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Health research is a key factor in promoting the health of the population, combating disease, reducing disability and improving the quality of care.

It is fundamental to the effective and efficient delivery of health services, bringing learning from international best practice and appropriate evaluation techniques and application.

Research Priorities

2023 Statement of Priorities
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Research Conference - Evidence for Policy - 07 November 2023

Dr. Brendan Walsh (Economic & Social Research Institute –ESRI)
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Dr. Claire Buckley, Dr. Fionnuala Donohue, and Prof. Austin Stack (Health Service Executive –HSE)
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Tracy O’Carroll (Health Information & Quality Authority –HIQA)
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Brian Stanley (Central Statistics Office –CSO
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Dr. Noeleen Brady (University College Cork –UCC
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Mr. Eoin Hurley MPSI (University College Cork –UCC
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Prof. Karsten Vrangbæk (University of Copenhagen)
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Research Conference - Evidence for Reform: Where Research meets Policy - 14 February 2023

Karen Cardwell HIQA - Rapid evidence synthesis to inform the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland
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Austin Warters HSE -Using health administrative data to identify approaches for improving outcomes for frail older adults
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Irene Gibson UoG - Delivering prevention services digitally in the home for Cardiovascular Disease
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Luca Lorenzoni OECD - future fiscal sustainability of the Irish health system
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Paul Kavanagh and Marian Keane HSE - Integrated Service Model
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Thérese McDonnell UCD Iris centre- Induced demand under the expansion of GP Vsist Cards
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14 Feb 2023 – Conference Programme
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Departmental Research Publications and Health Statistics

Acute Hospital Waiting Lists and Times - International Comparisons and Trends in Ireland to end 2021
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Acute Hospital Waiting Lists and Times - An Umbrella Review on the Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Waiting Lists and Times for Elective Care
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Acute Hospital Waiting Lists and Times - International Comparison of Determinants of Inflows and Outflows
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A System Dynamics Model of Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Supply
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Population profiling of the new RHAs
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Population Based Resource Allocations
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Patient Engagement - Behaviourally Informed and Tested Communications
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Summary Conference Poster: Healthcare Infrastructure - Capacity and Quality Analysis
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Integrated Health Information for Integrated Care
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COVID19 Datahub
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Towards Population-Based Funding for Health- Evidence Review and Regional Profiles
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Review of High- Tech Drug Expenditure - Spending Review 2021
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Review of High- Tech Drug Expenditure - Spending Review 2021
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Impact of Demographic Change on Health Expenditure 2022-2025
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Healthcare Capital Investment in Ireland. An Analysis of Healthcare Infrastructure Capacity
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Healthcare Capital Investment in Ireland Series. Analysis of Historical Capital Investment in Healthcare
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Focused Policy Assessment of Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery - Spending Review 2021
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Factors Affecting Agency and Overtime Expenditure in the Irish Health Service
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Synthesis of Empirical Evidence on the Association of Worker Characteristics with Health Outcomes in Ireland
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Factors organisations should consider when developing Healthy Workplaces and Workplace Wellbeing Programmes
A Department of Health Research Paper, 2018.
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An umbrella review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Workplace Wellbeing Programmes
A Department of Health Research Paper, 2018.
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Positive Ageing 2016: National Indicators Report
Published by the Department of Health, May 2016.
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Positive Ageing Indicators 2018
This report was produced by the Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative which is led by the Department of Health, with the Health Service Executive, The Atlantic Philanthropies, and the Age Friendly Ireland Programme.
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A description of public policy mechanisms to support Healthy Workplaces and Workplace Health Programmes
A Department of Health Research Paper, 2018.
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Positive Effects of Workplace Wellbeing Programmes
Prepared by the Department of Health, 2019.
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Health Service Personal Protection Equipment Demand & Expenditure Estimation 2021
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Strategic Considerations for the Future of Capital Investment in Healthcare
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The Application of Reference Class Forecasting to Future Healthcare Investment
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Hospital Performance: An Analysis of HSE Key Performance Indicators
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Towards Population-Based Funding for Health: Model Proposal
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An Analysis of Medical Workforce Supply
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Behavioural Insights and Patient / Public Engagement

The Better Letter Initiative: An Evaluation of the Impact of Redesigned Appointment SMS Reminders on Outpatients DNAs
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The Better Letter Initiative An Impact Evaluation of a Redesigned Inpatient and Day Case Appointment Letter Summary Report
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The Better Letter Initiative An Impact Evaluation of a Redesigned Inpatient and Day Case Appointment Letter Main Report
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The Better Letter Initiative An Impact Evaluation of a Redesigned Waiting List Validation Letter Summary Report
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The Better Letter Initiative An Impact Evaluation of a Redesigned Waiting List Validation Letter Main Report
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Patients’ Reasons for Requesting Removal from Inpatient Waiting Lists During Administrative Validation
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BI case study ROI Tracking App Design 20 July 2020
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BI case study ROI Handwashing poster for households 20th July 2020
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Using Behavioural Science to Improve Hand Hygiene in Workplaces and Public Places
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Patients' Reasons for Non-attendance at Outpatient Appointments - A Literature Synthesis
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Using SMS Reminders to Reduce Non-Attendance at Hospital Appointments - An Umbrella Review of Key Issues
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Review of international evidence on beliefs and intentions with regard to uptake of COVID-19 vaccines
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A meta-analysis of the impact of individual correspondence on flu vaccination rates: considerations for COVID-19 vaccination
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COVID Tracker App Research

BI case study ROI Tracking App Design 20 July 2020
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Research Report App user experience and perspectives - May 2020
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Research Brief Profile of Smartphone ownership and use - May 2020
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Literature Review Digital Contact Tracing - May 2020
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Behavioural Change Subgroup Report April 2020
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Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative

International approaches to Meals on Wheels Guidelines 16 June 2021
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International Models of Support Coordination 16 June 2021
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Age Friendly Urban Environments Research Brief
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Civic and Social Participation Research Brief
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Civic Engagement Report
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HaPAI Survey Report 2018
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Housing and Healthy Ageing Report
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Housing and Healthy Ageing Research Brief
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Information Access Report
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Lifelong Learning Report
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Lifelong Learning Research Brief
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Preventative Health and Physical Activity Research Brief
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Preventative Health Report
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Respect and Social Inclusion Research Brief
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Respect and Social Inclusion
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Transport Research Brief
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Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative: Preliminary Report
Published by the Department of Health, May 2015.
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Adult Learners and Positive Ageing - Evidence from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies 2019
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