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| Tara's main area of research interest is in exercise and it's value for the alleviation of the symptoms associated with chronic disease (stroke and rheumatology). She is currently involved the following studies examining exercise prescription and barriers to exercise in different populations: Tara is keenly interested in research relating to the education of physiotherapists and has been involved in the following studies:
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| Sponsor : Health Research Board (HRB) Title : A quantitative and qualitative examination of the activity level of obese individuals awaiting treatment at St Columcille's Endocrine Clinic Start Date / End Date : 02-AUG-10 / 13-SEP-10 |
| Sponsor : University College Dublin (UCD) Title : Promotion and Prescription of Physical Activity and Exercise in Healthy and Clinical Populations: An Evaluation of Current Practice and Recommendations for Future Physiotherapy Education Start Date / End Date : 17-MAY-10 / 16-NOV-11 |
| Sponsor : University College Dublin (UCD) Title : A randomised controlled trial to examine the benefit of a family mediated therapy programme for patients following an acute stroke Start Date / End Date : 01-SEP-06 / 01-SEP-07 |
| Cusack, T., O'Donoghue, G., Butler, M.L., Blake, C., O'Sullivan, C., Smith, K., Sheridan, A., O'Neill, G.; (2012) 'A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Introduction of an Interprofessional Problem Based Learning Module'. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 6 (2):31-45. [Details] |
| Galvin, R., Lennon, S., Murphy, B.T., Cusack, T., Horgan, F. and Stokes, E.K. (2012) 'Additional exercise therapy for the recovery of function after stroke (Protocol)'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (6). [DOI] [Details] |
| Cusack T, O'Donoghue G. (2012) 'The introduction os an interprofessional education module: students' perceptions'. Quality in Primary Care, 20 (3):231-238. [Details] |
| Mohan N, Collins E, Cusack T, O'Donoghue G. (2012) 'Physical activity and exercise prescription: Senior physiotherapists' knowledge, attitudes and beliefs'. Physiotherapy Practice and Research, 33 (2):71-80. [Details] |
| French HP, Brennan A, White B, Cusack T.; (2011) 'Manual therapy for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee -a systematic review'. Manual Therapy, 16 (2):109-117. [Details] |
O'Donoghue G, Doody C, Cusack T; (2011) 'Physical activity and exercise promotion and prescription in undergraduate physiotherapy education: content analysis of Irish curricula'. Physiotherapy, 97 (2):145-153.  [Details] |
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| Reid A, Brady A, Blake C, Mongey AB, Veale DJ, Filzgerald O, Cusack T.; (2011) 'Randomised controlled trial examining the effect of exercise in people with Rheumatoid Arthritis taking TNFalpha therapy medication'. BMC MUSCULOSKEL DIS, 12 (11). [DOI] [Details] |
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| O'Donoghue G, McMahon S, Doody C, Smith K, Cusack T ; (2011) 'Problem Based Learning in professional entry-level therapy education'. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 5 (1):54-73. [Details] | |||||||||
| O'Donoghue G, Doody C, Cusack T.; (2011) 'Using student-centred evaluation for curriculum enhancement: An examination of undergraduate physiotherapy education in relation to physical activity and exercise prescription'. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 37 (2-3):170-176. [Details] | |||||||||
| O'Donoghue, G,Doody, C,Cusack, T; (2011) 'Physical activity and exercise promotion and prescription in undergraduate physiotherapy education: content analysis of Irish curricula'. Physiotherapy, 97 :145-153. [DOI] [Details] | |||||||||
| Galvin, R,Cusack, T,O'Grady, E,Murphy, TB,Stokes, E; (2011) 'Family-Mediated Exercise Intervention (FAME) Evaluation of a Novel Form of Exercise Delivery After Stroke'. Stroke, 42 :681-686. [DOI] [Details] | |||||||||
| O'Donoghue G, Cusack T, Doody C. ; (2011) 'Contemporary Undergraduate Physiotherapy Education in Terms of Physical Activity and Exercise Prescription: Clinical Tutors' Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs'. Physiotherapy, . [Details] | |||||||||
