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Dr. Attracta Brennan

M.Eng.Sc., Ph.D

 
researcher
 

Biography

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2022) 'Reducing pharmacy medication errors using Lean Six Sigma: A Thai hospital case study'
Y Trakulsunti, J Antony, R Edgeman, B Cudney, M Dempsey, A Brennan (2022) 'Reducing pharmacy medication errors using Lean Six Sigma: A Thai hospital case study'. Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, [Details]
(2022) 'DXA FRAX® May Differ Significantly and Substantially To Web FRAX'
Lan Yang, John J.Carey, Rebecca M.Egan, M.Heaney, Catherine Armstrong, Kelly Gorham, Attracta Brennan, Mary Dempsey and Ruisong J.Han (2022) 'DXA FRAX® May Differ Significantly and Substantially To Web FRAX'. Journal Of Clinical Densitometry, [Details]
(2022) 'Conceptual design of the dual X-ray absorptiometry health informatics prediction system for osteoporosis care'
Erjiang E , JJ Carey, T Wang, L Yang, WP Chan, B Whelan, B Rooney, G O'Malley, A Brennan, M Yu, M Dempsey (2022) 'Conceptual design of the dual X-ray absorptiometry health informatics prediction system for osteoporosis care'. Health Informatics Journal, [Details]
(2022) 'Cosmic Sounds: A game to support Phonological Awareness skills for children with Dyslexia'
Attracta Brennan; Tara McDonagh; Mary Dempsey; John Mcavoy (2022) 'Cosmic Sounds: A game to support Phonological Awareness skills for children with Dyslexia'. IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2022) 'Investor decision making: an investigation of the modality effect'
McAvoy, J., Creed, A., Cotter, A., Merriman, L., O¿Reilly, P., Dempsey, M., & Brennan, A. (2022) 'Investor decision making: an investigation of the modality effect'. Journal Of Decision Systems, :1-22 [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'A review of the most significant challenges impacting conventional Project Management success'
Dempsey, Mary; Brennan, Attracta; Holzberger, Astrid; McAvoy, John (2022) 'A review of the most significant challenges impacting conventional Project Management success'. IEEE Engineering Management Review, [Details]
(2021) 'How does proximal femur BMD of healthy Irish adults compare to NHANES III? Results of the DXA-HIP Project'
Wang, T., Yang, L., Dempsey, M., Brennan, A., Yu, M., Chan, W.P., Whelan, B., Silke, C., O¿Sullivan, M., Rooney, B. and McPartland, A. (2021) 'How does proximal femur BMD of healthy Irish adults compare to NHANES III? Results of the DXA-HIP Project'. Archives Of Osteoporosis, 16 (1):1-10 [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Thought piece on the effectiveness of Contemporary Project Management and its top performing enablers'
Mary Dempsey, Attracta Brennan, Viktoria Kabub and John McAvoy (2021) 'Thought piece on the effectiveness of Contemporary Project Management and its top performing enablers'. IEEE Engineering Management Review, [Details]
(2021) 'A Review of the Success and Failure Factors for Change Management'
Mary Dempsey, Lisa Geitner, Attracta Brennan, and John McAvoy (2021) 'A Review of the Success and Failure Factors for Change Management'. IEEE Engineering Management Review, [Details]
(2021) 'Vertebral Fractures in Ireland: A Sub-analysis of the DXA HIP Project'
Carey, J.J., Yang, L., E. Erjiang., Wang, L., Gorham K, Egan, R., Brennan, A., Dempsey, M., Armstrong, C., Heaney, F., McCabe, E., Yu, M. (2021) 'Vertebral Fractures in Ireland: A Sub-analysis of the DXA HIP Project'. Calcified Tissue International, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2021) 'Utility of Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool as a Screening Tool for Osteoporosis in Irish Men and Women: Results of the DXA-HIP Project'
E E;Wang T;Yang L;Dempsey M;Brennan A;Yu M;Chan WP;Whelan B;Silke C;O'Sullivan M;Rooney B;McPartland A;O'Malley G;Carey JJ; (2021) 'Utility of Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool as a Screening Tool for Osteoporosis in Irish Men and Women: Results of the DXA-HIP Project'. Journal Of Clinical Densitometry : The Official Journal Of The International Society For Clinical Densitometry, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2021) 'Utility of Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool as a Screening Tool for Osteoporosis in Irish Men and Women: Results of the DXA-HIP Project'
Erjiang, E., Wang, T., Yang, L., Dempsey, M., Brennan, A., Yu, M., Chan, W.P., Whelan, B., Silke, C., O'Sullivan, M., Rooney, B., McPartland, A., O'Malley, G., Carey, J.J. (2021) 'Utility of Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool as a Screening Tool for Osteoporosis in Irish Men and Women: Results of the DXA-HIP Project'. Journal Of Clinical Densitometry, [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Machine learning can improve clinical detection of low BMD: the DXA-HIP study'
Erjiang, E., Wang, T., Yang, L., Dempsey, M., Brennan, A., Yu, M., Chan, W.P., Whelan, B., Silke, C., O'Sullivan, M. and Rooney, B. (2020) 'Machine learning can improve clinical detection of low BMD: the DXA-HIP study'. Journal Of Clinical Densitometry, 24 (4):527-537 [DOI] [Details]
(2020) '20 years of Quality Management Research'
M. Sony, A. Jiju, M. Dempsey, A. Brennan, A. Chakraborty (2020) '20 years of Quality Management Research'. International Journal Of Quality And Reliability Management, [Details]
(2020) 'Reducing medication errors using lean six sigma methodology in a Thai hospital: an action research study'
Trakulsunti, Y,Antony, J,Dempsey, M,Brennan, A (2020) 'Reducing medication errors using lean six sigma methodology in a Thai hospital: an action research study'. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Reducing medication errors using lean six sigma methodology in a Thai hospital: an action research study'
