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Dr Catherine Houghton

RGN, RSCN, RN, HDip, MHSc, PhD.

 
researcher
 

Biography

I am currently a senior lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. I am a registered general and children's nurse.

 I worked in University Hospital Galway, Ireland, the Addenbrookes NHS Trust in Cambridge, UK and Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Dublin. I lecture primarily on the Bachelor of Nursing Degree Programme. I also teach and supervise research at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. I received the NUIG President's Teaching Excellence Award in 2016 and received a further nomination in 2017.

 I am currently Director of Research in the School of Nursing and Midwifery and chair the school research committee.  My current research interests are in qualitative research and evidence synthesis, and psychosocial dementia research in dementia. I am co-convenor of the Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group; co-Chair for QUESTS  (Qualitative Research in Trials Centre), established in 2016 and embedded within HRB-TMRN; a research associate for Evidence Synthesis Ireland and was a member of the Emergency Evidence Response Service (EERS) in response to COVID-19.

Research Interests

My primary expertise is in qualitative research methodology, qualitative evidence synthesis (QES), qualitative research in trials and psychosocial dementia research. 

I have extensive experience in, and have published on, qualitative case study methodology, qualitative evidence synthesis methodology, data collection, ethics, rigour, paradigms and analysis in qualitative research. I have been awarded several research grants to develop expertise in QES, particularly in the field of trial methodology. I have led and collaborated on several qualitative evidence syntheses, including three published reviews in the Cochrane Library.  I am a research associate for Evidence Synthesis Ireland and was a member of the Emergency Evidence Response Service (EERS) in response to COVID-19. In 2022, I became a co-convenor of the Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group.

  I am Co-Chair for QUESTS  (Qualitative Research in Trials Centre), established in 2016 and embedded within HRB-TMRN. The mission of QUESTS is to maximise the integration of qualitative research in randomised trials through support, training and primary research. From 2020-2023 I was co-lead for the Qualitative Research in Trials (QRiT) target group, within the MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership. I am a research associate for the HRB-TMRN. I am a member of the Psychosocial Dementia Research Group based here in the University of Galway. I have been involved in several dementia related projects. More recently I have been awarded a HRB/HRCI Joint funding scheme grant for the INNEACH project: Intergenerational Programmes to enhance social connectivity for people living with dementia, in association with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. This project will begin in 2025 for two years.

In line with my interest in qualitative research, I am on the advisory board for the
International Institute for Qualitative Methodology (IIQM) and former European Editor for the
International Journal of Qualitative Methods (IJQM).

