Research Profile

Tony Foley

Biography

Tony is Professor of General Practice in UCC and works as a GP in Kinsale.  He is a GP Trainer on the Cork Specialist Training Programme for General Practice and is Co-convener of the MICGP clinical skills examination, the CCT (Clinical Competency Test).
His interests include dementia care, dermatology and interprofessional education. He has been the lead for a community-based dementia project, Kinsale Community Response to Dementia (KCoRD) which developed individualized services and supports for people with dementia.  He was PI for PREPARED (Primary Care Education, Pathways & Research of Dementia), a 3-year national primary care dementia project, which supported GPs and Primary Care Team members in their delivery of integrated dementia care in the community. He is a member of the Scientific Advisory Panel of the The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and is a member of the National Dementia Strategy Programme Implementation Board.  Tony's MD thesis focused on the design, development and evaluation of an educational intervention to improve the quality of dementia care in General Practice.

Research Grants

 ProjectFunding
Body
Start DateEnd DateAward
Primary Care Education, Pathways and Research of Dementia (PREPARED)Health Service Executive01-MAY-1501-MAY-18€1,084,148.00
Talking to patients with cognitive impairment about fitness to driveRoad Safety Authority01-SEP-1601-SEP-18€40,000.00
CONCORDAT: Incorporating Advance Care Planning into routine COPD managementIndustry Sponsor01-MAY-1701-MAR-19€24,973.00
Loneliness in dementia: A scoping review and qualitative studyOther: Not Listed01-OCT-1818-DEC-18€10,000.00
Kinsale Community Response to Dementia (KCoRD)Atlantic Philanthropies01-SEP-1201-SEP-15€630,000.00

Publications

Book Chapters

 YearPublication
(2014)'Rash Decisions: Dermatology in General Practice'
Foley, T (2014) 'Rash Decisions: Dermatology in General Practice' In: Matt Burkes and Alec Logan (eds). The Good GP Training Guide. London: RCGP. [Details]
(2014)'How To Write a Paper'
Foley, T (2014) 'How To Write a Paper' In: Matt Burkes and Alec Logan (eds). The Good GP Training Guide. London: RCGP. [Details]
(2012)'The Six Week Check'
Foley, T (2012) 'The Six Week Check' In: David Caren (eds). The Irish Dad's Survival Guide to Pregnancy and Beyond. Dublin: O'Brien Press. [Details]

