Irina Kinchin
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 221968 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Irina Kinchin |
| NOMBRES | Irina |
| APELLIDO | Kinchin |
| FIRMA | KINCHIN I |
| AFILIACIONES | Trinity College Dublin |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0133-2763 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 14 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 1 |
| OBRAS COMO AUTOR | 14 |
| OBRAS COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2015 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Prevalence and impacts of breathlessness in South Africa
Background: Chronic breathlessness contributes substantially to the global health burden and healthcare use, yet data on its prevalence and impacts in lower-resource settings remain limited. We investigated the prevalence, self-reported underlying conditions, and impacts of breathlessness at the population level in South Africa. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey in English among community-dwelling adults aged 18 years or older…
Self-reporting quality of life in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia
BACKGROUND: Capability measures offer theoretical advantages for assessing wellbeing in health economics and outcomes research, yet their feasibility for self-reporting by people living with dementia remains to be established. This exploratory study compares the feasibility of self-reporting on capability versus health-focused quality of life measures among people living with mild-tomoderate dementia, using response process validation. METHODS: T…
Does context matter? A discrete choice experiment investigating the impact of palliative context on EQ-5D-5L health state valuation
These results imply that EQ-5D value sets that are context free require careful interpretation, especially when applied in settings such as palliative care
Self-reported quality of life in progressive cognitive decline—let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater
Assessing quality of life in progressive conditions like dementia presents unique challenges for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR). This commentary discusses current practices, highlighted by recent appraisals of lecanemab by NICE, where concerns about proxy-reported data-specifically, the risk of underestimating benefits-were noted as a limitation in the evaluation. While progressive cognitive decline complicates traditional self-rep…
Through Their Eyes
Despite progress in involving people living with dementia in health research, disparities remain, particularly in the field of health economics and outcomes research, where excessive reliance on proxy reports from care partners or healthcare professionals persists even when people are capable of self-reporting, leading to inequitable inclusion. This study aimed to understand the concept of a 'good life' from the perspectives of people living with…
Healthcare pathways and social experiences of Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer's disease in Ireland
This study demonstrates how social structures, healthcare systems, and cultural understandings of dementia create inequitable experiences for individuals with different forms of dementia in Ireland. Findings highlight the need for structural changes in healthcare delivery, increased professional education about LBD, and broader societal awareness to address these disparities
Evaluating the Implementation of a Mental Health Referral Service “Connect to Wellbeing”
There is increasing demand for mental health services to be accessible to diverse populations in flexible, yet, cost-effective ways. This article presents the findings from a study that evaluated the process of implementing Connect to Wellbeing (CTW), a new mental health intake, assessment and referral service in regional Australia, to determine how well it improved access to services, and to identify potential measures that could be used to eval…
Participatory Action Research Applied to an Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialty Service Redesign in Remote Australia
This mixed-methods study reports on the key stakeholders' perspectives on the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) service redesign in remote Australia, using a participatory action research (PAR) approach. A primary health care (PHC) clinician survey was conducted to assess local needs and possible educational gaps in clinical knowledge. This was followed by an internal stakeholder forum and a follow-up survey with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Ser…
Through the eyes of students
More than 4000 Indigenous Australian students enrol and take up a placement at boarding school each year. While reasons for attending boarding school vary, the impetus for many remote and very remote-dwelling students is restricted secondary educational opportunities in their home communities. A large multi-site study is being undertaken across Queensland to understand the conditions required for these students to be resilient while studying away…
The Cost of Youth Suicide in Australia
Suicide is the leading cause of death among Australians between 15 and 24 years of age. This study seeks to estimate the economic cost of youth suicide (15–24 years old) for Australia using 2014 as a reference year. The main outcome measure is monetized burden of youth suicide. Costs, in 2014 AU$, are measured and valued as direct costs, such as coronial inquiry, police, ambulance, and funeral expenses; indirect costs, such as lost economic produ…
The Economic Cost of Suicide and Non-Fatal Suicide Behavior in the Australian Workforce and the Potential Impact of a Workplace Suicide Prevention Strategy
Suicide and non-fatal suicide behavior (NFSB) are significant problems faced by most countries. The objective of this research is to quantify the economic cost of suicide and NFSB in the Australian workforce and to examine the potential impact of introducing a workplace suicide prevention intervention to reduce this burden. The analysis used the best available suicide data, a well-established costing methodology, and a proven workplace interventi…
An empowerment intervention for Indigenous communities
This study extended qualitative research and identified the best measurement tool for detecting the outcomes of empowerment programs. The GEM was found the most sensitive and the most tangible measure that captures improvements in communication, conflict resolution, decision making and life skill development. The GEM and Australian Unity Wellbeing Index could be recommended as routine measures for empowerment programs assessment among similar rem…
No one’s discussing the elephant in the room
A perennial question in Indigenous research discourse is whether the abundance of research conducted; purportedly to improve health, is justified and benefits Indigenous people in ways that are meaningful and valued by them. Different research stakeholders have different conceptions of the value and nature of research, its conduct, what it should achieve and the kinds of benefits expected. We need to work collaboratively and listen more closely t…
The Cost of Inadequate Sleep among On-Call Workers in Australia
On-call or stand-by is becoming an increasingly prevalent form of work scheduling. However, on-call arrangements are typically utilised when workloads are low, for example at night, which can result in inadequate sleep. It is a matter of concern that on-call work is associated with an increased risk of workplace injury. This study sought to determine the economic cost of injury due to inadequate sleep in Australian on-call workers. The prevalence…
Through Their Eyes
