Applied, Translational & Clinical Sciences
PhD Opportunities in the College of Life Sciences
What is Applied, Translational & Clinical Sciences?
A key role for researchers in the field of nursing, midwifery and health systems is to investigate aspects of clinical practice, in order to ensure that methods and approaches are effective in achieving desired patient outcomes. It is particularly important to rigorously test methods and interventions in nursing and midwifery, including long-established methods of care and novel care methods, if health professionals are to assure quality and effective care. Fundamental research, as exemplified in the randomized control trial, provides understandings of the processes at work in the social world and in clinical practice and, in particular, it gives objective evidence of the impact of clinical interventions. The means of translating that research into practice is also of concern.
A key role for researchers in the field of nursing, midwifery and health systems is to investigate aspects of clinical practice, in order to ensure that methods and approaches are effective in achieving desired patient outcomes. It is particularly important to rigorously test methods and interventions in nursing and midwifery, including long-established methods of care and novel care methods, if health professionals are to assure quality and effective care. Fundamental research, as exemplified in the randomized control trial, provides understandings of the processes at work in the social world and in clinical practice and, in particular, it gives objective evidence of the impact of clinical interventions. The means of translating that research into practice is also of concern.
What main areas of research are addressed?
A number of research projects are being conducted or have been recently completed in this field, including:
- Mental healthcare, including social interventions in chronic enduring mental illness and quality of life in psychosis
- Palliative care and palliative nursing
- Clinical and social interventions, including education in diabetes, the use of complementary & alternative medicine in the oncology setting
- Evidence-based practice
- Tele care and tele health
- Quality of life in intensive care
What are the next steps towards undertaking PhD Research in this area?
If a student is interested in undertaking their PhD research in this area, please follow the link below: http://www.ucd.ie/nmhs/researchdegrees/howtoapply/
Who are the researchers involved?
- Ann Sheridan
- Mary Casey
- Pearl Treacy
- Philip Larkin
- Barbara Coughlan
- Corina Naughton
- Abbey Hyde
- Martin McNamara
- Jonathan Drennan
- Maria Brenner
- Kate Frazer
Where does this research take place?
The research takes place at the UCD School of Nursing & Midwifery & Health Systems