| French HP, Dunleavy M, Cusack T.; (2010) 'Activation Levels of Gluteus Medius during Therapeutic Exercise as measured with Electromyography'. Physical Therapy Reviews, . [Details] | |||||||||
| Galvin R, Cusack T, Stokes E; (2009) 'Physiotherapy after stroke in Ireland: a qualitative insight into the patient's and physiotherapist's experience'. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, . [Details] |
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| French HP, Cusack T, Brennan A, White B, Gilsenan C, Fitzpatrick M, O'Connell P, Kane D, Fitzgerald O, McCarthy GM; (2009) 'Exercise and manual physiotherapy arthritis research trial (EMPART): a multicentre randomised controlled trial'. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 10 . [DOI] [Details] | |||||||||
| Galvin, R,Cusack, T,Stokes, E; (2009) 'To what extent are family members and friends involved in physiotherapy and the delivery of exercises to people with stroke?'. Disability and Rehabilitation, 31 :898-905. [DOI] [Details] | |||||||||
| Helen French, Clare Gilsenan, Tara Cusack; (2008) 'Gluteal muscle dysfunction and the role of specific strengthening in hip osteoarthritis: A Review'. Physical Therapy Reviews, 13 (5):333-344. [DOI] [Details] | |||||||||
| Delaney E,Cusack T. ; (2008) 'A postal questionnaire surveying the use of electrophysicalagents in outpatient physiotherapy departments in Irish hospitals. '. Physiotherapy Ireland, 29 (1):61-66. [Details] | |||||||||
| Galvin R., Murphy T.B., Cusack T. and Stokes E.; (2008) 'The Impact of Increased Duration of Exercise Therapy on Functional Recovery Following Stroke — What Is the Evidence?'. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 15 (4):365-377. [DOI] [Details] | |||||||||
| Galvin, R,Cusack, T,Stokes, E; (2008) 'A randomised controlled trial evaluating family mediated exercise (FAME) therapy following stroke'. BMC neurology, 8 . [DOI] [Details] | |||||||||
| Blake C, Cusack T, Doody C, Hurley-Osing D ; (2007) 'Entry-level physiotherapy educational systems in Ireland'. Physical Therapy Reviews, 12 :113-116. [Details] | |||||||||
| Cusack, T, McAteer, MF, Daly, LE, McCarthy, CJ, ; (2005) 'Knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial comparing hydrotherapy and continuous short-wave diathermy'. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 52 (9):506-506. [Details] | |||||||||
| Mahon J, Cusack T ; (2002) 'Physiotherapists' role in integration of children with cerebral palsy into mainstream schools'. Physiotherapy, 88 (10):595-604. [Details] | |||||||||
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| Galvin, R., Murphy, B., Cusack, T. and Stokes, E.; (2008) 'The impact of increased duration of exercise therapy on function recovery following stroke' Irish Journal of Medical Science 177 (Supplement 9) :319-320. [DOI] [Details] |
| Blake C, Cusack T, Doody C, Hurley DA ; (2007) 'Entry-level Physiotherapy Educational Systems in Ireland' Physical Therapy Reviews 12 :111-116. [Details] |
| Cusack, T.; (1996) 'Editorials (various)' Physiotherapy Ireland 17, 18, 19 . [Details] |
| Cusack T; (2011) Evaluation of an inter-professional education module delivered through problem based learning (PBL) students' and facilitators' perspectives Problem Based Learning (PBL) Today and Tomorrow Trinity College Dublin, , 26-MAY-11 - 27-MAY-11 [Details] |
| Galvin R., Stokes E., Cusack T.; (2011) FAMILY MEDIATED EXERCISE INTERVENTION [FAME] AFTER STROKE: A QUALITATIVE EVALUATION OF THIS NOVEL FORM OF EXERCISE DELIVERY World Confederation for Physical Therapy Amsterdam, , 20-JUN-11 - 23-JUN-11 [Details] |
| Reid A., Brady A., Mongey A., Veale D.J., FitzGerald O., Blake C., Cusack T.; (2011) EFFECT OF DYNAMIC EXERCISE ON FUNCTION IN PEOPLE WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS TAKING ANTI-TNF |
| Collins E., Mohan N., O'Donoghue G., Cusack T.; (2011) CONTEMPORARY PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE IN TERMS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION: SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS' KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS World Confederation for Physical Therapy Amsterdam, , 20-JUN-11 - 23-JUN-11 [Details] |