Peer Reviewed Journals

 YearPublication
(2023)'Dementia research in Ireland: What should we prioritise?'
Rogan C;Rock B;Begley E;Boland B;Brazil K;Diaz-Orueta U;Donnelly S;Foley M;Foley T;Hannigan C;Hopper L;Keogh F;Lawlor B;Leroi I;O'Neill C;O'Philbin L;Pertl M;Trépel D;Kennelly S; (2023) 'Dementia research in Ireland: What should we prioritise?'. Hrb Open Research, 6 [DOI] [Details]
(2023)'Ten things I wish I had known about academic primary care'
Wanat M;Redmond P;Barry T;Chakraborty S;Foley T;Gonzalez-Chica D;Johnson R;Manski-Nankervis JA;Nicholson BD;Parretti H; (2023) 'Ten things I wish I had known about academic primary care'. British Journal of General Practice, 73 (729) [DOI] [Details]
(2023)'Supporting family carers in general practice: a scoping review of clinical guidelines and recommendations'
Cronin M;McLoughlin K;Foley T;McGilloway S; (2023) 'Supporting family carers in general practice: a scoping review of clinical guidelines and recommendations'. Bmc Primary Care, 24 (1) [DOI] [Details]
(2023)'GPs’ perceptions of pharmacists working in general practices: A mixed methods survey study'
Hurley E; Foley T; Walsh E; Byrne S; Dalton K (2023) 'GPs’ perceptions of pharmacists working in general practices: A mixed methods survey study'. European Journal of General Practice,   [Details]
(2023)'Give me the knowledge, and I can do what I want with it, it's my right and my choice: Triangulated perspectives on the disclosure of young onset dementia'
Fox S;Foley T;Cahill S;Kilty C; (2023) 'Give me the knowledge, and I can do what I want with it, it's my right and my choice: Triangulated perspectives on the disclosure of young onset dementia'. Dementia (London, England), [DOI] [Details]
(2023)'Perceived Palliative Care Education Needs of GP Trainees: A National Study'
O'Brien H;Kruger C;Ravindrarasan S;Kiely F;Foley T; (2023) 'Perceived Palliative Care Education Needs of GP Trainees: A National Study'. Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management, [DOI] [Details]
(2023)'Dementia palliative care education and training for healthcare professionals: A scoping review protocol'
Hutch W, O' Sullivan T and Foley T (2023) 'Dementia palliative care education and training for healthcare professionals: A scoping review protocol'. HRB Open Research, 5 (13)   [DOI] [Details]
(2022)'Education and training interventions for physiotherapists working in dementia care: a scoping review'
O’Sullivan, Trish; McVeigh, Joseph. G.; Timmons, Suzanne; Foley, Tony (2022) 'Education and training interventions for physiotherapists working in dementia care: a scoping review'. Physiotherapy, [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2022)'Intermediate care in caring for dementia, the point of view of general practitioners: A key informant survey across Europe'
Dibao-Dina C;Oger C;Foley T;Torzsa P;Lazic V;Kreitmayer Peštiae S;Adler L;Kareli A;Mallen C;Heaster C;Dumitra G;Kurpas D;Viegas R;Giezendanner S;Tkachenko V;De Lepeleire J;Falanga R;Missiou A;Jennings A;Petrazzuoli F; (2022) 'Intermediate care in caring for dementia, the point of view of general practitioners: A key informant survey across Europe'. Frontiers In Medicine, 9 [DOI] [Details]
(2022)'General practitioners' perceptions of pharmacists working in general practice: a qualitative interview study'
Hurley E;Walsh E;Foley T;Heinrich CH;Byrne S;Dalton K; (2022) 'General practitioners' perceptions of pharmacists working in general practice: a qualitative interview study'. Family Practice, [DOI] [Details]
(2022)'Young onset dementia: implications for employment and finances'
Kilty C;Cahill S;Foley T;Fox S; (2022) 'Young onset dementia: implications for employment and finances'. Dementia (London, England), [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'Education and training to support physiotherapists working in dementia care: a scoping review protocol'
O'Sullivan T;Foley T;McVeigh JG;Timmons S; (2021) 'Education and training to support physiotherapists working in dementia care: a scoping review protocol'. Hrb Open Research, 4 [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'General practitioners' views of pharmacist services in general practice: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
Hurley E;Gleeson LL;Byrne S;Walsh E;Foley T;Dalton K; (2021) 'General practitioners' views of pharmacist services in general practice: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Family Practice, [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'A qualitative study of parental views of HPV vaccination in Ireland'
Creed S;Walsh E;Foley T; (2021) 'A qualitative study of parental views of HPV vaccination in Ireland'. European Journal of General Practice, 27 (1) [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'General practitioners' views of advance care planning: a questionnaire-based study'
Somal K;Foley T; (2021) 'General practitioners' views of advance care planning: a questionnaire-based study'. Irish Journal of Medicine, [DOI] [Details]
(2020)'General practitioners' knowledge of and attitudes towards prescribing psychoactive drugs in dementia care: a cross-sectional questionnaire study'
Dhuny S;Foley T;Jennings A; (2020) 'General practitioners' knowledge of and attitudes towards prescribing psychoactive drugs in dementia care: a cross-sectional questionnaire study'. Irish Journal of Medicine, [DOI] [Details]
(2020)'Improving the Quality of Dementia Care in General Practice: A Qualitative Study'
Bourque M;Foley T; (2020) 'Improving the Quality of Dementia Care in General Practice: A Qualitative Study'. Frontiers In Medicine, 7 [DOI] [Details]
(2020)'The feasibility of a Comprehensive Resilience-building psychosocial Intervention (CREST) for people with dementia in the community: protocol for a non-randomised feasibility study'
Casey D.;Gallagher N.;Devane D.;Woods B.;Murphy K.;Smyth S.;Newell J.;Murphy A.W.;Clarke C.;Foley T.;Timmons F.;Dröes R.M.;O’Halloran M.;Windle G.;Irving Lupton K.;Domegan C.;O’Shea E.;Dolan P.;Doyle P. (2020) 'The feasibility of a Comprehensive Resilience-building psychosocial Intervention (CREST) for people with dementia in the community: protocol for a non-randomised feasibility study'. Pilot And Feasibility Studies, 6 (1) [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'Advance care planning for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a scoping review of the literature'
Meehan E;Foley T;Kelly MC;Burgess Kelleher A;Sweeney C;Hally RM;Detering K;Cornally N; (2019) 'Advance care planning for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a scoping review of the literature'. Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management, [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'A qualitative study of the dementia-care experiences and educational needs of physiotherapists in the Republic of Ireland'
Foley T;Sheehan C;Jennings AA;O'Sullivan T; (2019) 'A qualitative study of the dementia-care experiences and educational needs of physiotherapists in the Republic of Ireland'. Physiotherapy, 107 [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'Shifting gears versus sudden stops: qualitative study of consultations about driving in patients with cognitive impairment'
Sinnott C;Foley T;Horgan L;McLoughlin K;Sheehan C;Bradley C; (2019) 'Shifting gears versus sudden stops: qualitative study of consultations about driving in patients with cognitive impairment'. Bmj Open, 9 (8) [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'An e-Delphi Study to Identify Priority Areas for Education on Advance Care Planning in COPD Management'
Burgess Kelleher A;Sweeney C;Foley T;Hally RM;Meehan E;Savage E;Korn B;Cornally N; (2019) 'An e-Delphi Study to Identify Priority Areas for Education on Advance Care Planning in COPD Management'. Respiratory Care, [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'Advance care planning in COPD: guidance development for healthcare professionals'
