Dr Amanda Phelan BSc, MSC, HDipNS.
Contact Details
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Biography:
| I am originally from County Galway. I enjoy reading, music and documentaries. |
Research Interests
Co-priniciple investigator: Bugbusting project 2008 (HSE funded) |
Book Chapters
| Phelan A; (2012) 'Citizenship and older people' In: 'Citizenship: Practices, Types and Challenges'. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. [Details] |
Edited Books
| Phelan A (Ed.). (2012) International Perspectives on Elder Abuse. London: Routledge. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Naughton C, Drennan J, Lyons I, Lafferty A, Treacy M, Phelan A, O'Loughlin A, Delaney L; (2011) 'Elder abuse and neglect in Ireland: results from a national prevalence survey'. Age and ageing, . [DOI] [Details] |
| Phelan A.; (2011) 'Socially constructing older people: examining discourse which can shapre nurses' understanding and practice'. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 67 (4):893-903. [Details] |
| Phelan A. ; (2010) 'Discursive constructions of elder abuse: community nurses'accounts'. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19 (sup.1):65-65. [Details] |
| Phelan A.; (2009) 'Elder abuse and neglect: The nurse¿s responsibility in care of the older person'. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 4 (2):115-119. [Details] |
| Phelan A.; (2008) 'Elder abuse, human rights, citizenship: Implications for nursing discourse'. Nursing Inquiry, 15 (4):320-330. [Details] |
Other Journals
| Phelan A.; (2010) 'Elder abuse and the Community Nurse: Supporting the patient' British Journal of Community Nursing 15 (10) :472-478. [Details] |
| Phelan A.; (2007) 'E mail Interview' Nursing Older People 19 (4) . [Details] |
| Phelan A.; (2004) 'Elder Abuse and Nursing' World of Irish Nursing 13 :16-18. [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Phelan A.; (2011) Report of the Care of Adult INterest Group: Adult Care Discharge liaison Investing in Community Nursing [Details] |
| Phelan A., Treacy M.P. & Lyons I.; (2011) Examining newspaper reports of care in an Irish nursing home: A discursive analysis Promoting Patient Centred Care in Times of Change - the Challenge for Nurses and Midwives [Details] |
| Phelan A. ; (2011) The context of elder abuse in Ireland All Ireland Gerontological Nurses' Annual Conference [Details] |
| Phelan A; (2010) Perspectives on elder abuse 25 years of community nursing [Details] |
| Phelan A.; (2010) Discursive constructions of elder abuse: Community nurses' accounts Older Persons: The Future of Care [Details] |
| A Phelan; (2010) Older Adults Flourishing / Nurses promoting Active Ageing All Ireland Gerontological Nurses Conference Limerick, Ireland, [Details] | |||||||||
| A. Phelan; (2009) Elder abuse: The nurse¿s responsibility An Bord Altranais National Conference: Caring For and about the Older Person: Professional Guidance for Nursing Care [Details] | |||||||||
| Phelan A.; (2009) Discursive constructions of elder abuse: Community nurses' accounts Transforming Healthcare through Research Education and Technology.10th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference Trinity College Dublin, [Details] | |||||||||
| Casey M. & Phelan A; (2008) Empowering Parents to Treat Head Lice in their Child Sharing the Future: Community & Public Health Nursing Practice [Details] | |||||||||
| Casey M. & Phelan A ; (2008) Changing practice to promote quality and patient safety in the management of head lice in children: An Irish experience International Nursing Management Conference [Details] | |||||||||
| Phelan A. & Casey M. ; (2008) Get Ahead: Not a Louse 27th Annual International Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference [Details] | |||||||||
| Phelan A.; (2008) Treating Head Lice Effectively: An Action Research Study Transforming Healthcare through Research, Education and Technology [Details] | |||||||||
| Phelan A.; (2007) Legislation and vulnerable older Irish people . Protection into Reality: Action on Elder Abuse Conference0 [Details] | |||||||||
| Phelan A.; (2007) Elder Abuse through a Human Rights lens International Elder Abuse Conference [Details] | |||||||||
| Phelan A.; (2007) Elder abuse in the community:A Foucuadian Perspective Universitas 21 Conference [Details] | |||||||||
| Phelan A.; (2006) Elder abuse in the community Universitas 21 Conference [Details] | |||||||||
| Phelan, A.; (2006) Elder Abuse and Health Care Professionals Conference on Services for Older People - North Eastern HSE [Details] | |||||||||
| Phelan, A.; (2005) A Concept Analysis of Elder Abuse International Nursing and Midwifery Conference Trinity College, Dublin, [Details] | |||||||||