| O'Donoghue G., Doody C., Cusack T.; (2011) PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION: AN EVALUATION OF EXISTING PRACTICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTEMPORARY ENTRY-LEVEL PHYSIOTHERAPY EDUCATION World Confederation for Physical Therapy Amsterdam, , 20-JUN-11 - 23-JUN-11 [Details] |
| McMahon S, O¿Donoghue G, Cusack T (2011) The Impact of Clinical Education on the Development of Professionalism in Entry - Level Physiotherapy Education UK Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Annual Congress, Liverpool [Details] | |||||||||
| French H., Cusack T., Brennan A. Caffrey A., Cuddy V., Fitzpatrick M., FitzGerald O., Gilsenan C., Kane D., O'Connell P., White B.6, McCarthy G.; (2011) THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXERCISE WITH AND WITHOUT MANUAL THERAPY FOR HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS: PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF A MULTI-CENTRE RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL World Confederation for Physical Therapy Amsterdam, , 20-JUN-11 - 23-JUN-11 [Details] | |||||||||
| O'Donoghue G., Mc Mahon S., Doody C., Smith K., Cusack T.; (2011) PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) IN PROFESSIONAL ENTRY-LEVEL THERAPY EDUCATION: A REVIEW OF CONTROLLED EVALUATION STUDIES World Confederation For Physical Therapy Amsterdam, , 20-JUN-11 - 23-JUN-11 [Details] | |||||||||
| Cusack T., Butler M.L., Smith K., O'Sullivan C., Blake C., Sheridan A., O'Neill G.; (2011) INTRODUCING INTER-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN UNDERGRADUATE HEALTH SCIENCES CURRICULA THROUGH PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING World Confedeartion for Physical Therapy Physiotherapy Volume 97 Supplement S1, [Details] | |||||||||
| A. Reid, A. Brady, C. Blake , A.B. Mongey, D.J. Veale, O. FitzGerald, T. Cusack.; (2011) A Qualitative Study of Exercise Habits of Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis Taking Anti-TNFα Medication Sixteen Weeks Following Participation in a Randomized Controlled Trial American College of Rheumatology Chicago, USA, [Details] | |||||||||
| Galvin R., Cusack T., O'Grady E., Murphy B., Stokes E.; (2011) FAMILY MEDIATED EXERCISE INTERVENTION [FAME]: EVALUATION OF A NOVEL FORM OF EXERCISE DELIVERY AFTER STROKE World Confederation for Physical Therapy Amsterdam, , 20-JUN-11 - 23-JUN-11 [Details] | |||||||||
| A. Reid, A. Brady, T. Cusack, C. Blake, A.B. Mongey, D.J. Veale, O. FitzGerald; (2010) Improvements in function following dynamic exercise; change demonstrated in lower-limb function tests but not the HAQ results of a RCT European League Against Rheumatism Ann Rheum Dis 2010;69(Suppl3), , pp.723-723 [Details] |
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| T Cusack, ML Butler, K Smith, C O¿Sullivan, C Blake, A Sheridan, G O¿Neill; (2010) An Examination of the Value of an Inter-Professional Education Module delivered through Problem-Based Learning Chartered Society of Physiotherapy [Details] | |||||||||
| Reid A, Brady A, Cusack T, Blake C, Monget AB, Veale D, FitzGerald O.; (2010) Improvements in Function Following Dynamic Exercise in Patients with RA taking anti-TNFα Therapy Reflected in Lower Limb Function Tests but not the HAQ American College of Rheumatologists Atlanta, USA, , 08-NOV-10 - 13-NOV-10 [Details] | |||||||||
| O¿Donoghue G, Cusack T, Doody C ; (2010) Physical activity and exercise promotion and prescription in undergraduate physiotherapy education: content analysis of Irish curricula International Conference for Medical Education (AMEE). Glasgow 4-8 Sept [Details] | |||||||||
| O¿Donoghue G, Cusack T, Doody C ; (2010) Contemporary Undergraduate Physiotherapy Education in terms of Physical Activity and Exercise Prescription: Clinical Tutors¿ Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Congress, Liverpool, UK, October [Details] | |||||||||
| Alison E. Buchanan, Helen French, Tara Cusack; (2009) A comparison between direct and indirect measures of physical activity in patients recruited to a randomised controlled trial evaluating the role of physiotherapy in hip osteoarthritis Rehabilitation and Therapy Research Society [Details] | |||||||||