Meehan E;Sweeney C;Foley T;Lehane E;Burgess Kelleher A;Hally RM;Shanagher D;Korn B;Rabbitte M;Detering KM;Cornally N; (2019) 'Advance care planning in COPD: guidance development for healthcare professionals'. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'Development and evaluation of a primary care interprofessional education intervention to support people with dementia'
Jennings A;McLoughlin K;Boyle S;Thackeray K;Quinn A;O'Sullivan T;Foley T; (2018) 'Development and evaluation of a primary care interprofessional education intervention to support people with dementia'. Journal of Interprofessional Care, [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'Dementia care: the view from general practice'
Foley T; (2018) 'Dementia care: the view from general practice'. Swiss Medical Weekly, 148 [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'Development of a tool for monitoring the prescribing of antipsychotic medications to people with dementia in general practice: a modified eDelphi consensus study'
Jennings, AA;Guerin, N;Foley, T (2018) 'Development of a tool for monitoring the prescribing of antipsychotic medications to people with dementia in general practice: a modified eDelphi consensus study'. Clinical Interventions In Aging, 13 :2107-2117 [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'Consultations on driving in people with cognitive impairment in primary care: A scoping review of the evidence'
Sinnott C;Foley T;Forsyth J;McLoughlin K;Horgan L;Bradley CP; (2018) 'Consultations on driving in people with cognitive impairment in primary care: A scoping review of the evidence'. Plos One, 13 (10) [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'The knowledge and attitudes of general practitioners to the assessment and management of pain in people with dementia'
Aisling A. Jennings, Maura Linehan, Tony Foley (2018) 'The knowledge and attitudes of general practitioners to the assessment and management of pain in people with dementia'. BMC family practice,   [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'The candidate perspective of the clinical competency test (CCT) of the MICGP examination: a mixed-methods study'
Tony Foley, Kathleen McLoughlin, Elaine K Walsh, Paul Leggett, Muríosa O'Reilly, Molly Owens and Aisling A Jennings (2018) 'The candidate perspective of the clinical competency test (CCT) of the MICGP examination: a mixed-methods study'. The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners,   [Details]
(2018)'General practitioners' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: A mixed-methods systematic review'
Jennings AA;Foley T;Walsh KA;Coffey A;Browne JP;Bradley CP; (2018) 'General practitioners' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: A mixed-methods systematic review'. International Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry, [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'Dementia Diagnosis and Referral in General Practice: A Representative Survey of Irish General Practitioners'
Dyer AH, Foley T, O'Shea B, Kennelly S (2018) 'Dementia Diagnosis and Referral in General Practice: A Representative Survey of Irish General Practitioners'. Irish Medical Journal, 111 (4)   [Details]
(2018)'General practitioners' knowledge, attitudes and experiences of managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: protocol of a mixed methods systematic review and meta-ethnography'
Jennings AA;Foley T;Walsh KA;Coffey A;Browne JP;Bradley CP; (2018) 'General practitioners' knowledge, attitudes and experiences of managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: protocol of a mixed methods systematic review and meta-ethnography'. Systematic reviews, 7 (1) [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'The development and evaluation of an online dementia resource for primary care based health professionals'
Jennings A, Boyle S, Foley T (2018) 'The development and evaluation of an online dementia resource for primary care based health professionals'. Internet Interventions: The application of information technology in mental and behavioural health, 11 :47-52   [Details]
(2018)'The MRCGP Clinical Skills Assessment: an integrative review of evidence'
McLoughlin K;Pope L;Walsh E;Jennings A;Foley T; (2018) 'The MRCGP Clinical Skills Assessment: an integrative review of evidence'. Education For Primary Care : An Official Publication Of The Association Of Course Organisers, National Association Of Gp Tutors, World Organisation Of Family Doctors, [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'We're certainly not in our comfort zone: a qualitative study of GPs' dementia-care educational needs'
Foley T, Boyle S, Jennings A, Smithson WH (2017) 'We're certainly not in our comfort zone: a qualitative study of GPs' dementia-care educational needs'. BMC family practice, 18 (1) [DOI] [Details]
(2017)''Working away in that Grey Area…' A qualitative exploration of the challenges general practitioners experience when managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia'
Jennings AA;Foley T;McHugh S;Browne JP;Bradley CP; (2017) ''Working away in that Grey Area…' A qualitative exploration of the challenges general practitioners experience when managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia'. Age and Ageing, [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Cognitive assessment of older adults in general practice: the collateral history'
Dyer AH;Foley T;O'Shea B;Kennelly SP; (2017) 'Cognitive assessment of older adults in general practice: the collateral history'. Irish Journal of Medicine, [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'The development and evaluation of peer-facilitated dementia workshops in general practice'
Foley T;Jennings A;Boyle S;Smithson WH; (2017) 'The development and evaluation of peer-facilitated dementia workshops in general practice'. Education For Primary Care : An Official Publication Of The Association Of Course Organisers, National Association Of Gp Tutors, World Organisation Of Family Doctors, [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Developing and piloting a resource for training assessors in use of the Mini-CEX (mini clinical evaluation exercise)'
Walsh E, Foley T, Sinnott C, Boyle S, Smithson WH (2017) 'Developing and piloting a resource for training assessors in use of the Mini-CEX (mini clinical evaluation exercise)'. education for primary care, 28 (4):243-245 [DOI] [Details]
(2015)'Training the assessors: A Mini-CEX workshop for GPs who assess undergraduate medical students'
Foley T, Walsh E, Sweeney C, James M, Maher B, O'Flynn S (2015) 'Training the assessors: A Mini-CEX workshop for GPs who assess undergraduate medical students'. Education For Primary Care : An Official Publication Of The Association Of Course Organisers, National Association Of Gp Tutors, World Organisation Of Family Doctors, 26 :446-447 [Details]
(2015)'COLLaboration on AGEing-COLLAGE: Ireland's three star reference site for the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA)'
O’Caoimh, R.,Sweeney, C.,Hynes, et al (2015) 'COLLaboration on AGEing-COLLAGE: Ireland's three star reference site for the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA)'. European Geriatric Medicine, 6 (5):505-511   [Details]
(2014)'The Barriers to Diagnosing Dementia in Primary Care: A Qualitative GP Registrar Perspective'
Jennings, A,Foley, T (2014) 'The Barriers to Diagnosing Dementia in Primary Care: A Qualitative GP Registrar Perspective'. Irish Journal of Medical Science, :347-347 [Details]
(2013)'A picture tells 1000 words: Learning teamwork in primary care'
Kelly M.;Bennett D.;O'Flynn S.;Foley T. (2013) 'A picture tells 1000 words: Learning teamwork in primary care'. The clinical teacher, 10 (2):113-117 [DOI] [Details]
(2012)'A promise kept'
Foley, T (2012) 'A promise kept'. The British Journal of General Practice, [DOI] [Details]

Other Journals

 YearPublication
(2023)'Brain Health and Dementia Risk Reduction'
Hutch W, Foley T, O Dowd S (2023) 'Brain Health and Dementia Risk Reduction' Forum : Journal of the Irish College of General Practitioners, . [Details]
(2022)'The GP’s Role in Dementia Care'
Timmons S, Hutch W, Foley T (2022) 'The GP’s Role in Dementia Care' Forum : Journal of the Irish College of General Practitioners, 39 (2) :91-92. [Details]
(2017)'Breaking new ground in dementia education'
Foley T (2017) 'Breaking new ground in dementia education' Forum: Journal of The Irish College of General Practiti, 34 (1) :14-15. [Details]
(2015)'Doctoring is about more than just the physical'
Foley, T (2015) 'Doctoring is about more than just the physical' Forum: Journal of The Irish College of General Practiti, 32 (5) :19-20. [Details]
(2014)'Dementia: decisions and dilemmas in care'
Foley, T (2014) 'Dementia: decisions and dilemmas in care' Forum: Journal of The Irish College of General Practiti, 31 :54-55. [Details]
(2012)'Putting ‘sharing is caring’ into practice'
Foley, T (2012) 'Putting ‘sharing is caring’ into practice' Forum: Journal of The Irish College of General Practiti, 29 (5) :14-15. [Details]
(2009)'Teamwork is definitely the best way forward'
Foley, T (2009) 'Teamwork is definitely the best way forward' Forum: Journal of The Irish College of General Practiti, 26 (9) . [Details]

Conference Publications

 YearPublication
(2023)European Congress of Radiology
N. Moore, T. Foley, T. O'Sullivan, M. F. McEntee, R. Young, I. Hartigan, T. O'Rourke, A. Fleming, A. Cole (2023) Understanding dementia together - Evaluation of an interdisciplinary workshop European Congress of Radiology   [DOI] [Details]
(2023)WONCA World Rural Health Conference 2022
Hurley E; Foley T; Walsh E; Byrne S; Heinrich C; Dalton K (2023) General practitioners' perceptions of pharmacists working in general practice: a qualitative interview study WONCA World Rural Health Conference 2022   [Details]
(2023)Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice Conference 2023
Hurley E; Foley T; Walsh E; Byrne S; Dalton K (2023) GPs’ perceptions of pharmacists working in general practices in Ireland: a cross-sectional survey Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice Conference 2023   [Details]
(2023)AUDGPI Conference Galway
Hutch W;O' Sullivan T;Foley T; (2023) Dementia Palliative Care Education and Training for Health Care Professional AUDGPI Conference Galway [Details]
(2022)AUDGPI Conference Galway
Hutch W; Foley T (2022) Small Group Educational Models and Theory in General Practice AUDGPI Conference Galway [Details]
(2022)AUDGPI
Hutch W, Archer R, O Mahony F, Doyle F, Foley T, Jennings A (2022) An analysis of telephone consultations conducted by general practice registrars in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic AUDGPI [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)European Society of Clinical Pharmacy Symposium 2022
Hurley E; Foley T; Byrne S; Dalton K; Walsh E (2022) Pharmacist-guided deprescribing for frail older adults in nursing homes using STOPPFRAIL: preliminary findings European Society of Clinical Pharmacy Symposium 2022 [DOI] [Details]
(2022). 26th Nordic Congress of Gerontology, Denmark-Change and Continuity
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-Change and Continuity   [Details]
(2021)European Society of Clinical Pharmacy Symposium 2021
Hurley E; Gleeson L; Byrne S; Walsh E; Foley T; Dalton K (2021) GPs’ views and experiences of pharmacist services in general practice: a qualitative evidence synthesis European Society of Clinical Pharmacy Symposium 2021 [DOI] [Details]
(2020)Transforming Care and Communities – Virtual 12th International Dementia Conference
Meehan E, McKeon M, Hartigan I, Brazil K, Rabbitte M, Lisiecka D, Timmons S, Fox S, Foley T, Sweeney C, Buckley C, O Caoimh R, Fitzgerald S, Cornally N. (2020) Communication is key: ensuring effective dissemination of key messages and new knowledge from mySupport study Transforming Care and Communities – Virtual 12th International Dementia Conference [Details]
(2020)Transforming Care and Communities – Virtual 12th International Dementia Conference
Hartigan I, Racine E, Meehan E, McKeon M, Cornally N, Brazil K, Lisiecka D, Timmons S, Fitzgerald S, Fox S, Foley T, Sweeney C, Buckle C, O Caoimh R, McGrath H. (2020) Fit for context: Co-designing a Comfort Care booklet for people with dementia Transforming Care and Communities – Virtual 12th International Dementia Conference [Details]

Published Reports

 YearPublication
(2019)Dementia and Loneliness. A Policy Position Paper.
Hartigan I, Park G, Timmons S, Foley T, Jennings A, Cornally N, Muller N (2019) Dementia and Loneliness. A Policy Position Paper. Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Dublin.   [Details]
(2017)A guide to clinical audit of dementia care in General Practice.
McLoughlin, K., Thackeray, K., Jennings, A., Boyle, S. and Foley, T. (2017) A guide to clinical audit of dementia care in General Practice. Irish College of General Practitioners, Dublin.   [Details]
(2017)Dementia Care in Primary Care – An Interprofessional Approach: Facilitator’s Workshop Guide.
Quinn A, McLoughlin K, Thackeray K, Jennings A, Boyle S and Foley T. (2017) Dementia Care in Primary Care – An Interprofessional Approach: Facilitator’s Workshop Guide. University College Cork, UCC.   [Details]
(2016)Dementia Care in General Practice: Facilitator’s Workshop Guide.
Foley T, Jennings A (2016) Dementia Care in General Practice: Facilitator’s Workshop Guide. University College Cork, 2016, UCC.   [Details]
(2014)Dementia: diagnosis and management in general practice.
Foley T, Swanwick G (2014) Dementia: diagnosis and management in general practice. Irish College of General Practitioners, Dublin.   [Details]