Trakulsunti, Y;Antony, J;Dempsey, M;Brennan, A (2020) 'Reducing medication errors using lean six sigma methodology in a Thai hospital: an action research study'. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'BARRIERS AND WASTE IN THE RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH A LEAN SIX SIGMA LENS'
Dempsey, M,Brennan, A,McAvoy, J (2020) 'BARRIERS AND WASTE IN THE RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH A LEAN SIX SIGMA LENS'. Management and Production Engineering Review, 11 :119-127 [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'The Irish dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) Health Informatics Prediction (HIP) for Osteoporosis Project'
Erjiang, E;Wang, TY;Yang, L;Dempsey, M;Brennan, A;Yu, M;Chan, WP;Whelan, B;Silke, C;O'Sullivan, M;Rooney, B;McPartland, A;O'Malley, G;Carey, JJ (2020) 'The Irish dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) Health Informatics Prediction (HIP) for Osteoporosis Project'. BMJ Open, 10 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2019) 'A study into the reasons for process improvement project failures: results from a pilot survey'
Antony, J., Lizarelli, F., Fernandes, M., Dempsey, M., Brennan, A. (2019) 'A study into the reasons for process improvement project failures: results from a pilot survey'. International Journal Of Quality And Reliability Management, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2019) 'An exploratory study into the use of Lean Six Sigma to reduce medication errors in the Norwegian public healthcare context'
Antony, J,Forthun, SC,Trakulsunti, Y,Farrington, T,McFarlane, J,Brennan, A,Dempsey, M (2019) 'An exploratory study into the use of Lean Six Sigma to reduce medication errors in the Norwegian public healthcare context'. Leadership in health services = Leadership dans les services de sante, 32 :509-524 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'An Exploratory Study into the use of Lean Six Sigma to Reduce Medication Errors in the Norwegian Public Healthcare Context'
Antony, J., Forthun, S., Trakulsunti, Y., Farrington, T., McFarlane, J., Brennan, A., Dempsey, M. (2019) 'An Exploratory Study into the use of Lean Six Sigma to Reduce Medication Errors in the Norwegian Public Healthcare Context'. Leadership in health services = Leadership dans les services de sante, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2019) 'An Exploratory Study into the use of Lean Six Sigma to Reduce Medication Errors in the Norwegian Public Healthcare Context'
Antony, J., Forthun, S.C., Trakulsunti, Y., Farrington, T., Dempsey, M., Brennan, A (2019) 'An Exploratory Study into the use of Lean Six Sigma to Reduce Medication Errors in the Norwegian Public Healthcare Context'. Leadership in health services = Leadership dans les services de sante, [Details]
(2019) 'An Exploratory Study into the use of Lean Six Sigma to Reduce Medication Errors in the Norwegian Public Healthcare Context'
Antony, J., Forthun, S.C., Trakulsunti, Y., Farrington, T., Dempsey, M., Brennan, A. (2019) 'An Exploratory Study into the use of Lean Six Sigma to Reduce Medication Errors in the Norwegian Public Healthcare Context'. Leadership in health services = Leadership dans les services de sante, [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2018) 'P-PAC (PARTNERSHIP IN PEDAGOGY, ACCREDITATION, AND COLLABORATION): A FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT STUDENT TRANSITION TO EMPLOYABILITY IN INDUSTRY. A LEAN SYSTEMS CASE STUDY'
Brennan, A,Dempsey, M (2018) 'P-PAC (PARTNERSHIP IN PEDAGOGY, ACCREDITATION, AND COLLABORATION): A FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT STUDENT TRANSITION TO EMPLOYABILITY IN INDUSTRY. A LEAN SYSTEMS CASE STUDY'. Management and Production Engineering Review, 9 :35-47 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2018) 'An Evaluation into the Limitations and Emerging Trends of Six Sigma: An Empirical Study'
Antony, J.; Sony, M.; Dempsey, M; Brennan, A.; Farrington, T. and Cudney, E (2018) 'An Evaluation into the Limitations and Emerging Trends of Six Sigma: An Empirical Study'. Total Quality Management, [Details]
(2006) 'An agent-based approach to knowledge management in distributed design'
Chira, O;Chira, C;Roche, T;Tormey, D;Brennan, A (2006) 'An agent-based approach to knowledge management in distributed design'. Journal Of Intelligent Manufacturing, 17 :737-750 [DOI] [Details]
(2006) 'An agent-based approach to knowledge management in distributed design'
Chira, O,Chira, C,Roche, T,Tormey, D,Brennan, A (2006) 'An agent-based approach to knowledge management in distributed design'. Journal Of Intelligent Manufacturing, 17 :737-750 [DOI] [Details]
(2005) 'Networked creativity: a structured management framework for stimulating innovation'
Brennan, A;Dooley, L (2005) 'Networked creativity: a structured management framework for stimulating innovation'. Technovation, 25 :1388-1399 [DOI] [Details]
(2005) 'Networked creativity: a structured management framework for stimulating innovation'
Brennan, A,Dooley, L (2005) 'Networked creativity: a structured management framework for stimulating innovation'. Technovation, 25 :1388-1399 [DOI] [Details]
(2004) 'Networked Creativity: A structured management framework'
Brennan, A; Dooley, L (2004) 'Networked Creativity: A structured management framework'. International Journal Of Entrepreneurship And Innovation Management, [Details]
(2004) 'An agent-based approach to knowledge management in distributed design'
Chira, O; Chira, C; Tormey, D; Brennan, A and T. Roche (2004) 'An agent-based approach to knowledge management in distributed design'. Journal Of Intelligent Manufacturing, [Details]