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2024) 'Perceptions and Experiences of Animal-Assisted Interventions for People Living With Dementia: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis'
Zhang, Dou ; Hennessy, Marita; Li, Qiuxia; Paley, Nuala ; Paley, Gerry ; Houghton, Catherine (2024) 'Perceptions and Experiences of Animal-Assisted Interventions for People Living With Dementia: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis'. Journal Of Clinical Nursing, [DOI] [Details]
(2024) 'Rapid reviews methods series: guidance on rapid qualitative evidence synthesis'
Booth, A. , Sommer, I. , Noyes, J. , Houghton, C., Campbell, F. (2024) 'Rapid reviews methods series: guidance on rapid qualitative evidence synthesis'. BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, 29 (3) [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Telling a `good or white lie¿: The views of people living with dementia and their carers'
Casey, D., Lynch, U., Murphy, K., Cooney, A., Gannon, M., Houghton, C., Hunter, A., Jordan, F., Smyth, S., Felzman, H., & Meskell, P. (2020) 'Telling a `good or white lie¿: The views of people living with dementia and their carers'. Dementia, (19(8), 2582-2600) [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Telling a `good or white lie¿: The views of people living with dementia and their carers'
Casey, D., Lynch, U., Murphy, K., Cooney, A., Gannon, M., Houghton, C., Hunter, A., Jordan, F., Smyth, S., Felzman, H., & Meskell, P. (2020) 'Telling a `good or white lie¿: The views of people living with dementia and their carers'. Dementia, (19(8), 2582-2600) [DOI] [Details]
(2023) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to vaccine trials in the context of a pandemic or epidemic: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
Meskell P, Biesty LM, Dowling M, Roche K, Meehan E, Glenton C, Devane D, Shepperd S, Booth A, Cox R, Chan XHS, Houghton C. (2023) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to vaccine trials in the context of a pandemic or epidemic: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Cochrane Database Of Systematic Reviews, [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Implementation of a calorie menu labeling policy in public hospitals: study protocol for a multiple case study'
Kerins C, Houghton C, McHugh S, Geaney F, Toomey E, Hayes C, Perry IJ, Kelly C. (2019) 'Implementation of a calorie menu labeling policy in public hospitals: study protocol for a multiple case study'. International Journal Of Qualitative Methods, 18 :1-10 [Details]
(2020) 'Developing an open educational resource for open research: Protocol for the PaPOR TRAIL project'
Egan, S., Tobin, M., Palmer, B., Coffey, A., Dahly, D., Houghton, C., O¿Carragáin, E., Toomey, E., Dockray, S. and Matvienko-Sikar, K. (2020) 'Developing an open educational resource for open research: Protocol for the PaPOR TRAIL project'. HRB Open Research, 3 (84) [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Exploring factors that influence the practice of Open Science by early career health researchers: a mixed methods study'
Ze¿evi¿, K., Houghton, C., Noone, C., Lee, H., Matvienko-Sikar, K. and Toomey, E. (2020) 'Exploring factors that influence the practice of Open Science by early career health researchers: a mixed methods study'. HRB Open Research, 3 (56) [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Factors influencing fidelity to a calorie posting policy in public hospitals: a mixed methods study'
Kerins C, Kelly C, Reardon CM, Houghton C, Toomey E, Hayes CB, Geaney F, Perry IJ, McSharry J, McHugh S. (2021) 'Factors influencing fidelity to a calorie posting policy in public hospitals: a mixed methods study'. Frontiers in Public Health and Nutrition, 9 [Details]
(2021) 'A study protocol of qualitative data sharing practices in clinical trials in the UK and Ireland: towards the production of good practice guidance'
Houghton C., McCarthy M., Gillies K., Rousseau N., Wade J., Gamble C., Toomey E., Matvienko-Sikar K., Sydes M., Dowling M., Bryant V. and Biesty L. (2021) 'A study protocol of qualitative data sharing practices in clinical trials in the UK and Ireland: towards the production of good practice guidance'. HRB Open Research, [DOI] [Details]
(2023) 'Qualitative data sharing practices in clinical trials in the UK and Ireland: towards the production of good practice guidance'
McCarthy M, Gillies K, Rousseau N, Wade J, Gamble C, Toomey E, Matvienko-Sikar K, Sydes M, Dowling M, Bryant V, Biesty L, Houghton C. (2023) 'Qualitative data sharing practices in clinical trials in the UK and Ireland: towards the production of good practice guidance'. HRB Open Research, 6 (10) [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'Parental experiences and perceptions of infant complementary feeding: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
Matvienko-Sikar, K. and Kelly, C. and Sinnott, C. and McSharry, J. and Houghton, C. and Heary, C. and Toomey, E. and Byrne, M. and Kearney, P.M. (2018) 'Parental experiences and perceptions of infant complementary feeding: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Obesity Reviews, 19 (4):501-517 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Implementation of a Calorie Menu Labeling Policy in Public Hospitals: Study Protocol for a Multiple Case Study'
Kerins, C. and Houghton, C. and McHugh, S. and Geaney, F. and Toomey, E. and Hayes, C. and Perry, I.J. and Kelly, C. (2019) 'Implementation of a Calorie Menu Labeling Policy in Public Hospitals: Study Protocol for a Multiple Case Study'. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 18 [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Factors Influencing Fidelity to a Calorie Posting Policy in Public Hospitals: A Mixed Methods Study'
Kerins, C. and Kelly, C. and Reardon, C.M. and Houghton, C. and Toomey, E. and Hayes, C.B. and Geaney, F. and Perry, I.J. and McSharry, J. and McHugh, S. (2021) 'Factors Influencing Fidelity to a Calorie Posting Policy in Public Hospitals: A Mixed Methods Study'. Frontiers in Public Health, 9 [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'Health policymakers’ views and experiences of knowledge translation approaches to facilitate evidence-informed decision-making: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
Schmidt, B.-M. and Cooper, S. and Klerings, I. and Head, K. and Sell, K. and Houghton, C. and Jama, N.A. and Pfadenhauer, L.M. and Mianda, S. and Toomey, E. (2022) 'Health policymakers’ views and experiences of knowledge translation approaches to facilitate evidence-informed decision-making: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022 (10) [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'Priority III: top 10 rapid review methodology research priorities identified using a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership'
Beecher, C. and Toomey, E. and Maeso, B. and Whiting, C. and Stewart, D.C. and Worrall, A. and Elliott, J. and Smith, M. and Tierney, T. and Blackwood, B. and Maguire, T. and Kampman, M. and Ling, B. and Gill, C. and Healy, P. and Houghton, C. and Booth, A. and Garritty, C. and Thomas, J. and Tricco, A.C. and Burke, N.N. and Keenan, C. and Devane, D. (2022) 'Priority III: top 10 rapid review methodology research priorities identified using a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership'. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 151 :151-160 [DOI] [Details]
(2023) 'Perceptions and experiences of nursing students communicating with people living with dementia: The validation, emotion, reassure, activity (VERA) communication skills framework'
Smyth, S., Dempsey, L., Jordan, F., Gannon, M., McDonagh, R., Casey, D., & Houghton, C. (2023) 'Perceptions and experiences of nursing students communicating with people living with dementia: The validation, emotion, reassure, activity (VERA) communication skills framework'. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 18 (3):1-10 [DOI] [Details]
(2023) 'Healthcare professionals’ experiences and perceptions of providing support for mental health during the period from pregnancy to two years postpartum'
Pope, J.,Redsell, S.,Houghton, C.,Matvienko-Sikar, K. (2023) 'Healthcare professionals’ experiences and perceptions of providing support for mental health during the period from pregnancy to two years postpartum'. Midwifery, 118 [Details]
(2023) 'Stakeholders’ Perceptions and Experiences of Animal Assisted Interventions for People Living With Dementia: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Protocol'
Zhang, D.,Hennessy, M.,Houghton, C. (2023) 'Stakeholders’ Perceptions and Experiences of Animal Assisted Interventions for People Living With Dementia: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Protocol'. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 22 [Details]
(2022) 'Study protocol: Navigating access to gender care in Ireland - A mixed-method study on the experiences of transgender and non-binary youth'
Kearns, S.,Houghton, C.,O'Shea, D.,Neff, K. (2022) 'Study protocol: Navigating access to gender care in Ireland - A mixed-method study on the experiences of transgender and non-binary youth'. BMJ Open, 12 (3) [Details]
(2022) 'Health policymakers’ views and experiences of knowledge translation approaches to facilitate evidence-informed decision-making: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
Schmidt, B.-M.,Cooper, S.,Klerings, I.,Head, K.,Sell, K.,Houghton, C.,Jama, N.A.,Pfadenhauer, L.M.,Mianda, S.,Toomey, E. (2022) 'Health policymakers’ views and experiences of knowledge translation approaches to facilitate evidence-informed decision-making: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022 (10) [Details]
(2022) 'The experiences and perceptions of young people and older people living with dementia of participating in intergenerational programmes: A qualitative evidence synthesis'
Houghton, C., Hennessy, M., Smyth, S., Hennelly, N., Smalle, M., Jordan, F., Jones, S.H., Quinn, M., Casey, D. & Teahan, A. (2022) 'The experiences and perceptions of young people and older people living with dementia of participating in intergenerational programmes: A qualitative evidence synthesis'. Dementia, 21 (7):2144-2171 [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'Understanding the perspectives of recruiters is key to improving randomised controlled trial enrolment: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
Farrar, N.,Elliott, D.,Houghton, C.,Jepson, M.,Mills, N.,Paramasivan, S.,Plumb, L.,Wade, J.,Young, B.,Donovan, J.L.,Rooshenas, L. (2022) 'Understanding the perspectives of recruiters is key to improving randomised controlled trial enrolment: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Trials, 23 (1) [Details]
