Research Profile

Biography

Prof. Suzanne Timmons qualified from UCC and trained in Ireland, the UK and the US. She is a geriatrician and works 50% clinically, in the acute hospital setting and in rehabilitation. She was the first Clinical Lead for Dementia for the Republic of Ireland, from 2017 to 2021. In UCC, she is based in the Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine. 

Her academic commitments include being Programme Director for the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation, since 2011, and the new MSc in Dementia, since 2018, as well as the supervision of research MSc and doctoral students. She has a keen interest in postgraduate interdisciplinary education and research. Her research interests focus on neurodegenerative disease in older people, particularly dementia and PD, spanning basic science translation, diagnostic tool validation, health service research (especially models of care), clinical trials, technology in rehab, exercise and risk reduction.

Research Interests

My research interests focus on neurodegenerative disease in older people:
Acute hospital dementia/delirium: I was the co-lead for INAD, the Irish National Audit of Dementia (2013-2014), the Northern Ireland Audit of Dementia (2014/2015) and INAD-2 (2019-2020); and President of the Irish Delirium Society (2016-2018). I have completed HRB-funded research projects into the course and long-term outcome of older people with dementia admitted to acute hospitals; the incidence and indicators of in-hospital delirium in older people; and validated a delirium screening tool for use in the ED. I led the Genio/HSE co-funded healthcare improvement project to promote integrated care of people with dementia in Cork (2014-2018). I lead several active projects in delirium-dementia overlaps.
Other current research in the area of dementia includes psychotropic prescribing in Nursing Homes (I I also co-led National Clinical Guideline No. 21, on this topic) and palliative care needs in people with dementia - I currently am the co-PI for a Horizon Europe project (InTouch) on palliative care for people with dementia in residential care, and partner in another Horizon Europe grant (AI4HOPE) on the use of technology for palliative care for people with dementia living at home. 
I run a multidisciplinary movement disorder clinic in Cork and my research interests in Parkinson’s disease include neurobiochemistry, altered gut microbiota, and symptom control / palliative care. I led the development of a National Guidelines for Palliative Care in Parkinson's disease (2016). My current research is focussed on non-invasive monitoring of motor function in PD (JPND and industry/EI funding) and national health service provision (HRB funding).

Research Grants

 ProjectFunding
Body
Start DateEnd DateAward
Implementation of a person-centered palliative care iNtervention To imprOve comfort, QUality of Life and social engagement of people with advanced dementia in Care HomesHorizon Europe01-JAN-2431-DEC-28€528,195.00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BASED HEALTH, OPTIMISM, PURPOSE, AND ENDURANCE IN PALLIATIVE CARE FOR DEMENTIAHorizon Europe01-JAN-2431-DEC-27€591,875.00
Delirium-dementia educational curriculums, attitudes, pathways and practice” (DECAPP).Foundation Funded Research01-JUL-2331-DEC-24€28,400.00
Support for Parkinson’s Disease Research Cluster Research Activities.Irish Charities15-DEC-2131-DEC-25€40,000.00
Developing a European wide MSC in Active AgingEuropean Union01-SEP-2031-AUG-23€78,375.00
Mapping Parkinsons Disease Needs and Services in Ireland to InformService Planning.Health Research Board01-NOV-1931-AUG-22€212,356.00
Northern Periphery & Arctic Programme 2014-2020: Smart sENsor devices for rehabilitation and connected health.European Union01-SEP-1731-DEC-20€84,402.00
Augmented Prescribed Exercise Programme.Foreign Research Institute19-NOV-1331-DEC-18€20,000.00
Irish National Audit of DementiaAtlantic Philanthropies€135,000.00
IP2017065Enterprise Irl01-JUN-1931-MAY-22€55,639.00
Scaling up the Family Carer Decision Support Intervention: A transnational effectiveness-implementation evaluationOther: Not Listed01-APR-1905-APR-21€1,428,798.00
Smart sENsor Devices fOr rehabilitation and Connected health: Northern Periphery and Artic Programme/EUOther: Not Listed02-OCT-1703-SEP-20€1,900,000.00
Supporting Equity of Older People by Redefining and Refining Assessment of Dementia Inclusive Design of Hospital SpacesHealth Service Executive04-MAR-1827-SEP-19€161,500.00
A Mixed Methods Research Study to Develop an Acceptable, Evidence and Practice Based Model for Pallative Crae for People with Dementia in the Community.Health Research Board01-OCT-1715-JUN-22€369,278.00
Dementia Palliative Care ProjectHealth Research Board01-DEC-1815-JUN-22€26,442.00
Dementia and Loneliness: An Exploration of the Literature and Perspective’s of People Living with Dementia in Ireland.Other: Not Listed05-NOV-1811-JAN-19€10,000.00
EU JPI grant: Malnutrition in the Elderly Knowledge Hub (Manuel)European Commission21-MAR-1622-MAR-19€1,900,000.00
Support for the Development of Clinical Guidelines for the Appropriate Prescribing of Psychtropic Medication in People with Dementia.Department of Health18-DEC-1731-DEC-18€21,676.00
Implementing Evidence Based Guidance for Dementia Palliative Care through Participatory Action ResearchHealth Research Board01-DEC-1707-JUN-19€120,000.00
Evaluation of the Irish Hospice Foundation’s Design & Dignity ProgrammeOther: Not Listed02-OCT-1729-JUN-18€15,000.00
Lit Review Dementia Diagnostic ProjectDepartment of Health20-NOV-1702-FEB-18€3,826.00
Gut microbial systems and Parkinson's disease pathophysiology: identification of novel mocrobial modifiable targets and biomarkers for a major neurogenerative disease01-SEP-1503-SEP-18€100,000.00
College of Medicine sPeripheral Akt Activity in Parkinson's Disease.Miscellaneous Non Exchequer01-JAN-1331-JUL-16€132,000.00
Irish National Audit of Dementia.Irish Funded Research Non Exchequer01-MAR-1317-JUL-19€194,158.00
A Home for Life: The Housing and Support Needs of Clúid’s Older TenantsOther: Not Listed15-APR-1514-SEP-15€15,000.00
Palliative care needs in Dementia: Long-Term Care and Young Onset.Irish Hospice Foundation€35,000.00
School of Nursing Dementia Guideline grantIrish Hospice Foundation€24,000.00
Pallative Care in Neurodegeneration with a focus on Dementia.Irish Research Council15-FEB-1613-JUL-17€11,800.00
Demonstrating the benefit of palliative care input with people leaving with dementia, using case studies.Irish Funded Research Non Exchequer09-FEB-1531-OCT-17€36,000.00
A randomised controller trial to measure the effects of an augmented prescribed exercise program on mobility, quality of life and healthcare utilisation for frail hospillised older medical in-patients.Health Research Board02-SEP-1301-MAR-20€171,976.00
Palliative care needs in Parkinson's disease an initiative to raise cultural awareness, educate healthcare workers and provide cohesive support to patients and their carers/families.Irish Funded Research Non Exchequer07-OCT-1331-MAY-15€60,000.00
‘A Prospective Study of the Incidence, Detection, Characterisation, Risk Factors and Outcomes of Delirium in older people in an acute hospital setting.’Health Research Board11-JUL-1104-JUL-14€200,000.00
Assessment of a recently developed "Brain Training" IT Application on patients with dementia.Health Research Board01-JUL-1323-AUG-13€2,000.00
‘The challenges in caring for patients with dementia in the acute hospital setting (ODCACS project).’Health Research Board07-NOV-1131-JUL-14€286,000.00
• ‘An RCT to assess the effectiveness of an augmented exercise programme in frail hospitalized older people.’Health Research Board04-JUL-1126-AUG-11€2,000.00

