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Eleanor Bantry White

Lecturer
Applied Social Studies
University College Cork
Cork
Ireland

T: +353-21-490-3000
E: E.BantryWhite@ucc.ie

I joined UCC in 2008 and am a graduate of Oxford University (MPhil, DPhil) and UCC (BSocSc, MSW, PCTLHE). I worked in medical social work before moving into the university setting.My research interests centre on ageing.  Current projects include a) interventions for social isolation and b) healthy cognitive ageing.  I am also interested in social work practice with older people.  My doctoral research at Oxford focused on supporting people with dementia to walkabout safely outdoors. I coordinate the interdisciplinary ISS21 Ageing Research Cluster http://www.ucc.ie/en/iss21/clusters/ageing and have worked with members of this cluster on a range of projects.I teach at undergraduate and graduate level in the areas of a) research methods, b) social work and c) ageing.                    

Research Interests

My research interests centre on ageing.  Current projects include a) interventions for social isolation and b) healthy cognitive ageing.  Other recent projects include assessment and interventions to support people with dementia to walkabout safely outdoors; age-related food poverty; professional education in relation to vulnerable adults; and  community development initiatives for rural social isolation. Methodologically, I have experience of both qualitative and quantitative methods including systematic reviews; analysis of large data-sets and administrative records; questionnaires; focus groups and qualitative interviews. I frequently act as a peer reviewer for a range of international journals and sit on the editorial board of Research on Social Work Practice (2014 Ranking: 5/40 in Social Work Journal Citation Reports ®, Thomson Reuters, 2015).

Research Grants

 ProjectFunding
Body		Start DateEnd DateAward
WellHouseIrish Research Council01-MAR-1430-NOV-14€5,300.00
COST Action: Ageism - a multi-national, interdisciplinary perspective.
Methodologies for a new era in the social services - Developing capacity, skills and knowledge for research.Irish Research Council for Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS)17-DEC-1031-OCT-11€16,365.00
Methodologies for a new era in the social services - Developing capacity, skills and knowledge for research.Miscellaneous17-DEC-1030-SEP-17€8,183.00
Age, Income and Food - a study of the socio-economic influences on food expenditure amongst community-dwelling older people in Ireland.Foreign Research Institute03-JAN-1130-JUN-11€6,021.00
People with dementia who wander and get lost in a domestic setting.Foreign Research Institute01-AUG-1031-OCT-12€11,370.00

Peer Reviewed Journals

YearPublication
(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]
(2015)'Supporting people with dementia to walkabout safely outdoors: development of a structured model of assessment'
Bantry White, E. and Montgomery, P. (2015) 'Supporting people with dementia to walkabout safely outdoors: development of a structured model of assessment'. Health & Social Care In The Community, [Details]
(2015)'Perceptions, expectations and informal supports influence exercise activity in frail older adults'
Broderick, L., Savage, E., McCullagh, R., Bantry White, E., Timmons, S. (2015) 'Perceptions, expectations and informal supports influence exercise activity in frail older adults'. SageOpen, 5 (2):1-10 [DOI] [Details]
(2015)'Perceptions, Expectations, and Informal Supports Influence Exercise Activity in Frail Older Adults'
Broderick L., McCullagh R., Bantry White E., Savage E., Timmons S. (2015) 'Perceptions, Expectations, and Informal Supports Influence Exercise Activity in Frail Older Adults'. SageOpen, 5 (2):1-10 [DOI] [CORA Link] [Details]
(2014)'Dementia, walking outdoors and getting lost: incidence, risk factors and consequences from dementia-related police missing-person reports'
Bantry White, E., & Montgomery, P. (2014) 'Dementia, walking outdoors and getting lost: incidence, risk factors and consequences from dementia-related police missing-person reports'. Aging & Mental Health, [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'A review of ‘wandering’ instruments for people with dementia who get lost'
Bantry white, E., Montgomery, P. (2013) 'A review of ‘wandering’ instruments for people with dementia who get lost'. Research On Social Work Practice, Online First November 27, 2013 Globe icon [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'Perceptions, expectations and informal supports influence exercise activity in frail older adults'
Broderick L, McCullagh R, Bantry-White E, Savage E, Timmons S (2013) 'Perceptions, expectations and informal supports influence exercise activity in frail older adults'. Irish Journal Of Medical Scienceirish Journal Of Medical Science, 182 :S224-S224 [Details]
(2013)'Influences on Exercise Behaviours of Frail Older Adults in the Acute Setting'
Broderick, L. Savage, E., McCullage, R., Bantry White, E. (2013) 'Influences on Exercise Behaviours of Frail Older Adults in the Acute Setting'. Irish Journal Of Medical Scienceirish Journal Of Medical Science, 182 (6):S179-S179 [Details]
(2012)'Electronic tracking for people with dementia: An exploratory study of the ethical issues experienced by carers in making decisions about usage'
Bantry White, E. and Montgomery, P. (2012) 'Electronic tracking for people with dementia: An exploratory study of the ethical issues experienced by carers in making decisions about usage'. Dementia, Online First Version of Record - Oct 3, 2012 Globe icon [DOI] [Details]
(2010)'Protection of vulnerable adults: an interdisciplinary workshop'
Day, MR; Bantry-White, E; Glavin, P; (2010) 'Protection of vulnerable adults: an interdisciplinary workshop'. Community Practitioner, 83 (9):29-32 [Details]
(2010)'Electronic tracking for people with dementia who get lost outside the home: a study of the experience of familial carers'
Bantry White, E; Montgomery, P; McShane, R; (2010) 'Electronic tracking for people with dementia who get lost outside the home: a study of the experience of familial carers'. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73 (4):152-159 [Details]

