The table below contains research studies that have been conducted by Irish Nephrology Nurses.
For further information on each study, its findings and recommendations INNA members are encouraged to contact the relevant researcher. If you have carried out any research in nephrology nursing practice and would like it included in this site please email relevant details to INNA Education Officers at following email addresses (educationofficer@inna-ireland.com viceeducationofficer@inna-ireland.com)
| Title of Study | Researcher | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nurses Knowledge and Practice of Vascular Access Infection Control
(Part requirement of M.Sc. in Nursing) |
Ms. Peggy Higgins | barbara@vow.ie |
| Effect of Patient Coping Preferences on Quality of Life Following Renal Transplantation
(Part requirement of MSc in Renal Nursing) |
Ms. Ciara White | ciara.white5@mail.dcu.ie |
| Nurses Experience of Caring for Patients with Chronic Renal Impairment in a Nephrology Ward Setting
(Part requirement of MSc in Nursing) |
Ms. Margaret McCann | mccannm1@tcd.ie |
| An Investigation into Stress Levels Amongst Renal Nurses
(Part requirement of MSc in Nursing) |
Ms. Fiona Murphy | fiona.murphy@tcd.ie |
| Sexuality in Chronically ill Patients with Renal Disease
(ongoing PhD study) |
Ms. Fiona Murphy | fiona.murphy@tcd.ie |
| Interventions Preventing Infectious Complications in Haemodialysis Patients with Central Venous Lines
(Cochrane Systematic Review funded by HRB Cochrane Fellowship) |
Ms. Margaret McCann | mccannm1@tcd.ie |
| The Persons Experience of End Stage Renal Disease and Haemodialysis Therapy
(PhD study) |
Dr. Aoife Moran | aoife.moran@dcu.ie |
| A multicentre randomised trial comparing the effects of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% alcohol versus other forms of chlorhexidine gluconate which are in routine use, on central venous catheter related infections in haemodialysis patients
ongoing PhD study |
Ms. Margaret McCann | mccannm1@tcd.ie |
| An Ethnographic exploration into the infection control practices in Irish Dialysis units, employed to prevent the transmission of blood borne viruses
MSc in Nursing by Research |
Mr. Brendan Reddy | brendan.reddy@hse.ie |
| National Survey of Routine Practice in Irish Haemodilaysis Units
The full report is available on the following link https://www.inna-ireland.com/admin/adminResources/National%20Survey.pdf |
Ms. Margaret McCann, Professor Michael Clarke, Professor George Mellotte, Dr Liam Plant, Dr Fidelma | mccannm1@tcd.ie |