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journals

 YearPublication
(2023)'Palliative care for people with dementia'
Timmons S.;Fox S. (2023) 'Palliative care for people with dementia'. Handbook Of Clinical Neurology, 191 :81-105 [DOI] [Details]
(2023)'Postgraduate education in healthy and active ageing: a systematic scoping review of learning needs, curricula and learning impact'
Wiggin DA;Penic B;Sulopuisto O;Setti A;Mali J;Stitzel A;Kuisma R;Baptista F;Sourtzi P;Timmons S; (2023) 'Postgraduate education in healthy and active ageing: a systematic scoping review of learning needs, curricula and learning impact'. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, [DOI] [Details]
(2023)'Implementation strategies to support fall prevention interventions in long-term care facilities for older persons: a systematic review'
Neah Albasha;Leanne Ahern;Lauren Oâ¿¿Mahony;Ruth McCullagh;Nicola Cornally;Sheena McHugh;Suzanne Timmons; (2023) 'Implementation strategies to support fall prevention interventions in long-term care facilities for older persons: a systematic review'. BMC Geriatrics, [DOI] [Details]
(2022)'Evaluating the use of participatory action research to implement evidence-based guidance on dementia palliative care in long-term care settings: A creative hermeneutic analysis'
Buckley C;Hartigan I;Coffey A;Cornally N;O'Connell S;O'Loughlin C;Timmons S;Lehane E; (2022) 'Evaluating the use of participatory action research to implement evidence-based guidance on dementia palliative care in long-term care settings: A creative hermeneutic analysis'. International Journal of Older People Nursing, [DOI] [Details]
(2022)'How blogs support the transfer of knowledge into practice in the field of dementia palliative care: a survey of facilitators and barriers'
Rukundo, A;Fox, S;Guerin, S;Kernohan, G;Drennan, J;O'Connor, N;Timmons, S (2022) 'How blogs support the transfer of knowledge into practice in the field of dementia palliative care: a survey of facilitators and barriers'. BMC palliative care, 21 [DOI] [Details]
(2022)'Can behavioural change interventions improve self-efficacy and exercise adherence among people with Parkinsonâ¿¿s? A systematic review protocol'
Leanne Ahern;Prof Suzanne Timmons;Prof Sarah E Lamb;Dr Ruth McCullagh; (2022) 'Can behavioural change interventions improve self-efficacy and exercise adherence among people with Parkinsonâ¿¿s? A systematic review protocol'. HRB Open Research, [DOI] [Details]
(2022)'Implementation strategies supporting fall prevention interventions in a long-term care facility for older persons: a systematic review protocol'
Albasha, N.;McCullagh, R.;Cornally, N.;McHugh, S.;Timmons, S.; (2022) 'Implementation strategies supporting fall prevention interventions in a long-term care facility for older persons: a systematic review protocol'. BMJ open, [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'Older Adults' Experiences With Using Wearable Devices: Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis'
Moore K;O'Shea E;Kenny L;Barton J;Tedesco S;Sica M;Crowe C;Alamäki A;Condell J;Nordström A;Timmons S; (2021) 'Older Adults' Experiences With Using Wearable Devices: Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis'. JMIR Mhealth And Uhealth, 9 (6) [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'Education and training to support physiotherapists working in dementia care: a scoping review protocol'
O'Sullivan T;Foley T;McVeigh JG;Timmons S; (2021) 'Education and training to support physiotherapists working in dementia care: a scoping review protocol'. Hrb Open Research, 4 [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'Improving the appropriateness of psychotropic prescribing for nursing home residents with dementia: an overview of reviews'
Wiggin, DA;Timmons, S;Rukundo, A;Walsh, KA (2021) 'Improving the appropriateness of psychotropic prescribing for nursing home residents with dementia: an overview of reviews'. Aging & Mental Health, [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'Dementia palliative care: A multi-site survey of long term care STAFF'S education needs and readiness to change'
Timmons, S;O'Loughlin, C;Buckley, C;Cornally, N;Hartigan, I;Lehane, E;Finn, C;Coffey, A (2021) 'Dementia palliative care: A multi-site survey of long term care STAFF'S education needs and readiness to change'. Nurse Education In Practice, 52 [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'Home FIRsT: interdisciplinary geriatric assessment and disposition outcomes in the Emergency Department'
O'Shaughnessy, I;Romero-Ortuno, R;Edge, L;Dillon, A;Flynn, S;Briggs, R;Shields, D;McMahon, G;Hennessy, A;Kennedy, U;Staunton, P;McNamara, R;Timmons, S;Horgan, F;Cunningham, C (2021) 'Home FIRsT: interdisciplinary geriatric assessment and disposition outcomes in the Emergency Department'. European Journal of Internal Medicine, 85 :50-55 [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'Comparison of Machine Learning Techniques for Mortality Prediction in a Prospective Cohort of Older Adults'
Tedesco, Salvatore; Andrulli, Martina; Larsson, M. Å.; Kelly, D., Alamäki, Antti; Timmons, Suzanne; Barton, John; Condell, Joan; O’Flynn, Brendan; Nordström, Anna (2021) 'Comparison of Machine Learning Techniques for Mortality Prediction in a Prospective Cohort of Older Adults'. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (23) [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2021)'Improving the appropriateness of psychotropic prescribing for nursing home residents with dementia: an overview of reviews'
Wiggin, D., Timmons, S., Rukundo, A., & Walsh, K. (2021) 'Improving the appropriateness of psychotropic prescribing for nursing home residents with dementia: an overview of reviews'. Aging & Mental Health, [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'Implementation of evidence-based guidance for dementia palliative care using participatory action research: examining implementation through the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR)'
Coffey A;Hartigan I;Timmons S;Buckley C;Lehane E;O'Loughlin C;O'Connell S;Cornally N; (2021) 'Implementation of evidence-based guidance for dementia palliative care using participatory action research: examining implementation through the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR)'. Implementation Science Communications, 2 (1) [DOI] [Details]
(2020)'Identifying behavior change techniques for inclusion in a complex intervention targeting antipsychotic prescribing to nursing home residents with dementia'
Walsh KA, Timmons S, Byrne S, Browne JP, McSharry J (2020) 'Identifying behavior change techniques for inclusion in a complex intervention targeting antipsychotic prescribing to nursing home residents with dementia'. Translational Behavioral Medicine, [Details]
(2019)'Multiple Stakeholders' Perspectives on Respite Service Access for People with Dementia and Their Carers'
O'Shea E.;Timmons S.;O'Shea E.;Irving K. (2019) 'Multiple Stakeholders' Perspectives on Respite Service Access for People with Dementia and Their Carers'. The Gerontologist, 59 (5):e490-e500 [DOI] [Details]
(2020)'Healthcare Professionals' and Patients' Views of Discussing Sexual Well-being Poststroke'
Fox S.;Antony R.;Foley M.;O'Sullivan D.;Timmons S. (2020) 'Healthcare Professionals' and Patients' Views of Discussing Sexual Well-being Poststroke'. Rehabilitation Nursing : The Official Journal Of The Association Of Rehabilitation Nurses, 45 (1):16-22 [DOI] [Details]
(2020)'Augmented exercise in hospital improves physical performance and reduces negative post hospitalization events: a randomized controlled trial'
McCullagh R.;O'Connell E.;O'Meara S.;Dahly D.;O'Reilly E.;O'Connor K.;Horgan N.;Timmons S. (2020) 'Augmented exercise in hospital improves physical performance and reduces negative post hospitalization events: a randomized controlled trial'. BMC geriatrics, 20 (1) [DOI] [Details]
(2020)''I've always done what I was told by the medical people': a qualitative study of the reasons why older adults attend multifactorial falls risk assessments mapped to the Theoretical Domains Framework'
Racine E.;Soye A.;Barry P.;Cronin F.;Hosford O.;Moriarty E.;O'Connor K.A.;Turvey S.;Timmons S.;Kearney P.M.;McHugh S.M. (2020) ''I've always done what I was told by the medical people': a qualitative study of the reasons why older adults attend multifactorial falls risk assessments mapped to the Theoretical Domains Framework'. Bmj Open, 10 (2) [DOI] [Details]
(2020)'Palliative care needs in Parkinson's disease: focus on anticipatory grief in family carers'
Fox, S;Azman, A;Timmons, S (2020) 'Palliative care needs in Parkinson's disease: focus on anticipatory grief in family carers'. Annals Of Palliative Medicine, 9 :34-43 [DOI] [Details]
(2020)'Nigral overexpression of alpha-synuclein in a rat Parkinson's disease model indicates alterations in the enteric nervous system and the gut microbiome'
O'Donovan, SM;Crowley, EK;Brown, JRM;O'Sullivan, O;O'Leary, OF;Timmons, S;Nolan, YM;Clarke, DJ;Hyland, NP;Joyce, SA;Sullivan, AM;O'Neill, C (2020) 'Nigral overexpression of alpha-synuclein in a rat Parkinson's disease model indicates alterations in the enteric nervous system and the gut microbiome'. Neurogastroenterology and Motility, 32 [DOI] [Details]
(2020)'Identifying behavior change techniques for inclusion in a complex intervention targeting antipsychotic prescribing to nursing home residents with dementia'
Walsh, Kieran A.; Timmons, Suzanne; Byrne, Stephen; Browne, John; Mc Sharry, Jenny (2020) 'Identifying behavior change techniques for inclusion in a complex intervention targeting antipsychotic prescribing to nursing home residents with dementia'. Translational Behavioral Medicine, [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2020)'Acute hospital staff's attitudes towards dementia and perceived dementia knowledge: a cross-sectional survey in Ireland'
Keogh, B;To, WT;Daly, L;Hynes, G;Kennelly, S;Lawlor, B;Timmons, S;O'Reilly, S;Bracken-Scally, M;Ciblis, A;Cole, N;Drury, A;Pittalis, C;Kennelly, B;McCarron, M;Brady, AM (2020) 'Acute hospital staff's attitudes towards dementia and perceived dementia knowledge: a cross-sectional survey in Ireland'. BMC geriatrics, 20 [DOI] [Details]
