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Biography
Dr Jenny Mc Sharry is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology with responsibility for the teaching and research interface between the Departments of Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy andOccupational Therapy. Jenny is the Director of the MSc in Health Psychology and Co-Director of the PhD in Health Psychology Practice. Jenny is a chartered Health Psychologist and completed a PhD in Health Psychology Research and Professional Practice at the University of Southampton in 2013.Jenny leads a research programme in health behaviour change, implementation science and diabetes. She is the Assistant Director of the Health Behaviour Change Research Group , an internationally recognised centre of excellence in health behaviour research, and founder of the Irish Research Council funded IMPlementation science Research NeTwork (IMPRNT). Jenny's research aims to take a systematic approach to behaviour change to address current health priorities and healthcare challenges. Jenny has a particular interest in implementation science, and the application of behaviour change to promote the uptake of research into practice.
Research Interests
Implementation science
Development and evaluation of health behaviour change interventions to change health-related behaviours
Screening behaviours
Experiences of health and illness
Diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Adherence to medication
Systematic review and evidence-synthesis
Qualitative methods
Education/Academic qualification
B.A., H.Dip., M.Sc., Ph.D
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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A cluster randomised controlled trial, process and economic evaluation of two large-scale quality improvement interventions embedded with a national clinical audit to improve the care for young adults with type 2 diabetes (EQUIPD2): study protocol
Sykes, M., Copsey, B., Finch, T., Martin, A., Hankin, A., Girling, M., O’Halloran, E., Medcalf-Bell, R., Dawkins, B., McSharry, J., Morrissey, E., Misra, S., Gable, D., Tan, G., Berry, A., Steele, K., Day, F., Moreau, L., Dewey, R. & Foy, R., Dec 2026, In: Implementation Science. 21, 1, 8.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Advancing translational research in digital cardiac rehabilitation: The preparation phase of the Multiphase Optimization Strategy
Kenny, E., McEvoy, J. W., McSharry, J., Taylor, R. S. & Byrne, M., 1 Jan 2025, In: Translational Behavioral Medicine. 15, 1, ibae068.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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A novel mixed methods investigation of farmer readiness to adopt pro-environmental water quality behaviours
Domenico, R. D., Ryan, M., O'Donoghue, C., Mc Sharry, J. & O'Hora, D., 25 Oct 2025, In: Discover Geoscience. 173.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Barriers and facilitators to staff's implementation of behaviour support plans in community settings
Mahon, D., Dunworth, C., McSharry, J., Holloway, J. & Lydon, H., 22 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Deconstruction of farm machine-related safety interventions: a systematic review and narrative synthesis: a systematic review and narrative synthesis
Surendran, A., Mcsharry, J., Di Domenico, R., Meredith, D., Meade, O., Malone, S. & O'Hora, D., 15 Mar 2025, In: Annals of Work Exposures and Health. 69, 3, p. 233-250 18 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)
Activities
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Eanna Kenny
Mc Sharry, J. (Co-Supervisor)
2024Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Eva Cooney
Mc Sharry, J. (Primary Supervisor)
2024Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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M�rcia Filipa Carvalho
Mc Sharry, J. (Co-Supervisor)
2024Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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UK Society for Behavioural Medicine
Mc Sharry, J. (Other)
1 Jan 2020Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
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SPHeRE Network 5th Annual Conference
Mc Sharry, J. (Other)
1 Feb 2019Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
Prizes
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Hannah McGee Excellence in ResearchPractice Award
Mcsharry, J. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Honorary award
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