(2022) 'Key Stakeholders¿ Experiences and Perceptions of Virtual Reality for Older Adults Living With Dementia: Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis'
Flynn A, Healy D, Barry M, Brennan A, Redfern S, Houghton C, Casey D (2022) 'Key Stakeholders¿ Experiences and Perceptions of Virtual Reality for Older Adults Living With Dementia: Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis'. Jmir Serious Games, 10 ((4)) [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'A qualitative evidence synthesis of users’ experience of mobile health applications in the self-management of type 2 diabetes'
O’Neill, M.,Houghton, C.,Crilly, G.,Dowling, M. (2022) 'A qualitative evidence synthesis of users’ experience of mobile health applications in the self-management of type 2 diabetes'. Chronic Illness, 18 (1):22-45 [Details]
(2022) 'Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care (EPOC) Qualitative Evidence Syntheses, Differences From Reviews of Intervention Effectiveness and Implications for Guidance'
Glenton, C.,Lewin, S.,Downe, S.,Paulsen, E.,Munabi-Babigumira, S.,Agarwal, S.,Ames, H.,Cooper, S.,Daniels, K.,Houghton, C.,Karimi‐Shahanjarini, A.,Moloi, H.,Odendaal, W.,Shakibazadeh, E.,Vasudevan, L.,Xyrichis, A.,Bohren, M.A. (2022) 'Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care (EPOC) Qualitative Evidence Syntheses, Differences From Reviews of Intervention Effectiveness and Implications for Guidance'. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 21 [Details]
(2022) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to vaccine trials during a pandemic or epidemic: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
Meskell, P.,Biesty, L.M.,Dowling, M.,Meehan, E.,Glenton, C.,Devane, D.,Shepperd, S.,Booth, A.,Cox, R.,Chan, X.H.S.,Houghton, C. (2022) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to vaccine trials during a pandemic or epidemic: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022 (1) [Details]
(2022) 'Priority III: top 10 rapid review methodology research priorities identified using a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership'
Beecher, C.,Toomey, E.,Maeso, B.,Whiting, C.,Stewart, D.C.,Worrall, A.,Elliott, J.,Smith, M.,Tierney, T.,Blackwood, B.,Maguire, T.,Kampman, M.,Ling, B.,Gill, C.,Healy, P.,Houghton, C.,Booth, A.,Garritty, C.,Thomas, J.,Tricco, A.C.,Burke, N.N.,Keenan, C.,Devane, D. (2022) 'Priority III: top 10 rapid review methodology research priorities identified using a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership'. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 151 :151-160 [Details]
(2021) 'Opening Windows Behind Closed Doors: Reflections on Working Qualitatively During a Pandemic'
Meskell, P.,Houghton, C.,Biesty, L. (2021) 'Opening Windows Behind Closed Doors: Reflections on Working Qualitatively During a Pandemic'. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 20 [Details]
(2021) 'Barriers and facilitators to healthcare workers’ adherence with infection prevention and control guidelines for respiratory infectious diseases: A rapid qualitative evidence synthesis'
Houghton, C.,Meskell, P.,Delaney, H.,Smalle, M.,Glenton, C.,Booth, A.,Chan, X.H.S.,Devane, D.,Biesty, L.M. (2021) 'Barriers and facilitators to healthcare workers’ adherence with infection prevention and control guidelines for respiratory infectious diseases: A rapid qualitative evidence synthesis'. Emergencias, 33 (1):62-64 [Details]
(2021) 'Key Stakeholders’ Experiences and Perceptions of Virtual Reality for Older Adults Living With Dementia: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Protocol'
Flynn, A.,Healy, D.,Houghton, C.,Casey, D. (2021) 'Key Stakeholders’ Experiences and Perceptions of Virtual Reality for Older Adults Living With Dementia: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Protocol'. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 20 [Details]
(2021) 'Qualitative Evidence Syntheses Within Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care: Developing a Template and Guidance'
Glenton, C.,Lewin, S.,Downe, S.,Paulsen, E.,Munabi-Babigumira, S.,Johansen, M.,Agarwal, S.,Ames, H.,Cooper, S.,Daniels, K.,Houghton, C.,Karimi‐Shahanjarini, A.,Moloi, H.,Odendaal, W.,Shakibazadeh, E.,Vasudevan, L.,Xyrichis, A.,Bohren, M.A. (2021) 'Qualitative Evidence Syntheses Within Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care: Developing a Template and Guidance'. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 20 [Details]
(2021) 'Personhood and Dementia Care: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis of the Perspectives of People with Dementia'
Hennelly, N.,Cooney, A.,Houghton, C.,O'Shea, E. (2021) 'Personhood and Dementia Care: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis of the Perspectives of People with Dementia'. Gerontologist, 61 (3) [Details]
(2021) 'A qualitative evidence synthesis of parental experiences and perceptions of parent–child interaction therapy for preschool children with communication difficulties'
O’toole, C.,Lyons, R.,Houghton, C. (2021) 'A qualitative evidence synthesis of parental experiences and perceptions of parent–child interaction therapy for preschool children with communication difficulties'. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 64 (8):3159-3185 [Details]
(2021) 'Factors Influencing Fidelity to a Calorie Posting Policy in Public Hospitals: A Mixed Methods Study'
Kerins, C.,Kelly, C.,Reardon, C.M.,Houghton, C.,Toomey, E.,Hayes, C.B.,Geaney, F.,Perry, I.J.,McSharry, J.,McHugh, S. (2021) 'Factors Influencing Fidelity to a Calorie Posting Policy in Public Hospitals: A Mixed Methods Study'. Frontiers in Public Health, 9 [Details]
(2021) 'Recruiters' perspectives and experiences of trial recruitment processes: A qualitative evidence synthesis protocol'
Farrar, N.,Elliott, D.,Jepson, M.,Houghton, C.,Young, B.,Donovan, J.,Rooshenas, L. (2021) 'Recruiters' perspectives and experiences of trial recruitment processes: A qualitative evidence synthesis protocol'. BMJ Open, 11 (10) [Details]
(2021) 'Women’s experiences and perceptions of anxiety and stress during the perinatal period: a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis'
McCarthy, M.,Houghton, C.,Matvienko-Sikar, K. (2021) 'Women’s experiences and perceptions of anxiety and stress during the perinatal period: a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis'. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 21 (1) [Details]
(2020) 'A QuESt for speed: rapid qualitative evidence syntheses as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic'
Biesty, L.,Meskell, P.,Glenton, C.,Delaney, H.,Smalle, M.,Booth, A.,Chan, X.H.S.,Devane, D.,Houghton, C. (2020) 'A QuESt for speed: rapid qualitative evidence syntheses as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic'. Systematic Reviews, 9 (1) [Details]
(2020) 'A qualitative evidence synthesis of healthcare professionals’ experiences and views of palliative care for patients with a haematological malignancy'
Dowling, M.,Fahy, P.,Houghton, C.,Smalle, M. (2020) 'A qualitative evidence synthesis of healthcare professionals’ experiences and views of palliative care for patients with a haematological malignancy'. European Journal of Cancer Care, 29 (6) [Details]
(2020) 'Telling a ‘good or white lie’: The views of people living with dementia and their carers'
Casey, D.,Lynch, U.,Murphy, K.,Cooney, A.,Gannon, M.,Houghton, C.,Hunter, A.,Jordan, F.,Smyth, S.,Felzman, H.,Meskell, P. (2020) 'Telling a ‘good or white lie’: The views of people living with dementia and their carers'. Dementia, 19 (8):2582-2600 [Details]
(2020) 'Barriers and facilitators to healthcare workers’ adherence with infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines for respiratory infectious diseases: A rapid qualitative evidence synthesis'
Houghton, C.,Meskell, P.,Delaney, H.,Smalle, M.,Glenton, C.,Booth, A.,Chan, X.H.S.,Devane, D.,Biesty, L.M. (2020) 'Barriers and facilitators to healthcare workers’ adherence with infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines for respiratory infectious diseases: A rapid qualitative evidence synthesis'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 4 :1-55 [Details]
(2020) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
Houghton, C.,Dowling, M.,Meskell, P.,Hunter, A.,Gardner, H.,Conway, A.,Treweek, S.,Sutcliffe, K.,Noyes, J.,Devane, D.,Nicholas, J.R.,Biesty, L.M. (2020) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020 (10) [Details]
(2020) 'Rapid review methods more challenging during COVID-19: commentary with a focus on 8 knowledge synthesis steps'
Tricco, A.C.,Garritty, C.M.,Boulos, L.,Lockwood, C.,Wilson, M.,McGowan, J.,McCaul, M.,Hutton, B.,Clement, F.,Mittmann, N.,Devane, D.,Langlois, E.V.,Abou-Setta, A.M.,Houghton, C.,Glenton, C.,Kelly, S.E.,Welch, V.A.,LeBlanc, A.,Wells, G.A.,Pham, B.,Lewin, S.,Straus, S.E. (2020) 'Rapid review methods more challenging during COVID-19: commentary with a focus on 8 knowledge synthesis steps'. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 126 :177-183 [Details]
(2019) 'Driving and Disabling factors in noncurative oral chemotherapy adherence among people with cancer: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis'
Dowling M, Hunter A, Biesty L, Meskell P, Conway A, O'Boyle G, Morrissey E, Houghton C (2019) 'Driving and Disabling factors in noncurative oral chemotherapy adherence among people with cancer: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis'. Oncology Nursing Forum, 46 (1):16-28 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Implementation of a Calorie Menu Labeling Policy in Public Hospitals: Study Protocol for a Multiple Case Study'
Kerins, C,Houghton, C,McHugh, S,Geaney, F,Toomey, E,Hayes, C,Perry, IJ,Kelly, C (2019) 'Implementation of a Calorie Menu Labeling Policy in Public Hospitals: Study Protocol for a Multiple Case Study'. International Journal Of Qualitative Methods, 18 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'The experiences and perceptions of care in acute settings for patients living with dementia: A qualitative evidence synthesis'
Reilly, J.C.,Houghton, C. (2019) 'The experiences and perceptions of care in acute settings for patients living with dementia: A qualitative evidence synthesis'. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 96 :82-90 [Details]
(2019) 'Driving and disabling factors of noncurative oral chemotherapy adherence: A qualitative evidence synthesis'
Dowling, M.,Hunter, A.,Biesty, L.,Meskell, P.,Conway, A.,O’Boyle, G.,Morrissey, E.,Houghton, C. (2019) 'Driving and disabling factors of noncurative oral chemotherapy adherence: A qualitative evidence synthesis'. Oncology Nursing Forum, 46 (1):16-28 [Details]
(2018) 'Improving trial recruitment processes: how qualitative methodologies can be used to address the top 10 research priorities identified within the PRioRiTy study'