(2020)'Components of a community model of dementia palliative care'
Fox, S;O'Connor, N;Drennan, J;Guerin, S;Kernohan, WG;Murphy, A;Timmons, S (2020) 'Components of a community model of dementia palliative care'. Journal Of Integrated Care, [DOI] [Details]
(2020)'Developing a guidance resource for managing delirium in patients with Covid-19'
Meagher D.;Adamis D.;Timmons S.;O'Regan N.A.;O'Keeffe S.;Kennelly S.;Corby C.;Meaney A.M.;Reynolds P.;Mohamad M.;Glynn K.;O'Sullivan R. (2020) 'Developing a guidance resource for managing delirium in patients with Covid-19'. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'Potentially modifiable determinants of malnutrition in older adults: A systematic review'
O'Keeffe M.;Kelly M.;O'Herlihy E.;O'Toole P.;Kearney P.;Timmons S.;O'Shea E.;Stanton C.;Hickson M.;Rolland Y.;Sulmont Rossé C.;Issanchou S.;Maitre I.;Stelmach-Mardas M.;Nagel G.;Flechtner-Mors M.;Wolters M.;Hebestreit A.;De Groot L.;van de Rest O.;Teh R.;Peyron M.;Dardevet D.;Papet I.;Schindler K.;Streicher M.;Torbahn G.;Kiesswetter E.;Visser M.;Volkert D.;O'Connor E. (2019) 'Potentially modifiable determinants of malnutrition in older adults: A systematic review'. Clinical Nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland), [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'Nigral overexpression of alpha-synuclein in a rat Parkinson's disease model indicates alterations in the enteric nervous system and the gut microbiome'
O’Donovan, S.M., Crowley, E.K., Brown, J.R.-M., O’Sullivan, O., O’Leary, O.F., Timmons, S., Nolan, Y.M., Clarke, D.J., Hyland, N.P., Joyce, S.A., Sullivan, A.M., O’Neill, C (2019) 'Nigral overexpression of alpha-synuclein in a rat Parkinson's disease model indicates alterations in the enteric nervous system and the gut microbiome'. Neurogastroenterology and Motility, [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'Validity Evaluation of the Fitbit Charge2 and the Garmin vivosmart HR plus in Free-Living Environments in an Older Adult Cohort'
Tedesco, S;Sica, M;Ancillao, A;Timmons, S;Barton, J;O'Flynn, B (2019) 'Validity Evaluation of the Fitbit Charge2 and the Garmin vivosmart HR plus in Free-Living Environments in an Older Adult Cohort'. JMIR Mhealth And Uhealth, 7 [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'Multiple stakeholders’ perspectives on respite service access for people with dementia and their carers'
O’Shea, Emma; Timmons, Suzanne; O’Shea, Eamon; Irving, Kate (2019) 'Multiple stakeholders’ perspectives on respite service access for people with dementia and their carers'. The Gerontologist, 59 (5):e490-e500   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2019)'Respite in dementia: an evolutionary concept analysis'
O'Shea, Emma; Timmons, Suzanne; O'Shea, Eamon; Fox, Siobhan; Irving, Kate (2019) 'Respite in dementia: an evolutionary concept analysis'. Dementia, 18 (4):1446-1465   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2019)'Validity evaluation of the fitbit charge2 and the garmin vivosmart HR+ in free-living environments in an older adult cohort'
Tedesco S.;Sica M.;Ancillao A.;Timmons S.;Barton J.;O'Flynn B. (2019) 'Validity evaluation of the fitbit charge2 and the garmin vivosmart HR+ in free-living environments in an older adult cohort'. Journal of medical Internet research, 21 (6) [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'The perspectives of people with dementia on day and respite services: A qualitative interview study'
O'Shea E.;Timmons S.;Irving K. (2019) 'The perspectives of people with dementia on day and respite services: A qualitative interview study'. Ageing and Society, [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'Investigating the healthcare utilisation and other support needs of people with young-onset dementia'
Tan, B;Fox, S;Kruger, C;Lynch, M;Shanagher, D;Timmons, S (2019) 'Investigating the healthcare utilisation and other support needs of people with young-onset dementia'. Maturitas, 122 :31-34 [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'Dementia in older people admitted to hospital: an analysis of length of stay and associated costs'
Ahern, S., Woods, N., Cronin, J., Timmons, S. (2019) 'Dementia in older people admitted to hospital: an analysis of length of stay and associated costs'. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, :1-7 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2019)'Accuracy of consumer-level and research-grade activity trackers in ambulatory settings in older adults'
Tedesco, Salvatore; Sica, Marco; Ancillao, Andrea; Timmons, Suzanne; Barton, John; O'Flynn, Brendan (2019) 'Accuracy of consumer-level and research-grade activity trackers in ambulatory settings in older adults'. Plos One, 14 (5) [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2019)'Older inpatients' experience and insights into fear of falling: A feasibility study'
Beh S.;McCullagh R.;O'Neill E.;Healy L.;Timmons S. (2019) 'Older inpatients' experience and insights into fear of falling: A feasibility study'. Physiotherapy Practice and Research, 40 (1):1-8 [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'Validation of the 6-Item Cognitive Impairment Test and the 4AT test for combined delirium and dementia screening in older Emergency Department attendees'
O'Sullivan, D;Brady, N;Manning, E;O'Shea, E;O'Grady, S;O'Regan, N;Timmons, S (2018) 'Validation of the 6-Item Cognitive Impairment Test and the 4AT test for combined delirium and dementia screening in older Emergency Department attendees'. Age and Ageing, 47 :61-68 [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'231Patient Perception of an Augmented Prescribed Exercise Programme During Medical Inpatient Stay'
Michael McInerney;Ruth McCullagh;Siobhan Fox;Mary McCarthy;Suzanne Timmons; (2018) '231Patient Perception of an Augmented Prescribed Exercise Programme During Medical Inpatient Stay'. Age and Ageing, [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'Mobility outcomes for those with primary lower limb amputation attending a regional outpatient prosthetic rehabilitation service'
Collins A.;Timmons S. (2018) 'Mobility outcomes for those with primary lower limb amputation attending a regional outpatient prosthetic rehabilitation service'. Physiotherapy Practice and Research, 39 (1):27-35 [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'Exploring Antipsychotic Prescribing Behaviors for Nursing Home Residents With Dementia: A Qualitative Study'
Walsh, Kieran A.; Sinnott, Carol; Fleming, Aoife; Mc Sharry, Jenny; Byrne, Stephen; Browne, John; Timmons, Suzanne (2018) 'Exploring Antipsychotic Prescribing Behaviors for Nursing Home Residents With Dementia: A Qualitative Study'. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 19 (11):948-958.e12   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2018)''Around the edges': using behaviour change techniques to characterise a multilevel implementation strategy for a fall prevention programme'
McHugh, S;Sinnott, C;Racine, E;Timmons, S;Byrne, M;Kearney, PM (2018) ''Around the edges': using behaviour change techniques to characterise a multilevel implementation strategy for a fall prevention programme'. Implementation Science, 13 [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'Predictors of Delirium Development in Older Medical Inpatients: Readily Identifiable Factors at Admission'
O'Regan, NA;Fitzgerald, J;Adamis, D;Molloy, DW;Meagher, D;Timmons, S (2018) 'Predictors of Delirium Development in Older Medical Inpatients: Readily Identifiable Factors at Admission'. Journal Of Alzheimer'S Disease : Jad, 64 :775-785 [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Sleep-wake cycle disturbances in elderly acute general medical inpatients: Longitudinal relationship to delirium and dementia'
FitzGerald J.;O'Regan N.;Adamis D.;Timmons S.;Dunne C.;Trzepacz P.;Meagher D. (2017) 'Sleep-wake cycle disturbances in elderly acute general medical inpatients: Longitudinal relationship to delirium and dementia'. Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, 7 :61-68 [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'MALNUTRITION IN HOSPITALISED OLDER ADULTS: A MULTICENTRE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF PREVALENCE, ASSOCIATIONS AND OUTCOMES'
O'Shea, E;Trawley, S;Manning, E;Barrett, A;Browne, V;Timmons, S (2017) 'MALNUTRITION IN HOSPITALISED OLDER ADULTS: A MULTICENTRE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF PREVALENCE, ASSOCIATIONS AND OUTCOMES'. Journal Of Nutrition Health &Amp; Aging, 21 :830-836 [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Frail older adults’ perceptions of an in-hospital structured exercise intervention'
O'Hare, L. and Savage, E. and McCullagh, R. and Bantry White, E. and Fitzgerald, E. and Timmons, S. (2017) 'Frail older adults’ perceptions of an in-hospital structured exercise intervention'. Physiotherapy, 103 (4):478-484   [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Step-Count Accuracy of 3 Motion Sensors for Older and Frail Medical Inpatients'
McCullagh, R. and Dillon, C. and O'Connell, A.M. and Horgan, N.F. and Timmons, S. (2017) 'Step-Count Accuracy of 3 Motion Sensors for Older and Frail Medical Inpatients'. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 98 (2):295-302   [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Integrated Care Pathways and Care Bundles for Dementia in Acute Care: Concept Versus Evidence'
Sullivan, DO;Mannix, M;Timmons, S (2017) 'Integrated Care Pathways and Care Bundles for Dementia in Acute Care: Concept Versus Evidence'. American Journal Of Alzheimers Disease And Other Dementias, 32 :189-193 [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Respite in dementia: An evolutionary concept analysis'
O' Shea E;Timmons S;O' Shea E;Fox S;Irving K; (2017) 'Respite in dementia: An evolutionary concept analysis'. Dementia (London, England), [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Palliative care and Parkinson's disease: Meeting summary and recommendations for clinical research'