Conference Publications

YearPublication
(2017)Urban Space and the Body
Cassarino, M.; Bantry White, E.; Wu, Y.; Chan, J.; Setti, A. (2017) Urban Space as Brain Training: A mixed-methods investigation of how the built environment can support healthy cognitive ageing Urban Space and the Body [Details]
(2017)Tracking People: Controversies and Challenges
Bantry-White, E. (2017) Tracking Vulnerable People: Electronic Monitoring & Living with Dementia Tracking People: Controversies and Challenges University of Leeds, Leeds, UK, Globe icon [Details]
(2011)CARDI International Research Conference
Bantry White, E. Ni Laoire, C. O'Connor, E., Cusack, S. & Haun, Y. Wills, T. (2011) Age, Income and Food in Ireland: A study of the socio-economic influences of food expenditure amongst community dwelling older people in Ireland CARDI International Research Conference [Details]
(2011)RCSI International Research Conference, Trinity College Dublin
Wills, T. Bantry White, E. Ni Laoire, C., O'Connor, E.,Cusack, S., Huan, Y (2011) Age, Income and Food in Ireland: A study of the socio-economic influences of food expenditure amongst community dwelling older people in Ireland RCSI International Research Conference, Trinity College Dublin [Details]
(2011)Social work under pressure: solutions, sustainability and social justice JSWEC one day conference
Lynch, D., Bantry White, E., McCaughren, S. (2011) Professional formation on the Master of Social Work: An exploration from students’ perspectives Social work under pressure: solutions, sustainability and social justice JSWEC one day conference [Details]
(2011)First European Conference on Social Work Research
Taylor, B. Killick, Campbell. Bantry White, E. (2011) Studying Decision Making in Social Work (Symposium) First European Conference on Social Work Research [Details]
(2008)IASW (Irish Association of Social Workers) Conference Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: Social Work Practice in Complex Cases
Bantry White, E. (2008) Ethical Dilemmas in the Use of Surveillance Technology in Dementia Care IASW (Irish Association of Social Workers) Conference Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: Social Work Practice in Complex Cases [Details]
(2008)Directions and Development for Old Age Psychiatry, Royal College of Pyshciatrists, London
Bantry White, E.; McShane, R., Montgomery, P. (2008) GPS tracking in dementia: A study of carer impact and acceptability in a domestic setting Directions and Development for Old Age Psychiatry, Royal College of Pyshciatrists, London [Details]
(2008)3rd UK Dementia Congress
Bantry White, E.; Montgomery, P.; McShane, R. (2008) GPS Tracking for Community-dwelling People with Dementia who Wander and Get Lost: A Study of the Acceptability and Impact in a Carer Sample 3rd UK Dementia Congress [Details]
(2008)Embracing the Challenge: Citizenship & Dementia
Bantrywhite, E.; McShane, R.; Montgomery, P. (2008) GPS tracking for wandering behaviour among people with dementia in a domestic setting: A study of Acceptability and Impact (Poster presentation) Embracing the Challenge: Citizenship & Dementia [Details]
(2008)Graduate Research Student Conference, Barnett House
Bantry White, E. (2008) GPS (Global Positioning System) Tracking for Wandering Behaviour in Community-Dwelling People with Dementia Graduate Research Student Conference, Barnett House [Details]
(2008)Mental Health and Ageing Towards a New Era of Enlightenment 2008 International Psychogeriatric Association European Meeting
Bantry White, E.,Montgomery, P., McShane, R.; (2008) GPS Tracking for People with Dementia who Wander and Get Lost: A Study of the Acceptability and Impact in a domestic setting . In: International Psychogeriatric Association eds. Mental Health and Ageing Towards a New Era of Enlightenment 2008 International Psychogeriatric Association European Meeting [Details]