Abstract

 YearPublication
(2021)GPS' views/experiences of pharmacist services in general practice: a qualitative evidence synthesis.
Hurley, E;Gleeson, L;Byrne, S;Walsh, E;Foley, T;Dalton, K (2021) GPS' views/experiences of pharmacist services in general practice: a qualitative evidence synthesis. DORDRECHT: Abstract [Details]
(2019)EXPLORING THE COMPLEXITY OF DEMENTIA AND LONELINESS IN IRELAND.
Hartigan, I;Cornally, N;Foley, T;Timmons, S;Park, G;Jennings, A;Muller, N (2019) EXPLORING THE COMPLEXITY OF DEMENTIA AND LONELINESS IN IRELAND. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2017)The development and evaluation of an online dementia supports directory for Primary Care.
Jennings, AA;Foley, T;Boyle, S (2017) The development and evaluation of an online dementia supports directory for Primary Care. LONDON: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2017)Primary Care Education, Pathways and Research of Dementia (PREPARED): Promoting integrated dementia care through Primary Care Team education.
Foley, T;Thackeray, K;Quinn, A;Hopper, L;Irving, K (2017) Primary Care Education, Pathways and Research of Dementia (PREPARED): Promoting integrated dementia care through Primary Care Team education. LONDON: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2019)Improving the Quality of Dementia Care in General Practice: A Qualitative Study.
Bourque, M;Foley, T (2019) Improving the Quality of Dementia Care in General Practice: A Qualitative Study. LONDON: Abstract [Details]
(2019)'It is definitely affecting my mental and physical health'.
Tobin, R;Foley, T (2019) 'It is definitely affecting my mental and physical health'. LONDON: Abstract [Details]
(2019)GPS KNOWLEDGE OF AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA: A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY.
Jennings, AA;Dhuny, SBF;Foley, T (2019) GPS KNOWLEDGE OF AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA: A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2019)IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF DEMENTIA CARE IN GENERAL PRACTICE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY.
Bourque, M;Foley, T (2019) IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF DEMENTIA CARE IN GENERAL PRACTICE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2019)A STRUCTURED LITERATURE REVIEW OF DIAGNOSTIC PROCESSES AND PATHWAYS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH YOUNGER ONSET DEMENTIA.
Kilty, C;Cahill, S;Cahill, S;Foley, T;Rock, B;Sweeney, B;McGowan, R;Fox, S (2019) A STRUCTURED LITERATURE REVIEW OF DIAGNOSTIC PROCESSES AND PATHWAYS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH YOUNGER ONSET DEMENTIA. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2018)ANTIPSYCHOTICS IN DEMENTIA CARE: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REPEAT PRESCRIBING TOOL USING A DELPHI CONSENSUS METHOD.
Guerin, N;Jennings, AA;Foley, T (2018) ANTIPSYCHOTICS IN DEMENTIA CARE: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REPEAT PRESCRIBING TOOL USING A DELPHI CONSENSUS METHOD. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2018)WHAT DO PHYSIOTHERAPISTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DEMENTIA CARE? A FOCUS GROUP STUDY.
Foley, T;Sheehan, C;Sullivan, TO;Jennings, AA (2018) WHAT DO PHYSIOTHERAPISTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DEMENTIA CARE? A FOCUS GROUP STUDY. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2018)DEVELOPING CURRICULAR PRIORITIES FOR A DEMENTIA MODULE FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS USING AN EDELPHI CONSENSUS.
Chang, R;Jennings, AA;Foley, T (2018) DEVELOPING CURRICULAR PRIORITIES FOR A DEMENTIA MODULE FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS USING AN EDELPHI CONSENSUS. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2018)GENERAL PRACTITIONERS' KNOWLEDGE OF AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PAIN IN PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA.
Jennings, AA;Linehan, M;Foley, T (2018) GENERAL PRACTITIONERS' KNOWLEDGE OF AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PAIN IN PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'IT'S TRICKY'. GENERAL PRACTITIONERS' (GPS') EXPERIENCE OF TALKING TO PATIENTS WITH MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT ABOUT FITNESS TO DRIVE IN IRELAND.
McLoughlin, K;Horgan, L;Foley, T;Collins, C;Rock, B;Bradley, C;Sinnott, C (2017) 'IT'S TRICKY'. GENERAL PRACTITIONERS' (GPS') EXPERIENCE OF TALKING TO PATIENTS WITH MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT ABOUT FITNESS TO DRIVE IN IRELAND. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2017)DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS AND REFERRAL IN GENERAL PRACTICE: A REPRESENTATIVE SURVEY OF IRISH GPS.
Dyer, A;Foley, T;O'Shea, B;Kennelly, S (2017) DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS AND REFERRAL IN GENERAL PRACTICE: A REPRESENTATIVE SURVEY OF IRISH GPS. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2017)THE INFORMANT HISTORY IN THE COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT OF OLDER ADULTS IN GENERAL PRACTICE.
Dyer, A;Foley, T;O'Shea, B;Kennelly, S (2017) THE INFORMANT HISTORY IN THE COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT OF OLDER ADULTS IN GENERAL PRACTICE. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2017)DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A DEMENTIA EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY CARE TEAMS IN IRELAND.
Boyle, S;Quinn, A;Thackeray, K;McLoughlin, K;Jennings, A;Foley, T (2017) DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A DEMENTIA EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY CARE TEAMS IN IRELAND. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details]
(2014)The Barriers to Diagnosing Dementia in Primary Care: A Qualitative GP Registrar Perspective.
Jennings, A;Foley, T (2014) The Barriers to Diagnosing Dementia in Primary Care: A Qualitative GP Registrar Perspective. LONDON: Abstract [Details]

