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Biography
I teach and support students at undergraduate, higher diploma, and masters level across a number of programmes in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. My research interests are midwifery care and women's health. I am Year 1 lead for the Bachelor of Midwifery Science programme and also the liaison lecturer for the Undergraduate Social Sciences across year 2 and 3 of the Nursing and Midwifery programmes in the School. I am a member of the Student affairs committee and the Self Assessment Team for the Athena Swan Bronze Renewal application in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. I am also a reviewer of Cochrane Systematic Reviews and Protocols for Cochrane.
Research Interests
Research interests:Maternity care Midwifery careWomens health
Teaching Interests
Teaching interests: Midwifery care , Medical conditions in pregnancy, Research, Women's health, Midwifery and Nursing skills (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor)
Education/Academic qualification
RGN, RM, RNT, BNS, M.Sc (Nursing), PhD
External positions
Nurse Tutor, University College Hospital, Galway
1 Jul 1995 → 1 Jul 2002
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 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education
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A qualitative study of the factors influencing recruitment to a pilot trial on the prevention of striae gravidarum.
Brennan, M., Dowling, M. & Devane, D., 1 Feb 2020, In: BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth. 20, 1, 103.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Prevention of striae gravidarum: Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
Brennan, M., Clarke, M., Newell, J. & Devane, D., 12 Oct 2018, In: Trials. 19, 1, 553.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Prevention of striae gravidarum: Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
Brennan, M., Clarke, M., Newell, J. & Devane, D., 12 Oct 2018, In: Trials. 19, 1, 553.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Revisiting task orientated care: Oral histories of former student nurses in Ireland (1960–2001)
Fallon, A., Chiardha, T. U., Meaney, T., van der Putten, D., Brennan, M., Chionna, J. U., Bradley, S., McNicholas, M. & Smyth, S., Mar 2018, In: Nurse Education in Practice. 29, p. 48-52 5 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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STUDY PROTOCOLOpen AccessPrevention of striae gravidarum: studyprotocol for a pilot randomised controlledtrial
Newell, J. & Brennan, M., 1 Oct 2018, In: Trials. 19Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference.
Brennan, M. (Other)
15 Apr 2013 → 16 Apr 2013Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
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The Validation Panel for of the BSc (Hons) in Midwifery in Dundalk Institute of Technology() (External organisation)
Brennan, M. (Member)
12 Jun 2008 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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The Validation Panel for of the Higher Diploma in Science in Midwifery in Dundalk Institute of Technology() (External organisation)
Brennan, M. (Member)
30 May 2007 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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The Quality Review Organizing Committee, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, NUI Galway, October 2006 to March 2007(Internal) (External organisation)
Brennan, M. (Member)
1 Oct 2006 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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The Research Conference Organizing Committee, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, NUI Galway, September 2006 to April 2007.(Internal) (External organisation)
Brennan, M. (Member)
1 Sep 2006 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee