Serena is a Fellow of the Centre for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL), UCC. As part of this role she supports staff and postgraduate students who teach in higher education.
Serena holds a PhD in the area of HPV cancer prevention and a Masters in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, UCC. She is a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a clinical background in practice nursing, and in the areas of older adults, cardiology and stroke rehabilitation.
The two major research foci within the E◊CASP are:
1.Cancer awareness within the broader spectrum of health promotion
2.Support of patients and significant others on the cancer survivorship journey, with a particular focus on understanding the needs of individuals on the cancer journey and the development and testing of targeted interventions for individuals with cancer and their family/loved ones.
Biography
Dr. Serena FitzGerald is currently working as a lecturer at the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork. She is programme coordinator for the MSc in Nursing Studies. She teaches and coordinates modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, mainly in the areas of research methods and evidence-based nursing, fundamental knowledge/skills for nursing practice, and nursing management of challenging acute nursing episodes. Serena currently supervises a number of students on MSc and PhD programmes.
Serena is a Fellow of the Centre for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL), UCC. As part of this role she supports staff and postgraduate students who teach in higher education.
In her role as Director of the Early Career Research Committee (JPND mySupport Study), she creates innovative mechanisms to engage with early career researchers, build research capacity and supports the development of key leadership skills in early career researchers. Serena is also one of the Vice-Chair for the All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) Early Career Research Forum (ECRF).
Serena holds a PhD in the area of HPV cancer prevention and a Masters in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, UCC. She is a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a clinical background in practice nursing, and in the areas of older adults, cardiology and stroke rehabilitation.
Research Interests
Serena is a member of the Cancer Research Group E◊CASP (Enhancing Cancer Awareness and Survivorship Programmes)The two major research foci within the E◊CASP are:
1.Cancer awareness within the broader spectrum of health promotion
2.Support of patients and significant others on the cancer survivorship journey, with a particular focus on understanding the needs of individuals on the cancer journey and the development and testing of targeted interventions for individuals with cancer and their family/loved ones.
The twitter page for the E◊CASP is: https://twitter.com/e_casp
Key Research Interests:
Cancer Prevention, Palliative Care, Health Behaviours, The Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Sexual Health, Men's Health, Education, Primary/Long Term Care.
In March 2015, Serena successfully defended her PhD thesis titled: "The Human Papillomavirus and Cancer: A Multiphase Study Investigating Preventative Behaviours in Young Males". In 2017, Serena was awarded a honours Masters Degree for her dissertation in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
Key Research Interests:
Cancer Prevention, Palliative Care, Health Behaviours, The Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Sexual Health, Men's Health, Education, Primary/Long Term Care.
In March 2015, Serena successfully defended her PhD thesis titled: "The Human Papillomavirus and Cancer: A Multiphase Study Investigating Preventative Behaviours in Young Males". In 2017, Serena was awarded a honours Masters Degree for her dissertation in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
Research Grants
| Project | Funding Body | Start Date | End Date | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scaling up the Family Carer Decision Support Intervention: A transnational effectiveness-implementation evaluation | Other: Not Listed | 01-SEP-19 | 01-OCT-23 | €250,000.00 | |
| An Evidence Review on Current Models of Registered Nursing and Midwifery Practice in the Community to Inform Policy Development. Department of Health | Other: Not Listed | 01-OCT-15 | 20-DEC-15 | €49,064.00 | |
| Scoping and Mapping of the Cancer Survivorship Services in the Irish Context. A study conducted on behalf of the National Control Programme (NCCP) | Health Service Executive | 01-OCT-17 | €20,000.00 | ||
| An Examination of the Effectiveness of a Proficiency Based Progression Tracheostomy Training Programme on Health Care Professionals’ Clinical Performance in a Simulated Context | Other: Not Listed | 01-SEP-16 | €15,000.00 | ||
| A systematic literature review to support a framework for the development of standards for clinical practice guidance | Health Service Executive | 01-SEP-14 | 01-JAN-15 | €20,712.00 | |
| Clinical Systematic Literature Review to Support the Development of Best Practices in Nursing Documentation across Hospitals in the South/South West Hospital Group. | Health Service Executive | 29-FEB-16 | €15,000.00 | ||
| Irish Cancer Society’s Night Nursing Service: Quality Evaluation & Clinical Review | Irish Cancer Society | 18-DEC-15 | 01-MAY-16 | €13,382.00 | |
| Evaluation of the Irish Hospice Foundation Design & Dignity Programme | Irish Hospice Foundation | 31-OCT-17 | 30-SEP-18 | €15,797.00 | |
| The AdvoCare Study: An Incremental Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Advocacy Function | Other: Not Listed | 14-JUN-21 | 01-JAN-22 | €14,879.00 | |
| Exploratory Investigation of the Economic Impacts of Bereavement in Ireland | Irish Hospice Foundation | 01-APR-21 | 31-DEC-21 | €12,000.00 | |
| Caring beyond the first year of COVID-19: Identifying Priorities for Family Carers through a Participatory Process | Irish Research Council | 01-MAR-21 | 30-SEP-21 | €12,000.00 |
Publications
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | 'Referring patients with suspected lung cancer: A qualitative study with primary healthcare professionals in Ireland' Saab, M. M., O’Driscoll, M., FitzGerald, S., Sahm, L. J., Leahy-Warren, P., Noonan, B., Kilty, C., O’Malley, M., Lyons, N., Burns, H. E., Kennedy, U., Lyng, Á., & Hegarty, J. (2022) 'Referring patients with suspected lung cancer: A qualitative study with primary healthcare professionals in Ireland'. Health Promotion International, [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'Primary healthcare professionals’ perspectives on patient help-seeking for lung cancer warning signs and symptoms: a qualitative study' Mohamad M Saab, Michelle O’Driscoll, Serena FitzGerald, Laura J Sahm, Patricia Leahy-Warren, Brendan Noonan, Caroline Kilty, Noreen Lyons, Heather E Burns, Una Kennedy, Áine Lyng, Josephine Hegarty (2022) 'Primary healthcare professionals’ perspectives on patient help-seeking for lung cancer warning signs and symptoms: a qualitative study'. Bmc Primary Care, [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'Prevalence and associated factors of paternal stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms in the early postnatal period' Lloyd Frank Philpott, Patricia Leahy-Warren, Serena FitzGerald, Eileen Savage (2022) 'Prevalence and associated factors of paternal stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms in the early postnatal period'. Global Mental Health (Cambridge, England), [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'A European evaluation of the patients’ role in clinical education: a six-country cross sectional' Koskinen, S., Leino-Kilpi, H., Blöndal, K., Brasaitė-Abromė, I., Burke, E., Fitzgerald, S., Fuster, P., Kielė, V., Löyttyniemi, E., Salminen, L. and Stubner, J. (2022) 'A European evaluation of the patients’ role in clinical education: a six-country cross sectional'. Nurse Education In Practice, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'The Experience of COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions among Families of People Living in Long-Term Residential Care Facilities during the First Wave of the Pandemic in Ireland' Nicola Cornally , Caroline Kilty , Catherine Buckley , Rónán O’Caoimh , Mark R. O’Donovan , Margaret P. Monahan , Caroline Dalton O’Connor , Serena FitzGerald and Irene Hartigan (2022) 'The Experience of COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions among Families of People Living in Long-Term Residential Care Facilities during the First Wave of the Pandemic in Ireland'. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'Referring high-risk individuals for lung cancer screening: A systematic review of interventions with healthcare professionals' Saab, Mohamad M., Michelle O’Driscoll, Laura J. Sahm, Patricia Leahy-Warren, Brendan Noonan, Serena FitzGerald, Caroline Kilty, Maria O’Malley, Noreen Lyons, and Josephine Hegarty (2022) 'Referring high-risk individuals for lung cancer screening: A systematic review of interventions with healthcare professionals'. European Journal Of Cancer Prevention : The Official Journal Of The European Cancer Prevention Organisation (Ecp), 10 [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Promoting lung cancer awareness, help-seeking and early detection: a systematic review of interventions' Saab, M.M., FitzGerald, S., Noonan, B., Kilty, C., Collins, A., Lyng, Á., Kennedy, U., O’Brien, M. and Hegarty, J (2021) 'Promoting lung cancer awareness, help-seeking and early detection: a systematic review of interventions'. Health Promotion International, 36 (6):1656-1671 [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Public health messaging and strategies to promote “SWIFT” lung cancer detection: a qualitative study among high-risk individuals' Saab, M.M., Kilty, C., Noonan, B., FitzGerald, S., Collins, A., Lyng, Á., Kennedy, U. and Hegarty, J (2020) 'Public health messaging and strategies to promote “SWIFT” lung cancer detection: a qualitative study among high-risk individuals'. Journal Of Cancer Education, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Awareness and help-seeking for early signs and symptoms of lung cancer: A qualitative study with high-risk individuals' Saab, M.M., Noonan, B., Kilty, C., FitzGerald, S., Collins, A., Lyng, Á., Kennedy, U., O'Brien, M. and Hegarty, J (2020) 'Awareness and help-seeking for early signs and symptoms of lung cancer: A qualitative study with high-risk individuals'. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 50 [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 nursing home restrictions on visitors of residents with cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study as part of the engaging remotely in care (ERiC) project' O'Caoimh, R., O'Donovan, M.R., Monahan, M.P., Dalton O'Connor, C., Buckley, C., Kilty, C., Fitzgerald, S., Hartigan, I. and Cornally, N. (2020) 'Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 nursing home restrictions on visitors of residents with cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study as part of the engaging remotely in care (ERiC) project'. Frontiers in psychiatry, 11 (585373):1-9 [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Paternal Perinatal Depression: A Narrative Review' Philpott, L.F., Savage, E., Leahy-Warren, P. and FitzGearld, S (2020) 'Paternal Perinatal Depression: A Narrative Review'. International Journal Of Men'S Social And Community Health, 3 (1):1-15 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Anxiety in fathers in the perinatal period: A systematic review' Philpott, L.F., Savage, E., FitzGerald, S. and Leahy-Warren, P., 2019. (2019) 'Anxiety in fathers in the perinatal period: A systematic review'. Midwifery, [Details] | |
| (2018) | 'Promoting men’s awareness, self-examination, and help-seeking for testicular disorders: a systematic review of interventions' Saab, Mohamad M.; Davoren, Martin; Murphy, Aileen; Murphy, David; Cooke, Eoghan; Landers, Margaret; Fitzgerald, Serena; Richardson, Noel; Rovito, Michael; Von Wagner, Christian (2018) 'Promoting men’s awareness, self-examination, and help-seeking for testicular disorders: a systematic review of interventions'. Hrb Open Research, 1 :1-19 [Details] | |
| (2018) | 'Electronic nursing documentation interventions to promote or improve patient safety and quality care: A systematic review' McCarthy, B., Fitzgerald, S., O’Shea, M., Condon, C., Hartnett‐Collins, G., Clancy, M., Sheehy, A., Denieffe, S., Bergin, M. and Savage, E. (2018) 'Electronic nursing documentation interventions to promote or improve patient safety and quality care: A systematic review'. Journal of Nursing Management, 27(3) :491-501 [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Preventative HPV Behaviours: What Do Males Think?' FitzGerald, S., Cornally, N., Hegarty, J. (2017) 'Preventative HPV Behaviours: What Do Males Think?'. The journal of sexual medicine, [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Stress in fathers in the perinatal period: a systematic review' Philpott, L.; Leahy-Warren, P.; Fitzgerald, S.; Savage, E. (2017) 'Stress in fathers in the perinatal period: a systematic review'. Midwifery, 55 :113-127 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Men's perspectives on cancer prevention behaviours associated with HPV' Fitzgerald, Serena; Cornally, Nicola; Hegarty, Josephine (2017) 'Men's perspectives on cancer prevention behaviours associated with HPV'. Psycho-Oncology, 27 (2):484-491 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Conceptualising a model to guide nursing and midwifery in the community guided by an evidence review' Leahy-Warren, P., Mulcahy, H., Benefield, L., Bradley, C., Coffey, A., Donohoe, A., Fitzgerald, S., Frawley, T., Healy, E., Healy, M. and Kelly, M. (2017) 'Conceptualising a model to guide nursing and midwifery in the community guided by an evidence review'. Bmj-British Medical Journal, 16 (1) [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Transitional care interventions: Relevance for nursing in the community' Coffey,A., Mulcahy, H., Savage, E., Fitzgerald, S., Bradley, C., Benefield, L., Leahy-Warren, P. (2017) 'Transitional care interventions: Relevance for nursing in the community'. Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.), :1-7 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'Factors that influence nursing andmidwifery students' intentions to study abroad: A qualitative study using the theory of planned behaviour' Kelleher, S., FitzGerald, S., Hegarty, J. (2016) 'Factors that influence nursing andmidwifery students' intentions to study abroad: A qualitative study using the theory of planned behaviour'. Nurse Education Today, 44 :157-164 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'The Human Papillomavirus: Men's Attitudes and Beliefs Toward the HPV Vaccination and Condom Use in Cancer Prevention' FitzGerald, SM;Savage, EB;Hegarty, JM (2014) 'The Human Papillomavirus: Men's Attitudes and Beliefs Toward the HPV Vaccination and Condom Use in Cancer Prevention'. Journal Of Mens Health, 11 :121-129 [DOI] [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | CoMH Learning and Teaching Showcase Donovan K. and FitzGerald S. (2022) The Introduction of a Medication Management Workshop and Assigned Medication Rounds to bridge the practice theory gap for Third Year Undergraduate Nursing Students. Bringing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to Nursing Practice CoMH Learning and Teaching Showcase [Details] | |
| (2022) | Sigma 6th Biennial European Conference Connolly, A., Buckley, C., Cornally, N., FitzGerald, S. and Hartigan, I. (2022) Improving family caregiver involvement in end-of-life care for people with dementia: The implementation of the mySupport study in nursing homes in Ireland Sigma 6th Biennial European Conference [Details] | |
| (2022) | CoMH Teaching and Learning 2022 McMorrow, S. and FitzGerald, S. (2022) Enhancing Student Learning through the Exploration of Dental Students’ Perceptions and Preferences of IOTN Teaching Methods CoMH Teaching and Learning 2022 [Details] | |
| (2022) | 17th World Congress EAPC FitzGerald, S. Just, D., McCann, A., Di Sante, E., Bavelaar, L., Nicula, M., Gonella, S., Harding, A., O’Connell, S., Vlckova, K., Fox, S. (2022) Development of an Early Career Research Committee and Online Mentorship Programme as part of the mySupport Study 17th World Congress EAPC [Details] | |
| (2022) | 26th Nordic Congress of Gerontology, Denmark Hartigan, I., McKeon M, Brazil K., Timmons S., Fitzgerald S., Fox S., Foley T., Sweeney C, Buckle C., O Caoimh R., Cornally N. (2022) Remote knowledge translation and exchange (KTE) strategies – engaging staff and families in the mySupport study during COVID-19 26th Nordic Congress of Gerontology, Denmark [Details] | |
| (2022) | Family Carer Ireland Autumn Research Conference Hartigan, I., Cowan, K., Dunne, N., Hally, R., O’Connor, C. D., & Fitzgerald, S. Donegan, O. (2022) Caring Beyond COVID-19: Identifying Priorities For Family Carers Through A Participatory Process Family Carer Ireland Autumn Research Conference [Details] | |
| (2021) | School of Nursing and Midwifery’s 20th Annual Research Conference Cornally, N., Kilty, C., Buckley, C., O’Caoimh, R., O’Donovan, M.R., Monahan, M., Dalton O’Connor, C., Fitzgerald, S., Hartigan, I. (2021) The impact of COVID-19 visitor restrictions on family of people living in Long Term Residential Care Facilities (LTRCFs) during wave 1 of the pandemic School of Nursing and Midwifery’s 20th Annual Research Conference [Details] | |
| (2021) | 32nd Virtual International Nursing Research Congress Dr Mohamad Saab, Dr Caroline Kilty, Dr Brendan Noonan, Dr Serena FitzGerald, Professor Josephine Hegarty (2021) Promoting ‘SWIFT’ lung cancer detection: Focus groups with high-risk individuals 32nd Virtual International Nursing Research Congress [Details] | |
| (2020) | EuGMS e-Congress Rónán O'Caoimh, Mark R O'Donovan, Margaret P Monahan, Caroline Dalton O’Connor, Catherine Buckley, Caroline Kilty, Serena FitzGerald, Irene Hartigan, Nicola Cornally (2020) Psychosocial and emotional impact of COVID-19 visitor restrictions to nursing homes on families of residents with cognitive impairment: A cross-sectional study as part of the Engaging Remotely in Care (ERiC) project EuGMS e-Congress [Details] | |
| (2018) | School of Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference Cornally, N. FItzGerald, S. Cagney, O., Burton, A., Coffey, A. Dalton, C., Hartigan, I., Harrison, J., Leahy-Warren, P., Nuzum, D., Murphy, M., Pennisi, Y., Savage, E. Seweeney, C. Timmons, S. . (2018) Evaluating the Irish Hospice Foundation Design & Dignity Programme School of Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference University College Cork, [Details] | |
| (2017) | 17th Annual Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, UCC Clifford, M., Cornally, N., FitzGerald, S (2017) A Pilot Study on Pain Management in Persons with Dementia: Learning Needs of Health Care Staff 17th Annual Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, UCC [Details] | |
| (2017) | 23rd Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health Fitzgerald, S., Cornally, N. and Hegarty, J (2017) Preventative HPV Behaviours: What Do Males Think? 23rd Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health [Details] | |
| (2016) | 16th Annual Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, UCC Hegarty, J, Savage, E, Cornally, N, Byrne, S, Henn, P, Flynn, M, McLoughlin, K, & Fitzgerald, S (2016) Using a systematic literature review to provide clarity on the various types and formats of clinical guidance and their utility in practice 16th Annual Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, UCC [Details] | |
| (2016) | 16th Annual School of Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference Hegarty, J, Cornally, N, Fitzgerald, S, Landers, L, McCarthy, G, McAuliffe, A, Moran, J, Noonan, B, O’ Mahony, A, O’ Mahony, M, Power, S, O' Regan, P, Sweeney, C, Weathers, E, Drennan, J, Drummond, F (2016) The Irish Cancer Society’s Night Nursing Service: An outline of the findings of a quality evaluation & clinical review 16th Annual School of Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference [Details] | |
| (2015) | 15th Annual School of Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference FitzGerald, S., Cornally, N., Hegarty, J. (2015) HPV & Cancer: Investigating Preventative Behaviours in Young Males 15th Annual School of Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference [Details] |
Published Reports
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2020) | Lung Cancer Awareness, Help-Seeking and Early Detection Among At-Risk Individuals in Ireland - Report prepared for the National Cancer Control Programme. Saab, M. M., Noonan, B., Fitzgerald, S., Kilty, C., O’Brien, M., & Hegarty, J. (2020) Lung Cancer Awareness, Help-Seeking and Early Detection Among At-Risk Individuals in Ireland - Report prepared for the National Cancer Control Programme. Ireland, Cork. [Details] | |
| (2019) | Evaluation of the Irish Hospice Foundation Design & Dignity Programme. Cornally, N., Cagney, O., Burton, A., Coffey, A., Dalton, C., Hartigan, I., Harrison, J., Murphy, M. Nuzum, D., Pennisi, Y., Savage, E., Sweeney, C., Timmons, S., Leahy Warren, P., & FitzGerald, S. (2019) Evaluation of the Irish Hospice Foundation Design & Dignity Programme. Irish Hospice Foundation/ HSE, Ireland. [Details] | |
| (2018) | Acute Sector Cancer Survivorship Services in the Irish Context. Hegarty J, Murphy A, Hanan T, O’ Mahony M, Landers M, McCarthy B, Lehane E, Noonan B, Fitzgerald S, Reidy M, Saab MM, Corrigan M, Mullen L (2018) Acute Sector Cancer Survivorship Services in the Irish Context. Health Service Executive/ NCCP, Ireland. [Details] | |
| (2015) | A systematic literature review to support a framework for the development of standards for clinical practice guidance. Hegarty J, Savage E, Cornally N., Byrne S., Henn P., Flynn M., McLoughlin K., Fitzgerald S. (2015) A systematic literature review to support a framework for the development of standards for clinical practice guidance. Department of Health, Dublin, Ireland. [Details] |
Unpublished Reports
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | Barriers, Facilitators, and Strategies to Recognise and Refer High-Risk Individuals with Lung Cancer ‘Alarm’ Signs and Symptoms: A Study with Primary Healthcare Professionals in Ireland - Report prepared for the National Cancer Control Programme. Cork, Ireland. Saab, M. M., O’Driscoll, M., Sahm, L. J., Leahy-Warren, P., Noonan, B., Fitzgerald, S., Kilty, C., McCarthy, M., O’Malley, M., Lyons, N., & Hegarty, J. (2022) Barriers, Facilitators, and Strategies to Recognise and Refer High-Risk Individuals with Lung Cancer ‘Alarm’ Signs and Symptoms: A Study with Primary Healthcare Professionals in Ireland - Report prepared for the National Cancer Control Programme. Cork, Ireland. Unpublished Reports [Details] | |
| (2022) | The AdvoCare Study: An Evaluation of Advocacy Function. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. University College Cork. FitzGerald, S., Hartigan, I., Cornally, N., Pennisi, Y., Usher, R., Foley, T., Saab, M., Moore, M. (2022) The AdvoCare Study: An Evaluation of Advocacy Function. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. University College Cork. Unpublished Reports [Details] | |
| (2021) | An Exploratory Investigation of the Economic Impact of Bereavement in Ireland. Dalton, C., Cornally, N., Fitzgerald, S., Hartigan, I., Nuzum, D., Walsh, E & Murphy, A (2021) An Exploratory Investigation of the Economic Impact of Bereavement in Ireland. Unpublished Reports [Details] | |
| (2020) | Lung Cancer Awareness, Help-Seeking and Early Detection Among At-Risk Individuals in Ireland. Saab, M. M., Noonan, B., Fitzgerald, S., Kilty, C., O’Brien, M., & Hegarty, J. (2020) Lung Cancer Awareness, Help-Seeking and Early Detection Among At-Risk Individuals in Ireland. Unpublished Reports [Details] | |
| (2016) | An Evidence Review on Current Models of Registered Nursing and Midwifery Practice in the Community to Inform Policy Development. Leahy-Warren, P., Mulcahy, H., Kelly, M., Phelan, A., Savage, E., Benefield, L., Bradley, C., Coffey, A., Donohoe,, A., Fitzgerald, S., Frawley, T., Healy, M., Meagher, C., McCarthy, B., O’Connell, R., Paul,, G., Stokes, D., McLoughlin, K., O’Mahony, A., Walsh, J. and Healy, L. (2016) An Evidence Review on Current Models of Registered Nursing and Midwifery Practice in the Community to Inform Policy Development. Unpublished Reports [Details] | |
| (2016) | Clinical Systematic Literature Review to Support the Development of Best Practices in Nursing Documentation across Hospitals in the South/South West Hospital Group. Report prepared for South/South West Directors of Nursing Group. Savage, E., Harnett, G., Denieffe, S., Weathers, E., Hegarty, J., Mulligan, L., Condon, C., Fehin, P., FitzGerald, S., Marsh, L., McCarthy, B., Noonan, B., O Reilly, A., O’Shea, M., Wills, T., Clancy, M., Crosby, N., Herrity, L., Lyons, T., Sheehy, A., Thompson, E., Bergin, M., Finn, F., Madden, K., Wells, J. and Sheahan, L. (2016) Clinical Systematic Literature Review to Support the Development of Best Practices in Nursing Documentation across Hospitals in the South/South West Hospital Group. Report prepared for South/South West Directors of Nursing Group. Unpublished Reports [Details] | |
| (2015) | Irish Cancer Society’s Night Nursing Service: Quality Evaluation & Clinical Review. Irish Cancer Society, Page: 1-220. Hegarty, J., Drummond, F., Cornally, N., Fitzgerald, S., Landers, M., McCarthy, G., McAuliffe, A.,Moran, J., Noonan, B., O’ Mahony A., O'Mahony, M., Power, S., O'Regan, P., Sweeney, C., Weathers, E., Drennan, J. (2015) Irish Cancer Society’s Night Nursing Service: Quality Evaluation & Clinical Review. Irish Cancer Society, Page: 1-220. Unpublished Reports [Details] |
Presentation
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2014) | “A Sexually Transmitted Infection can cause Cancer?”. FitzGerald, S (2014) “A Sexually Transmitted Infection can cause Cancer?”. Doctoral Showcase, University College Cork: Presentation [Details] |
Professional Activities
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Oral Presentation Award | UCC | |
| 2017 | Erasmus+ Programme- Teaching Staff Visit | University College Cork | |
| 2017 | Health Promotion Bursary | Marie Keating Foundation | |
| 2013 | Studentship | School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC | |
| 2013 | Conference Travel Bursary | School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC | |
| 2012 | Studentship | School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation | Member | 01-NOV-10 / |
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2021) | Age and Ageing, O. Donegan, I. Hartigan, K.Cowan, N. Dunne, R. Hally, C.D.O’Connor, S. FitzGerald (2021) IDENTIFYING THE TOP 10 RESEARCH PRIORITIES FOR FAMILY CARERS: THE INTERFACE PROJECT. [Poster Presentation], Age and Ageing, British Geriatrics Society . [Details] | |
| (2019) | CoMH Teaching and Learning Showcase, FitzGerald, S. Dawson, C. (2019) The Flipped Classroom : Enhancing Student Learning in Sexual Health Higher Education. [Poster Presentation], CoMH Teaching and Learning Showcase, University College Cork . [Details] | |
| (2017) | 17th Annual Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, UCC, Philpott, L., FitzGerald, S., Leahy-Warren, P., and Savage, E. (2017) 'Stress in Fathers in the Perinatal Period: A Systematic Review'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 17th Annual Research Conference, School of Nursing & Midwifery, UCC, University College Cork . [Details] | |
| (2016) | A New Chapter: Healthy Ireland - Men, Men's Health Symposium, Dublin, FitzGerald, S., Cornally, N., Hegarty, J. (2016) The Human Papillomavirus: An Online Survey Investigating Preventative Behaviours in Young Males. [Poster Presentation], A New Chapter: Healthy Ireland - Men, Men's Health Symposium, Dublin, Men's Health Symposium, Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2013) | EUROGIN International Multidisciplinary Conference, Florence, Italy, FitzGerald, S., Savage, E., Hegarty, J. (2013) The Human Papillomavirus: attitudes and behaviours toward the HPV vaccination & condom use, in relation to cancer prevention in males [Poster Presentation]. [Poster Presentation], EUROGIN International Multidisciplinary Conference, Florence, Italy, Florence, Italy . [Details] | |
| (2013) | Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference, UCC, FitzGerald, S., Savage, E., Hegarty, J. (2013) Attitudes and behaviours toward the HPV vaccination & condom use, in relation to cancer prevention in males [Poster Presentation]. [Poster Presentation], Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference, UCC, University College Cork . [Details] |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Career Research Committee (my Support JPND) | Director | 2019 / | |
| School of Nursing and Midwifery Executive Committee | General member | 2019 / | |
| School of Nursing and Midwifery Research Committee | General member | 2019 / | |
| School of Nursing and Midwifery Teaching and Curriculum Committee | General member | 2019 / | |
| SONM Postgraduate Committee | General member | 2019 / | |
| Student Experience Committee | Member | 2018 / | |
| AIIHPC Early Career Researchers Forum (ECRF) Executive Committee | Member | 2018 / | |
| External Communications & Relations Committee | Member | 2018 / |
Teaching Activities
Recent Postgraduates
| Graduation Year | Student Name | Institution | Degree Type | Thesis Title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Minhee Yang | UCC | MSc (Nursing) | The effectiveness of pain management interventions for people with dementia in long-term care | |
| 2020 | Una Lehane | UCC | MSc (Nursing) | Examining Healthcare Professionals opinions and use of a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Admission Care Bundle in the Emergency Department | |
| 2020 | Sophia Egan | UCC | MPH | Examining the Barriers and Facilitators to Contraceptive Healthcare in Cork city: A healthcare Worker’s Perspective | |
| 2020 | Melissa Margaret-Alice O'Neill | UCC | MPH | Knowledge of and Barriers to the use of Long Acting Reversible Contraception | |
| 2019 | Jenny Lynch | UCC | Advanced Nursing | Healthcare professional perceptions towards nurse-led discharge. | |
| 2019 | Elaine O’Donovan | UCC | Advanced Nursing | The Impact of death and dying on the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Community Palliative Care. | |
| 2018 | Lalu Laby | University College Cork | MSc (Nursing) | Nurse’s knowledge and attitudes towards late life depression in long term care | |
| 2018 | Myra Hume | University College Cork | MSc (Nursing) | Meaningful Activities in Long Term Care | |
| 2017 | Evelyn Savage | University College Cork | Masters in Nursing | The evaluation of nurse’s knowledge, perceptions and current practice in the use of pain assessment tools for dementia residents. | |
| 2017 | Asha Sebastian | University College Cork | Masters in Nursing | Attitudes and Expectations of Nursing staff and Healthcare Assistants towards the Implementation of Music therapy for Older adults with Dementia. | |
| 2017 | Sean Kelleher | University College Cork | Doctor of Nursing | Determinants of Intention to Study Abroad among Nursing and Midwifery Students: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour |
Contact details
- Serena Fitzgerald
University Lecturer - serena.fitzgerald@ucc.ie
- University College Cork