Hennessy, M;Hunter, A;Healy, P;Galvin, S;Houghton, C (2018) 'Improving trial recruitment processes: how qualitative methodologies can be used to address the top 10 research priorities identified within the PRioRiTy study'. Trials, 19 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'Parental experiences and perceptions of infant complementary feeding: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
Matvienko-Sikar, K.,Kelly, C.,Sinnott, C.,McSharry, J.,Houghton, C.,Heary, C.,Toomey, E.,Byrne, M.,Kearney, P.M. (2018) 'Parental experiences and perceptions of infant complementary feeding: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Obesity Reviews, 19 (4):501-517 [Details]
(2018) 'Exploring the need for Transition Readiness Scales within cystic fibrosis services: A qualitative descriptive study'
Bourke, M.,Houghton, C. (2018) 'Exploring the need for Transition Readiness Scales within cystic fibrosis services: A qualitative descriptive study'. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27 (13-14):2814-2824 [Details]
(2018) 'Factors influencing referral to and uptake and attendance of pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative evidence synthesis of the experiences of service users, their families, and healthcare providers'
Levack, W.M.M.,Watson, J.,Hay-Smith, E.J.C.,Davies, C.,Ingham, T.,Jones, B.,Cargo, M.,Houghton, C.,McCarthy, B. (2018) 'Factors influencing referral to and uptake and attendance of pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative evidence synthesis of the experiences of service users, their families, and healthcare providers'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018 (11) [Details]
(2017) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: A qualitative evidence synthesis'
Houghton, C.,Dowling, M.,Meskell, P.,Hunter, A.,Gardner, H.,Conway, A.,Treweek, S.,Sutcliffe, K.,Noyes, J.,Devane, D.,Nicholas, J.R.,Biesty, L.M. (2017) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: A qualitative evidence synthesis'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017 (5) [Details]
(2017) 'From screening to synthesis: using nvivo to enhance transparency in qualitative evidence synthesis'
Houghton, C.,Murphy, K.,Meehan, B.,Thomas, J.,Brooker, D.,Casey, D. (2017) 'From screening to synthesis: using nvivo to enhance transparency in qualitative evidence synthesis'. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 26 (5-6):873-881 [Details]
(2017) 'Selection, collection and analysis as sources of evidence in case study research'
Houghton, C.,Casey, D.,Smyth, S. (2017) 'Selection, collection and analysis as sources of evidence in case study research'. Nurse Researcher, 24 (4):36-41 [Details]
(2017) 'Woman-centred care during pregnancy and birth in Ireland: thematic analysis of women's and clinicians' experiences'
Hunter, A,Devane, D,Houghton, C,Grealish, A,Tully, A,Smith, V (2017) 'Woman-centred care during pregnancy and birth in Ireland: thematic analysis of women's and clinicians' experiences'. BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth, 17 [DOI] [Details]
(2016) 'Healthcare Staffs' Experiences and Perceptions of Caring for People with Dementia in the Acute Setting: Qualitative Evidence Synthesis'
Houghton C, Murphy K, Brooker D, Casey D (2016) 'Healthcare Staffs' Experiences and Perceptions of Caring for People with Dementia in the Acute Setting: Qualitative Evidence Synthesis'. International Journal Of Nursing Studies, [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2016) 'From screening to synthesis: using NVivo to enhance transparency in Qualitative Evidence Synthesis'
Houghton C;Murphy K;Meehan B;Thomas J;Brooker D;Casey D; (2016) 'From screening to synthesis: using NVivo to enhance transparency in Qualitative Evidence Synthesis'. Journal Of Clinical Nursing, [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Qualitative case study data analysis: An example from practice'
Houghton, C.,Murphy, K.,Shaw, D.,Casey, D. (2015) 'Qualitative case study data analysis: An example from practice'. Nurse Researcher, 22 (5):8-12 [Details]
(2014) ''Newcomer adaptation': A lens through which to understand how nursing students fit in with the real world of practice'
Houghton, C.E. (2014) ''Newcomer adaptation': A lens through which to understand how nursing students fit in with the real world of practice'. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 23 (15-16):2367-2375 [Details]
(2013) 'Rigour in qualitative case-study research'
Houghton, C.,Casey, D.,Shaw, D.,Murphy, K. (2013) 'Rigour in qualitative case-study research'. Nurse Researcher, 20 (4):12-17 [Details]
(2013) 'Students' experiences of implementing clinical skills in the real world of practice'
Houghton, C.E.,Casey, D.,Shaw, D.,Murphy, K. (2013) 'Students' experiences of implementing clinical skills in the real world of practice'. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22 (13-14):1961-1969 [Details]
(2013) 'Nurses' knowledge of chest drain management in an Irish Children's Hospital'
Magner, C.,Houghton, C.,Craig, M.,Cowman, S. (2013) 'Nurses' knowledge of chest drain management in an Irish Children's Hospital'. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22 (19-20):2912-2922 [Details]
(2012) 'Students' experiences of blended learning across a range of postgraduate programmes'
Smyth, S;Houghton, C;Cooney, A;Casey, D (2012) 'Students' experiences of blended learning across a range of postgraduate programmes'. Nurse Education Today, 32 :464-468 [DOI] [Details]
(2012) 'Staff and students' perceptions and experiences of teaching and assessment in Clinical Skills Laboratories: Interview findings from a multiple case study'
Houghton, C.E.,Casey, D.,Shaw, D.,Murphy, K. (2012) 'Staff and students' perceptions and experiences of teaching and assessment in Clinical Skills Laboratories: Interview findings from a multiple case study'. Nurse Education Today, 32 (6) [Details]
(2012) 'Improving parental first-aid practices'
Howard, R.,Houghton, C. (2012) 'Improving parental first-aid practices'. Emergency Nurse, 20 (3):14-19 [Details]
(2012) 'Linking aims, paradigm and method in nursing research'
Houghton, C.,Hunter, A.,Meskell, P. (2012) 'Linking aims, paradigm and method in nursing research'. Nurse Researcher, 20 (2):34-39 [Details]
(2011) 'Use of peer assessment as a student engagement strategy in nurse education'
Casey, D;Burke, E;Houghton, C;Mee, L;Smith, R;Van der Putten, D;Bradley, H;Folan, M (2011) 'Use of peer assessment as a student engagement strategy in nurse education'. Nursing & Health Sciences, 13 :514-520 [DOI] [Details]
(2011) 'The role of the clinical skills laboratory in preparing students for the real world of practice: A qualitative multiple case study'
Casey, D., Houghton, C., Shaw, D., & Murphy, K. (2011) 'The role of the clinical skills laboratory in preparing students for the real world of practice: A qualitative multiple case study'. International Journal Of Qualitative Methods, 10 (4):516-516 [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to vaccine trials during a pandemic or epidemic: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
Meskell, P., Biesty, L. M., Dowling, M., Meehan, E., Glenton, C., Devane, D., . . . Houghton, C. (2022). (2022) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to vaccine trials during a pandemic or epidemic: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Cochrane Database Of Systematic Reviews, [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'The experiences and perceptions of young people and older people living with dementia of participating in intergenerational programmes: A qualitative evidence synthesis'
Houghton, C., Hennessy, M., Smyth, S., Hennelly, N., Smalle, M., Jordan, F., Jones, C. H., Quinn, M., Casey, D., & Teahan, Á. (2022) 'The experiences and perceptions of young people and older people living with dementia of participating in intergenerational programmes: A qualitative evidence synthesis'. Dementia, 21 (7) [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'A study protocol of qualitative data sharing practices in clinical trials in the UK and Ireland: towards the production of good practice guidance'
Houghton C, McCarthy M, Gillies K, Rousseau N, Wade J, Gamble C, Toomey E, Matvienko-Sikar K, Sydes M, Dowling M, Bryant V, Biesty L. (2021) 'A study protocol of qualitative data sharing practices in clinical trials in the UK and Ireland: towards the production of good practice guidance'. HRB Open Research, [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Key Stakeholders Experiences and Perceptions of Virtual Reality for Older Adults Living With Dementia: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Protocol'
Flynn, A., ,Healy, D., Houghton, C., Casey, D. (2021) 'Key Stakeholders Experiences and Perceptions of Virtual Reality for Older Adults Living With Dementia: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Protocol'. International Journal Of Qualitative Methodsinternational Journal Of Qualitative Methods, 20 [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis of Parental Experiences and Perceptions of Parent¿Child Interaction Therapy for Preschool Children With Communication Difficulties'
O'Toole, C., Lyons, R., & Houghton, C. (2021) 'A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis of Parental Experiences and Perceptions of Parent¿Child Interaction Therapy for Preschool Children With Communication Difficulties'. Journal Of Speech Language And Hearing Research, [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Opening windows behind closed doors: reflections on working qualitatively during a pandemic'
Meskell P, Houghton C, Biesty L. (2021) 'Opening windows behind closed doors: reflections on working qualitatively during a pandemic'. International Journal Of Qualitative Methods, [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'A qualitative evidence synthesis of users’ experience of mobile health applications in the self-management of type 2 diabetes'
O'Neill M, Houghton C, Crilly G, Dowling M (2021) 'A qualitative evidence synthesis of users’ experience of mobile health applications in the self-management of type 2 diabetes'. Chronic Illness, [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2021) 'A Qualitative Study of a Family Carer Training Programme for Carers of People living with Advanced Dementia'
Smyth, S., Houghton, C., Jordan, F., Gannon, M., O’Philbin, L. & Casey, D. (2021) (2021) 'A Qualitative Study of a Family Carer Training Programme for Carers of People living with Advanced Dementia'. International Journal of Nursing and Health Care Research, 4 (1233) [Details]
(2020) 'A QuESt for speed: rapid qualitative evidence syntheses as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic'