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Published Reports
| Phelan A.; (2011) A Review of Elder Abuse Screening Tools. NCPOP, Dublin. [Details] |
| Phelan A.; (2009) Media representations of elder abuse: A case study. National Centre for the Protection of Older People, Dublin. [Details] |
Casey M. & Phelan A. ; (2008) Introducing Bug-Busting: An Action Research Study to Treat & Prevent Head Lice. Health Service Executive, Health Service Executive.  [Details] |
| Phelan A.; (2000) Older People in the North West Inner City0. Northern Area Health Board, Northern Area Health Board. [Details] |
Newspaper Articles
| Phelan A.; (2006) Moral onus on all to end maltreatment of older people. Newspaper Articles [Details] |
Reports
| Collins, G., Hayes, B., Phelan, A. & Warters, A.; (2005) Inquiry Into Sexual Abuse in a Nursing Home (Private Report). Reports [Details] |
Associations
| Association: Institute of Community Health Nursing, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: Action on Elder Abuse, Function/Role: National Representative |
Conference Contributions
| Phelan A.; (2008) Irish Community Nurses and elder abuse- A discursive analysis of practice. [Plenary Lecture], World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, UCD , 13-JUN-08 - 13-JUN-08. |
| Casey M. & Phelan A. ; (2008) Empowering Parents to Treat Head Lice in their Child. [Poster Presentation (Refereed)], Sharing the Future: Community & Public Health Nursing Practice, Croake Park, Dublin , 20-JUN-08 - 21-JUN-08. |
| Phelan A. & Casey M. ; (2008) Get Ahead: Not a Louse. [Poster Presentation (Refereed)], 27th Annual International Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin , 20-FEB-08 - 21-FEB-08. |
| Casey M. & Phelan A. ; (2008) Treating Head Lice Effectively: An Action Research Study. [Oral Presentation], Transforming Healthcare through Research, Education and Technology, Trinity College Dublin , 05-NOV-08 - 07-NOV-08. |
| Casey M. & Phelan A ; (2008) Changing practice to promote quality and patient safety in the management of head lice in children: An Irish experience. [Plenary Lecture], International Nursing Management Conference, Antalya, Turkey , 12-OCT-08 - 15-OCT-08. |
| Elder abuse in the community; (2007) Elder abuse in the community. [Oral Presentation], Universitas 21 Conference, UNiversity of Hong Kong , 10-SEP-07 - 12-SEP-07. | |||||||||
| Phelan A.; (2007) Legislation and vulnerable older Irish people. [Invited Oral Presentation], Protection into Reality, UNiversity of Warwick , 26-MAR-07 - 27-MAR-08. | |||||||||
| Phelan A.; (2007) Elder Abuse through a Human Rights lens. [Plenary Lecture], International Elder Abuse Conference, All Hallow's College, Dublin , 16-OCT-07 - 16-OCT-07. | |||||||||
| Phelan A.; (2006) Elder Abuse in the Community: A Foucuadian Perspective,. [Chaired Session], Universitas 21 Conference, University of Nottingham , 13-SEP-06 - 15-SEP-06. | |||||||||
| Phelan A.; (2006) Perspectives on School Nursing in the Republic Of Ireland. [Invited Oral Presentation], The public health of school age- children: Challenges and Solutions, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Belfast , 11-SEP-06 - 11-SEP-06. | |||||||||
| Phelan A.; (2005) Elder Abuse-A conceptual analysis. [International Refereed Conference], 6th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Conference0, Trinity College DUblin , 16-NOV-05 - 17-NOV-05. | |||||||||
| Amanda Phelan; (2004) ELDER ABUSE; AN ATTACK AGAINST OLDER PERSONS¿ DIGNITY. [Poster Presentation (Refereed)], Dignity and Older Europeans: Dignity and Older EuropeansFinal Conference, Cardiff, Wales , 02-DEC-04 - 03-DEC-04. | |||||||||
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Committees
| Committee : National Centre for the Protection of Older People |
| Committee : HSE-University Collaboration for Student PHN |
| Committee : Taught Graduate Board |
Education
| Year 1996 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: H Dip Nursing Studies Subject: |
| Year 2003 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: MSc Subject: |
| Year 2000 Institution: Dublin City University (DCU), IRL Qualification: BSc Subject: |
Consultancy
| Client: : European UNion |
Outreach Activities
| Provided training for former North Eastern Health Board and Eastern Regional Health Authority in the area of Elder Abuse. Interviewed as an acknowledged expert by numerous radio and television stations including Donegal Highland radio, Connemara Radio, Galway Bay FM, RTE Radio 1, East Coast Radio, Six One News, The Big Bite (RTE 1). Interviewed by The Sunday Times and the Examiner |
Reviews
| Nursing Inquiry: Reviewer. |