in Ireland and Evidence from the International LiteratureDublin Published by the Stationery Offic... more in Ireland and Evidence from the International LiteratureDublin Published by the Stationery Office. To be purchased directly from the
Background : Internationally educators are reflecting on the challenges of designing integrated c... more Background : Internationally educators are reflecting on the challenges of designing integrated curricula for healthcare professionals. The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland commissioned a review of education of pharmacists in Ireland. This research, supported by international trends, led to the recommendation for a 5 year fully integrated pharmacy programme for Ireland. This study was conducted to understand students' needs to fully inform the design of the new integrated pharmacy programme nationally. The study was designed to determine students' expectations of an integrated programme and their perception of the merits, value and challenges of studying pharmacy through an integrated programme. Summary of Work: Qualitative methodology was used to explore students' opinions. Nine focus groups were conducted; three in each of the three institutions delivering pharmacy programmes in Ireland. The student representative on the National Forum was also interviewed. Summary of...
ABSTRACT Diverse social science research investigating the experience of cycling mobilities in re... more ABSTRACT Diverse social science research investigating the experience of cycling mobilities in relation to driving mobilities strongly indicates that matters of spatial entitlement are a central theme in the confluence (and conflict) of these mobilities, particularly in car-dominated contexts. However, while the experience of this meeting of mobilities from a cyclist point of view has been well addressed in an empirical and evocative manner, there appears to be a relative lack of available empirically grounded theory to make sense of such scenarios. Drawing on grounded theory research and interviews with utility cyclists in Dublin, we present the phenomenon of ‘precarious entitlement’ to public space that cyclists in Dublin must negotiate and its associated properties: insecure space, spatial disregard and police neglect. Precarious entitlement as a category provides a theoretical account of cycling experience in Dublin that consolidates a concern with right and risk as a mobile subject travelling in and through public space. Furthermore, this category indicates a unique structural vulnerability and problem of ‘misrecognition’ that utility cyclists in Dublin – and potentially beyond – may encounter and contend with.
Diverse social science research investigating the experience of cycling mobilities in relation to... more Diverse social science research investigating the experience of cycling mobilities in relation to driving mobilities strongly indicates that matters of spatial entitlement are a central theme in the confluence (and conflict) of these mobilities, particularly in car-dominated contexts. However, while the experience of this meeting of mobilities from a cyclist point of view has been well addressed in an empirical and evocative manner, there appears to be a relative lack of available empirically grounded theory to make sense of such scenarios. Drawing on grounded theory research and interviews with utility cyclists in Dublin, we present the phenomenon of 'precarious entitlement' to public space that cyclists in Dublin must negotiate and its associated properties: insecure space, spatial disregard and police neglect. Precarious entitlement as a category provides a theoretical account of cycling experience in Dublin that consolidates a concern with right and risk as a mobile subject travelling in and through public space. Furthermore, this category indicates a unique structural vulnerability and problem of 'misrecognition' that utility cyclists in Dublin-and potentially beyond-may encounter and contend with.
As patterns of drug use change, new ways of administering drugs and new drug preferences emerge, ... more As patterns of drug use change, new ways of administering drugs and new drug preferences emerge, we need to be ever more vigilant in how we communicate with drug users about minimising harm to their health. It is clear from this Review that Irish harm reduction services need to be more flexible, be available in all health boards and in areas of greatest need. Alternative approaches should be considered to support the expansion of harm reduction services such as Community Pharmacy Needle Exchange. Moreover, this Review shows that harm reduction programmes do not increase experimentation with drugs and that they can limit the spread of blood borne infections. Harm reduction services should have the flexibility to cater for the provision and/or exchange of a range of drug use paraphernalia so as to reduce the risk of contracting drug related infectious diseases and other harm. We know that Hepatitis C Virus, in particular, is a very resilient organism and this has implications for shar...
... work. Signed:_____ Date: 8 th May 2009 Mark Philbin Student ID: 54179424 Page 3. ii ACKNOWLED... more ... work. Signed:_____ Date: 8 th May 2009 Mark Philbin Student ID: 54179424 Page 3. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ... Your help and enthusiasm were a genuine motivation for me. Thank you to my children, Callum and Alex, who make my work and life worthwhile. ...
As patterns of drug use change, new ways of administering drugs and new drug preferences emerge, ... more As patterns of drug use change, new ways of administering drugs and new drug preferences emerge, we need to be ever more vigilant in how we communicate with drug users about minimising harm to their health. It is clear from this Review that Irish harm reduction services need to be more flexible, be available in all health boards and in areas of greatest need. Alternative approaches should be considered to support the expansion of harm reduction services such as Community Pharmacy Needle Exchange. Moreover, this Review shows that harm reduction programmes do not increase experimentation with drugs and that they can limit the spread of blood borne infections. Harm reduction services should have the flexibility to cater for the provision and/or exchange of a range of drug use paraphernalia so as to reduce the risk of contracting drug related infectious diseases and other harm. We know that Hepatitis C Virus, in particular, is a very resilient organism and this has implications for shar...