| A. Brady, A. Reid, T. Cusack, C. Blake, A. Mongey, D. Veale, O. FitzGerald ; (2009) Dynamic Group Exercie Improves in People with RA Stable on Anti-TNFA Medication: Results of a RCT European League Against Rheumatism Ann Rheum Dis 2009;68(Suppl3):777, [Details] |
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| O¿Donoghue G, , Doody C, McMahon s, Cusack T, ; (2009) Using structured group feedback sessions to evaluate undergraduate physiotherapy education in relation to health promotions and exercise prescription International Conference for Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI) Madrid, Spain 16-18 Nov [Details] | |||||||||
| Cusack, T. Butler, ML. Blake, C. Sheridan, A. Smith, K. O¿Sullivan, C. O¿Neill, G.; (2009) A 1st Year problem-based learning module designed to introduce interprofessional education for undergraduate students undertaking professional health care programmes ProBell The 9th Finnish Problem-based Learning Conference: Negotiating Problem-based Learning [Details] | |||||||||
| Angela Reid, Audrey Brady, Tara Cusack, Catherine Blake, Ann-Barbara Mongey, Douglas J. Veale, Oliver FitzGerald ; (2009) RCT Examining the Effects of Exercise for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis on Anti-TNFΑ Medication British Society of Rheumatology [Details] | |||||||||
| Emma Carroll, Tara Cusack, Rose Galvin, Breon White, Anne-Marie Keown, Conor McCarthy; (2009) The Benefits of Intensive Exercise and Education for Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Quantative and Qualitative Analysis British Society of Rheumatology Glasgow, , 28-APR-09 - 01-MAY-09 [Details] | |||||||||
| Audrey Brady, Angela Reid, Prof. Barry Bresnihan, Dr.Ann-Barbara Mongey, Prof. Douglas J. Veale, Prof. Oliver Fitzgerald and Dr. Tara Cusack; (2008) Preliminary Analysis of a Study Examining the Effects of Exercise for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis on Anti-TNF Medication Irish Rheumatology and Health Professionals Society [Details] | |||||||||
| Galvin R, Stokes EK, Cusack T; (2007) Family Mediated Exercises (FAME) following Stroke ' a survey of the views of 'family members/friends' World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress [Details] | |||||||||
| Cusack T, McAteer MF, Daly LE, McCarthy C; (2007) Patients' Perceptions of Outcome in a RCT Examining the effects of Hydrotherapy and Short-wave Diathermy for relief of Osteoarthritic Symptoms World Confederation for Physical Therapy [Details] | |||||||||
| Galvin R, Cusack T, Stokes EK. ; (2006) Family Mediated Exercises following Stroke (FAME) - A survey of the views of family and friends 54th Annual Conference of the Irish Gerontological Society [Details] |
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| Galvin R, Cusack T, Stokes EK; (2006) Family Mediated Exercises following Stroke (FAME) - A survey of the views of family and friends Rehabilitation and Therapy Research Society Second Annual Conference [Details] |
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| Cusack, T., Mc Ateer, M.F., Daly, L.E., Mc Carthy, C.J.; (2005) Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randonized Controlled Trial Comparing Hydrotherapy and Continuous Short-Wave Diathermy American College of Rheumatology San Diego, California, USA, , 12-NOV-05 - 17-NOV-05 [Details] | |||||||||
| Cusack T, McAteer M, Daly L, McCarthy C. ; (2005) Knee Osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial comparing hydrotherapy and continuous short-wave diathermy American College of Rheumatology [Details] | |||||||||
| Cusack T, McAteer M, Daly L, McCarthy C. ; (2003) A RCT to examine the effect of continuous shortwave diathermy and hydrotheapy for the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of their knees World Confederation For Physical Therapy [Details] | |||||||||
| Cusack T, McAteer MF, Daly LE, McCarthy C. ; (2003) Symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomised controlled trial comparing continuous short-wave diathermy and hydrotherapy Irish Rheumatology Health Professionals Society [Details] | |||||||||
| Cusack, T. Garrett, M and Fleming, H.E. (1999) The temporal and spatial parameters of gait and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee following attendance at physiotherapy Proceedings of the Annual Congress of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Birmingham, UK, [Details] | |||||||||
