Maria O’Brien
Biographic Data
| ID | 6077106 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maria O’Brien |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maria |
| FAMILY NAME | O’Brien |
| SIGNATURE | O’BRIEN M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Health Service Executive |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7138-445X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 19 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Public funding and cultural games
Using a population health planning approach to provide timely and universal access to diagnostics for chronic disease
Background: The Integrated Model of Care (MoC) for the prevention and management of chronic disease is being implemented across Irish Health Services since 2021 and aims to provide universal access to a range of spectrum of chronic disease services from prevention, diagnostics, treatment and access to self management support. These Integrated services are delivered across General Practice, new Chronic disease community specialist teams (CD CSTs) …
Supporting multimorbidity self -care through integration, learning and eHealth in Ireland (SMILE)- Preliminary results
Background: Approximately .3 million people in Ireland have one of the 4 main chronic diseases (CVD, Diabetes Type 2, COPD and Asthma) with increasing numbers of patients living with multimorbidity. It is estimated that between % and 5% of patients will require a case management service.People with chronic disease have frequent visits and often present late to the Emergency Department (ED), the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU) and to both GP …
Integrating Chronic disease prevention at scale - The Irish journey to Making Every Contact Count
Background: The Making Every Contact Count programme (MECC) is being implemented since 209 across the Irish Health Service (including General practice) and is a key element of the Integrated care programme for the prevention and management of Chronic disease in Ireland Model of care (MoC). It aims to integrate lifestyle behaviour interventions by health professionals to patients targeting health behavioural risk factors (e.g. physical activity, d…
Making integrated care a reality
Background: Due to an ageing population, the prevalence of chronic disease (CD) multimorbidity is rising in Ireland and internationally. In Ireland, CD care was traditionally characterised by siloed, reactive care, culminating in repeated hospital admissions. This was neither patient-centred nor sustainable. Health services needed to evolve to meet changing population need. Approach: The Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention Management of C…
Making interdisciplinary working a reality
The implementation of the Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention & Management of Chronic Disease (MoC) in Ireland aims to deliver patient centred care and is being implemented at scale. This workshop aims to present examples of implementation of this change in Ireland and how we are supporting the implementation of the MoC and ensuring fidelity. We will also demonstrate specific local examples of interdisciplinary working. Background: An int…
Irish General Practice Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Programme
Background: Chronic disease patients in Ireland had relied on hospital Out Patient Departments to provide care as General Practitioners (GPs) were not paid for chronic disease management, there were no incentives for early detection and prevention. This Programme incentivises General Practitioners for scheduled visits, with specified care which is evidence based. Approach: The programme commenced in 2020, there are 3 elements to the programme; Op…
Strategies for integrating the Making Every Contact programme for the prevention and management of chronic disease across Irish Health Service
Introduction: The Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Programme1 aims to integrate lifestyle behaviour interventions by health professionals to patients targeting health behavioural risk factors (e.g. physical activity, diet, smoking and drug and alcohol use. The MECC programme (implemented since 2019) is a key element of the Integrated care programme for the prevention and management of Chronic disease in Irela…
The Integrated Care Programme for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease
The Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention & Management of Chronic Disease (MoC) provides a population health approach to the prevention & management of chronic disease (CD). This model is currently being rolled out across Ireland at scale. This workshop aims to explore the Irish experience of implementing integrated care as part of a population health approach to the prevention and management of CD. Our current, hospital-centric method of d…
James Hickey (European Film Academy)
James Hickey is a film and screen content producer and former Chief Executive of Fís Eireann/Screen Ireland (Irish Film Board) from 2011 to 2019. He has worked as a media & entertainment lawyer and is a former partner of law firm, Matheson. He currently is a member of the European Film Academy, a consultant for the European Producers Club, a member of the boards of Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), the Lir National Academy of Dramatic Arts …
Forward
Schools of public health have increasingly adopted programs, praxis, and competencies for antiracist work. Fighting Oppression, Racism and White Supremacy through Action, Research and Discourse (FORWARD) was founded to accelerate antiracist work at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City. Seven action corps reporting to an accountability cabinet were established with 183 participants. FORWARD achieved progress acr…
Red Creative
Book Review of Red Creative: Culture and Modernity in China. By Justin O’Connor and Xin Gu
The National Framework for the Integrated Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease in Ireland
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Culture 2025 A National Cultural Policy Framework for Ireland