Kluger, BM;Fox, S;Timmons, S;Katz, M;Galifianakis, NB;Subramanian, I;Carter, JH;Johnson, MJ;Richfield, EW;Bekelman, D;Kutner, JS;Miyasaki, J (2017) 'Palliative care and Parkinson's disease: Meeting summary and recommendations for clinical research'. Parkinsonism & related disorders, 37 :19-26 [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Better palliative care for people with a dementia: summary of interdisciplinary workshop highlighting current gaps and recommendations for future research'
Fox, S;FitzGerald, C;Dening, KH;Irving, K;Kernohan, WG;Treloar, A;Oliver, D;Guerin, S;Timmons, S (2017) 'Better palliative care for people with a dementia: summary of interdisciplinary workshop highlighting current gaps and recommendations for future research'. BMC palliative care, 17 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2017)'Better palliative care for people with a dementia: summary of interdisciplinary workshop highlighting current gaps and recommendations for future research'
Fox S;FitzGerald C;Harrison Dening K;Irving K;Kernohan WG;Treloar A;Oliver D;Guerin S;Timmons S; (2017) 'Better palliative care for people with a dementia: summary of interdisciplinary workshop highlighting current gaps and recommendations for future research'. BMC palliative care, 17 (1) [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2017)'Frail older adults’ perceptions of an in-hospital structured exercise intervention'
O' Hare,L., Savage E., McCullagh R., Bantry White, E., Fitzgerald E., Timmons S. (2017) 'Frail older adults’ perceptions of an in-hospital structured exercise intervention'. Physiotherapy, [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Five short screening tests in the detection of prevalent delirium: diagnostic accuracy and performance in different neurocognitive subgroups'
O'Regan, NA;Maughan, K;Liddy, N;Fitzgerald, J;Adamis, D;Molloy, DW;Meagher, D;Timmons, S (2017) 'Five short screening tests in the detection of prevalent delirium: diagnostic accuracy and performance in different neurocognitive subgroups'. International Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry, 32 :1440-1449 [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Influences on Decision-Making Regarding Antipsychotic Prescribing in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence'
Walsh, Kieran A.; Dennehy, Rebecca; Sinnott, Carol; Browne, John; Byrne, Stephen; McSharry, Jennifer; Coughlan, Eoin; Timmons, Suzanne (2017) 'Influences on Decision-Making Regarding Antipsychotic Prescribing in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence'. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 18 :897.e1-897.e12   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2017)'Key stakeholders' experiences of respite services for people with dementia and their perspectives on respite service development: a qualitative systematic review'
O'Shea, E;Timmons, S;O'Shea, E;Fox, S;Irving, K (2017) 'Key stakeholders' experiences of respite services for people with dementia and their perspectives on respite service development: a qualitative systematic review'. BMC geriatrics, 17 [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Step-Count Accuracy of 3 Motion Sensors for Older and Frail Medical Inpatients'
McCullagh, R;Dillon, C;O'Connell, AM;Horgan, NF;Timmons, S (2017) 'Step-Count Accuracy of 3 Motion Sensors for Older and Frail Medical Inpatients'. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 98 :295-302 [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Influences on Decision-Making Regarding Antipsychotic Prescribing in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence'
Walsh, Kieran A.; Dennehy, Rebecca; Sinnott, Carol; Browne, John; Byrne, Stephen; McSharry, Jennifer; Coughlan, Eoin; Timmons, Suzanne (2017) 'Influences on Decision-Making Regarding Antipsychotic Prescribing in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence'. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 18 (10)   [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Palliative care for Parkinson's disease: Patient and carer's perspectives explored through qualitative interview'
Fox, S;Cashell, A;Kernohan, WG;Lynch, M;McGlade, C;O'Brien, T;O'Sullivan, SS;Foley, MJ;Timmons, S (2017) 'Palliative care for Parkinson's disease: Patient and carer's perspectives explored through qualitative interview'. Palliative Medicine, 31 :634-641 [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Usability and Validity of a Battery of Computerised Cognitive Screening Tests for Detecting Cognitive Impairment'
Scanlon, L;O'Shea, E;O'Caoimh, R;Timmons, S (2016) 'Usability and Validity of a Battery of Computerised Cognitive Screening Tests for Detecting Cognitive Impairment'. Gerontology, 62 :247-252 [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Interviews with Irish healthcare workers from different disciplines about palliative care for people with Parkinson's disease: a definite role but uncertainty around terminology and timing'
Fox, Siobhan; Cashell, Alison; Kernohan, W. George; Lynch, Marie; McGlade, Ciara; O’Brien, Tony; O’Sullivan, Sean S.; Timmons, Suzanne (2016) 'Interviews with Irish healthcare workers from different disciplines about palliative care for people with Parkinson's disease: a definite role but uncertainty around terminology and timing'. BMC palliative care, 15 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2016)'A Review of the Accuracy and Utility of Motion Sensors to Measure Physical Activity of Frail, Older Hospitalized Patients'
McCullagh R;Brady NM;Dillon C;Horgan NF;Timmons S; (2016) 'A Review of the Accuracy and Utility of Motion Sensors to Measure Physical Activity of Frail, Older Hospitalized Patients'. Journal Of Aging And Physical Activity, 24 (3) [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Concordance between the delirium motor subtyping scale (DMSS) and the abbreviated version (DMSS-4) over longitudinal assessment in elderly medical inpatients'
Fitzgerald, J;O'Regan, N;Adamis, D;Timmons, S;Dunne, C;Trzepacz, P;Meagher, D (2016) 'Concordance between the delirium motor subtyping scale (DMSS) and the abbreviated version (DMSS-4) over longitudinal assessment in elderly medical inpatients'. International Psychogeriatrics, 28 :845-851 [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Screening for Mild Cognitive Impairment: Comparison of MCI Specific Screening Instruments'
O'Caoimh, R;Timmons, S;Molloy, DW (2016) 'Screening for Mild Cognitive Impairment: Comparison of MCI Specific Screening Instruments'. Journal Of Alzheimer'S Disease : Jad, 51 :619-629 [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Validity and Reliability of the 6-Item Cognitive Impairment Test for Screening Cognitive Impairment: A Review'
O'Sullivan, D;O'Regan, NA;Timmons, S (2016) 'Validity and Reliability of the 6-Item Cognitive Impairment Test for Screening Cognitive Impairment: A Review'. Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders, 42 :42-49 [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Hospital discharge data-sets grossly under-represent dementia-related activity in acute hospitals: a cohort study in five Irish acute hospitals'
Brady NM;Manning E;O'Shea E;O'Regan NA;Meagher D;Timmons S; (2016) 'Hospital discharge data-sets grossly under-represent dementia-related activity in acute hospitals: a cohort study in five Irish acute hospitals'. International Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry, [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Patterns of psychotropic prescribing and polypharmacy in older hospitalized patients in Ireland: the influence of dementia on prescribing'
Walsh, Kieran A.; O'Regan, Niamh A.; Byrne, Stephen; Browne, John; Meagher, David J.; Timmons, Suzanne (2016) 'Patterns of psychotropic prescribing and polypharmacy in older hospitalized patients in Ireland: the influence of dementia on prescribing'. International psychogeriatrics / IPA, 28 (11):1807-1820 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2016)'Validity and Reliability of the 6-Item Cognitive Impairment Test for Screening Cognitive Impairment: A Review'
O'Sullivan D;O'Regan NA;Timmons S; (2016) 'Validity and Reliability of the 6-Item Cognitive Impairment Test for Screening Cognitive Impairment: A Review'. Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders, 42 (1-2) [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Antipsychotic prescription amongst hospitalized patients with dementia'
Gallagher P;Curtin D;de Siún A;O'Shea E;Kennelly S;O'Neill D;Timmons S; (2016) 'Antipsychotic prescription amongst hospitalized patients with dementia'. Qjm-An International Journal Of Medicine, [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'A study protocol of a randomised controlled trial to measure the effects of an augmented prescribed exercise programme (APEP) for frail older medical patients in the acute setting'
McCullagh, R;O'Connell, E;O'Meara, S;Perry, I;Fitzgerald, A;O'Connor, K;Horgan, NF;Timmons, S (2016) 'A study protocol of a randomised controlled trial to measure the effects of an augmented prescribed exercise programme (APEP) for frail older medical patients in the acute setting'. BMC geriatrics, 16 [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'A Review of the Accuracy and Utility of Motion Sensors to Measure Physical Activity of Frail, Older Hospitalized Patients'
Ruth McCullagh,Noeleen M. Brady,Christina Dillon,N. Frances Horgan,Suzanne Timmons (2016) 'A Review of the Accuracy and Utility of Motion Sensors to Measure Physical Activity of Frail, Older Hospitalized Patients'. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 24 (3):465-475   [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Walking in hospital is associated with a shorter length of stay in older medical inpatients'
McCullagh, R,Dillon, C,Dahly, D,Horgan, NF,Timmons, S (2016) 'Walking in hospital is associated with a shorter length of stay in older medical inpatients'. Physiological Measurement, 37 :1872-1884 [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Acute hospital dementia care: results from a national audit'