Books

  Year Publication
(2004) Strategic Decision Making for Modern Manufacturing.
Jagdev, H; Brennan, A; Browne, J (2004) Strategic Decision Making for Modern Manufacturing. The Netherlands: Kluwer. [Details]

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
(2020) 'The Research Grant Application Process through a Lean Sigma Lens'
Dempsey, M., Brennan, A. (2020) 'The Research Grant Application Process through a Lean Sigma Lens' In: Antony, J (2020). Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education. Lean Six Sigma in the Research Application Process (In Progress). United Kingdom: Emerald Group Publishing. [Details]
(2014) 'eircom’s journey to improve customer service by 16% and reduce costs by 19%: using Field Force simulation modelling, provided by CIM Ireland'
Timon, F, Brennan, A (2014) 'eircom’s journey to improve customer service by 16% and reduce costs by 19%: using Field Force simulation modelling, provided by CIM Ireland' In: Transforming Field and Service Operations: Methodologies for Successful Technology-Driven Business Transformation. America: Springer. [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(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]
(2022) European Conference on Games Based Learning
Andre Almo, Mariana Rocha, Attracta Brennan, Pierpaolo Dondio (2022) Seven Spells and peer tutoring: a collaborative mathematics game experience European Conference on Games Based Learning [Details]
(2022) International Conference on Education
Nafea Alanazi, Finlay Smith, Attracta Brennan (2022) An integrated Fuzzy Logic and K-Means Clustering Adaptive Learning System International Conference on Education [Details]
(2021) ECTS 2021 Digital Congress
Carey, J.J., Yang, L., Erjiang, E., Wang, T., Gorham, K., Egan, R., Brennan, A., Dempsey, M., Armstrong, C., Heaney, F., Yu, M. (2021) Vertebral fractures in Ireland: A sub-analysis of the DXA HIP Project . In: Elsevier eds. ECTS 2021 Digital Congress Europe, , 06-MAY-21 - 08-MAY-21 , pp.35-35 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2019) ICDE World Conference on Online Learning
O¿Dea, M. and Brennan, A. (2019) A model for engagement through the liminal space ICDE World Conference on Online Learning [Details]
(2018) INTED
Brennan A., Dempsey, M. and O¿Dea (2018) The link between off campus work for students, reduced academic performance and increased mental health issues INTED [Details]
(2018) 6th Annual Celtic Students conference
Blackadder, L., O¿Dubhlainn, D., Pearce, M., Redhill, A. and Brennan, A (2018) Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam: The Potential for Immersive Online Gaming to Support the Revival of the Irish Language 6th Annual Celtic Students conference [Details]
(2018) INTED
Brennan, A. and Dempsey, M (2018) The student voice : the students¿ own views on smartphone usage and impact on their academic performance INTED [Details]
(2018) INTED
Dempsey, M. and Brennan, A. (2018) Empowering learners with self-selecting learning tools INTED [Details]
(2018) INTED
Dempsey, M., Brennan, A. and O¿Dea. M (2018) Providing an e-tivity scaffold for engagement for early research activity through blog technology embedded within teaching and learning INTED [Details]
(2013) the 23rd European Japanese Conference on Information Modelling and Knowledge Bases
Winter, L. C., Kopeinik, S., Brennan, A., Roche, T., Dimache, A. and Albert, D (2013) Applying Pedagogical Approaches to Enhance Learning: Linking Self-Regulated and Skill-based Learning with support from Moodle Extensions the 23rd European Japanese Conference on Information Modelling and Knowledge Bases [Details]
(2019) POMS Conference
Antony, J; Sony, M; Dempsey, M; Brennan, A (2019) A Global Study into the limitations of Six Sigma POMS Conference [Details]
(2018) 12TH INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (INTED)
O'Dea, M;Brennan, A;Dempsey, M (2018) SUPPORTING ONLINE STUDENTS THROUGH THE LIMINAL SPACE FROM FACILITATED ONLINE MODULES TO SELF-STARTING A THESIS 12TH INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (INTED) , pp.6701-6708 [Details]
(2017) 11th International Technology, Education and Development Conference
O'Dea, M.; Brennan, A. (2017) Keeping a Student on the Path to Graduation: The Online M.Sc. in Software Engineering and Database Technologies 11th International Technology, Education and Development Conference [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 11th International Technology, Education and Development Conference
Dempsey, M., Brennan, A. (2017) Turbocharging The Journey Into The Liminal Space And Beyond . In: L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez, I. Candel Torres eds. 11th International Technology, Education and Development Conference Spain, , 06-MAR-17 - 08-MAR-17 , pp.4315-4324 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2016) Social Care Conference
Brennan, A (2016) Ageism and the Community Social Care Conference [Details]
(2013) The Twelfth Information Technology &Telecommunications (IT&T) Conference
Dimache, A; Brennan, A; Roche,T; Kopeinik, S;Winter, L C; Albert, D (2013) Innovative Online Vocational Training of Renewable Energy Technologies (INNOVRET) The Twelfth Information Technology &Telecommunications (IT&T) Conference [Details]
(2013) 4th International Conference on Distance Learning and Education (ICDLE)
Winter, L; Kopeinik, S; Brennan, A; Dimache, A; Roche, T and D. Albert (2013) Innovative Online Vocational Training of Renewable Energy Technologies (INNOVRET) 4th International Conference on Distance Learning and Education (ICDLE) [Details]
32nd International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering
Tormey, D; Chira, O; Chira, C; Brennan, A and T. Roche The Use of Ontologies for Defining Collaborative Design Processes 32nd International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering [Details]
(2008) AISHE
Brennan, A; Curry, R (2008) An online survey to ascertain students’ experiences and expectations of academic practice and the virtual learning environment at GMIT AISHE [Details]
(2008) ICEP
Brennan, A (2008) Methods to Enhance Student Learning: A Student Appraisal of Teaching Practice ICEP [Details]
(2008) HEA
Brennan, A (2008) The Learning Innovation Network: Enhancing Student Learning HEA [Details]
(2008) NAIRTL
Brennan, A; Fitzpatrick, N (2008) The Learning Innovation Network: Fostering Staff Development NAIRTL [Details]
(2007) Loughborough
Brennan, A; Dimache, A; Ersoy, N (2007) An e-learning Platform to support Environmental Compliance. Part 1 : Needs Analysis and Design Loughborough [Details]
(2007) Loughborough
Dimache, A; Brennan, A; Ersoy, N (2007) LCA/LCC tools for environmental compliance” Loughborough [Details]
(2006) MLEARN
Brennan, A; O’ Nuallain, C (2006) How can one effectively assess students working in a collaborative mobile environment on an individual basis?” MLEARN [Details]
(2004) 0th International Conference on Concurrent Enterprising Escuela Superior de Ingenieros
Chira, O; Chira, C; Brennan, A; Roche, T (2004) Semantic Tools for Knowledge Management in Distributed Engineering Design 0th International Conference on Concurrent Enterprising Escuela Superior de Ingenieros [Details]
(2003) HOLONIC AND MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING
Chira, O;Chira, C;Tormey, D;Brennan, A;Roche, T (2003) A multi-agent architecture for distributed design HOLONIC AND MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING , pp.213-224 [Details]
(2003) International Conference on Applications of Holonic and Multi-Agent Systems HoloMAS 2003, Prague
Chira, O; Chira, C; Tormey, D; Brennan, A and T. Roche (2003) A Multi-Agent Architecture for Distributed Design International Conference on Applications of Holonic and Multi-Agent Systems HoloMAS 2003, Prague [Details]
(2003) 10th ISPE International Conference on Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, Madeira Island, Portuga
Chira, O; Chira, C; Tormey, D; Brennan, A and T. Roche (2003) An agent-based approach to knowledge management in distributed design 10th ISPE International Conference on Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, Madeira Island, Portuga [Details]
(2003) International Conference on Engineering Design ICED 03, Stockholm
Tormey, D; Chira, C; Chira, O; Roche, T and A. Brennan (2003) Development of Engineering Design Methodologies and Software Tools to Support the Creative Process of Design in a Distributed Environment International Conference on Engineering Design ICED 03, Stockholm [Details]
(2003) A multi-agent architecture for distributed design
Chira, O,Chira, C,Tormey, D,Brennan, A,Roche, T (2003) HOLONIC AND MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING A multi-agent architecture for distributed design , pp.213-224 [Details]
(1998) International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
Brennan, A; Roche, T (1998) A Green Approach to Product Development International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems [Details]
(1995) IMC12 Competitive Manufacturing
Brennan, A (1995) Interface Related Issues of Knowledge based systems IMC12 Competitive Manufacturing [Details]

Other Journals

  Year Publication
(2022) 'ALS (Adaptive Learning System) using Fuzzy Logic and K-means'
Nafea Alanazi, Finlay Smith, Attracta Brennan (2022) 'ALS (Adaptive Learning System) using Fuzzy Logic and K-means' International Journal for Digital Society, . [Details]
(2017) 'IRELAND’S SOCIAL FINANCE LANDSCAPE'
Sharon O'Leary, Attracta Brennan (2017) 'IRELAND’S SOCIAL FINANCE LANDSCAPE' ACRN Oxford Journal of Finance and Risk Perspectives, 6 (1) :90-112. [Details]
(2014) 'Innovative Online Vocational Training of Renewable Energy Technologies (INNOVRET)'
Dimache, A; Kopeinik, S; Brennan, A; Roche, T; Winter, L C; and D. Albert (2014) 'Innovative Online Vocational Training of Renewable Energy Technologies (INNOVRET)' Journal of Information and Education Technology, 4 (1) . [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2021) Alzheimer Europe Conference 2021,
Flynn, A., Healy, D., Reilly, G., Casey, D., Brennan, A., Redfern, S., Walsh, J., Conlon, O., Barry, M. (2021) (2021) Designing a Virtual Reality Familiarisation Environment for Older Adults Living with Dementia. [Poster Presentation], Alzheimer Europe Conference 2021, Online , 21-NOV-21 - 01-DEC-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]

Conference Poster

  Year Publication
(2021) Vertebral fractures in Ireland: A sub-analysis of the DXA HIP Project.
Carey, J., Yang, L., Erjiang, E., Wang, T., Gorhame, K., Egan, R., Brennan, A., Dempsey, M., Armstronge, C., Heaney, F., Yu, M. (2021) Vertebral fractures in Ireland: A sub-analysis of the DXA HIP Project. Europe: Bone Reports Conference Poster [DOI] [Details]