(2013)Irish Gerontological Society 61st Annual and Scientific Meeting
Broderick, L., Savage, E., McCullagh, R., Bantry White, E., Timmons, S. (2013) Perceptions, supports and expectations influence exercise activity in frail older adults Irish Gerontological Society 61st Annual and Scientific Meeting [Details]
(2013)Irish Gerontological Society 61st Annual and Scientific Meeting
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 Gerontological Society 61st Annual and Scientific Meeting [Details]
(2013)Irish Gerontological Society 61st Annual and Scientific Meeting
Broderick, L., Savage, E., McCullagh, R., Bantry White, E., Timmons, S (2013) Frail older adults’ perceptions of an in-hospital structured exercise intervention Irish Gerontological Society 61st Annual and Scientific Meeting [Details]
(2012)International Conference Trinity College Dublin
Wills T., Bantry White E., Ni Laoire C., O’Connor E., Cusack S. & Huan Y. (2012) Age, Income and Food in Ireland: A study of the socio-economic influences of food expenditure amongst community-dwelling older people in Ireland International Conference Trinity College Dublin [Details]
(2013)Irish Gerontological Society 61st Annual & Scientific Meeting 2013
Broderick, L,Savage, E,McCullagh, R,Bantry-White, E,Timmons, S (2013) Frail Older Adults' Perceptions of an In-Hospital Structured Exercise Intervention Irish Gerontological Society 61st Annual & Scientific Meeting 2013 , pp.S240-S240 [Details]
(2013)Irish Gerontological Society 61st Annual & Scientific Meeting 2013
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 Gerontological Society 61st Annual & Scientific Meeting 2013 , pp.S225-S225 [Details]
(2013)Irish Gerontological Society 62nd Annual & Scientific Meeting 2014
Broderick, L,Savage, E,McCullagh, R,Bantry-White, E,Timmons, S (2013) Perceptions, Supports and Expectations Influence Exercise Activity in Frail Older Adults Irish Gerontological Society 62nd Annual & Scientific Meeting 2014 , pp.S224-S224 [Details]
(2012)RCSI International Research Conference
Wills T., Bantry White E., Ni Laoire C., O’Connor E., Cusack S. & Huan Y. (2012) Age, Income and Food in Ireland: A study of the socio-economic influences of food expenditure amongst community-dwelling older people in Ireland RCSI International Research Conference [Details]

Book Chapters

YearPublication
(2018)'Self-Neglect Among Older Adults: Professional Education and Preparation for Practice'
Bantry-White, E. Bach, J. (2018) 'Self-Neglect Among Older Adults: Professional Education and Preparation for Practice' In: Day, M. R., McCarthy G. & Fitzpatrick J. J (eds). Self-Neglect in Older Adults a Global, Evidence-Based Resource for Nurses and Other Healthcare Providers. New York: Springer. [Details]
(2005)'Reflection, Participation and Professional Power: Considerations from Analysing Reflective Practice'
Bantry White, E.; (2005) 'Reflection, Participation and Professional Power: Considerations from Analysing Reflective Practice' In: Human Beings - Between the Individual and the Social. New York: Nova Science Publishers. [Details]

Published Reports

YearPublication
(2011)Age, Income and Food in Ireland: A study of the socio-economic influences of food expenditure amongst community-dwelling older people in Ireland.
Bantry White, E., Ni Laoire, C., Wills, T., O'Connor, E., Cusack, S. & Huan, Y.; (2011) Age, Income and Food in Ireland: A study of the socio-economic influences of food expenditure amongst community-dwelling older people in Ireland. Centre for Ageing Research and Developments in Ireland, Belfast. [Details]