Published in January 2020, Culture 2025 A National Cultural Policy Framework for Ireland is the first single national cultural policy in Ireland since the formation of the Irish State in 1922. We outline the development and content of the framework – including its principles, aims and values – in the context of both Irish cultural policy history and the “whole-of-government” policy approach. To interrogate the coherence of the policy framework, w…
The audiovisual action plan
This article analyses the recent plan for the audiovisual industries introduced (after some delay) by the Irish Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The Audiovisual Action Plan (“the Plan”) sets out the Department’s approach to the audiovisual industries and is, it is contended, evidence of a marketization of culture consistent with a creative industries perspective. The analysis of the Plan in a wider policy context identifies key …
Developing an Implementation Plan for the Health Behaviour Change Framework - Making Every Contact Count
Introduction: Ireland, in common with other developed countries, is reforming its health services to meet the challenge of tackling the cost of chronic diseases. An essential element in addressing this is engaging health professionals in preventative activities as part of their routine clinical consultations.Description of practice change implemented: The Making Every Contact Count Framework is a National Framework for health behaviour change in …
Making Every Contact Count (Mecc) – Chronic Disease Risk Factor and Brief Advice Recording
Introduction: Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is about encouraging and assisting people to make healthier choices to achieve positive long-term behaviour change. In order to achieve this, organisations must build a culture that supports health improvement through the contacts it has with patients.Health Behaviours such as tobacco use, diet, physical activity and alcohol consumption make a significant contribution to the health status of individ…
Developing a National Training Programme for Health Behaviour Change for health professionals in the Irish Health Service
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Integrating Prevention into Clinical Practice - Developing the Irish National Policy for Health Behaviour Change - Make Every Contact Count (Mecc)
Introduction: Current health reforms and policy developments in Ireland focus on improving the nation’s health and on integrating health care through the development of Integrated Care Programmes1. The policy “Healthy Ireland” sets out a framework for improved health and wellbeing for the Country from 2013 to 2025 2.In 2015 the HSE published the National Implementation Plan for Healthy Ireland in the Health Services (2015 – 2017)3. A number of th…
Culture 2025 A National Cultural Policy Framework for Ireland
Published in January 2020, Culture 2025 A National Cultural Policy Framework for Ireland is the first single national cultural policy in Ireland since the formation of the Irish State in 1922. We outline the development and content of the framework – including its principles, aims and values – in the context of both Irish cultural policy history and the “whole-of-government” policy approach. To interrogate the coherence of the policy framework, w…
The audiovisual action plan
This article analyses the recent plan for the audiovisual industries introduced (after some delay) by the Irish Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The Audiovisual Action Plan (“the Plan”) sets out the Department’s approach to the audiovisual industries and is, it is contended, evidence of a marketization of culture consistent with a creative industries perspective. The analysis of the Plan in a wider policy context identifies key …
Integrating Prevention into Clinical Practice - Developing the Irish National Policy for Health Behaviour Change - Make Every Contact Count (Mecc)
Introduction: Current health reforms and policy developments in Ireland focus on improving the nation’s health and on integrating health care through the development of Integrated Care Programmes1. The policy “Healthy Ireland” sets out a framework for improved health and wellbeing for the Country from 2013 to 2025 2.In 2015 the HSE published the National Implementation Plan for Healthy Ireland in the Health Services (2015 – 2017)3. A number of th…
Developing an Implementation Plan for the Health Behaviour Change Framework - Making Every Contact Count
Introduction: Ireland, in common with other developed countries, is reforming its health services to meet the challenge of tackling the cost of chronic diseases. An essential element in addressing this is engaging health professionals in preventative activities as part of their routine clinical consultations.Description of practice change implemented: The Making Every Contact Count Framework is a National Framework for health behaviour change in …
Making Every Contact Count (Mecc) – Chronic Disease Risk Factor and Brief Advice Recording
Introduction: Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is about encouraging and assisting people to make healthier choices to achieve positive long-term behaviour change. In order to achieve this, organisations must build a culture that supports health improvement through the contacts it has with patients.Health Behaviours such as tobacco use, diet, physical activity and alcohol consumption make a significant contribution to the health status of individ…
Developing a National Training Programme for Health Behaviour Change for health professionals in the Irish Health Service
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
The audiovisual action plan
This article analyses the recent plan for the audiovisual industries introduced (after some delay) by the Irish Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The Audiovisual Action Plan (“the Plan”) sets out the Department’s approach to the audiovisual industries and is, it is contended, evidence of a marketization of culture consistent with a creative industries perspective. The analysis of the Plan in a wider policy context identifies key …
Culture 2025 A National Cultural Policy Framework for Ireland