in Ireland and Evidence from the International LiteratureDublin Published by the Stationery Offic... more in Ireland and Evidence from the International LiteratureDublin Published by the Stationery Office. To be purchased directly from the
Background : Internationally educators are reflecting on the challenges of designing integrated c... more Background : Internationally educators are reflecting on the challenges of designing integrated curricula for healthcare professionals. The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland commissioned a review of education of pharmacists in Ireland. This research, supported by international trends, led to the recommendation for a 5 year fully integrated pharmacy programme for Ireland. This study was conducted to understand students' needs to fully inform the design of the new integrated pharmacy programme nationally. The study was designed to determine students' expectations of an integrated programme and their perception of the merits, value and challenges of studying pharmacy through an integrated programme. Summary of Work: Qualitative methodology was used to explore students' opinions. Nine focus groups were conducted; three in each of the three institutions delivering pharmacy programmes in Ireland. The student representative on the National Forum was also interviewed. Summary of...
ABSTRACT Diverse social science research investigating the experience of cycling mobilities in re... more ABSTRACT Diverse social science research investigating the experience of cycling mobilities in relation to driving mobilities strongly indicates that matters of spatial entitlement are a central theme in the confluence (and conflict) of these mobilities, particularly in car-dominated contexts. However, while the experience of this meeting of mobilities from a cyclist point of view has been well addressed in an empirical and evocative manner, there appears to be a relative lack of available empirically grounded theory to make sense of such scenarios. Drawing on grounded theory research and interviews with utility cyclists in Dublin, we present the phenomenon of ‘precarious entitlement’ to public space that cyclists in Dublin must negotiate and its associated properties: insecure space, spatial disregard and police neglect. Precarious entitlement as a category provides a theoretical account of cycling experience in Dublin that consolidates a concern with right and risk as a mobile subject travelling in and through public space. Furthermore, this category indicates a unique structural vulnerability and problem of ‘misrecognition’ that utility cyclists in Dublin – and potentially beyond – may encounter and contend with.
Diverse social science research investigating the experience of cycling mobilities in relation to... more Diverse social science research investigating the experience of cycling mobilities in relation to driving mobilities strongly indicates that matters of spatial entitlement are a central theme in the confluence (and conflict) of these mobilities, particularly in car-dominated contexts. However, while the experience of this meeting of mobilities from a cyclist point of view has been well addressed in an empirical and evocative manner, there appears to be a relative lack of available empirically grounded theory to make sense of such scenarios. Drawing on grounded theory research and interviews with utility cyclists in Dublin, we present the phenomenon of 'precarious entitlement' to public space that cyclists in Dublin must negotiate and its associated properties: insecure space, spatial disregard and police neglect. Precarious entitlement as a category provides a theoretical account of cycling experience in Dublin that consolidates a concern with right and risk as a mobile subject travelling in and through public space. Furthermore, this category indicates a unique structural vulnerability and problem of 'misrecognition' that utility cyclists in Dublin-and potentially beyond-may encounter and contend with.
As patterns of drug use change, new ways of administering drugs and new drug preferences emerge, ... more As patterns of drug use change, new ways of administering drugs and new drug preferences emerge, we need to be ever more vigilant in how we communicate with drug users about minimising harm to their health. It is clear from this Review that Irish harm reduction services need to be more flexible, be available in all health boards and in areas of greatest need. Alternative approaches should be considered to support the expansion of harm reduction services such as Community Pharmacy Needle Exchange. Moreover, this Review shows that harm reduction programmes do not increase experimentation with drugs and that they can limit the spread of blood borne infections. Harm reduction services should have the flexibility to cater for the provision and/or exchange of a range of drug use paraphernalia so as to reduce the risk of contracting drug related infectious diseases and other harm. We know that Hepatitis C Virus, in particular, is a very resilient organism and this has implications for shar...
... work. Signed:_____ Date: 8 th May 2009 Mark Philbin Student ID: 54179424 Page 3. ii ACKNOWLED... more ... work. Signed:_____ Date: 8 th May 2009 Mark Philbin Student ID: 54179424 Page 3. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ... Your help and enthusiasm were a genuine motivation for me. Thank you to my children, Callum and Alex, who make my work and life worthwhile. ...
As patterns of drug use change, new ways of administering drugs and new drug preferences emerge, ... more As patterns of drug use change, new ways of administering drugs and new drug preferences emerge, we need to be ever more vigilant in how we communicate with drug users about minimising harm to their health. It is clear from this Review that Irish harm reduction services need to be more flexible, be available in all health boards and in areas of greatest need. Alternative approaches should be considered to support the expansion of harm reduction services such as Community Pharmacy Needle Exchange. Moreover, this Review shows that harm reduction programmes do not increase experimentation with drugs and that they can limit the spread of blood borne infections. Harm reduction services should have the flexibility to cater for the provision and/or exchange of a range of drug use paraphernalia so as to reduce the risk of contracting drug related infectious diseases and other harm. We know that Hepatitis C Virus, in particular, is a very resilient organism and this has implications for shar...
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