, Malta, the Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland, Spain, and England have all introduced policies aimed at reducing the population exposure to ETS. Several investigations have monitored the effectiveness of these smoking ban policies in terms of ETS concentrations, human health and smoking prevalence, while others have also investigated a number of alternatives to smoking ban policy measures. This paper reviews the state of the art in research, carried out in the field of ETS, smoking bans and Tobacco Control to date and highlights the need for future research in the area.

Title: General Medical Services (Payments) Board: report for the year ended 31st December 2004

Authors: General Medical Services (Payments) Board

Title: A guide to influencing the health service CAN (Community Action Network)

Authors: Combat Poverty Agency (CPA)

Title: Alcohol aware practice service initiative April 2005 - March 2006

Authors: Anderson, Y; Collins, C; Dalton, C

Title: Activity in acute public hospitals in Ireland, 2008 annual report

Authors: The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) Health Research and Information Division

Description: This is a report on the discharges from acute public hospitals participating in HIPE in 2008. Discharge activity is examined by type of patient and hospital, and by demographic parameters (such as age and sex). Particular issues of relevance to the Irish health care system covered in the report relate to the composition of discharges by medical card and public/ private status. Discharges are also analysed by diagnoses, procedures, major diagnostic categories and diagnosis related groups. The analysis is presented at the national level and is also disaggregated by Health Service Executive (HSE) administrative areas.