Timmons, S;O'Shea, E;O'Neill, D;Gallagher, P;de Siun, A;McArdle, D;Gibbons, P;Kennelly, S (2016) 'Acute hospital dementia care: results from a national audit'. BMC geriatrics, 16 [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Does admission to a specialist geriatric medicine ward lead to improvements in aspects of acute medical care for older patients with dementia?'
Briggs R;O'Shea E;de Siún A;O'Neill D;Gallagher P;Timmons S;Kennelly S; (2016) 'Does admission to a specialist geriatric medicine ward lead to improvements in aspects of acute medical care for older patients with dementia?'. International Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry, [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Improving the appropriateness of prescribing in older patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of pharmacists' interventions in secondary care'
Walsh KA, O'Riordan D, Kearney PM, Timmons S, Byrne S. (2016) 'Improving the appropriateness of prescribing in older patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of pharmacists' interventions in secondary care'. Age and Ageing, 45 (2):201-209 [Details]
(2015)'Potential for a Memory Gym Intervention to Delay Conversion of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia'
O'Caoimh, R;Sato, S;Wall, J;Igras, E;Foley, MJ;Timmons, S;Molloy, W (2015) 'Potential for a Memory Gym Intervention to Delay Conversion of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia'. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 16 :998-999 [DOI] [Details]
(2015)'Dementia in older people admitted to hospital: a regional multi-hospital observational study of prevalence, associations and case recognition'
Timmons, S;Manning, E;Barrett, A;Brady, NM;Browne, V;O'Shea, E;Molloy, DW;O'Regan, NA;Trawley, S;Cahill, S;O'Sullivan, K;Woods, N;Meagher, D;Ni Chorcorain, AM;Linehan, JG (2015) 'Dementia in older people admitted to hospital: a regional multi-hospital observational study of prevalence, associations and case recognition'. Age and Ageing, 44 :993-999 [DOI] [Details]
(2015)'Perceptions, Expectations, and Informal Supports Influence Exercise Activity in Frail Older Adults'
Broderick, L;McCullagh, R;White, EB;Savage, E;Timmons, S (2015) 'Perceptions, Expectations, and Informal Supports Influence Exercise Activity in Frail Older Adults'. SageOpen, 5 [DOI] [Details]
(2015)'Technology Use and Frequency and Self-Rated Skills: A Survey of Community-Dwelling Older Adults'
Scanlon, L;O'Shea, E;O'Caoimh, R;Timmons, S (2015) 'Technology Use and Frequency and Self-Rated Skills: A Survey of Community-Dwelling Older Adults'. Journal of The American Geriatrics Society, 63 :1483-1484 [DOI] [Details]
(2015)'Potential for a Memory Gym Intervention to Delay Conversion of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia'
O’Caoimh R, Sato S, Wall J, Igras E, Foley MJ, Timmons S, Molloy DW. (2015) 'Potential for a Memory Gym Intervention to Delay Conversion of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia'. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, [Details]
(2015)'Months backward test: A review of its use in clinical studies'
34) Meagher J, Leonard M,Timmons S, Meagher D. (2015) 'Months backward test: A review of its use in clinical studies'. Unknown, [Details]
(2015)'Comparison of the Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment Screen (Qmci) to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment'
O’Caoimh R, Timmons S, Molloy DW. (2015) 'Comparison of the Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment Screen (Qmci) to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment'. Age and Ageing, [Details]
(2015)'Concordance between the delirium motor subtyping scale (DMSS) and the abbreviated versin (DMSS-4) over longitudinal assessment in elderly medical inpatients'
Fitzgerald, J. O'Regan, N. Timmons, S. et al (2015) 'Concordance between the delirium motor subtyping scale (DMSS) and the abbreviated versin (DMSS-4) over longitudinal assessment in elderly medical inpatients'. International Psychogeriatrics, [DOI] [Details]
(2015)'Symptom Assessment for a Palliative Care Approach in People With Dementia Admitted to Acute Hospitals: Results From a National Audit'
O'Shea, E;Timmons, S;Kennelly, S;de Siun, A;Gallagher, P;O'Neill, D (2015) 'Symptom Assessment for a Palliative Care Approach in People With Dementia Admitted to Acute Hospitals: Results From a National Audit'. Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry And Neurology, 28 :255-259 [DOI] [Details]
(2015)'Months backward test: A review of its use in clinical studies'
Meagher J;Leonard M;Donoghue L;O'Regan N;Timmons S;Exton C;Cullen W;Dunne C;Adamis D;Maclullich AJ;Meagher D; (2015) 'Months backward test: A review of its use in clinical studies'. World Psychiatry, 5 (3) [DOI] [Details]
(2015)'A Review of the Accuracy and Utility of Motion Sensors to Measure Physical Activity of Frail Older Hospitalised Patients'
McCullagh, R. Brady, NM. Dillon, C. Horgan, NF & Timmons, S. (2015) 'A Review of the Accuracy and Utility of Motion Sensors to Measure Physical Activity of Frail Older Hospitalised Patients'. Journal Of Aging And Physical Activity, 24 (3):465-475 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2015)'Survey of Health Care Workers Suggests Unmet Palliative Care Needs in Parkinson's Disease'
Fox, S;Gannon, E;Cashell, A;Kernohan, WG;Lynch, M;McGlade, C;O'Brien, T;O'Sullivan, SS;Sweeney, C;Timmons, S (2015) 'Survey of Health Care Workers Suggests Unmet Palliative Care Needs in Parkinson's Disease'. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, 2 :142-148 [DOI] [Details]
(2015)'COLLaboration on AGEing-COLLAGE: Ireland's three star reference site for the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA)'
O’Caoimh, R.,Sweeney, C.,Hynes, et al (2015) 'COLLaboration on AGEing-COLLAGE: Ireland's three star reference site for the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA)'. European Geriatric Medicine, 6 (5):505-511   [Details]
(2015)'Potential for a “Memory Gym” Intervention to Delay Conversion of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia'
O’Caoimh R, Sato S, Wall J, Igras E, Foley MJ, Timmons S, Molloy DW. (2015) 'Potential for a “Memory Gym” Intervention to Delay Conversion of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia'. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, S1525-8610 (15) [DOI] [Details]
(2015)'Comparison of Three Short Cognitive Screening Instruments for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in General Practice. Journal: Irish Ageing Studies Review'
OCaoimh R, Cadoo S, Russell A, Tobin S, Crosbie A, McGlade C, Timmons S, Molloy DW. (2015) 'Comparison of Three Short Cognitive Screening Instruments for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in General Practice. Journal: Irish Ageing Studies Review'. Unknown, 6 (1) [Details]
(2015)'Survey of Healthcare Workers Suggests Unmet Palliative Care Needs in Parkinson’s Disease'
Fox, S., Gannon, E., Cashel, A., Kernohan, W.G., Lynch, M., McGlade, C., O’Brien, T., O’Sullivan, S.S., Sweeney, C., & Timmons, S. (2015) 'Survey of Healthcare Workers Suggests Unmet Palliative Care Needs in Parkinson’s Disease'. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, [Details]
(2014)'Frequency of delirium and subsyndromal delirium in an adult acute hospital population'
Meagher D, O’Regan N, Ryan D, Connolly W, Boland E, O’Caoimh R, Clare J, Mcfarland J, Tighe S, Leonard M, Adamis D, Trzepacz PT, Timmons S. (2014) 'Frequency of delirium and subsyndromal delirium in an adult acute hospital population'. British Journal of Psychiatry, 205 (6):478-485 [DOI] [Details]
(2014)'A multicentre survey of acute hospital nursing staff training in dementia care'
Alice Coffey, Mark Tyrrell, Mary Buckley, Edmund Manning, Vanessa Browne, Aoife Barrett, Suzanne Timmons (2014) 'A multicentre survey of acute hospital nursing staff training in dementia care'. Clinical nursing research, :39-46 [DOI] [Details]
(2014)'The functional decline of hospitalised older patients - are we doing enough?'
McCullagh R, Fitzgerald E, O'Connor K, Broderick L, Kennedy C, O'Reilly N, Martin R, Timmons S (2014) 'The functional decline of hospitalised older patients - are we doing enough?'. Physiotherapy Practice and Research, [Details]
(2014)'Consensus Validation of a Method for Delirium Identification Using Hospital Records'
Kuhn, E,O'Regan, N,McGrath, K,Coveney, S,Du, XY,Teodorczuk, A,Allan, L,Wilson, D,MacLullich, A,Meagher, D,Brayne, C,Timmons, S,Davis, D (2014) 'Consensus Validation of a Method for Delirium Identification Using Hospital Records'. Plos One, 9 (11) [DOI] [Details]
(2014)'Development of an abbreviated version of the Delirium Motor Subtyping Scale (DMSS-4)'
D Meagher, D Adamis, M Leonard, P Trzepacz, S Grover, F Jabbar, K Meehan, M O'Connor, C Cronin, P Reynolds, J Fitzgerald, N O'Regan, S Timmons, C Slor, J de Jonghe, A de Jonghe, B C van Munster, S E de Rooij, A Maclullich (2014) 'Development of an abbreviated version of the Delirium Motor Subtyping Scale (DMSS-4)'. International Psychogeriatrics, (26):693-702 [Details]
(2014)'Attention! A good bedside test for delirium?'
O'Regan NA, Ryan DJ, Boland E, Connolly W, McGlade C, Leonard M, Clare J, Eustace JA, Meagher D, Timmons S (2014) 'Attention! A good bedside test for delirium?'. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 85 (10):1122-1131 [DOI] [Details]
(2014)'Concordance between DSM-IV and DSM-5 criteria for delirium diagnosis in a pooled database of 768 prospectively evaluated patients using the delirium rating scale-revised-98'
Meagher, DJ;Morandi, A;Inouye, SK;Ely, W;Adamis, D;Maclullich, AJ;Rudolph, JL;Neufeld, K;Leonard, M;Bellelli, G;Davis, D;Teodorczuk, A;Kreisel, S;Thomas, C;Hasemann, W;Timmons, S;O'Regan, N;Grover, S;Jabbar, F;Cullen, W;Dunne, C;Kamholz, B;Van Munster, BC;De Rooij, SE;De Jonghe, J;Trzepacz, PT (2014) 'Concordance between DSM-IV and DSM-5 criteria for delirium diagnosis in a pooled database of 768 prospectively evaluated patients using the delirium rating scale-revised-98'. BMC medicine, 12 [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'The potential lost hospital income from miscoded emergency department boarders in Ireland'