Biesty, L;Meskell, P;Glenton, C;Delaney, H;Smalle, M;Booth, A;Chan, XHS;Devane, D;Houghton, C (2020) 'A QuESt for speed: rapid qualitative evidence syntheses as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic'. Systematic Reviews, 9 [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'A qualitative evidence synthesis of healthcare professionals' experiences and views of palliative care for patients with a haematological malignancy'
Dowling, M;Fahy, P;Houghton, C;Smalle, M (2020) 'A qualitative evidence synthesis of healthcare professionals' experiences and views of palliative care for patients with a haematological malignancy'. European Journal Of Cancer Care, [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
Houghton, C., Dowling, M., Meskell, P., Hunter, A., Gardner, H., Conway, A., Treweek, S., Sutcliffe, K., Noyes, J., Devane, D., Nicholas, J.R. & Biesty, L.M. (2020) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Cochrane Database Of Systematic Reviews, 10 [Details]
(2020) 'Barriers and facilitators to healthcare workers' adherence with infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines for respiratory infectious diseases: a rapid qualitative evidence synthesis'
Houghton C;Meskell P;Delaney H;Smalle M;Glenton C;Booth A;Chan XHS;Devane D;Biesty LM; (2020) 'Barriers and facilitators to healthcare workers' adherence with infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines for respiratory infectious diseases: a rapid qualitative evidence synthesis'. Cochrane Database Of Systematic Reviews , 4 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Stage 1 Registered Report: The experiences and perceptions of parent-child interaction therapy for parents of young children with communication difficulties: A qualitative evidence synthesis protocol [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations]'
O'Toole, C., Lyons R., O Doibhlin, D., O Farrell, F., & Houghton, C. (2019) 'Stage 1 Registered Report: The experiences and perceptions of parent-child interaction therapy for parents of young children with communication difficulties: A qualitative evidence synthesis protocol [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations]'. HRB Open Research, [Details]
(2019) 'Telling a 'good or white lie': The views of people living with dementia and their carers'
Casey, D., Lynch, U., Murphy, K., Hunter, A., Houghton, C., Smyth, S., Jordan, F., Gannon, M., Felzman, H., Meskell, P. (2019) 'Telling a 'good or white lie': The views of people living with dementia and their carers'. Dementia, 19 (8):2582-2600 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Implementation of a Calorie Menu Labeling Policy in Public Hospitals: Study Protocol for a Multiple Case Study'
Kerins, C., Houghton, C., McHugh, S., Geaney, F., Toomey, E., Hayes, C., Perry, I.J. & Kelly, C. (2019) 'Implementation of a Calorie Menu Labeling Policy in Public Hospitals: Study Protocol for a Multiple Case Study'. International Journal Of Qualitative Methods, 18 :1-15 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Driving and Disabling Factors of Noncurative Oral Chemotherapy Adherence: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis'
Dowling, M., Hunter, A., Biesty, L., Meskell, P., Conway., A., O' Boyle. G., Morrissey, E.C., Houghton, C. (2019) 'Driving and Disabling Factors of Noncurative Oral Chemotherapy Adherence: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis'. Oncology Nursing Forum, 46 (1):16-28 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'Improving trial recruitment processes: how qualitative methodologies can be used to address the top 10 research priorities identified within the PRioRiTy study'
Hennessy, M; Hunter, A; Healy, P; Galvin, S; Houghton, C (2018) 'Improving trial recruitment processes: how qualitative methodologies can be used to address the top 10 research priorities identified within the PRioRiTy study'. Trials, 19 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'Exploring the need for Transition Readiness Scales within cystic fibrosis services: A qualitative descriptive study'
Bourke, M,Houghton, C (2018) 'Exploring the need for Transition Readiness Scales within cystic fibrosis services: A qualitative descriptive study'. Journal Of Clinical Nursing, 27 :2814-2824 [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'Woman-centred care during pregnancy and birth in Ireland: Thematic analysis of women's and clinicians' experiences'
Hunter, A. and Devane, D. and Houghton, C. and Grealish, A. and Tully, A. and Smith, V. (2017) 'Woman-centred care during pregnancy and birth in Ireland: Thematic analysis of women's and clinicians' experiences'. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 17 (1) [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'Selection, collection and analysis as sources of evidence in case study research'
Houghton, C., Casey, D., & Smyth, S. (2017) 'Selection, collection and analysis as sources of evidence in case study research'. Nurse Researcher, 24 (4):36-41 [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'Parental experiences and perceptions of infant complementary feeding: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
Matvienko-Sikar, K,Kelly, C,Sinnott, C,McSharry, J,Houghton, C,Heary, C,Toomey, E,Byrne, M,Kearney, PM (2017) 'Parental experiences and perceptions of infant complementary feeding: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Obes Rev, 19 :501-517 [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: a qualitative evidence synthesis (Protocol)'
Houghton C, Dowling M, Meskell P, Hunter A, Gardner H, Conway A, Treweek S , Sutcliffe K, Noyes J, Devane D, Nicholas JR, Biesty LM. (2017) 'Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: a qualitative evidence synthesis (Protocol)'. Cochrane Database Of Systematic Reviews , CochraneDatabase of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 5. Art. No.: MR000045. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.MR000045 [Details]
(2017) 'From screening to synthesis: Using NVivo to enhance transparency in qualitative evidence synthesis'
Houghton, C., Murphy, K., Meehan, B., Thomas, J., Brooker, D., & Casey, D. (2017) 'From screening to synthesis: Using NVivo to enhance transparency in qualitative evidence synthesis'. Journal Of Clinical Nursing, 26 (5-6):873-881 [DOI] [Details]
(2016) 'Healthcare staffs' experiences and perceptions of caring for people with dementia in the acute setting: Qualitative evidence synthesis'
Houghton, C., Murphy, K., Brooker, D., & Casey, D. (2016) 'Healthcare staffs' experiences and perceptions of caring for people with dementia in the acute setting: Qualitative evidence synthesis'. International Journal Of Nursing Studies, 61 :104-116 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Qualitative case study data analysis: an example from practice'
Houghton, C., Murphy, K., Shaw, D., & Casey, D. (2015) 'Qualitative case study data analysis: an example from practice'. Nurse researcher, 22 (5):8-12 [DOI] [Details]
(2013) 'Nurses' knowledge of chest drain management in an Irish Children's Hospital'
Magner, C,Houghton, C,Craig, M,Cowman, S (2013) 'Nurses' knowledge of chest drain management in an Irish Children's Hospital'. Journal Of Clinical Nursing, 22 :2912-2922 [DOI] [Details]
(2013) 'Newcomer Adaptation: A lems through which to understand how nursing students fit in with the real world of practice'
Houghton C (2013) 'Newcomer Adaptation: A lems through which to understand how nursing students fit in with the real world of practice'. Journal Of Clinical Nursing, [Details]
(2013) 'Rigour in qualitative case study research'
Casey, D., Houghton, C. E., & Murphy, K. (2013) 'Rigour in qualitative case study research'. Nurse Researcher, 20 (4):12-17 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2013) 'Students’ experiences of implementing clinical skills in the real world of practice'
Houghton, C. E., Casey, D., Shaw, D., & Murphy, K. (2013) 'Students’ experiences of implementing clinical skills in the real world of practice'. Journal Of Clinical Nursing, 22 (13-14):1961-1969 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2012) 'Staff and students' perceptions and experiences of teaching and assessment in Clinical Skills Laboratories: Interview findings from a multiple case study'
Houghton, C. E., Casey, D., Shaw, D., & Murphy, K. (2012) 'Staff and students' perceptions and experiences of teaching and assessment in Clinical Skills Laboratories: Interview findings from a multiple case study'. Nurse Education Today, 32 (6):29-34 [DOI] [Details]
(2012) 'Parental first aid practices'
Howard, R and Houghton, C (2012) 'Parental first aid practices'. Emergency nurse : the journal of the RCN Accident and Emergency Nursing Association, 20 (3):14-19 [Details]
(2012) 'Students' experiences of blended learning across a range of postgraduate programmes'
Smyth, S,Houghton, C,Cooney, A,Casey, D (2012) 'Students' experiences of blended learning across a range of postgraduate programmes'. Nurse Education Today, 32 :464-468 [DOI] [Details]
(2011) 'Use of peer assessment as a student engagement strategy in nurse education'
Casey, D. Burke, E. Houghton, C. Mee, L. Smith, R. Van der Putten, D. Bradley, H. & Folan, M. (2011) 'Use of peer assessment as a student engagement strategy in nurse education'. Nursing & Health Sciences, 13 (4):514-520 [DOI] [Details]
(2011) 'Linking aims, paradigms and method in nursing research: three practical examples'
Houghton, C. Hunter, A. and Meskell, P. (2011) 'Linking aims, paradigms and method in nursing research: three practical examples'. Nurse Researcher, 20 (2):34-39 [Details]
(2011) 'Staff and students' perceptions and experiences of teaching and assessment in Clinical Skills Laboratories: Interview findings from a multiple case study'
Houghton CE, Casey D, Shaw D, Murphy K (2011) 'Staff and students' perceptions and experiences of teaching and assessment in Clinical Skills Laboratories: Interview findings from a multiple case study'. Nurse education today, [DOI] [Details]
(2010) 'Ethical challenges in qualitative research: Examples from practice'
Houghton, C. E., Casey, D., Shaw, D., & Murphy, K. (2010) 'Ethical challenges in qualitative research: Examples from practice'. Nurse researcher, 18 (1):15-25 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2010) 'Clarifying case study research: Examples from practice'
Casey, D., & Houghton, C. (2010) 'Clarifying case study research: Examples from practice'. Nurse Researcher, 17 (3):41-51 [DOI] [Details]
(2008) 'The benefits and challenges of using simulation in nurse education: A review of the literature'
Houghton, C., Casey, D., & Shaw, D. (2008) 'The benefits and challenges of using simulation in nurse education: A review of the literature'. International Journal Of Clinical Skills, 2 (1):53-55 [Details]