Despite progress in involving people living with dementia in health research, disparities remain, particularly in the field of health economics and outcomes research, where excessive reliance on proxy reports from care partners or healthcare professionals persists even when people are capable of self-reporting, leading to inequitable inclusion. This study aimed to understand the concept of a 'good life' from the perspectives of people living with…
An empowerment intervention for Indigenous communities
This study extended qualitative research and identified the best measurement tool for detecting the outcomes of empowerment programs. The GEM was found the most sensitive and the most tangible measure that captures improvements in communication, conflict resolution, decision making and life skill development. The GEM and Australian Unity Wellbeing Index could be recommended as routine measures for empowerment programs assessment among similar rem…
No one’s discussing the elephant in the room
A perennial question in Indigenous research discourse is whether the abundance of research conducted; purportedly to improve health, is justified and benefits Indigenous people in ways that are meaningful and valued by them. Different research stakeholders have different conceptions of the value and nature of research, its conduct, what it should achieve and the kinds of benefits expected. We need to work collaboratively and listen more closely t…
The Economic Cost of Suicide and Non-Fatal Suicide Behavior in the Australian Workforce and the Potential Impact of a Workplace Suicide Prevention Strategy
Suicide and non-fatal suicide behavior (NFSB) are significant problems faced by most countries. The objective of this research is to quantify the economic cost of suicide and NFSB in the Australian workforce and to examine the potential impact of introducing a workplace suicide prevention intervention to reduce this burden. The analysis used the best available suicide data, a well-established costing methodology, and a proven workplace interventi…
The Cost of Youth Suicide in Australia
Suicide is the leading cause of death among Australians between 15 and 24 years of age. This study seeks to estimate the economic cost of youth suicide (15–24 years old) for Australia using 2014 as a reference year. The main outcome measure is monetized burden of youth suicide. Costs, in 2014 AU$, are measured and valued as direct costs, such as coronial inquiry, police, ambulance, and funeral expenses; indirect costs, such as lost economic produ…
Through the eyes of students
More than 4000 Indigenous Australian students enrol and take up a placement at boarding school each year. While reasons for attending boarding school vary, the impetus for many remote and very remote-dwelling students is restricted secondary educational opportunities in their home communities. A large multi-site study is being undertaken across Queensland to understand the conditions required for these students to be resilient while studying away…
Evaluating the Implementation of a Mental Health Referral Service “Connect to Wellbeing”
There is increasing demand for mental health services to be accessible to diverse populations in flexible, yet, cost-effective ways. This article presents the findings from a study that evaluated the process of implementing Connect to Wellbeing (CTW), a new mental health intake, assessment and referral service in regional Australia, to determine how well it improved access to services, and to identify potential measures that could be used to eval…
Participatory Action Research Applied to an Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialty Service Redesign in Remote Australia
This mixed-methods study reports on the key stakeholders' perspectives on the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) service redesign in remote Australia, using a participatory action research (PAR) approach. A primary health care (PHC) clinician survey was conducted to assess local needs and possible educational gaps in clinical knowledge. This was followed by an internal stakeholder forum and a follow-up survey with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Ser…
Does context matter? A discrete choice experiment investigating the impact of palliative context on EQ-5D-5L health state valuation
These results imply that EQ-5D value sets that are context free require careful interpretation, especially when applied in settings such as palliative care
Self-reported quality of life in progressive cognitive decline—let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater
Assessing quality of life in progressive conditions like dementia presents unique challenges for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR). This commentary discusses current practices, highlighted by recent appraisals of lecanemab by NICE, where concerns about proxy-reported data-specifically, the risk of underestimating benefits-were noted as a limitation in the evaluation. While progressive cognitive decline complicates traditional self-rep…
Through Their Eyes
Despite progress in involving people living with dementia in health research, disparities remain, particularly in the field of health economics and outcomes research, where excessive reliance on proxy reports from care partners or healthcare professionals persists even when people are capable of self-reporting, leading to inequitable inclusion. This study aimed to understand the concept of a 'good life' from the perspectives of people living with…
Healthcare pathways and social experiences of Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer's disease in Ireland
This study demonstrates how social structures, healthcare systems, and cultural understandings of dementia create inequitable experiences for individuals with different forms of dementia in Ireland. Findings highlight the need for structural changes in healthcare delivery, increased professional education about LBD, and broader societal awareness to address these disparities
Prevalence and impacts of breathlessness in South Africa
Background: Chronic breathlessness contributes substantially to the global health burden and healthcare use, yet data on its prevalence and impacts in lower-resource settings remain limited. We investigated the prevalence, self-reported underlying conditions, and impacts of breathlessness at the population level in South Africa. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey in English among community-dwelling adults aged 18 years or older…
Self-reporting quality of life in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia
BACKGROUND: Capability measures offer theoretical advantages for assessing wellbeing in health economics and outcomes research, yet their feasibility for self-reporting by people living with dementia remains to be established. This exploratory study compares the feasibility of self-reporting on capability versus health-focused quality of life measures among people living with mild-tomoderate dementia, using response process validation. METHODS: T…
The Cost of Inadequate Sleep among On-Call Workers in Australia
On-call or stand-by is becoming an increasingly prevalent form of work scheduling. However, on-call arrangements are typically utilised when workloads are low, for example at night, which can result in inadequate sleep. It is a matter of concern that on-call work is associated with an increased risk of workplace injury. This study sought to determine the economic cost of injury due to inadequate sleep in Australian on-call workers. The prevalence…
Medicine (11 obras) · Psychology (8 obras) · Business (7 obras) · Nursing (6 obras) · Environmental health (5 obras) · Computer Science (4 obras) · Dementia (4 obras) · Disease (4 obras) · Economics (4 obras) · Geography (4 obras)