Ruth Usher
Biographic Data
| ID | 6577145 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ruth Usher |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ruth |
| FAMILY NAME | Usher |
| SIGNATURE | USHER R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Discipline of Occupational Therapy Trinity College Dublin Dublin Ireland |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9405-7080 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
“A Constant Juggling Act”—The Daily Life Experiences and Well-Being of Doctoral Students
(1) Background: There are increasing numbers of doctoral students globally. Poor mental health and well-being among university students, including doctoral students, is a growing concern globally, not least in this post-pandemic era. Engaging in a range of activities every day and maintaining balance between necessary and desired activities is believed to improve health and increase well-being. However, little is currently known about the daily l…
Assessment of older adults' decision‐making capacity in relation to independent living
With a growing global ageing population, approaches to assess and support decision-making are becoming more pertinent. This scoping review aimed to identify and map current knowledge on assessment of older adults' decision-making capacity in relation to independent living. A five-stage scoping review framework was followed. Inclusion criteria were papers on assessment approaches used to evaluate decision-making capacity of older adults, aged 60 y…
The impact of the Covid-19 restrictions on nursing home residents
Background: In Ireland, stringent restrictions were implemented to protect nursing home residents from contracting COVID-19. There is limited empirical research on how restrictions impacted residents' occupational engagement or well-being. This study explored the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the occupational engagement of nursing home residents and considered implications for occupational science.Methods: Using qualitative descriptive desig…
Project Echo
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) uses videoconferencing technology to support and train healthcare professionals (HCPs) remotely. A 4-month fortnightly ECHO programme was developed and implemented to enhance palliative care provision by primary care therapists. Teaching and case-based discussions were facilitated by palliative care specialists. A mixed-methods cohort study was used to evaluate the project. ECHO participa…
Effectiveness of an occupational therapy wellness programme for older adults living in long-term care
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 impact of the Covid-19 restrictions on nursing home residents
Background: In Ireland, stringent restrictions were implemented to protect nursing home residents from contracting COVID-19. There is limited empirical research on how restrictions impacted residents' occupational engagement or well-being. This study explored the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the occupational engagement of nursing home residents and considered implications for occupational science.Methods: Using qualitative descriptive desig…
Effectiveness of an occupational therapy wellness programme for older adults living in long-term care
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)
Project Echo
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) uses videoconferencing technology to support and train healthcare professionals (HCPs) remotely. A 4-month fortnightly ECHO programme was developed and implemented to enhance palliative care provision by primary care therapists. Teaching and case-based discussions were facilitated by palliative care specialists. A mixed-methods cohort study was used to evaluate the project. ECHO participa…
Assessment of older adults' decision‐making capacity in relation to independent living
With a growing global ageing population, approaches to assess and support decision-making are becoming more pertinent. This scoping review aimed to identify and map current knowledge on assessment of older adults' decision-making capacity in relation to independent living. A five-stage scoping review framework was followed. Inclusion criteria were papers on assessment approaches used to evaluate decision-making capacity of older adults, aged 60 y…
The impact of the Covid-19 restrictions on nursing home residents
Background: In Ireland, stringent restrictions were implemented to protect nursing home residents from contracting COVID-19. There is limited empirical research on how restrictions impacted residents' occupational engagement or well-being. This study explored the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the occupational engagement of nursing home residents and considered implications for occupational science.Methods: Using qualitative descriptive desig…
“A Constant Juggling Act”—The Daily Life Experiences and Well-Being of Doctoral Students
(1) Background: There are increasing numbers of doctoral students globally. Poor mental health and well-being among university students, including doctoral students, is a growing concern globally, not least in this post-pandemic era. Engaging in a range of activities every day and maintaining balance between necessary and desired activities is believed to improve health and increase well-being. However, little is currently known about the daily l…
Medicine (5 works) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (4 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Focus group (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Medical education (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Sociology (2 works)