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
(2015) 'Nursing Case Studies on Improving Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults'
Casey, D., & Houghton, C. (2015) 'Nursing Case Studies on Improving Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults' In: Physical activity for people with dementia. California: Springer. [Details]
(2017) 'Congenital Abnormalities'
Fallon A and Houghton C (2017) 'Congenital Abnormalities' In: Physiology in Childbearing (with Related Anatomy and Biological Sciences). London UK: Elsevier. [Details]
(2015) 'Research Ethics'
Smith, MJ, CArpenter R, Fitzpatrick JJ (2015) 'Research Ethics' In: Encyclopedia of Nursing Education. New York: Springer Publishing. [Details]
(2015) 'Physical activity for people with dementia'
Casey, D., & Houghton, C. (2015) 'Physical activity for people with dementia' In: Nursing Case Studies on Improving Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults. :281-290 California: Springer. [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2023) Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2023
Houghton, C., Hennessy, M., Smyth, S., Hennelly, N., Smalle, M., Jordan, F., Hedd-Jones, C., Quinn, M., Casey, D., & Teahan, A. (2023) Views and perceptions of young people and older people living with dementia of participating in intergenerational programmes: A qualitative evidence synthesis Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2023 [Details]
(2018) The Lancet
Toomey, E., Byrne, M., Houghton, C., Kelly, C., Matvienko-Sikar, K., McSharry, J., Queally, M., Doherty, E., Hayes, C., Hennessy, M., McHugh, S., Kearney, P. and Heary, C. (2018) Health-care professional and parental views and experiences of implementing infant feeding interventions: a qualitative evidence synthesis The Lancet [Details]
(2021) Alzheimer Europe Conference 2021. Online, November 21-December 1
Flynn, A., Healy, D., Reilly, Houghton, C., Barry, M., Brennan, A., Redfern, S., Casey, D. (2021) Virtual reality for older adults living with dementia: A multi-stakeholder perspective Alzheimer Europe Conference 2021. Online, November 21-December 1 [Details]
(2021) Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference (2021): Transforming healthcare in a changing world: new ways of thinking and working
Smyth, S., Houghton, C., Jordan, F., Gannon, M., O'Philbin, L. & Casey, D. (2021) A blended learning family carer training programme (FCTP): Caring for the person with dementia, the carers perspective Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference (2021): Transforming healthcare in a changing world: new ways of thinking and working Dublin, Ireland, [Details]
(2018) Public Health Science 2018
Toomey, E; Byrne, M; Houghton, C; Kelly, C; Matvienko-Sikar, K; McSharry, J; Queally, M; Doherty, E; Hayes, CB; Hennessy, M; McHugh, S; Kearney, PM; Heary, C (2018) Health-care professional and parental views and experiences of implementing infant feeding interventions: a qualitative evidence synthesis Public Health Science 2018 [DOI] [Details]
(2021) Multiplier, Erasmus Virtual Dissemination Event, Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Dublin
Smyth, S., Houghton, C., Jordan, F., Gannon, M., O¿Philbin, L. & Casey, D. (2021) Later Stage Dementia Care Multiplier, Erasmus Virtual Dissemination Event, Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Dublin [Details]
(2018) Global Evidence and Implementation Summit
Toomey, E., Byrne, M., Houghton, C., Kelly, C., Matvienko-Sikar, K., McSharry, J., Queally, M., Doherty, E., Hayes, C., Hennessy, M., McHugh, S., Kearney, P. and Heary, C. on behalf of the Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) study (2018) Health-care professional and parental views and experiences of implementing infant feeding interventions: a qualitative evidence synthesis Global Evidence and Implementation Summit [Details]
(2018) Public Health Conference
Toomey, E., Byrne, M., Houghton, C., Kelly, C., Matvienko-Sikar, K., McSharry, J., Queally, M., Doherty, E., Hayes, C., Hennessy, M., McHugh, S., Kearney, P. and Heary, C. on behalf of the Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) study (2018) Health-care professional and parental views and experiences of implementing infant feeding interventions: a qualitative evidence synthesis Public Health Conference [Details]
(2020) Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference (2020): Integrated healthcare: developing person-centred health systems. March 4-5, Dublin, Ireland
Dempsey, L., Smyth, S., Houghton, C., Gannon, M., Jordan, F. & Casey, D. (2020) Communicating with people with dementia: Undergraduate nursing students’ experience of using VERA framework as a communication tool Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference (2020): Integrated healthcare: developing person-centred health systems. March 4-5, Dublin, Ireland [Details]
(2018) The Lancet, 392, S1-S97
Toomey, E., Byrne, M., Houghton, C., Kelly, C., Matvienko-Sikar, K., McSharry, J., Queally, M., Doherty, E., Hayes, C., Hennessy, M., McHugh, S., Kearney, P.M. and Heary, C. on behalf of the CHErIsH study (2018) Health-care professional and parental views and experiences of implementing infant feeding interventions: A qualitative evidence synthesis The Lancet, 392, S1-S97 [Details]
(2016) 26th Alzheimer Europe Conference: Excellence in dementia research and care. Copenhagen: Denmark
Houghton, C., Murphy, K., Brooker, D., & Casey, D. (2016) Using qualitative evidence synthesis to explore caring for people with dementia in acute setting 26th Alzheimer Europe Conference: Excellence in dementia research and care. Copenhagen: Denmark Copenhagen, Denmark, , 31-OCT-16 - 02-NOV-16 [Details]
(2016) 26th Alzheimer Europe Conference: Excellence in dementia research and care. Copenhagen: Denmark
Meskell, P., Lynch, U., Murphy, K., Cooney, A., Houghton, C., Smyth, S., Gannon, M., Hunter, A., Conway, A., Casey, D. (2016) Approaches to truth telling in the care of persons with dementia: A Delphi study 26th Alzheimer Europe Conference: Excellence in dementia research and care. Copenhagen: Denmark Copenhagen, Denmark, , 31-OCT-16 - 02-NOV-16 [Details]
(2015) 5th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference: Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice. Galway: Ireland
Houghton, C., Murphy, K., Brooker, D., Thomas, J., & Casey, D. (2015) Qualitative research synthesis: An example from practice 5th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference: Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice. Galway: Ireland Galway, Ireland, , 30-MAR-15 - 01-APR-15 [Details]
(2013) The 4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, NUI Galway
Houghton C, Smyth S, Cooney A, Dowling M, Kelly M, Kelly J, Cantillon P (2013) Students' perceptions of videoconferencing as an education strategy The 4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, NUI Galway [Details]
(2012) Royal College of Nursing (RCN) International Nursing Research Conference. London: UK
Houghton, C., Casey, D., Shaw, D., & Murphy, K. (2012) Ensuring rigour in qualitative research: The audit trail and NVivo Royal College of Nursing (RCN) International Nursing Research Conference. London: UK London, UK, , 23-APR-12 - 25-APR-13 [Details]
(2011) 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference: Transforming Healthcare through Research And Education. Dublin: Ireland
Dowling, M., Murphy, K., Cooney, A., Devane, D., Casey, D., Meskell, P., Houghton, C., & O’Reilly M.F. (2011) Transforming nurses/midwives’ research into publication: lessons learnt from a pilot e-learning module 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference: Transforming Healthcare through Research And Education. Dublin: Ireland Dublin, Ireland, , 09-NOV-11 - 10-NOV-11 [Details]
(2012) RCN International Nursing Research Conference
Houghton C, Casey D, Shaw D, Murphy K (2012) Ensuring rigour in qualitative research: The audit trail and NVivo RCN International Nursing Research Conference [Details]
(2012) 12th Annual All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), Dublin City University, Dublin
Smyth, S., Houghton, C., Cooney, A., Dowling, M., Kelly, M., Kelly, J., & Cantillon, P (2012) Using Video Conferencing in Postgraduate Education: Benefits and Challenges 12th Annual All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), Dublin City University, Dublin [Details]
(2011) 17th Qualitative Health Research Conference - Research for Change: Impacting Society through Qualitative Research. Vancouver: Canada
Casey, D., Houghton, C., Murphy, K., & Shaw, D. (2011) The role of the clinical skills laboratory in preparing students for the real world of practice: A qualitative multiple case study 17th Qualitative Health Research Conference - Research for Change: Impacting Society through Qualitative Research. Vancouver: Canada Vancouver, Canada, , 25-OCT-11 - 27-OCT-11 [Details]
(2011) 22nd International Networking for Education in healthcare Conference. University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Smyth, S., Cooney, A., & Houghton, C. (2011) Key steps of initiating inter-professional education across healthcare undergraduate programmes 22nd International Networking for Education in healthcare Conference. University of Cambridge, United Kingdom [Details]
(2011) 15th International Nursing Research Conference. Madrid: Spain
Casey, D., Houghton, C., Murphy, K., & Shaw, D. (2011) Ensuring rigour in qualitative research: An example from practice 15th International Nursing Research Conference. Madrid: Spain Madrid, Spain, , 15-NOV-11 - 18-NOV-11 [Details]
(2010) Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Annual Conference: Learning Transfer in Clinical Education - From Simulation to Reality
Houghton, C., Casey, D., Shaw, D., & Murphy, K (2010) Creating a bridge to practice: The role of the clinical skills laboratory in preparing students for practice Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Annual Conference: Learning Transfer in Clinical Education - From Simulation to Reality Galway, Ireland, , 18-FEB-10 - 19-FEB-10 [Details]
(2010) 21st International Networking Education in Healthcare Conference
Houghton C., Smith R., Casey, D., Burke, E., Mee, L., van der Putten, D., Bradley, H., & Folan, M. (2010) Peer assessment: An innovative approach to student learning 21st International Networking Education in Healthcare Conference Cambridge, UK, , 07-SEP-10 - 09-SEP-10 [Details]
(2010) NUI Galway CELT Symposium Creative Thinking - Re-imagining the University
Smyth, R.,Burke, E.,Casey,D.,Houghton, C.,Mee, L.,Van der Putten, D., Bradley H. (2010) Peer Assessment - Undergraduate Nursing & Midwifery Students’ Perspectives NUI Galway CELT Symposium Creative Thinking - Re-imagining the University [Details]
(2010) Conversations on Teaching and Learning ,Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, National University of Ireland, Galway
Smyth, S., Cooney, A., Houghton, C., & Casey, D. (2010) Blended learning … our journey to date Conversations on Teaching and Learning ,Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, National University of Ireland, Galway Galway, Ireland, [Details]
(2010) Royal College of Nursing Partners in Practice Conference
Cooney, A., Houghton, C., Smyth, S., & Casey, D. (2010) Blended learning in postgraduate education: Staff and student perspectives Royal College of Nursing Partners in Practice Conference Blackpool, UK, , 26-FEB-10 - 27-FEB-10 [Details]
(2010) Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference: Learning Transfer in Clinical Education - From Simulation to Reality
McCarthy, B., Byrne, E., Casey, D., Dempsey, L., Houghton, C., Meagher, C., & Mooney, B. (2010) Simulation as a teaching strategy: Cardiac arrest and breaking bad news Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference: Learning Transfer in Clinical Education - From Simulation to Reality Galway, Ireland, , 18-FEB-10 - 19-FEB-10 [Details]
(2010) Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference: Learning Transfer in Clinical Education - From Simulation to Reality
Smyth, S., Casey, D., Houghton, C., & Cooney, A. (2010) Virtual learning environments: A useful pedagogical tool in nursing and midwifery education Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference: Learning Transfer in Clinical Education - From Simulation to Reality Galway, Ireland, , 18-FEB-10 - 19-FEB-10 [Details]
(2010) NET 21st International Networking Education in Healthcare Conference Cambridge, UK
Houghton, C.,Smith, R.,Casey, D.,Burke, E.,Mee, L.,Van der Putten, D.,Bradley, H.,Folan, M. (2010) Peer Assessment: An Innovative Approach to Student Learning NET 21st International Networking Education in Healthcare Conference Cambridge, UK Cambridge, UK, [Details]
(2010) Royal College of Nursing Partners in Practice Conference
Cooney, A.,Houghton, C.,Smyth, S.,Casey, D. (2010) Blended learning in postgraduate education: staff and student perspectives Royal College of Nursing Partners in Practice Conference [Details]
(2009) All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE) Conference
Smyth, S., Cooney, A., Casey, D., & Houghton, C. (2009) The blended learning experience: Learners’ perspectives across a range of postgraduate programmes All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE) Conference Maynooth, Ireland, , 27-AUG-09 - 28-AUG-09 [Details]
(2009) Royal College of Nursing (RCN) International Nursing Research Conference
Houghton, C., Smyth, S., Cooney, A., & Casey, D. (2009) Blended learning in postgraduate education: Staff and student perspectives Royal College of Nursing (RCN) International Nursing Research Conference Cardiff, UK, , 24-MAR-09 - 27-MAR-09 [Details]
(2008) Royal College of Nursing (RCN) International Nursing Research Conference
Houghton, C., & Casey, D. (2008) Ethical issues surrounding non participant observation in multiple case study Royal College of Nursing (RCN) International Nursing Research Conference Liverpool, UK, , 08-APR-08 - 11-APR-08 [Details]
(2007) Second International Clinical Skills Conference: Teaching, learning and assessing clinical skills: Does one size fit all? . Prato Monash Centre, Tuscany Italy
Houghton, C.,Casey, D. (2007) Using Multiple Case Study Research to Explore the Role of the Clinical Skills Laboratory in Preparing Student Nurses in Ireland for the Real World of Practice. Paper Second International Clinical Skills Conference: Teaching, learning and assessing clinical skills: Does one size fit all? . Prato Monash Centre, Tuscany Italy [Details]
(2007) Second International Clinical Skills Conference: Teaching, learning and assessing clinical skills: Does one size fit all?
Houghton, C., & Casey, D. (2007) Using multiple case study research to explore the role of the clinical skills laboratory in preparing student nurses in Ireland for the real world of practice Second International Clinical Skills Conference: Teaching, learning and assessing clinical skills: Does one size fit all? Tuscany, Italy, [Details]
(2007) 8th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference
Houghton, C., & Casey, D. (2007) The role of simulation in nurse education 8th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference Dublin, Ireland, , 07-NOV-07 - 09-NOV-07 [Details]
(2007) 1st International Nursing Conference
Houghton, C., & Casey, D. (2007) The role of clinical skills laboratory teaching in nurse education 1st International Nursing Conference Galway, Ireland, , 02-APR-07 [Details]
(2007) 8th European Doctoral Conference in Nursing Science (EDCNS)
Houghton, C., & Casey, D. (2007) The challenges of using a multiple case study approach to explore the role of the clinical skills laboratory in preparing student nurses for practice 8th European Doctoral Conference in Nursing Science (EDCNS) Vienna, Austria, [Details]
(2005) National Fertility Conference
Houghton C, Nolan A, Cooney C (2005) The role of the nurse in the fertility unit (poster) National Fertility Conference [Details]

