Search Results - "Molloy, Gerard J"

Prevalence and predictors of medication non-adherence among people living with multimorbidity: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Foley, Louise, Larkin, James, Lombard-Vance, Richard, Murphy, Andrew W, Hynes, Lisa, Galvin, Emer, Molloy, Gerard J

“…ObjectivesThis systematic review aimed to describe medication non-adherence among people living with multimorbidity according to the current literature, and…”
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Adherence to the oral contraceptive pill: a cross-sectional survey of modifiable behavioural determinants by Molloy, Gerard J, Graham, Heather, McGuinness, Hannah

“…Poor adherence to the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) is reported as one of the main causes of unintended pregnancy in women that rely on this form of…”
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Improving medicines management for people with dementia in primary care: a qualitative study of healthcare professionals to develop a theory-informed intervention by Barry, Heather E, Bedford, Laura E, McGrattan, Máiréad, Ryan, Cristín, Passmore, A Peter, Robinson, A Louise, Molloy, Gerard J, Darcy, Carmel M, Buchanan, Hilary, Hughes, Carmel M

“…People with dementia (PwD) face unique challenges with medicines management, yet little is known about these challenges from the perspectives of primary…”
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Prevalence of treatment-resistant hypertension after considering pseudo-resistance and morbidity: a cross-sectional study in Irish primary care by Hayes, Peter, Casey, Monica, Glynn, Liam G, Molloy, Gerard J, Durand, Hannah, O'Brien, Eoin, Dolan, Eamon, Newell, John, Murphy, Andrew W

“…To confirm treatment-resistant hypertension (TRH), ambulatory blood pressure measurement (ABPM) must exclude white-coat hypertension (WCH), three or more…”
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Young adult preferences for digital health interventions to support adherence to inhaled corticosteroids in asthma: a qualitative study by Murphy, Jane, Molloy, Gerard J., Hynes, Lisa, McSharry, Jenny

“…Objective: Adherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) among young adults living with asthma is low and in need of appropriate intervention. Digital health…”
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A Smartphone App to Support Adherence to Inhaled Corticosteroids in Young Adults With Asthma: Multi-Methods Feasibility Study by Murphy, Jane, McSharry, Jenny, Hynes, Lisa, Molloy, Gerard J

“…Background Young adults with asthma often report low adherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), leading to uncontrolled symptoms and poor disease outcomes…”
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Type D personality, self-efficacy, and medication adherence following an acute coronary syndrome by Molloy, Gerard J, Randall, Gemma, Wikman, Anna, Perkins-Porras, Linda, Messerli-Bürgy, Nadine, Steptoe, Andrew

“…To assess the relationship among Type D personality, self-efficacy, and medication adherence in patients with coronary heart disease. The study design was…”
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Measuring adherence to therapy in apparent treatment-resistant hypertension: a feasibility study in Irish primary care by Hayes, Peter, Casey, Monica, Glynn, Liam G, Molloy, Gerard J, Durand, Hannah, O'Brien, Eoin, Dolan, Eamon, Das, Kishor, Newell, John, Finn, David, Harhen, Brendan, Conneely, Ann, Murphy, Andrew W

“…Apparent treatment-resistant hypertension (aTRH) is defined as uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) in patients taking three or more antihypertensive medications…”
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Protocol for a process evaluation of an external pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of a theory-based intervention to improve appropriate polypharmacy in older people in primary care: the PolyPrime study by Rankin, Audrey, Molloy, Gerard J, Cadogan, Cathal A, Barry, Heather E, Gorman, Ashleigh, Ryan, Cristín, Ferrett, Alan, McCarthy, Pat, Gormley, Gerard J, Fahey, Tom, Hughes, Carmel M

“…Abstract Background The PolyPrime intervention is a theory-based intervention aimed at improving appropriate polypharmacy in older people (aged ≥65 years) in…”
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A Qualitative Study of Prescription Contraception Use: The Perspectives of Users, General Practitioners and Pharmacists by Sweeney, Leigh-Ann, Molloy, Gerard J, Byrne, Molly, Murphy, Andrew W, Morgan, Karen, Hughes, Carmel M, Ingham, Roger

“…The oral contraceptive pill (OCP) remains the most popular form of prescription contraception in many countries, despite adherence difficulties for many…”
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Family caregiving and congestive heart failure. Review and analysis by Molloy, Gerard J., Johnston, Derek W., Witham, Miles D.