Professional Activities

Honours and Awards

 YearTitleAwarding Body
2018Fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners Royal College of General Practitioners
2018George Irwin Prize: Best Education Project Association of University Departments of General Practices of Ireland (AUDGPI)
2017Irish Medical Times Healthcare Award: Best education project; PREPARED Project Irish Medical Times
2011Irish Medical Times Healthcare Award: Best education project; general practice/pharmacy Irish Medical Times
2011Western Research and Education Network (WestREN) Bursary NUIG

Professional Associations

 AssociationFunctionFrom / To
Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Member01-JUL-01 /
Irish College of General Practitioners MICGP Examiner01-JUN-11 /
Irish College of General Practitioners Co-convener of Clinical Competence Test (CCT) Clinical Skills Exam for MICGP01-JUL-14 /
Cork Specialist Training Programme for General Practice GP Trainer01-JUL-07 /

Committees

 CommitteeFunctionFrom / To
Irish National Dementia Strategy Programme Implementation Board Member2016 /
MICGP Examination Committee Member2013 /
Primary Care, Education, Pathways & Research of Dementia (PREPARED) Project Lead and PI2015 /
Irish National Dementia Strategy Advisory Group Member2013 / 2015
Kinsale Community Response to Dementia (KCoRD) Lead2012 / 2014
Kinsale Youth Support Services (KYSS) Committee Member2011 /

Employment

 EmployerPositionFrom / To
University College Cork Professor23-FEB-23 /
University College Cork Senior Lecturer01-JUL-21 / 22-FEB-23
University College Cork Lecturer01-SEP-13 /
Kinsale Medical General Practitioner01-FEB-02 /
NHS Wales: Pembrokeshire GP Training Scheme GP Trainee01-FEB-99 / 01-AUG-01

Education

 YearInstitutionQualificationSubject
2018University College Cork MDThe design, development and evaluation of dementia training for General Practitioners
2018RCGP FRCGPGeneral Practice
2011University of Wales, Cardiff Diploma in Medical EducationMedical Education
2008University of Wales, Cardiff Diploma in Practical DermatologyDermatology
2002Irish College of General Practitioners Diploma in TherapeuticsTherapeutics
2001Royal College of General Practitioners Membership of the Royal College of General PractitionersGeneralo Practice
2001Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health DCH - Diploma in Child HealthPaediatrics
2001Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetrics and GynaecologyObstetrics and Gynaecology
1995University College Cork MB BCH BAO MEDICAL DOCTORMedicine

Outreach Activities

 Description

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland: Member of Scientific Advisory Panel 2014 - ongoing