Published Reports

  Year Publication
(2016) Therapeutic lying and approaches to dementia care in Ireland: North and South.
Casey, D., Lynch, U., Murphy, K., Cooney, A., Gannon, M., Houghton, C., Hunter, A.,, Jordan, F., Smyth, S., Conway, A., Kenny, F., Devane, D., & Meskell, P. (2016) Therapeutic lying and approaches to dementia care in Ireland: North and South. The Institute of Public Health in Ireland, Dublin. [Details]

Edited Books

  Year Publication
(2015) Encyclopedia of Nursing Education.
Smith, M. J., Carpenter, R., & Fitzpatrick, J. J (Ed.). (2015) Encyclopedia of Nursing Education Encyclopedia of Nursing Education. New York: Springer. [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2018) The Lancet Public Health Science Conference,
Toomey, E., Byrne, M., Houghton, C., Kelly, C., Matvienko-Sikar, K., McSharry, J., Queally, M., Doherty, E., Hayes, C., Hennessy, M., McHugh, S., Kearney, P. and Heary, C. (2018) Health-care professional and parental views and experiences of implementing infant feeding interventions: a qualitative evidence synthesis. [Poster Presentation], The Lancet Public Health Science Conference, Belfast, UK , 01-NOV-18. [Details]
(2018) Global Evidence and Implementation Summit,
Toomey, E., Byrne, M., Houghton, C., Kelly, C., Matvienko-Sikar, K., McSharry, J., Queally, M., Doherty, E., Hayes, C., Hennessy, M., McHugh, S., Kearney, P. and Heary, C. (2018) Health-care professional and parental views and experiences of implementing infant feeding interventions: a qualitative evidence synthesis. [Poster Presentation], Global Evidence and Implementation Summit, Melbourne, Australia , 01-OCT-18. [Details]
(2021) UK Society for Behavioural Medicine,
Toomey, E., Ze¿evi¿, K., Houghton, C., Noone, C., Lee, H. and Matvienko-Sikar, K. (2021) Exploring factors that influence the practice of Open Science by early career health researchers: a mixed methods study¿. [Oral Presentation], UK Society for Behavioural Medicine, Online , 01-JAN-21. [Details]
(2021) European Health Psychology Society Annual Conference 2021,
Toomey, E., Ze¿evi¿, K., Houghton, C., Noone, C., Lee, H. and Matvienko-Sikar, K. (2021) `Exploring factors that influence the practice of Open Science by early career health researchers: a mixed methods study. [Oral Presentation], European Health Psychology Society Annual Conference 2021, Online , 01-AUG-21. [Details]
(2021) Alzheimer Research UK Conference 2021,
Flynn, A., Healy, D., Houghton, C., Casey, D. (2021) . (2021) Key stakeholders¿ experiences and perceptions of virtual reality for older adults living with dementia: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis. [Poster Presentation], Alzheimer Research UK Conference 2021, Online , 23-MAR-21 - 26-MAR-21. [Details]
(2021) Multiplier, Erasmus Virtual Dissemination Event, Alzheimer Society of Ireland,,
Smyth, S., Houghton, C., Jordan, F., Gannon, M., O¿Philbin, L. & Casey, D. (2021) (2021) Later Stage Dementia Care. [Poster Presentation], Multiplier, Erasmus Virtual Dissemination Event, Alzheimer Society of Ireland,, Dublin, Ireland , 10-JAN-21 - 10-JAN-21. [Details]
(2022) Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2022,
Flynn, A., Reilly, Houghton, C., Barry, M., Brennan, A., Redfern, S., Casey, D. (2022) (2022) Co-Designing a VR Social Connecting Space for Older Adults Living with Dementia. [Poster Presentation], Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2022, San Diego, United States, , 21-JUL-22 - 04-AUG-22. [Details]
(2018) 17th International Conference of Emergency Medicine (ICEM),
Johnson S, Houghton C (2018) An exploration of Healthcare Professionals (medical and nursing) experiences of teamwork during In-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation events. [Poster Presentation (Refereed)], 17th International Conference of Emergency Medicine (ICEM), Mexico City , 05-JUN-18 - 09-JUN-18. [Details]
(2010) 8th Annual Symposium on Higher Education: Creative Thinking – Re-imagining the University,
Casey, D., Smyth, R., Houghton, C., Burke, E., Mee, L., Van der Putten, D., & Bradley, H. (2010) Translating peer assessment into practice. [Poster Presentation (Refereed)], 8th Annual Symposium on Higher Education: Creative Thinking – Re-imagining the University, National University of Ireland, Galway , 10-JUN-10 - 11-JUN-10. [Details]
(2012) Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference . Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference. National University of Ireland,
McCarthy, B.,Byrne, E.,Casey, D.,Meagher, C.,Mooney, B., Houghton, C. (2012) Simulation as a Teaching Strategy: Cardiac Arrest and Breaking Bad News (Workshop). [Oral Presentation], Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference . Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference. National University of Ireland, National University of Ireland, Galway , 01-JAN-12 - 28-NOV-11. [Details]
(2010) Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference National University of Ireland, Galway,
McCarthy, B., Byrne, E., Casey, D., Meagher, C., Mooney, B., Houghton, C. (2010) Simulation as a Teaching Strategy: Cardiac Arrest and Breaking Bad News (Workshop) . [Chaired Session], Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference National University of Ireland, Galway, NUIG , 25-DEC-10 - 25-DEC-10. [Details]
(2010) INMED Conference,
McCarthy, B.,Byrne, E.,Casey, D.,Dempsey, L., Houghton, C., Meagher, C., Mooney, B. (2010) Simulation as a Teaching Strategy: Cardiac Arrest and Breaking Bad News (Workshop). INMED Conference, Galway , 25-DEC-10 - 25-DEC-10. [Details]

Conference Paper

  Year Publication
(2013) Students’ perceptions of videoconferencing as an education strategy. Paper. Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice, 4th International Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, National University of Ireland, Galway, 15th-16th April.
Houghton, C., Smyth, S., Cooney, A., Dowling, M., Kelly, M., Kelly, J. & Cantillon, P. (2013) Students’ perceptions of videoconferencing as an education strategy. Paper. Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice, 4th International Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, National University of Ireland, Galway, 15th-16th April. Conference Paper [Details]
(2012) Using videoconferencing in postgraduate education: benefits and challenges. Paper. All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE) Annual Conference, Dublin, 30th-31st August.
Smyth, S., Houghton, C., Cooney, A., Dowling M., Kelly, M., Kelly, J. & Cantillon, P. (2012) Using videoconferencing in postgraduate education: benefits and challenges. Paper. All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE) Annual Conference, Dublin, 30th-31st August. Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) The Role of the Clinical Skills Laboratory in Preparing Students for the Real World of Practice: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study International Institute for Qualitative Methodology's 2011 Qualitative Health Research Conference. Alberta, Canada.
Houghton, C., Casey, D., Shaw, D. and Murphy, K. (2011) The Role of the Clinical Skills Laboratory in Preparing Students for the Real World of Practice: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study International Institute for Qualitative Methodology's 2011 Qualitative Health Research Conference. Alberta, Canada. Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) Keys steps of initiating interprofessional learning across healthcare undergraduate programmes. Paper. NET2011 22nd International Networking for Education in Healthcare Conference. Cambridge, 6th – 8th September.
Smyth, S., Cooney, A. & Houghton, C. (2011) Keys steps of initiating interprofessional learning across healthcare undergraduate programmes. Paper. NET2011 22nd International Networking for Education in Healthcare Conference. Cambridge, 6th – 8th September. Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) Key steps of initiating interprofessional learning across healthcare undergraduate programmes. 22nd International Networking Education in Health Care Conference. Cambridge UK.
Smyth, S., Cooney, A. and Houghton, C. (2011) Key steps of initiating interprofessional learning across healthcare undergraduate programmes. 22nd International Networking Education in Health Care Conference. Cambridge UK. Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) Keys steps of initiating interprofessional learning across healthcare undergraduate programmes.. NET2011 22nd International Networking for Education in Healthcare Conference. Cambridge, 6th – 8th September.
Smyth, S., Cooney, A., Houghton, C. (2011) Keys steps of initiating interprofessional learning across healthcare undergraduate programmes.. NET2011 22nd International Networking for Education in Healthcare Conference. Cambridge, 6th – 8th September. Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) Keys steps of initiating interprofessional learning across healthcare undergraduate programmes. Paper. NET2011 22nd International Networking for Education in Healthcare Conference. Cambridge, 6th – 8th September.
Smyth, S., Cooney, A. & Houghton, C. (2011) Keys steps of initiating interprofessional learning across healthcare undergraduate programmes. Paper. NET2011 22nd International Networking for Education in Healthcare Conference. Cambridge, 6th – 8th September. Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference Trinity College Dublin . Transforming healthcare through research and education. Dublin, Ireland.
Dowling, M., Murphy, K., Cooney, A., Devane, D., Casey, D., Meskell, P., Houghton, C. & O’Reilly M.F. (2011) 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference Trinity College Dublin . Transforming healthcare through research and education. Dublin, Ireland. Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) Ensuring Rigour in Qualitative Research: An Example from Practice 15th International Nursing Research Conference. Madrid, Spain.
Houghton, C., Casey, D., Shaw, D. and Murphy, K. (2011) Ensuring Rigour in Qualitative Research: An Example from Practice 15th International Nursing Research Conference. Madrid, Spain. Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) Simulation as a teaching Startegy: Cardiac Arrest and Breaking Bad News.
McCarthy, B. Byrne, E., Casey, D., Dempsey, L. Houghton, C., Meagher, C. and Mooney, B (2010) Simulation as a teaching Startegy: Cardiac Arrest and Breaking Bad News. Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) Blended learning in postgraduate education: staff and student perspectives. Paper. Royal College of Nursing Partners in Practice Conference. Blackpool, 26th – 27th February.
Cooney, A. Houghton, C., Smyth, S., Casey, D. (2010) Blended learning in postgraduate education: staff and student perspectives. Paper. Royal College of Nursing Partners in Practice Conference. Blackpool, 26th – 27th February. Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) Blended learning … our journey to date. Paper. Conversations on Teaching and Learning, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, National University of Ireland, Galway. Galway, 15th March.
Smyth, S, Cooney, A., Houghton, C., Casey, D. (2010) Blended learning … our journey to date. Paper. Conversations on Teaching and Learning, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, National University of Ireland, Galway. Galway, 15th March. Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) Swap shop presentation on ‘virtual learning environments: a useful pedagogical tool in nursing and midwifery education’. Paper: Irish Network of Medical Education, National University of Ireland, Galway, 18th-19th February.
Smyth, S., Casey, D., Houghton, C.,, Cooney, A. ( (2010) Swap shop presentation on ‘virtual learning environments: a useful pedagogical tool in nursing and midwifery education’. Paper: Irish Network of Medical Education, National University of Ireland, Galway, 18th-19th February. Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) Blended learning … our journey to date Paper Conversations on Teaching and Learning, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, National University of Ireland, Galway Galway.
Smyth, S.,Cooney, A.,Houghton, C.,Casey, D. (2010) Blended learning … our journey to date Paper Conversations on Teaching and Learning, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, National University of Ireland, Galway Galway. Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) Peer assessment: an innovative approach to student learning, . 21st International Networking Education in Healthcare Conference, Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Houghton, C, Smyth, R, Casey, D, Burke, E, Mee, L, Folan, M. (2010) Peer assessment: an innovative approach to student learning, . 21st International Networking Education in Healthcare Conference, Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) Peer Assessment: An Innovative Approach to Student Learning 21st NET: International Networking Education in Healthcare Conference Cambridge, UK.
Houghton, C.,Casey, D.,Smith, R.,Burke, E.,Mee, L.,Van der Putten, D.,Bradley, H.,Folan, M. (2010) Peer Assessment: An Innovative Approach to Student Learning 21st NET: International Networking Education in Healthcare Conference Cambridge, UK. Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) Peer Assessment-Undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery Students’ Perspectives. 8th Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Creative Thinking-Re-imagining the University. National University of Ireland Galway.
Smith, R.,Casey, D.,Houghton, C.,Mee, L.,Van Der Putten, D.,Bradley, H. (2010) Peer Assessment-Undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery Students’ Perspectives. 8th Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Creative Thinking-Re-imagining the University. National University of Ireland Galway. National University of Ireland Galway: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Perceptions of the role of the clinical skills laboratory in preparing student nurses for the real world of practice . Third International Clinical Skills Conference.
Houghton, C., Casey, D., Shaw, D., Murphy, K (2009) Perceptions of the role of the clinical skills laboratory in preparing student nurses for the real world of practice . Third International Clinical Skills Conference. Prato, Italy: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Factors that Facilitate or Hinder Students Nurses' Implementation of Skills in the Clinical Area . Royal College of Nursing: The 2009 International Nursing Research Conference.
Houghton, C., Casey, D., Shaw, D., Murphy, K. (2009) Factors that Facilitate or Hinder Students Nurses' Implementation of Skills in the Clinical Area . Royal College of Nursing: The 2009 International Nursing Research Conference. Cardiff: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Clarifying Case Study research: Example from Practice Royal College of Surgeons Ireland . 28th Annual International Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference.
Houghton, C.,Casey, D. (2009) Clarifying Case Study research: Example from Practice Royal College of Surgeons Ireland . 28th Annual International Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference. Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) The Blended LearningExperience: Learners’ perspectives across a range of postgraduate programmes . All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), National University of Ireland.
Smyth, S.,Cooney, A.,Casey, D.,Houghton, C. (2009) The Blended LearningExperience: Learners’ perspectives across a range of postgraduate programmes . All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), National University of Ireland. Maynooth: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Blended learning: challenges, pitfalls and successes across a range of postgraduate programmes Paper Networking for Education in Healthcare (NET) Conference, .
Smyth, S., Cooney, A, Casey, D. Houghton, C. (2009) Blended learning: challenges, pitfalls and successes across a range of postgraduate programmes Paper Networking for Education in Healthcare (NET) Conference, . Cambridge: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Blended learning: challenges, pitfalls and successes across a range of postgraduate programmes Paper. 20th International Networking for Education in Healthcare (NET) Conference, Cambridge, 8th – 10th September.
Smyth, S., Cooney, A, Casey, D., Houghton, C. (2009) Blended learning: challenges, pitfalls and successes across a range of postgraduate programmes Paper. 20th International Networking for Education in Healthcare (NET) Conference, Cambridge, 8th – 10th September. Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Blended learning: challenges, pitfalls and successes across a range of postgraduate programmes . Paper: Presented at the 20th International Networking for Education in healthcare Conference. University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Cooney, A.,Smyth, S.,Casey, D.,Houghton, C. (2009) Blended learning: challenges, pitfalls and successes across a range of postgraduate programmes . Paper: Presented at the 20th International Networking for Education in healthcare Conference. University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Conference Paper [Details]
(2008) Ethical Issues Surrounding Non Participant Observation in Multiple Case Study Research . Royal College of Nursing: The 2008 International Nursing Research Conference.
Houghton, C.,Casey, D. (2008) Ethical Issues Surrounding Non Participant Observation in Multiple Case Study Research . Royal College of Nursing: The 2008 International Nursing Research Conference. Liverpool: Conference Paper [Details]
(2008) Qualitative Research Ethics: Challenges in Nurse Education Research Trinity College Dublin . 9th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference Dublin.
Houghton, C., Casey, D., Shaw, D., Murphy, K (2008) Qualitative Research Ethics: Challenges in Nurse Education Research Trinity College Dublin . 9th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference Dublin. Conference Paper [Details]
(2008) The Role of the Clinical Skills Laboratory in Preparing for the Real World of Practice: The Student Nurse Perspective . 8th European Doctoral Conference In Nursing Science, EDCNS Maastricht.
Houghton, C., Casey, D., Shaw, D., Murphy, K. (2008) The Role of the Clinical Skills Laboratory in Preparing for the Real World of Practice: The Student Nurse Perspective . 8th European Doctoral Conference In Nursing Science, EDCNS Maastricht. Conference Paper [Details]
(2007) The Challenges of Using a Multiple Case Study Approach to Explore the Role of the Clinical Skills Laboratory in Preparing Student Nurses for Practice . 8th European Doctoral Conference In Nursing Science, EDCNS Vienna.
Houghton, C.,Casey, D. (2007) The Challenges of Using a Multiple Case Study Approach to Explore the Role of the Clinical Skills Laboratory in Preparing Student Nurses for Practice . 8th European Doctoral Conference In Nursing Science, EDCNS Vienna. Conference Paper [Details]
(2007) Using Multiple Case Study Research to Explore the Role of the Clinical Skills Laboratory in Preparing Student Nurses in Ireland for the Real World of Practice . Second International Clinical Skills Conference Prato, Italy.
Houghton, C.,Casey, D. (2007) Using Multiple Case Study Research to Explore the Role of the Clinical Skills Laboratory in Preparing Student Nurses in Ireland for the Real World of Practice . Second International Clinical Skills Conference Prato, Italy. Conference Paper [Details]