Published in January 2020, Culture 2025 A National Cultural Policy Framework for Ireland is the first single national cultural policy in Ireland since the formation of the Irish State in 1922. We outline the development and content of the framework – including its principles, aims and values – in the context of both Irish cultural policy history and the “whole-of-government” policy approach. To interrogate the coherence of the policy framework, w…
Red Creative
Book Review of Red Creative: Culture and Modernity in China. By Justin O’Connor and Xin Gu
The National Framework for the Integrated Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease in Ireland
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Strategies for integrating the Making Every Contact programme for the prevention and management of chronic disease across Irish Health Service
Introduction: The Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Programme1 aims to integrate lifestyle behaviour interventions by health professionals to patients targeting health behavioural risk factors (e.g. physical activity, diet, smoking and drug and alcohol use. The MECC programme (implemented since 2019) is a key element of the Integrated care programme for the prevention and management of Chronic disease in Irela…
The Integrated Care Programme for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease
The Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention & Management of Chronic Disease (MoC) provides a population health approach to the prevention & management of chronic disease (CD). This model is currently being rolled out across Ireland at scale. This workshop aims to explore the Irish experience of implementing integrated care as part of a population health approach to the prevention and management of CD. Our current, hospital-centric method of d…
James Hickey (European Film Academy)
James Hickey is a film and screen content producer and former Chief Executive of Fís Eireann/Screen Ireland (Irish Film Board) from 2011 to 2019. He has worked as a media & entertainment lawyer and is a former partner of law firm, Matheson. He currently is a member of the European Film Academy, a consultant for the European Producers Club, a member of the boards of Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), the Lir National Academy of Dramatic Arts …
Forward
Schools of public health have increasingly adopted programs, praxis, and competencies for antiracist work. Fighting Oppression, Racism and White Supremacy through Action, Research and Discourse (FORWARD) was founded to accelerate antiracist work at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City. Seven action corps reporting to an accountability cabinet were established with 183 participants. FORWARD achieved progress acr…
Supporting multimorbidity self -care through integration, learning and eHealth in Ireland (SMILE)- Preliminary results
Background: Approximately .3 million people in Ireland have one of the 4 main chronic diseases (CVD, Diabetes Type 2, COPD and Asthma) with increasing numbers of patients living with multimorbidity. It is estimated that between % and 5% of patients will require a case management service.People with chronic disease have frequent visits and often present late to the Emergency Department (ED), the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU) and to both GP …
Integrating Chronic disease prevention at scale - The Irish journey to Making Every Contact Count
Background: The Making Every Contact Count programme (MECC) is being implemented since 209 across the Irish Health Service (including General practice) and is a key element of the Integrated care programme for the prevention and management of Chronic disease in Ireland Model of care (MoC). It aims to integrate lifestyle behaviour interventions by health professionals to patients targeting health behavioural risk factors (e.g. physical activity, d…
Making integrated care a reality
Background: Due to an ageing population, the prevalence of chronic disease (CD) multimorbidity is rising in Ireland and internationally. In Ireland, CD care was traditionally characterised by siloed, reactive care, culminating in repeated hospital admissions. This was neither patient-centred nor sustainable. Health services needed to evolve to meet changing population need. Approach: The Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention Management of C…
Making interdisciplinary working a reality
The implementation of the Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention & Management of Chronic Disease (MoC) in Ireland aims to deliver patient centred care and is being implemented at scale. This workshop aims to present examples of implementation of this change in Ireland and how we are supporting the implementation of the MoC and ensuring fidelity. We will also demonstrate specific local examples of interdisciplinary working. Background: An int…
Irish General Practice Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Programme
Background: Chronic disease patients in Ireland had relied on hospital Out Patient Departments to provide care as General Practitioners (GPs) were not paid for chronic disease management, there were no incentives for early detection and prevention. This Programme incentivises General Practitioners for scheduled visits, with specified care which is evidence based. Approach: The programme commenced in 2020, there are 3 elements to the programme; Op…
Public funding and cultural games
Using a population health planning approach to provide timely and universal access to diagnostics for chronic disease
Background: The Integrated Model of Care (MoC) for the prevention and management of chronic disease is being implemented across Irish Health Services since 2021 and aims to provide universal access to a range of spectrum of chronic disease services from prevention, diagnostics, treatment and access to self management support. These Integrated services are delivered across General Practice, new Chronic disease community specialist teams (CD CSTs) …
Political science (12 works) · Medicine (11 works) · Nursing (10 works) · Health care (9 works) · Chronic Disease Management Strategies (6 works) · Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention (6 works) · Irish (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Business (5 works) · Integrated care (5 works)