L. Healy, E. Moloney, M O'Connor, C Henry, S Timmons (2013) 'The potential lost hospital income from miscoded emergency department boarders in Ireland'. Irish Journal of Medical Science, [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'Delirium: A key challenge for perioperative care'
21) O'Regan NA, Fitzgerald J, Timmons S, O'Connell H, Meagher D. Delirium: A key challenge for perioperative care. Int J Surg. 2013;11(2):136-44. (2013) 'Delirium: A key challenge for perioperative care'. International Journal Of Surgery, 11 (2):136-144 [Details]
(2013)'Perceptions, Supports and Expectations Influence Exercise Activity in Frail Older Adults'
Broderick, L;Savage, E;McCullagh, R;Bantry-White, E;Timmons, S (2013) 'Perceptions, Supports and Expectations Influence Exercise Activity in Frail Older Adults'. Irish Journal of Medicine, 182 :224-224 [Details]
(2013)'Influences on Exercise Behaviours of Frail Older Adults in the Acute Setting'
Broderick, L;Savage, E;McCullagh, R;Bantry-White, E;Timmons, S (2013) 'Influences on Exercise Behaviours of Frail Older Adults in the Acute Setting'. Irish Journal of Medicine, 182 :225-225 [Details]
(2013)'Comparison of the Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment Screen (Qmci) to the Standardised Alzheimer`s Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive section (SADAS-cog)'
O’Caoimh R, Svendrovski A, Johnston B, Gao Y, McGlade C, Timmons S, Eustace J, Guyatt G, Molloy D.W. (2013) 'Comparison of the Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment Screen (Qmci) to the Standardised Alzheimer`s Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive section (SADAS-cog)'. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, [Details]
(2013)'Frail Older Adults' Perceptions of an In-Hospital Structured Exercise Intervention'
Broderick, L;Savage, E;McCullagh, R;Bantry-White, E;Timmons, S (2013) 'Frail Older Adults' Perceptions of an In-Hospital Structured Exercise Intervention'. Irish Journal of Medicine, 182 :240-240 [Details]
(2013)'Delirium in an adult acute hospital population: predictors, prevalence and detection'
Ryan, DJ;O'Regan, NA;Caoimh, RO;Clare, J;O'Connor, M;Leonard, M;McFarland, J;Tighe, S;O'Sullivan, K;Trzepacz, PT;Meagher, D;Timmons, S (2013) 'Delirium in an adult acute hospital population: predictors, prevalence and detection'. Bmj Open, 3 [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'Delirium in older postoperative hip fracture patients'
O'Regan, NA;Law, TW;Dunne, D;Mohamed, A;O'Brien, D;Marafi, H;Meagher, D;Clare, J;Timmons, S (2013) 'Delirium in older postoperative hip fracture patients'. Hip International, 23 :424-425 [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'Delirium: A disturbance of circadian integrity?'
Fitzgerald, JM,Adamis, D,Trzepacz, PT,O'Regan, N,Timmons, S,Dunne, C,Meagher, DJ (2013) 'Delirium: A disturbance of circadian integrity?'. Medical Hypotheses, 81 :568-576 [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'The Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment screen correlated with the Standardized Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive section in clinical trials'
O'Caoimh R, Svendrovski A, Johnston BC, Gao Y, McGlade C, Eustace J, Timmons S, Guyatt G, Molloy DW. (2013) 'The Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment screen correlated with the Standardized Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive section in clinical trials'. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'The Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol is a poor predictor of in-hospital mortality'
25) O’Regan NA, Healy L, O Cathail M, Law TW, O’Carroll G, Clare J, Timmons S, O’Connor KA. (2013) 'The Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol is a poor predictor of in-hospital mortality'. Irish Journal of Medical Science, [Details]
(2012)'Screening for cognitive impairment in older general hospital patients: comparison of the six-item cognitive impairment test with the mini-mental state examination. A reply'
Martin, A;Healy, L;McElwaine, P;Clare, J;Timmons, S (2012) 'Screening for cognitive impairment in older general hospital patients: comparison of the six-item cognitive impairment test with the mini-mental state examination. A reply'. International Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry, 27 :763-764 [DOI] [Details]
(2012)'Comparison of the quick mild cognitive impairment (Qmci) screen and the SMMSE in screening for mild cognitive impairment'
O'Caoimh, R;Gao, Y;McGlade, C;Healy, L;Gallagher, P;Timmons, S;Molloy, DW (2012) 'Comparison of the quick mild cognitive impairment (Qmci) screen and the SMMSE in screening for mild cognitive impairment'. Age and Ageing, 41 :624-629 [DOI] [Details]
(2011)'Decision-making in incompetetent older adults: Clinical, Social and Legal issues'
McGlade C, Molloy D.W, Timmons S. (2011) 'Decision-making in incompetetent older adults: Clinical, Social and Legal issues'. Medico-Legal Journal of Ireland, 17 (2):70-75 [Details]
(2010)'Defects in IGF-1 receptor, insulin receptor and IRS-1/2 in Alzheimer's disease indicate possible resistance to IGF-1 and insulin signalling'
Moloney, AM; Griffin, RJ; Timmons, S; O'Connor, R; Ravid, R; O'Neill, C; (2010) 'Defects in IGF-1 receptor, insulin receptor and IRS-1/2 in Alzheimer's disease indicate possible resistance to IGF-1 and insulin signalling'. Neurobiology of Aging, 31 :224-243 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'Factors Influencing the Successful Completion of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy'
Chandio, Ashfaq; Timmons, Suzanne; Majeed, Aamir; Twomey, Aongus; Aftab, Fuad; (2009) 'Factors Influencing the Successful Completion of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy'. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 13 (4):581-586 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'OLDER PATIENTS HAVE HIGHER CONVERSION RATES FOR LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY THAN YOUNGER PATIENTS'
Timmons, Suzanne and Chandio, Ashfaq and Twomey, Aongus and Aftab, Fuad; (2009) 'OLDER PATIENTS HAVE HIGHER CONVERSION RATES FOR LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY THAN YOUNGER PATIENTS'. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY, 57 (3):573-574 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'Akt signal transduction dysfunction in Parkinson's disease'
Timmons, S; Coakley, MF; Moloney, AM; O' Neill, C; (2009) 'Akt signal transduction dysfunction in Parkinson's disease'. Neuroscience Letters, 467 (1):30-35 [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'Backwards leaning posture: what is it, what causes it and should we care?'
Timmons S, Rowe J (2007) 'Backwards leaning posture: what is it, what causes it and should we care?'. Unknown, (15):31-34 [Details]
(2006)'The financial implications of falls in older people for an acute hospital (original article)'
Cotter P, Timmons S, O'Connor M, Twomey C, O'Mahony D.; (2006) 'The financial implications of falls in older people for an acute hospital (original article)'. Irish Journal of Medical Sciences, 175 (2):1-3 [Details]
(2005)'Audit-guided action can improve the compliance with thromboembolic prophylaxis prescribing to hospitalized, acutely ill older adults'
Timmons, S;O'Callaghan, C;O'Connor, M;O'Mahony, D;Twomey, C (2005) 'Audit-guided action can improve the compliance with thromboembolic prophylaxis prescribing to hospitalized, acutely ill older adults'. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 3 :2112-2113 [Details]
(2004)'Dying to survive: Enhanced activation of Akt in AD temporal cortex, results in hyperphosphorylation of many Akt substrates including tau'
Griffin, RJ and Timmons, S and Ravid, R and O'Neill, C; (2004) 'Dying to survive: Enhanced activation of Akt in AD temporal cortex, results in hyperphosphorylation of many Akt substrates including tau'. NEUROBIOLOGY OF AGING, 25 (Suppl. 2) [Details]
(2004)'Risk factors for pulmonary embolism in an Irish patient cohort'
Timmons, S;Liston, R;Kelly, H (2004) 'Risk factors for pulmonary embolism in an Irish patient cohort'. Irish Journal of Medicine, 173 :85-88 [Details]
(2004)'Functional dyspepsia: Motor abnormalities, sensory dysfunction, and therapeutic options'
Timmons, S and Liston, R and Moriarty, KJ; (2004) 'Functional dyspepsia: Motor abnormalities, sensory dysfunction, and therapeutic options'. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, 99 (4):739-749 [DOI] [Details]
(2003)'Pulmonary embolism: differences in presentation between older and younger patients'
Timmons, S,Kingston, M,Hussain, M,Kelly, H,Liston, R (2003) 'Pulmonary embolism: differences in presentation between older and younger patients'. Age Ageing, 32 :601-605 [Details]
(2003)'Anticonvulsant use in elderly patients in long-term care units'
Timmons, S,McCarthy, F,Duggan, J,Twomey, C (2003) 'Anticonvulsant use in elderly patients in long-term care units'. Irish Journal of Medical Science, 172 :66-68 [Details]
(2003)'Anticonvulsant use in elderly patients in long-term care units'
Timmons, S;McCarthy, F;Duggan, J;Twomey, C (2003) 'Anticonvulsant use in elderly patients in long-term care units'. Irish Journal of Medicine, 172 :66-68 [Details]
(2003)'The Early 21st Century. The Granny Boom Years'
Timmons S. (2003) 'The Early 21st Century. The Granny Boom Years'. Age and Ageing, (9):31-34 [Details]
(2002)'New onset seizures in the elderly: aetiology and prognosis'
Timmons S, Sweeney B, Hyland M, O'Mahony D, Twomey C (2002) 'New onset seizures in the elderly: aetiology and prognosis'. Irish Medical Journal, 95 (2):47-49 [Details]
(1998)'Autoimmune thyroid disease is not a feature of chronic hepatitis C infection'
Timmons, S and Crowe, J and McAndrew, M; (1998) 'Autoimmune thyroid disease is not a feature of chronic hepatitis C infection'. HEPATOLOGY, 28 (4, Part 2 Suppl. S) [Details]