Conference Poster

  Year Publication
(2010) NUI Galway CELT Symposium Creative Thinking - Re-imagining the University . Translating peer Assessment into practice. Poster.
Casey, D, Smyth, R. Houghton, C. Burke, E. Mee, L Van der Putten D Bradley, H. (2010) NUI Galway CELT Symposium Creative Thinking - Re-imagining the University . Translating peer Assessment into practice. Poster. Conference Poster [Details]
(2010) Translating Peer assessment into practice. CELT Symposium Creative Thinking - Re-imagining the University. NUIG. Poster.
Casey, D, Smyth, R. Houghton, C. Burke, E. Mee, L. Van der Putten D & Bradley, H. (2010) Translating Peer assessment into practice. CELT Symposium Creative Thinking - Re-imagining the University. NUIG. Poster. Conference Poster [Details]
(2010) Translating Peer Assessment into Practice . 8th Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Creative Thinking-Re-imagining the University.
Casey, D.,Houghton, C.,Smith, R.,Mee, L.,Van Der Putten, D., Bradley, H. (2010) Translating Peer Assessment into Practice . 8th Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Creative Thinking-Re-imagining the University. Conference Poster [Details]
(2009) The blended learning experience: learners’ perspectives across a range of postgraduate programmes Poster All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
Smyth, S., Houghton, C., Casey, D. Cooney, A. (2009) The blended learning experience: learners’ perspectives across a range of postgraduate programmes Poster All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Conference Poster [Details]
(2009) The blended learning experience: learners’ perspectives across a range of postgraduate programmes. Poster. All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), National University of Ireland, Maynooth 27th – 28th August.
Smyth, S., Houghton, C., Casey, D. & Cooney, A. (2009) The blended learning experience: learners’ perspectives across a range of postgraduate programmes. Poster. All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), National University of Ireland, Maynooth 27th – 28th August. Conference Poster [Details]
(2009) The Blended Learning Experience: Learners’ perspectives across a range of postgraduate programmes . Poster: Presented on the 27-28th August at the All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
Smyth, S.,Cooney, A.,Casey, D.,Houghton, C. (2009) The Blended Learning Experience: Learners’ perspectives across a range of postgraduate programmes . Poster: Presented on the 27-28th August at the All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Conference Poster [Details]
(2009) Utilising Case Study in Nursing Research . 2nd International Nursing Conference: Building and Promoting Excellence in practice NUI, Galway (Poster).
Houghton, C.,Casey, D. (2009) Utilising Case Study in Nursing Research . 2nd International Nursing Conference: Building and Promoting Excellence in practice NUI, Galway (Poster). Conference Poster [Details]
(2008) The Role of the Clinical Skills Laboratory in Preparing for the Real World of Practice: The Clinical Staff Perspective University College Cork . 9th Annual Conference Nursing& Midwifery Research Conference Cork (Poster).
Houghton, C., Casey, D., Shaw, D., Murphy, K. (2008) The Role of the Clinical Skills Laboratory in Preparing for the Real World of Practice: The Clinical Staff Perspective University College Cork . 9th Annual Conference Nursing& Midwifery Research Conference Cork (Poster). Conference Poster [Details]
(2005) The Role of the Nurse in the Fertility Unit National Fertility Conference, Dublin (Poster).
Houghton, C.,Nolan, A.,Cooney, A. (2005) The Role of the Nurse in the Fertility Unit National Fertility Conference, Dublin (Poster). Conference Poster [Details]

Reviews

  Year Publication
(2019) The experiences and perceptions of care in acute settings for patients living with dementia: A qualitative evidence synthesis.
Reilly, JC;Houghton, C (2019) The experiences and perceptions of care in acute settings for patients living with dementia: A qualitative evidence synthesis. OXFORD: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD Reviews [DOI] [Details]
(2020) Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: a qualitative evidence synthesis.
Houghton, C;Dowling, M;Meskell, P;Hunter, A;Gardner, H;Conway, A;Treweek, S;Sutcli, K;Noyes, J;Devane, D;Nicholas, JR;Biesty, LM (2020) Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: a qualitative evidence synthesis. HOBOKEN: WILEY Reviews [DOI] [Details]
(2020) Barriers and facilitators to healthcare workers' adherence with infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines for respiratory infectious diseases: a rapid qualitative evidence synthesis.
Houghton, C;Meskell, P;Delaney, H;Smalle, M;Glenton, C;Booth, A;Chan, XHS;Devane, D;Biesty, LM (2020) Barriers and facilitators to healthcare workers' adherence with infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines for respiratory infectious diseases: a rapid qualitative evidence synthesis. HOBOKEN: WILEY Reviews [DOI] [Details]

Workshops

  Year Publication
(2010) Simulation as a Teaching Strategy: Cardiac Arrest and Breaking Bad News. Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference. National University of Ireland Galway.
McCarthy, B.,Byrne, E.,Casey, D.,Dempsey, L.,Houghton, C.,Meagher, C.,Mooney, B. (2010) Simulation as a Teaching Strategy: Cardiac Arrest and Breaking Bad News. Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference. National University of Ireland Galway. Workshops [Details]

Teaching Interests

I teach, and have taught, many undergraduate modules since I started in the school in 2008. I am currently year lead for 4th year of the Bachelor of Nursing degree programme. I am module lead for: The Nature of Nursing, Communication and Interpersonal Skills and Research and Evidence for Practice I. I am involved in teaching research and evidence at undergraduate and post graduate programmes. I am involved in inter-professional learning, advanced physical assessment and support students undertaking summer scholarship opportunities in the school.