A systematic review and narrative synthesis of physical activity referral schemes’ components
Journal Article
Mino, E., Hanson, C., Naber, I., Weissenfels, A., McHale, S., Saftig, J., …Geidl, W. (2023)
A systematic review and narrative synthesis of physical activity referral schemes’ components. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 20, Article 140. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-023-01518-x
Background: Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) are complex multicomponent interventions that represent a promising healthcare-based concept for physical activity (PA) p...
Completeness of intervention reporting in randomised trials of technology-enabled remote or hybrid exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation: A systematic review using the TIDieR framework
Journal Article
McGrath, A., McHale, S., Hanson, C. L., McClelland, C., & Hamilton, D. F. (in press)
Completeness of intervention reporting in randomised trials of technology-enabled remote or hybrid exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation: A systematic review using the TIDieR framework. Disability and Rehabilitation, https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2023.2274887
Background
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation improves clinical outcomes and quality of life. Technology-enabled delivery of remote cardiac rehabilitation is as effective...
What should all health professionals know about movement behaviour change? An international Delphi-based consensus statement
Journal Article
Alsop, T., Lehman, E., Brauer, S., Forbes, R., Hanson, C. L., Healy, G., …Gomersall, S. (2023)
What should all health professionals know about movement behaviour change? An international Delphi-based consensus statement. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 57(22), 1419-1427. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2023-106870
Background: The World Health Organization has called for action to integrate physical activity promotion into healthcare settings. There is a lack of consensus on the competen...
The effect of a game-based mobile app “MyHeartMate” to promote lifestyle change in coronary disease patients: a randomised controlled trial
Journal Article
Gallagher, R., Chow, C., Parker, H., Neubeck, L., Celermajer, D., Redfern, J., …Figtree, G. (in press)
The effect of a game-based mobile app “MyHeartMate” to promote lifestyle change in coronary disease patients: a randomised controlled trial. European Heart Journal – Digital Health, https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjdh/ztac069
Background
Secondary prevention reduces coronary heart disease (CHD) progression. Traditional prevention programs including cardiac rehabilitation are under-accessed, which sm...
Electrocardiogram interpretation competency among emergency nurses and emergency medical service (EMS) personnel: A cross‐sectional and comparative descriptive study
Journal Article
Rahimpour, M., Shahbazi, S., Ghafourifard, M., Gilani, N., & Breen, C. (2021)
Electrocardiogram interpretation competency among emergency nurses and emergency medical service (EMS) personnel: A cross‐sectional and comparative descriptive study. Nursing Open, 8(4), 1712-1719. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.809
Aims
The aim of this research study was to compare electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation competency among emergency nurses and EMS personnel.
Design
A cross-sectional compar...
An evaluation of physical activity induced reductions in epicardial fat thickness in people with atrial fibrillation incidence: an umbrella review Citation
Working Paper
Menzies, R., Breen, C., & Kernohan, G. An evaluation of physical activity induced reductions in epicardial fat thickness in people with atrial fibrillation incidence: an umbrella review Citation)
Menzies, R., Breen, C., & Kernohan, G. An evaluation of physical activity induced reductions in epicardial fat thickness in people with atrial fibrillation incidence: an umbrella review Citation
ATP and prevention pacing to reduce AF burden in pacemaker patients
Presentation / Conference
McMahon, L., & Breen, C. (2020, September)
ATP and prevention pacing to reduce AF burden in pacemaker patients. Poster presented at Heart Rhythm Congress, Manchester, UK [online]
Background/Objectives: Pacemakers detect subclinical atrial fibrillation that may be a predictor of risk of stroke. Evidence for the efficacy of algorithms for prevention and ...
ECG interpretation skill acquisition: A review of learning, teaching and assessment
Journal Article
Breen, C., Kelly, G., & Kernohan, W. (2022)
ECG interpretation skill acquisition: A review of learning, teaching and assessment. Journal of Electrocardiology, 73, 125-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2019.03.010
The recording of 12 lead electrocardiograms (ECG) is one of the most useful and commonly performed medical procedures. ECGs are used in diagnosis, risk-stratification manageme...
The Evaluation of a smartphone application to assist in novice 12 lead ECG interpretation performance
Presentation / Conference
Breen, C. (2019, March)
The Evaluation of a smartphone application to assist in novice 12 lead ECG interpretation performance. Presented at Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference (THEconf2019), Dublin
Introduction: The recording of 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) is one of the most useful and commonly performed medical procedures. Interpretation of the 12-lead ECG involve...
Variability of human-annotations of 12-lead ECG features collected using a web system: Students vs. practitioners
Journal Article
Cairns, A. W., Bond, R. R., Breen, C., Finlay, D. D., Guldenring, D., & Peace, A. (2017)
Variability of human-annotations of 12-lead ECG features collected using a web system: Students vs. practitioners. Journal of Electrocardiology, 50(6), 858. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2017.08.041