“…Background There is increasing evidence that discharge planning and post‐discharge support for CHF patients can contribute greatly to the medical management of…”
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Supporting General Practitioners and people with hypertension to maximise medication use to control blood pressure: the contribution of Collective Intelligence to the development of the 'Maximising Adherence, Minimising Inertia' (MIAMI) intervention by Morrissey, Eimear C, Harney, Owen M, Hogan, Michael J, Murphy, Patrick J, O'Grady, Louise, Byrne, Molly, Casey, Monica, Duane, Sinead, Durand, Hannah, Hayes, Peter, McDevitt, Caroline, Mockler, Denis, Murphy, Martin, Towers, Patrick, Murphy, Andrew W, Molloy, Gerard J

“…Hypertension remains one of the most important modifiable risk factors for stroke and heart disease. Anti-hypertensive medications are effective, but are often…”
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Psychological distress as a risk factor for cardiovascular events: pathophysiological and behavioral mechanisms by Hamer, Mark, Molloy, Gerard J, Stamatakis, Emmanuel

“…This study sought to estimate the extent to which behavioral and pathophysiological risk factors account for the association between psychological distress and…”
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An external pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of a theory-based intervention to improve appropriate polypharmacy in older people in primary care (PolyPrime) by Rankin, Audrey, Gorman, Ashleigh, Cole, Judith, Cadogan, Cathal A., Barry, Heather E., Agus, Ashley, Logan, Danielle, McDowell, Cliona, Molloy, Gerard J., Ryan, Cristín, Leathem, Claire, Maxwell, Marina, Brennan, Connie, Gormley, Gerard J., Ferrett, Alan, McCarthy, Pat, Fahey, Tom, Hughes, Carmel M., Murphy, Lynn, Kennedy, Gavin, Adams, Catherine, Martin, Laurie, Thompson, Joanne, Toase, Sorcha, Boyd, Carys, McQuillan, Rachael, O’Dwyer, Máire

“…Abstract Background For older populations with multimorbidity, polypharmacy (use of multiple medications) is a standard practice. PolyPrime is a theory-based…”
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Psychological distress and cancer mortality by Hamer, Mark, Chida, Yoichi, Molloy, Gerard J

“…Abstract Background Psychological distress, such as ongoing depression and anxiety-related symptomatology, has been associated with a higher risk of incident…”
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Medication adherence among patients with apparent treatment-resistant hypertension: systematic review and meta-analysis by Durand, Hannah, Hayes, Peter, Morrissey, Eimear C., Newell, John, Casey, Monica, Murphy, Andrew W., Molloy, Gerard J.

“…OBJECTIVES:Medication nonadherence is a known behavioural contributor to poor blood pressure (BP) control that puts patients with hypertension at elevated…”
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Exploring barriers and facilitators of physical distancing in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study by Farrell, Karen, Durand, Hannah, McSharry, Jenny, Meade, Oonagh, Kenny, Eanna, Noone, Chris, O'Connor, Laura L., Lavoie, Kim L., Byrne, Molly, Mooney, Robert, McGuire, Brian E., Molloy, Gerard J.

“…Background: Physical distancing measures (e.g., keeping a distance of two metres from others, avoiding crowded areas, and reducing the number of close physical…”
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An external pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of a theory-based intervention to improve appropriate polypharmacy in older people in primary care (PolyPrime): study protocol by Rankin, Audrey, Cadogan, Cathal A, Barry, Heather E, Gardner, Evie, Agus, Ashley, Molloy, Gerard J, Gorman, Ashleigh, Ryan, Cristín, Leathem, Claire, Maxwell, Marina, Gormley, Gerard J, Ferrett, Alan, McCarthy, Pat, Fahey, Tom, Hughes, Carmel M

“…The use of multiple medications (polypharmacy) is a concern in older people (≥65 years) and is associated with negative health outcomes. For older populations…”
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Identifying and addressing psychosocial determinants of adherence to physical distancing guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic – project protocol by Durand, Hannah, Bacon, Simon L., Byrne, Molly, Kenny, Eanna, Lavoie, Kim L., McGuire, Brian E., McSharry, Jenny, Meade, Oonagh, Mooney, Robert, Noone, Chris, O'Connor, Laura L., O'Flaherty, Kate, Molloy, Gerard J.

“…Optimising public health physical distancing measures has been a critical part of the global response to the spread of COVID-19. Evidence collected during the…”
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‘Just keep taking them, keep hoping they’ll work’: A qualitative study of adhering to medications for multimorbidity by Foley, Louise, Hynes, Lisa, Murphy, Andrew W., Molloy, Gerard J.

“…Objective Compared to single diseases, health psychology reflects many areas of medical research by affording relatively less attention to the experiences of…”
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