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Dr. Claire MacGilchrist

B.Sc, PhD

Contact Details

Lecturer
Podiatric Medicine
School of Health Sciences
University of Galway
E: claire.macgilchrist@universityofgalway.ie
 
researcher
 

Biography

Dr Claire MacGilchrist is a Lecturer in Podiatric Medicine and Programme Director of the BSc. Podiatric Medicine Programme at the University of Galway. Claire previously lectured in Podiatry at Glasgow Caledonian University and was employed as a Senior II Podiatrist and clinical tutor at The Southern General Hospital, Glasgow.  During this time, Claire was working towards her PhD entitled “Lower-limb risk factors for falls in older adults with Diabetes” and graduated with this award in November 2012. Claire has an active interest in wellbeing and the diabetic foot, vascular medicine and falls, and has presented her work at a number of national and international conferences. Clinically, Claire is currently involved in vascular and ‘complex foot clinics’ at Merlin Park Hospital Podiatry Clinic.

Research Interests

My research interests are in the area of Diabetes, Falls and vascular medicine. Previous PI roles include site PI for NUI Galway on a large multi-centre RCT co-ordinated by the York Trials Unit entitled 'A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Multifaceted Podiatry Intervention for the Prevention of Falls in Older People (The REFROM Trial).' I am also PI for an interdisciplinary project with NUI Galway colleagues in Microbiology and Occupational Health investigating 'The specific characteristics of Endotoxin exposure to the Podiatrist during wound debridement in Diabetic Foot Disease'. More recently, my research interests have focused on the area of wellbeing and diabetic foot ulceration and this work has been presented internationally.

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
(2020) 'Chaper 3: The Skin and Nails in Podiatry'
MacGilchrist, C (2020) 'Chaper 3: The Skin and Nails in Podiatry' In: Neale's Disorders of the foot and Ankle (9th Edition). London: Elsevier. [Details]