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| Galvin R, Cusack T, Stokes EK. ; (2006) Family Mediated Exercises following Stroke (FAME) - A survey of the views of family and friends(abstract). Abstract [Details] |
| Galvin R, Cusack T, Stokes EK. ; (2006) Family Mediated Exercises following Stroke (FAME) - A survey of the views of family and friends (abstract). Abstract [Details] |
| Cusack T, McAteer M, Daly L, McCarthy C. ; (2005) Knee Osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial comparing hydrotherapy and continuous short-wave diathermy, (abstract). Abstract [Details] |
| Cusack T, McAteer MF, Daly LE, McCarthy C. ; (2003) Symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomised controlled trial comparing continuous short-wave diathermy and hydrotherapy (abstract). Abstract [Details] |
| Cusack T, McAteer MF, Daly LE, McCarthy C ; (2003) What patients with osteoarthritis value in their physiotherapist (abstract). Abstract [Details] |
| Haran H, Cusack T ; (2003) The role of peer support in the management of multiple sclerosis (abstract). Abstract [Details] | |||||||||
| O' Flynn C, Cusack T ; (2003) Irish rural and urban adolescents need to be more active (abstract). Abstract [Details] | |||||||||
| Mahon J, Cusack T ; (2002) Physiotherapists' role in integration of children with cerebral palsy into mainstream schools. Abstract [Details] | |||||||||
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| Cusack T, ; (2001) Randomised controlled trail examining the effect of short-wave diathermy and hydrotherapy on patients with osteoarthritis of their knees: Research updates. Research Papers [Details] |
| Year: 2010. Title: College of Life Sciences Excellence in Teaching and Learning award. |
| Association: Irish Society Chartered Physiotherapists, Function/Role: Professional Body |
| Association: Rehabilitation and Therapy Research Society, Function/Role: Professional Group |
| McMahon S, O¿Donoghue G, Cusack T. (2011) The Impact of Clinical Education on the Development of Professionalism in Entry - Level Physiotherapy Education. [Poster Presentation], UK Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Annual Congress, Uk, Liverpool , 08-OCT-11 - 09-OCT-11. |
| Cusack T, McAteer MF, Daly LE, McCarthy C. ; (2007) Patients' Perceptions of Outcome in a RCT Examining the effects of Hydrotherapy and Short-wave Diathermy for relief of Osteoarthritic Symptoms. [Invited Oral Presentation], Proceedings of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, Vancouver , 01-JAN-07. |
| Galvin R, Stokes EK, Cusack T; (2007) Family Mediated Exercises (FAME) following Stroke ' a survey of the views of 'family members/friends'. [Invited Oral Presentation], Proceedings of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, Vancouver , 01-JAN-07. |
| Cusack, T., McAteer, M., Daly, L. E.; (2005) Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randonized Controlled Trial Comparing Hydrotherapy and Continuous Short-Wave Diathermy. [Invited Oral Presentation], American College of Rheumatology, San Diego, California, USA , 12-NOV-05 - 17-NOV-05. |
| Cusack T ; (2004) Osteoarthritis: what can we do about it?. [Invited Lecture], Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology and Gerontology, Mater Hospital , 01-JAN-04. |
| Committee : International Affairs Committee Irish Society Chartered Physiotherapists |
| Committee : UUPB |
| Committee : University Teaching & Learning |
| Committee : School of Physiotherapy & Performance Science Teaching and Learning Committee |
| Committee : Physiotherapy & Performance Science Programme Board |
| Committee : Chairperson of the programme examination board for the BSc Physiotherapy programme, 2005-ongoing. | |||||||||
| Committee : Member of the School Management Team, 2005-ongoing. | |||||||||
| Committee : Member of the College Teaching and Learning Committee 2005-ongoing. | |||||||||
| Committee : Planning committee for the new school of physiotherapy | |||||||||
| Committee : School liaison Committee for UCD | |||||||||
| Committee : UCD Medical Faculty Schools Liaison Committee 1998- 2002. | |||||||||
| Committee : Member of the Year 1,2,3 and 4 BSc (Physiotherapy) Exam Boards 1995-2004 | |||||||||