Book Reviews

YearPublication
(2010)Book review. H. U. Otto, A. Polutta, and H. Zieglar (eds): Evidence-Based Practice¿Modernising the Knowledge Base of Social Work?.
Bantry White, E; (2010) Book review. H. U. Otto, A. Polutta, and H. Zieglar (eds): Evidence-Based Practice¿Modernising the Knowledge Base of Social Work?. Book Reviews [Details]
(2010)Book review: Gallagher, C. (2008). The community life of older people in Ireland. Bern: Peter Lang.
Bantry White, E.; O'Riordan, J; (2010) Book review: Gallagher, C. (2008). The community life of older people in Ireland. Bern: Peter Lang. Book Reviews [Details]

Thesis/Dissertation

YearPublication
(2012)Supporting people with dementia who go out walking from domestic settings: An examination of the issues, assessment and intervention (Doctoral Thesis, University of Oxford).
Bantry White, E. (2012) Supporting people with dementia who go out walking from domestic settings: An examination of the issues, assessment and intervention (Doctoral Thesis, University of Oxford). Thesis/Dissertation [Details]
(2008)GPS tracking for community-dwelling people with dementia who wander and get lost (M.Phil thesis University of Oxford).
Bantry White, E. (2008) GPS tracking for community-dwelling people with dementia who wander and get lost (M.Phil thesis University of Oxford). Thesis/Dissertation [Details]

Conference Contributions

YearPublication
(2015)EuroSoTL 2015: Bridging Boundaries through the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning,
Swirak, K. and Bantry-White, E., Hurley, M. and Mackey, S. (2015) Building bridges in social work professional education. [Oral Presentation], EuroSoTL 2015: Bridging Boundaries through the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning, Cork, UCC . [Details]
(2011)Joint Social Work Education Conference,
Lynch, D., Bantry-White, E. & McCaughren, S. (2011) Professional Formation on the Master of Social Work: An exploration from students' perspectives. [Oral Presentation], Joint Social Work Education Conference, UK , 07-JUL-11 - 07-JUL-13. [Details]
(2011)Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Trinity College, Dublin,
Wills, T. Bantry White, E. Ni Laoire, C. O'Connor, E. Cusack, S. & Huan, Y. (2011) Age, Income and Food in Ireland: A study of the socio-economic influences of food expenditure amonst community-dwelling older people in Ireland. [Poster Presentation], Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Trinity College, Dublin, Dublin , 10-NOV-11 - 10-NOV-11. [Details]
(2011)CARDI International Research Conference,
Wills, T. Bantry White, E. Ni Laoire, C. O'Connor, E., Cusack, S. Huan, Y. (2011) Age, Income and Food in Ireland: A study of the socio-economic influences of food expenditure amongst community-dwelling older people in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], CARDI International Research Conference, Dublin , 02-NOV-11 - 03-NOV-11. [Details]
(2011)Methodologies for a new era in the social services: Developing capacity, skills and knowledge for research,
Montgomery, P. Morton, M. Burton, J. Pare, M.H. (2011) Principal Investigator of Summer School Organising Team. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Methodologies for a new era in the social services: Developing capacity, skills and knowledge for research, UCC, Cork , 20-JUN-11 - 24-JUN-11. [Details]
(2008)Irish Association of Social Workers, Southern Branch,
Bantry White, E. (2008) Seminar: Evidence-Based Practice and its Implications for Social Work. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Irish Association of Social Workers, Southern Branch, UCC, Cork , 11-DEC-08 - 11-DEC-08. [Details]
(2008)Directions and Development for Old Age Psychiatry,
Bantry White, E.,McShane, R.; (2008) GPS tracking in dementia: A study of carer impact and acceptability in a domestic setting. [Invited Oral Presentation], Directions and Development for Old Age Psychiatry, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London , 10-DEC-08 - 10-DEC-10. [Details]
(2008)3rd UK Dementia Congress, Hawker Publications,
Bantry White, E.; (2008) GPS Tracking for Community-dwelling People with Dementia who Wander and Get Lost: A Study of the Acceptability and Impact in a Carer Sample. [Oral Presentation], 3rd UK Dementia Congress, Hawker Publications, Bournemouth, UK , 29-OCT-08 - 29-OCT-08. [Details]
(2008)Irish Association of Social Workers, Southern Branch,
Bantry White, E.; (2008) Evidence-Based Practice and its Implications for Social Work. [Oral Presentation], Irish Association of Social Workers, Southern Branch, Cork , 24-SEP-08 - 24-SEP-08. [Details]
(2008)IASW (Irish Association of Social Workers) Conference Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: Social Work Practice in Complex Cases,
Bantry White, E.; (2008) Ethical Dilemmas in the Use of Surveillance Technology in Dementia Care. [Oral Presentation], IASW (Irish Association of Social Workers) Conference Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: Social Work Practice in Complex Cases, Dublin , 28-APR-08 - 28-APR-08. [Details]
(2008)Graduate Research Student Conference, Barnett House, University of Oxford,
Bantry White, E.; (2008) GPS (Global Positioning System) Tracking for Wandering Behaviour in Community-Dwelling People with Dementia. [Oral Presentation], Graduate Research Student Conference, Barnett House, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK , 01-APR-08 - 01-APR-08. [Details]
(2008)Embracing the Challenge: Citizenship & Dementia, May 2008,
Bantry White, E.; (2008) Embracing the Challenge: Citizenship & Dementia, May 2008. [Poster Presentation], Embracing the Challenge: Citizenship & Dementia, May 2008, Dementia Services Development Centre Northern Ireland and University of Stirling, Belfast , 22-MAY-08 - 23-DEC-10. [Details]