Book Chapters

 YearPublication
(2023)'Palliative care for people with dementia'
Timmons S; Fox S; (2023) 'Palliative care for people with dementia' In: Handbook of Clinical Neurology. Amsterdam: Elsevier. [DOI] [Details]
(2020)'Chapter 12: Ageing and Dementia'
Timmons, S., Fox, S., & O’Shea, E. (2020) 'Chapter 12: Ageing and Dementia' In: Changing Horizons in the 21st Century: Perspectives on Ageing. Cambridge: Cambridge Scholars. [Details]
(2014)'Early detection of delirium: Prodromal features'
O'Regan N.;Fitzgerald J.;Molloy D.;Meagher D.;Timmons S. (2014) 'Early detection of delirium: Prodromal features' In: Delirium: Diagnosis, Management and Prevention. [Details]
(2009)'Cerebrovascular disease and hypertension'
Timmons S, Liston R. (2009) 'Cerebrovascular disease and hypertension' In: Medicine in Old Age: A Clinical Approach. Ireland: Advanced Medical Publications. [Details]
(2003)'Cerebrovascular disease and hypertension'
Timmons S, Liston R (2003) 'Cerebrovascular disease and hypertension' In: Medicines for Older patients: cases and practice. Ireland: Eireann publications. [Details]

Other Journals

 YearPublication
(2022)'The GP’s Role in Dementia Care'
Timmons S, Hutch W, Foley T (2022) 'The GP’s Role in Dementia Care' Forum : Journal of the Irish College of General Practitioners, 39 (2) :91-92. [Details]
(2019)'Older inpatients' experience and insights into fear of falling: A feasibility study'
Beh, S.Y. and McCullagh, R. and O'Neill, E. and Healy, L. and Timmons, S. (2019) 'Older inpatients' experience and insights into fear of falling: A feasibility study' Physiotherapy Practice and Research, 40 (1) :1-8.   [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'A study protocol of a randomised controlled trial to measure the effects of an augmented prescribed exercise programme (APEP) for frail older medical patients in the acute setting'
McCullagh, R. and O'Connell, E. and O'Meara, S. and Perry, I. and Fitzgerald, A. and O'Connor, K. and Horgan, N.F. and Timmons, S. (2016) 'A study protocol of a randomised controlled trial to measure the effects of an augmented prescribed exercise programme (APEP) for frail older medical patients in the acute setting' BMC Geriatrics, 16 (1) .   [DOI] [Details]
(2016)'Walking in hospital is associated with a shorter length of stay in older medical inpatients'
McCullagh, R. and Dillon, C. and Dahly, D. and Horgan, N.F. and Timmons, S. (2016) 'Walking in hospital is associated with a shorter length of stay in older medical inpatients' Physiological Measurement, 37 (10) :1872-1884.   [DOI] [Details]