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2024) 'Psychological factors and diabetic foot ulceration: a scoping review of the bi-directional relationship between diabetic foot ulcer healing and mental health factors'
Hanlon, Michelle,McGuire, Brian,Macgilchrist, Claire,Dunne, Rosie,Kirwan, Ellen,Ní Neachtain, Deirdre,Dhatariya, Ketan,Blanchette, Virginie,Durand, Hannah,Dragomir, Anda,McIntosh, Caroline (2024) 'Psychological factors and diabetic foot ulceration: a scoping review of the bi-directional relationship between diabetic foot ulcer healing and mental health factors'. HRB Open Research, 7 [Details]
(2023) 'Atrial Fibrillation and Mild Cognitive Impairment, Examining the Prevalence, Pathological Mechanisms, and Screening Tools A Scoping Review'
KIRWAN, E; MACGILCHRIST, C; CANTY, E; MCINTOSH, C (2023) 'Atrial Fibrillation and Mild Cognitive Impairment, Examining the Prevalence, Pathological Mechanisms, and Screening Tools A Scoping Review'. Journal Of Atrial Fibrillation, 16 (3) [Details]
(2023) 'The impact of COVID-19 on the care of diabetic foot ulcers: a scoping review protocol'
Flynn, Sinead,Kirwan, Ellen,MacGilchrist, Claire,McIntosh, Caroline (2023) 'The impact of COVID-19 on the care of diabetic foot ulcers: a scoping review protocol'. HRB Open Research, 6 [Details]
(2021) 'Screening for Atrial Fibrillation in Community and Primary Care Settings: A Scoping Review'
CANTY, E; MACGILCHRIST, C; TAWFICK, W; MCINTOSH, C (2021) 'Screening for Atrial Fibrillation in Community and Primary Care Settings: A Scoping Review'. Journal Of Atrial Fibrillation, 13 [Details]
(2021) 'Exploring wellbeing in individuals with diabetic foot ulcers: the patient perspective'
Connell, L; MacGilchrist, C; Smith, M; McIntosh, C. (2021) 'Exploring wellbeing in individuals with diabetic foot ulcers: the patient perspective'. Journal of Wound Management, 2 :65-74 [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'The profile of patients with venous leg ulcers: A systematic review and global perspective'
Gethin G;Vellinga A;Tawfick W;O'Loughlin A;McIntosh C;Mac Gilchrist C;Murphy L;Ejiugwo M;O'Regan M;Cameron A;Ivory JD; (2020) 'The profile of patients with venous leg ulcers: A systematic review and global perspective'. Journal Of Tissue Viability, 30 (1):78-88 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'Fungal burden exposure assessment in podiatry clinics from Ireland'
Viegas, C,Coggins, AM,Faria, T,Caetano, LA,Gomes, AQ,Sabino, R,Verissimo, C,Roberts, N,Watterson, D,MacGilchrist, C,Fleming, GTA (2018) 'Fungal burden exposure assessment in podiatry clinics from Ireland'. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 28 :167-177 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'The association between declining kidney'
McIntosh, C. MacGilchrist, C. (2018) 'The association between declining kidney'. The Diabetic Foot Journal, [Details]
(2018) 'Fungal Burden Exposure Assessment in Podiatry Clinics From Ireland'
Veigas C, Coggins M, Tiago F, Gomes A, MacGilchrist C, Roberts N, Fleming, G (2018) 'Fungal Burden Exposure Assessment in Podiatry Clinics From Ireland'. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 28 (6):1-11 [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'Characterization of patients with diabetic foot disease presenting to an Irish Podiatry Centre: profiling suitability for entry to a clinical trial of advanced wound therapeutics'
Mahon, AM,MacGilchrist, C,McIntosh, C,O'Brien, T (2017) 'Characterization of patients with diabetic foot disease presenting to an Irish Podiatry Centre: profiling suitability for entry to a clinical trial of advanced wound therapeutics'. Irish Journal Of Medical Science, 186 :659-669 [DOI] [Details]
(2016) 'An Investigation of Diabetes Knowledge Levels Between Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Galway, Ireland and New York, USA: A Cross-Sectional Study'
Mahon, AM,Moore, GD,Gazes, MI,Chusid, E,MacGilchrist, C (2016) 'An Investigation of Diabetes Knowledge Levels Between Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Galway, Ireland and New York, USA: A Cross-Sectional Study'. International Journal Of Lower Extremity Wounds, 15 :194-202 [DOI] [Details]
(2009) 'Lower-limb risk factors for falls in people with diabetes mellitus'
C. MacGilchrist, L.Paul, B. M. Ellis, T.E. Howe, B. Kennon and J. Godwin (2009) 'Lower-limb risk factors for falls in people with diabetes mellitus'. Diabetic Medicine, [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2023) Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology
Kirwan, Ellen,MacGilchrist, Claire,McIntosh, Caroline (2023) Atrial Fibrillation Screening and Cognitive Impairment in Patients Attending Community Podiatry: A Scoping Review and Cross-Sectional Study Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology , pp.1074-1075 [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2023) An Investigation into Wellbeing in those living with Diabetes,
MacGilchrist, C. (2023) Invited Speaker. [Invited Lecture], An Investigation into Wellbeing in those living with Diabetes, New York , 19-JAN-23 - 22-JAN-24. [Details]
(2017) 3rd Transatlantic Wound Science and Podiatric Medicine Conference,
Roberts N, McIntosh C, MacGilchrist C, Farrelly, G, Lowry F, Fahy K, Gethin G. (2017) Wound Science. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 3rd Transatlantic Wound Science and Podiatric Medicine Conference, NUI Galway, Galway, Ireland , 31-MAR-17 - 01-APR-17. [Details]
(2014) 1st Transatlantic Wound Science and Podiatric Medicine Conference,
Roberts N, McIntosh C, MacGilchrist C, Lowry F, Fahy K, Gethin G. (2014) Wound Science. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 1st Transatlantic Wound Science and Podiatric Medicine Conference, NUI Galway, Galway, Ireland , 09-OCT-14 - 11-SEP-19. [Details]

Meeting

  Year Publication
(2013) Lower-limb risk factors for falls in those with and without diabetes mellitus.
MacGilchrist, C,Paul, L,Ellis, BM,Howe, TE,Kennon, B,Godwin, J (2013) Lower-limb risk factors for falls in those with and without diabetes mellitus. Meeting [Details]

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) Member /
The Health Care Professions Council Member /
The Society of Chriopodists and Podiatrists UK Member /

Committees

  Committee Function From / To
The School of Health Sciences Research Committee Member /

Employment

  Employer Position From / To
The National University of Ireland, Galway Lecturer in Podiatry 05-SEP-11 /

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
2006 Glasgow Caledonian University BSc (Hons) Podiatry
2013 The National University of Ireland Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching Higher Education Teaching in Higher Education
2012 Glasgow Caledonian University PhD Lower Limb Risk Factors for Falls in Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus

Reviews

  Journal Role
Journal Of Wound Care Reviewer

Teaching Interests

Currently, I am module leader for PO2060 Evidence-based Practice,  PO400 Research Dissertation and PO5102 Vascular Disease (Masters Module). I also lead the vascular teaching component of the Undergraduate Podiatric Medicine programme (PO2080). I also teach on several Masters modules including Diabetic Foot Disease. I have a keen interest in the diabetic foot, vascular complications affecting the lower limb and the role of Podiatry in falls prevention among older adults.  

Clinically, I regularly work in vascular, diabetes and general assessment clinics.  I currently supervise a number of undergraduate research projects and I am co-supervisor on 1 PhD in the area of Diabetes. I graduated with Pg Certificate in Teaching & Learning in 2013.