Dr Orla Brady

BSc, PhD

Contact Details

Lecturer Above The Bar
School of Health Sciences
University of Galway
E: orla.brady@universityofgalway.ie
 
researcher
 

Biography

I am a permanent part time lecturer at University of Galway working in this role one day per week since 2018. In addition to my lecturing role, I work clinically in a permanent capacity a Senior Occupational Therapist in the primary care services in Meath.   

Summary of Previous Employment Details: 
-Senior Occupational Therapist with the HSE Dublin Mid Leinster covering the catchment area of Longford and Westmeath, Psychiatry of later life services (2010-2013) 
-November 2009 to July 2010 Acting Senior Occupational Therapist Position In Cavan General Hospital -June 2006 to November 2009 Staff Grade Occupational Therapist, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Road, Dublin 9, (Rotational Post).

Research Interests

Dementia
Rehabilitation
Mental Health
Cognitive impairment
Older persons
Aging


Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2023) 'Experiences of patients and their informal caregivers with cognitive stimulation programs for dementia: A qualitative systematic review protocol'
Ryan, Simone; Chockalingam Manigandan; Brady, Orla (2023) 'Experiences of patients and their informal caregivers with cognitive stimulation programs for dementia: A qualitative systematic review protocol'. Plos One, [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'Rehabilitation in dementia: CST and Sonas group interventions for people with moderate cognitive impairment. A pilot study'
Dolan, O; O'Halloran, J; O'Cuill, M; Rafiq, A; Hogan, M; Shiel, A. ; Edgeworth, J; ; (2022) 'Rehabilitation in dementia: CST and Sonas group interventions for people with moderate cognitive impairment. A pilot study'. Irish Journal Of Occupational Therapy, [DOI] [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2019) College of Psychiatrist Winter Conference
Dé Mojeed, A., Dolan, O., Gallagher, A., Bukhari, H. and Shiel, A. (2019) Cognitive Remediation (CR) and Functional Skills Training (FST) with Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) College of Psychiatrist Winter Conference [Details]

Bulletin

  Year Publication
(2013) Evaluating and Comparing the Effectiveness of Sonas and Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) on Cognition, Quality of Life, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Occupational Performance within a Group Session in Older Adults with Dementia.
Orla Dolan, Joanne O Halloran, Agnes Shiel, Micheal O Cuill, Atiqa Rafiq (2013) Evaluating and Comparing the Effectiveness of Sonas and Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) on Cognition, Quality of Life, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Occupational Performance within a Group Session in Older Adults with Dementia. HSE, Ireland: HSE Bulletin [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2020 IRC New Foundations grant IRC

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) AOTI Research Committee 01-SEP-20 / 01-SEP-21

Committees

  Committee Function From / To
AOTI research committee Committee member /
HSCP Research Group Committee member /
Alzheimer's society Cafe Committee member Alzheimer cafe 01-MAR-15 / 12-JAN-22

Employment

  Employer Position From / To
HSE Senior OT 30-JUN-10 / 12-JAN-22

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
2006 Coventry University Bsc Honours Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy
2017 NUI Galway PhD Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy

Consultancy

  Client Description
COTEC: Occupational Therapy Europe Co-ordinating Group
Register of Experts with a key focus on the Ageing Population, Dementia and Mental Health.

Community Engagement

  Title Type From / To
Teaching (e.g. Service learning / comunity based learning) Alzheimer's society Cafe / 12-JAN-22

Other Activities

  Description

A member of the COTEC OT-EU register of Experts with a key focus on Ageing Population, Dementia and Mental Health.

Teaching Interests

Older Persons
Mental Health
Rehabilitation
Cognitive Impairment
occupational Therapy
Dementia
Research

Modules Taught

  Term/Year Module Title Module Code Subject / Desc
2021/2022 Management OY404 Occupational Therapy 4th Year
2021/2022 Fundamentals OY212 Occupational Therapy 2nd year
2021/2022 Research Project OY403 Occupational Therapy 4th Year

External Collaborators

  Name Organisation / Institute Country Description of Collaboration
IRC New foundations Irish Research Council (IRC) IRELAND
I received 12,000 euro in a research grant to carry out a project funded by the IRC
The National Dementia Office The National Dementia Office IRELAND
Collaborating on the development of a resource for individuals with dementia
The Alzheiemers society of Ireland (ASI) The Alzheiemers society of Ireland (ASI) IRELAND
Collaborating on a resource for individuals with early dementia
Jack O Mara Notre Dame University U.S.A.
Expertise and advice provided on product development of an Virtual Reality device for individuals with dementia