Organisation profile
Overview of our Research
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is dedicated to research that enhances healthcare delivery, patient safety, and professional practice. Our extensive research portfolio addresses critical issues in nursing, midwifery, and healthcare management, shaping policies and best practices that improve outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals alike. Through evidence-based research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we are at the forefront of advancing holistic and patient-centered care.
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 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
Research output
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Comparison of AI-assisted and human-generated plain language summaries for Cochrane reviews: a randomised non-inferiority trial (HIET-1) [Registered Report - stage II]
Devane, D., Pope, J., Byrne, P., Forde, E., O'Byrne, I., Woloshin, S., Culloty, E., Dahly, D., Elgersma, I. H., Munthe-Kaas, H., Judge, C., O'Donnell, M., Krewer, F., Galvin, S., Burke, N. N., Tierney, T., Saif-Ur-Rahman, K. M., Conway, T. & Thomas, J., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 191, 112102.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Consensus research priorities for cancer nursing in Europe: A Delphi study
Drury, A., Dowling, M., Colomer-Lahiguera, S., Efstathiou, N., Semple, C., Fernández-Ortega, P., Brochstedt Dieperink, K., Pape, E., Kotronoulas, G., Miguel, S. & Bağçivan, G., Feb 2026, In: European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 80, 103102.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Development of a Core Outcome Set for research studies with older adults in the Emergency Department-CREAT-ED: A multi-stage study protocol
Mc Loughlin, K., Salsberg, J., Mc Namara, R., Toomey, E., Banerjee, J., Cassarino, M., Galvin, R., O'Donnell, C., Liu, S., Dainty, K., O'Connor, M., Ryan, D., Meskell, P., Melady, D. & Robinson, K., 16 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Trials.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Adoption of the Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) guidelines within health psychology and behavioural medicine journal policies: a cross-sectional study
Norris, E. (Speaker) & Toomey, E. (Speaker)
Sep 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation at a National/International Refereed Conference
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The Future of Care for People with Dementia
Sezgin, D. (Speaker)
22 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
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Invited speaker at University of Sheffield Open Research Conversations Seminar Series, Online
Toomey, E. (Speaker)
Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
Prizes
Press/Media
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New MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare launched at University of Galway
2/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
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A growing shift in emphasis towards evidence-informed healthcare
20/10/23
1 Media contribution
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Galway University launches new Masters offering ‘invaluable opportunities’ for healthcare workers
14/10/23
1 item of Media coverage
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