Professional Associations

 AssociationFunctionFrom / To
Irish Association of Social Workers Member/
Institute for the Social Sciences in the Twenty-First Century (ISS21) Research Associate, Member of Ageing Research Cluster/

Committees

 CommitteeFunctionFrom / To
SWSD2018 International Conference Scientific Committee Member/
PhD Arts (Social Work) Course Director Director/
Creche Cois Laoi Advisory Board Member/
ISS21 UCC Board Member/
External Examiner MSc Professional Development in Social Work, University of Ulster External Examiner/ 2016
Editorial Board Research on Social Work Practice Board Member2015 / 2017
Graduate Studies Committee, School of Applied Social Studies, UCC Member/
MSW, Year 2 Co-ordinator Course Co-ordinator2010 / 2010
MSW Course Team Member Course Team Member/
School Lunch-Time Seminars, School of Applied Social Studies Seminar convenor/
School Research Committee, School of Applied Social Studies, UCC Member/
Cork County Council/Cork City Council Steering Group for Services and Infrastructure for Older People in Cork Member of Steering Group and Working Group/

Education

 YearInstitutionQualificationSubject
2012University of Oxford D.PhDoctor of Philosophy
2008University of Oxford MPHMPhil Evidence-Based Social Intervention
2004University College Cork MSWSocial Work
2002University College Cork BSOC.SCSocial Science
2013University College Cork Postgrad Cert. in Teaching & Learning in HEEducation

Journal Activities

 JournalRoleTo / From
Research On Social Work Practice Member of Editorial Board01-JAN-15 - 31-DEC-17
Journal Of Social Work Referee-
Dementia-International Journal Of Social Research And Practice Referee-
Plos One Referee-
Bmc Psychiatry Referee-
Social Work In Health Care Referee-
Social Work Education Referee-

Teaching Interests

I am course director of the PhD Social Work programme.  http://www.ucc.ie/en/appsoc/ps/courses/doc/phdsocwork/  I am a year coordinator on the Master of Social Work programme. 

Current Postgraduate Students

 StudentDegree Type
Murray Louise Doctoral Degree
Daniels Maria Doctoral Degree

Modules Taught

 Term (ID))TitleLinkSubject
2018Practice Project SS6205Practice Project
2018Methods for Social Work Research II SS7704Methods for Social Work Research II
2018Methods for Social Work Research I SS7701Methods for Social Work Research I
2018Applied Social Research SS6106Applied Social Research
2018Critical Perspectives on Age and Ageing SS5030Critical Perspectives on Age and Ageing
2018Critical Perspectives on Age and Ageing SS3045Critical Perspectives on Age and Ageing
2018Practice Skills and Fieldwork Placement II SS6207Practice Skills and Fieldwork Placement II
2018Dissertation in Social Work SS6206Dissertation in Social Work
2018Practice Skills and Fieldwork Placement 1 SS6112Practice Skills and Fieldwork Placement 1
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