| Committee : Open Day committee co-ordinator for the School of Physiotherapy 1995- 1999 | |||||||||
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| Employer: University College Dublin - School of Physiotherapy and Performance Science Position: Lecturer |
| Employer: Our Lady¿s Hospice Harold Cross Position: Physiotherapist |
| Employer: Scholarstown Family Practice, Scholarstown, Knocklyon, Dublin 16. Position: Physiotherapist |
| Employer: Addenbrookes NHS Trust Hospital, Cambridge, UK. Position: Junior Physiotherapist |
| Year 1991 Institution: Middlesex School of Physio Qualification: Dip Physio Subject: |
| Year 1996 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: MMedSc Subject: |
| Year 2004 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: PhD Subject: Medicine |
| Scientific Editor of Physiotherapy Ireland the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists Journal 1996 - 1998. |
| Co-ordinated the development of the Manual for Clinical Education. |
| Head of Teaching and Learning for the UCD School of Physiotherapy and Performance Science, 2005-2008. |
| Chairperson of the programme examination board for the BSc Physiotherapy programme, 2005-2007. |
| Chairperson the programme board for the BSc Physiotherapy programme, 2005-2007. |
| Member of the School Management Team, 2005-2008. |
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| Member of the University Undergraduate Programme Board (UUPB), 2005-2007. |
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| Member of the College Teaching and Learning Committee 2005-2008. |
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| Oversee timetabling of the BSc Physiotherapy Programme 2005-2008. |
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| Member of the University Group which developed the policy relating to ‘Work Placement / Practice Experience Guidelines & Good Practice', 2006-2007. | |||||||||
| University Working Group developing a policy in relation to the 'Module Review and Approvals Process' 2007. |
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| I am committed to a student-centred, active approach to learning. I believe in creating learning opportunities which enable students to develop the skills (critical thinking, problem solving, team working) and attributes (professionalism, competence) which are required in the contemporary work place and which are essential for continued life long learning. |
| 201200 PHTY10100 Physiotherapy: Physio Practice I(Clinic Ed I) |
| 201200 PHTY40680 Physiotherapy: Physio Practice IV |
| 201200 PHTY20140 Physiotherapy: Physio Pract II(Clinic Ed II) |
| 201200 PHTY10130 Physiotherapy: Collaborative Learning |
| 201200 PHTY30070 Physiotherapy: Dissertation II |
| In keeping with my teaching philosophy I have designed modules which encourage students to become independent, self-directed learners. Through problem-based learning, field trips, reflective writing workshops, lectures, practical skills sessions, clinical education, and reflective writing I seek to challenge students to construct a new understanding for themselves. I have undertaken the following: Peer observation of my teaching as a lecturer (Dr Tim McMahon, February 10), resulting in improved planning of student activities during lectures while also ensuring variety in the lecture tempo. I experienced peer observation as a problem based learning facilitator (David Jennings, November 09) resulting in a better awareness of the teaching environment and of the need to encourage students to take responsibility for their learning. Interactive structured group feedback sessions with students in Professional Practice 1&2 modules resulting in the inclusion of more case-based small group problem solving and improved alignment in relation to manual handling education. Discussions with the External Examiner in relation to, developing professional reflection through the examination of reflective portfolios, and in relation to the development of Professional Practice 4. Development of an interprofessional education module for students in the health professions (Collaborative Learning for Health Professionals) which I have evaluated through validated questionnaires and presented and published the results. I have attended national and international teaching and learning conferences which have informed the way in which I deliver teaching and which led me to understand the importance of the scholarship of teaching and learning. |
