Organisation profile
Overview of our Research
The School of Health Sciences is a centre of research excellence, advancing knowledge across speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, health promotion, and podiatric medicine. Across all disciplines, our researchers lead impactful studies that inform rehabilitation strategies, healthcare interventions, diagnostic practice, and long term population wellbeing. Through the use of diverse methodologies, including patient and public involvement (PPI), and by working closely with communities, healthcare providers, and policymakers, we integrate cutting edge research with practice, influence health policy, and deliver meaningful improvements in health outcomes.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
Research output
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(Interactions With Neurobiology and Psychology) Language Assessment of Multilingual Children
Antonijevic-Elliott, S. & Lally, S., 1 Jun 2026, International Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics. Nesi, H. & Milin, P. (eds.). 3rd ed. Elsevier, Vol. 14.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary › peer-review
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Expiratory Muscle Strength Training in COPD Dysphagia Management: A Survey of Speech-Language Pathologists
Brandon, S., Menamin, R. M. & Antonijevic-Elliott, S., 16 Jan 2026, In: Journal Of Clinical Medicine.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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When one door closes another one opens: Another nail in the coffin for social care as a profession.
Power, M. & Workers Advisory Group, Mar 2026, In: Curam - Social Care Ireland Magazine . 64, p. 30 33 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article
Activities
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Resilience Ridge: A Game in Support of Emotional Regulation
Power, M. (Speaker)
25 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation at a National/International Refereed Conference
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Journal of social care (Journal)
Power, M. (Reviewer)
Mar 2026Activity: Reviews and editorial work › Reviews and Editorial work
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Sociolinguistic Factors in Language Assessment
Antonijevic-Elliott, S. (Speaker)
2026Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
Prizes
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5 year Honorary Membership of Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland
KILLEEN, H. (Recipient), Jan 2015
Prize: Honorary award
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Press/Media
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Leading Voices: Episode 5 Multilingualism
Antonijevic-Elliott, S. & O'Malley, M.-P.
20/11/27
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Creating Sustainable Video Content with Community Experts in Speech and Language
27/05/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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How do your habits affect air quality in your retrofitted home?
Coggins, M., Kumar Mishra, A., Fallon-Hogan, V., Norton, D., Doherty, E. & Wemken, N.
4/02/25
1 Media contribution
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Datasets
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A cluster-randomised controlled feasibility trial evaluating the Cognitive Occupation-Based programme for people with Multiple Sclerosis (COB-MS)
Hynes, S. (Creator), OSF Registries, 26 Mar 2024
DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/T2J3Q, https://osf.io/t2j3q
Dataset
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A Cognitive Occupation Based programme for People with Multiple Sclerosis qualitative feasibility data
Hynes, S. (Creator), Irish Qualitative Data Archive, Mar 2023
DOI: 10.7486/DRI.ht2596944%20%20, https://repository.dri.ie/catalog/7h14qh04r
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