Published Reports

 YearPublication
(2019)Evaluation of the Irish Hospice Foundation Design & Dignity Programme.
Cornally, N., Cagney, O., Burton, A., Coffey, A., Dalton, C., Hartigan, I., Harrison, J., Murphy, M. Nuzum, D., Pennisi, Y., Savage, E., Sweeney, C., Timmons, S., Leahy Warren, P., & FitzGerald, S. (2019) Evaluation of the Irish Hospice Foundation Design & Dignity Programme. Irish Hospice Foundation/ HSE, Ireland. [Details]
(2019)Evaluation of the Irish Hospice Foundation Design & Dignity Programme.
Cornally, N., Cagney, O., Burton, A., Coffey, A., Dalton, C., Hartigan, I., Harrison, J., Murphy, M. Nuzum, D., Pennisi, Y., Savage, E., Sweeney, C., Timmons, S., Leahy Warren, P., & FitzGerald, S. (2019) Evaluation of the Irish Hospice Foundation Design & Dignity Programme. University College Cork & Irish Hospice Foundation, Dublin.   [Details]
(2019)Dementia and Loneliness. A Policy Position Paper.
Hartigan I, Park G, Timmons S, Foley T, Jennings A, Cornally N, Muller N (2019) Dementia and Loneliness. A Policy Position Paper. Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Dublin.   [Details]
(2019)Evaluation of the Irish Hospice Foundation Design & Dignity Programme.
Cornally, N., Cagney, O., Burton, A., Coffey, A., Dalton, C., Hartigan, I., Harrison, J., Murphy, M. Nuzum, D., Pennisi, Y., Savage, E., Sweeney, C., Timmons, S., Leahy Warren, P., & FitzGerald, S. (2019) Evaluation of the Irish Hospice Foundation Design & Dignity Programme. All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) in collaboration with the Irish Hospi, Dublin.   [Details]
(2018)Dementia Diagnostic Services for Ireland: a literature review.
Revez, A., Timmons, S., Fox, S., Murphy, A., & O’Shea, E (2018) Dementia Diagnostic Services for Ireland: a literature review. National Dementia Office, Tullamore.   [Details]
(2016)Palliative Care for the Person with Dementia: Guidance Document 4: Management of Hydration and Nutrition.
Dr Irene Hartigan, Shelia Robinson, Mary P. O’Sullivan, Dr Kathleen McLoughlin, Dr. Suzanne Timmons, Dr. Paul Gallagher. (2016) Palliative Care for the Person with Dementia: Guidance Document 4: Management of Hydration and Nutrition. Irish Hospice Foundation, Dublin.   [Details]
(2016)Palliative Care for the Person with Dementia Guidance Document 5: Pain Assessment and Management.
Cornally, N., McLoughlin, K., Coffey, A., Weathers, E., Buckley, C., Mannix, M., Molloy, D.W. and Timmons, S. (2016) Palliative Care for the Person with Dementia Guidance Document 5: Pain Assessment and Management. Irish Hospice Foundation, Dublin.   [Details]
(2015)A Home for Life: The Housing and Support Needs of Clúid’s Older Tenants.
Fox. S., Kenny, L., Day, M. R., O’Connell, C., Finnerty, J., & Timmons, S. (2015) A Home for Life: The Housing and Support Needs of Clúid’s Older Tenants. Cluid Housing, Dublin.   [Details]
(2015)Northern Ireland Audit of Dementia Care in Acute Hospitals.
O’ Shea, E., Manning, E., Ross, E., McErlean, S., Timmons, S. (2015) Northern Ireland Audit of Dementia Care in Acute Hospitals. Northern Ireland Audit of Dementia, Cork. [Details]
(2014)Irish National Audit of Dementia Care in Acute Hospitals. Cork: National Audit of Dementia Care.
de Siún, A., O’Shea, E., Timmons, S., McArdle, D., Gibbons, P., O’Neill, D., Kennelly, S.P. & Gallagher, P. (2014) Irish National Audit of Dementia Care in Acute Hospitals. Cork: National Audit of Dementia Care. Atlantic Philanthropies and the Meath Foundation, Ireland. [Details]

Reviews

 YearPublication
(2023)Postgraduate education in healthy and active ageing: a systematic scoping review of learning needs, curricula and learning impact.
Wiggin D.A.;Penic B.;Sulopuisto O.;Setti A.;Mali J.;Stitzel A.;Kuisma R.;Baptista F.;Sourtzi P.;Timmons S. (2023) Postgraduate education in healthy and active ageing: a systematic scoping review of learning needs, curricula and learning impact. Reviews [DOI] [Details]
(2022)A scoping review of the evidence for community-based dementia palliative care services and their related service activities.
O'Connor, N;Fox, S;Kernohan, WG;Drennan, J;Guerin, S;Murphy, A;Timmons, S (2022) A scoping review of the evidence for community-based dementia palliative care services and their related service activities. LONDON: Reviews [DOI] [Details]
(2022)Implementation strategies supporting fall prevention interventions in a long-term care facility for older persons: a systematic review protocol.
Albasha, N;McCullagh, R;Cornally, N;McHugh, S;Timmons, S (2022) Implementation strategies supporting fall prevention interventions in a long-term care facility for older persons: a systematic review protocol. LONDON: Reviews [DOI] [Details]
(2022)The Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinimetric Properties of Screening Instruments to Identify Frail Older Adults Attending Emergency Departments: A Protocol for a Mixed Methods Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Moloney, E;Sezgin, D;O'Donovan, M;Adja, KYC;McGrath, K;Liew, A;Lenzi, J;Gori, D;O'Connor, K;Molloy, DW;Flanagan, E;McLoughlin, D;Fantini, MP;Timmons, S;O'Caoimh, R (2022) The Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinimetric Properties of Screening Instruments to Identify Frail Older Adults Attending Emergency Departments: A Protocol for a Mixed Methods Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. BASEL: Reviews [DOI] [Details]
(2021)Continuous home monitoring of Parkinson's disease using inertial sensors: A systematic review.
Sica, M;Tedesco, S;Crowe, C;Kenny, L;Moore, K;Timmons, S;Barton, J;O'Flynn, B;Komaris, DS (2021) Continuous home monitoring of Parkinson's disease using inertial sensors: A systematic review. SAN FRANCISCO: Reviews [DOI] [Details]
(2021)Older Adults' Experiences With Using Wearable Devices: Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis.
Moore, K;O'Shea, E;Kenny, L;Barton, J;Tedesco, S;Sica, M;Crowe, C;Alamaki, A;Condell, J;Nordstrom, A;Timmons, S (2021) Older Adults' Experiences With Using Wearable Devices: Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis. TORONTO: Reviews [DOI] [Details]
(2019)Potentially modifiable determinants of malnutrition in older adults: A systematic review.
O'Keeffe, M;Kelly, M;O'Herlihy, E;O'Toole, PW;Kearney, PM;Timmons, S;O'Shea, E;Stanton, C;Hickson, M;Rolland, Y;Rosse, CS;Issanchou, S;Maitre, I;Stelmach-Mardas, M;Nagel, G;Flechtner-Mors, M;Wolters, M;Hebestreit, A;De Groot, LCPGM;van de Rest, O;Teh, R;Peyron, MA;Dardevet, D;Papet, I;Schindler, K;Streicher, M;Torbahn, G;Kiesswetter, E;Visser, M;Volkert, D;O'Connor, EM (2019) Potentially modifiable determinants of malnutrition in older adults: A systematic review. EDINBURGH: Reviews [DOI] [Details]
(2017)Integrated Care Pathways and Care Bundles for Dementia in Acute Care: Concept Versus Evidence.
Sullivan D.;Mannix M.;Timmons S. (2017) Integrated Care Pathways and Care Bundles for Dementia in Acute Care: Concept Versus Evidence. Reviews [DOI] [Details]

Editorship

 YearPublication
(2022)Palliative care for older people with dementia-we need a paradigm shift in our approach.
Timmons, S;Fox, S;Drennan, J;Guerin, S;Kernohan, WG (2022) Palliative care for older people with dementia-we need a paradigm shift in our approach. OXFORD: Editorship [DOI] [Details]

Working Paper

 YearPublication
(2014)Economic Evaluation of the Provision of Augmented Exercise to Elderly Patients in Acute Hospitals.
Murphy, A., Kirby, A., McCullagh, R., Timmons, S. (2014) Economic Evaluation of the Provision of Augmented Exercise to Elderly Patients in Acute Hospitals. Working Paper [Details]

Professional Activities

Employment

 EmployerPositionFrom / To
Mallow General Hospital Consultant Geriatrician02-JAN-06 / 29-JAN-10
HSE Clinical Lead for the National Dementia Office16-OCT-17 /
Primary Community and Continuing Care, HSE Consultant Geriatrician01-MAR-10 /

Teaching Activities

Teaching Interests

I am the programme coordinator for the postgraduate programme in Older Person Rehabilitation at UCC (2011), the only interdisciplinary programme of its kind in Ireland/ UK, which is offered to healthcare workers including nurses, doctors, and therapists, and the postgraduate programme in Dementia at UCC (2018). I am the module coordinator for several taught modules in these.

I am the coordinator of an Erasmus Knowledge Alliance project (chAnGE) to develop bite-sized online learning in climate change adaptation and resilience, for healthcare workers who work with older people. (2023-2026). 

I was a partner in an Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership to develop an online MSc in Active Ageing and Age Friendly Society (2020-2023), working with partners in Finland, Austria, Greece, Portugal and Slovenia. We are hoping to roll out the programme to students in 2025.  

I conduct research into effective teaching across topics such as dementia and falls. 

Recent Postgraduates

 Graduation YearStudent NameInstitutionDegree TypeThesis Title
2019Ciara McGlade NUI (UCC)PHDThe effect of simultaneous implementation of an advance care planning program and a palliative care initiative on end of life care in long term care
2018Kieran Walsh UCCPHDRationalising Antipsychotic Prescribing in Dementia: A Mixed-Methods Investigation
2017Ruth McCullagh NUI (UCC)PHDA randomised controlled trial to measure the effects of an augmented prescribed exercise programme (APEP) for frail older medical patients in the acute hospital setting
2016Niamh O'Regan NUI (UCC)PHDEarly Detection of Delirium in Older Medical Inpatients: Prodrome, Predictors and Motor Subtyping
2015Ronan O'Caoimh UCCPhDThe qMCI screen - developing a new screening test for MCI and dementia

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