| In 2009 I Chaired the Physiotherapy Curriculum Review Committee (PCRC) which undertook a review of the entire physiotherapy curriculum. The review was undertaken against the backdrop of the changes that had occurred with the introduction of UCD Horizons programme and the report from the ISCP accreditation board following reaccreditation of the BSc Physiotherapy programme (2008). The committee undertook extensive consultations with key stakeholders (module co-ordinators, students, academic staff, clinical staff, physiotherapy managers, librarians). We consulted international literature regarding best practice in physiotherapy education while also reviewing accreditation guidelines in international jurisdictions (Australian, Canada, USA, UK). The report of the PCRC led to an improved alignment in the delivery of core areas of physiotherapy education (musculoskeletal, cardio-respiratory, neurology) which are now evident in each stage of the programme, thereby improving the programmes vertical alignment. The PCRC report also identified the need to improve the horizontal alignment within the programme while also providing a clear indication of the progression towards becoming a professional. This led me to developing a series of problem based learning professional practice modules (Professional Practice 1,2,4 (PP1,2,4)). The module learning outcomes progressively build on learning year on year. The problems which are intended to encourage active-learning, were designed with a team of individuals (academic and clinical physiotherapists, students, librarians, education developer). PP1 and 2 have clinical placement elements, as early exposure to the working environment facilitates the development of professionalism. Professionalism is best learned in the practice community offering students the opportunity to integrate theory and practice (Schön 1991), while also developing social and cognitive learning. (Goldie 2008) Assessment is by means of portfolios which include reflective writing and clinical practice assessment. PP4 is a level 4 capstone module that brings together key elements of professional learning from complex clinical cases to |
| In 2011 I was awarded the UCD Graduate Diploma in University Teaching and Learning. In November 2011 I was appointed to the Accreditation Working Group of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP). I have since been appointed to the Accreditation Board for the University of Limerick BSc Physiotherapy programme (October 2012). I was a member of the curriculum development team for the UCD MSc Physiotherapy Graduate Entry programme and assisted in gaining ISCP accreditation. I have worked with colleagues within and outside UCD designing curricula and in particular problem based learning teaching. I am a peer observer of teaching practice and observed four individuals undertaking the UCD Peer Review of Teaching module in 2011. For three years I have been invited by the Royal College of Surgeons to deliver lectures relating to interprofessional education and problem based learning as part of the MSc in Leadership in Health Professions Education programme. I am an external examiner for interprofessional education in Glasgow Caledonian University (2010-2013). I have presented research related to teaching and learning at national (Facilitate Conference, Dublin 2011) and international conferences (World Confederation of Physical Therapy Conference, Amsterdam 2011; Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Conference, Liverpool 2010). |
| I was awarded the UCD Excellence in Teaching and Learning College Teaching Award (2010). I was awarded the Dublin Region Higher Education Alliance (DRHEA) Teaching Fellowship (2012) for a cross institutional (UCD, DIT, NUIM, IADT, TCD, DCU, ITT, ITB) study of the First Year Experience. I was one of three individuals shortlisted by UCD for the National Awards for Excellence in Teaching (NAIRTL) 2012. I was awarded Specialist Membership (in Education) by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists in 2012. |