HMA (Honorary Medical Advisor) of Kinsale RNLI 2003-2013

Conference Contributions

 YearPublication
(2020)International Psychogeriatric Association 20th IPA International Congress 2–3 October 2020,
Foley, Tony (2020) Dementia and primary care - lessons from Europe. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], International Psychogeriatric Association 20th IPA International Congress 2–3 October 2020, Virtual Conference , 02-OCT-20. [Details]
(2019)RCGP Republic of Ireland Faculty Spring Meeting,
Foley T (2019) Dementia Care. What do patients and their families really need?. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], RCGP Republic of Ireland Faculty Spring Meeting, University College Cork , 30-MAR-19. [Details]
(2019)Dementia Care Seminar by The Older Person and Dementia Interest Group (OPDIG),
Foley T (2019) Caring for patients with advanced dementia. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Dementia Care Seminar by The Older Person and Dementia Interest Group (OPDIG), St Mary's Hospital, Dublin , 28-MAR-19. [Details]
(2018)28th Alzheimer Europe Conference: Making dementia a European priority,
Foley T, Mc Loughlin K, Sheehan C, Horgan L, Bradley C, Sinnott C (2018) Shifting gears versus sudden stops: Consultations about driving for patients with cognitive impairment. [Oral Presentation], 28th Alzheimer Europe Conference: Making dementia a European priority, Barcelona, Spain , 29-OCT-18. [Details]
(2018)28th Alzheimer Europe Conference: Making dementia a European priority,
Foley T, O'Sullivan T, Jennings A, Sheehan C (2018) What do Physiotherapists Need to Know about Dementia Care? A Focus Group Study. [Oral Presentation], 28th Alzheimer Europe Conference: Making dementia a European priority, Barcelona, Spain , 29-OCT-18. [Details]
(2018)66th Annual & Scientific Meeting of the Irish Gerontological Society Transforming Ageing Across Borders,
Foley T, Sheehan C, O'Sullivan T, Jennings A (2018) What do Physiotherapists Need to Know about Dementia Care? A Focus Group Study. [Oral Presentation], 66th Annual & Scientific Meeting of the Irish Gerontological Society Transforming Ageing Across Borders, Cavan - 28-SEP-18. [Details]
(2018)ICGP Annual Conference & AGM,
Foley T, Jennings A, Lynch M (2018) Improving care at end of life for people with dementia. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], ICGP Annual Conference & AGM, Dublin , 25-MAY-18. [Details]
(2018)Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Annual Conference,
Foley T, Mc Loughlin K, Walsh E, Leggett P, O'Reilly M, Owens M, Jennings A (2018) The candidate perspective: A mixed-methods evaluation of the clinical competency test (CCT) of the MICGP. [Oral Presentation], Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Annual Conference, Cork , 08-FEB-18. [Details]
(2018)Association of University Departments of General Practice of Ireland (AUDGPI) 2018 Joint Scientific Meeting,
Foley T, Mc Loughlin K, Walsh E, Leggett P, O'Reilly M, Owens M, Jennings A (2018) The candidate perspective of the clinical competency test (CCT) of the MICGP exastudymination: a mixed-methods. [Oral Presentation], Association of University Departments of General Practice of Ireland (AUDGPI) 2018 Joint Scientific Meeting, Galway , 08-MAR-18. [Details]
(2018)Genio/HSE Dementia Conference: Innovation through Collaboration for Dementia Care,
Foley, T (2018) Dementia Care in Primary Care: The PREPARED Project. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Genio/HSE Dementia Conference: Innovation through Collaboration for Dementia Care, Slgo , 27-FEB-18. [Details]
(2018)Association of University Departments of General Practice of Ireland (AUDGPI) 2018 Joint Scientific Meeting,
Foley T, Mc Loughlin K, Sheehan C, Bradley C, Sinnott C (2018) Continuity and compassion for the road ahead: Qualitative study of consultations about driving in patients with cognitive impairment. [Oral Presentation], Association of University Departments of General Practice of Ireland (AUDGPI) 2018 Joint Scientific Meeting, Galway , 08-MAR-18. [Details]
(2018)Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. A Clinical Guide to Dementia Conference,
Foley T (2018) PREPARED for change: supporting GP diagnosis and care for people living with dementia. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. A Clinical Guide to Dementia Conference, Dublin , 28-APR-18. [Details]
(2017)Society for Academic Primary Care 46th Annual Scientific Meeting,
Foley T, Jennings A, Boyle S, Smithson WH (2017) The development and evaluation of peer-facilitated practice-based dementia workshops for GPs. [Oral Presentation], Society for Academic Primary Care 46th Annual Scientific Meeting, Warwick, England , 13-JUL-17. [Details]
(2017)Society for Academic Primary Care 46th Annual Scientific Meeting,
Foley T, Boyle S, Jennings A, Smithson WH (2017) What do GPs need to know about dementia? A triangulated,qualitative study of GPs’ dementia-care educational needs. [Oral Presentation], Society for Academic Primary Care 46th Annual Scientific Meeting, Warwick, England , 13-JUL-17. [Details]
(2017)Sonas APC 9th International dementia conference. Dementia in Ireland: Building knowledge, leadership and communities,
Foley T, Boyle S, Jennings A, Smithson WH (2017) Are we there yet? The road to enhanced dementia care in the community. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Sonas APC 9th International dementia conference. Dementia in Ireland: Building knowledge, leadership and communities, Dubin , 15-MAY-17. [Details]
(2017)32nd International Conference of Alzheimer Disease International,
Foley T, Boyle S, Jennings A, Smithson WH (2017) A qualitative study of GPs' dementia care educational needs. [Oral Presentation], 32nd International Conference of Alzheimer Disease International, Kyoto, Japan , 27-APR-17. [Details]
(2017)Association of the University Departments of General Practice of Ireland. 2017 Joint Scientific Meeting. Partnerships for Health,
Foley T, Fenlon N, Hopper, L (2017) Being PREPARED for educational collaboration; Collaborators' perspectives. [Keynote Speaker], Association of the University Departments of General Practice of Ireland. 2017 Joint Scientific Meeting. Partnerships for Health, Limerick , 10-MAR-17. [Details]
(2016)Living with Dementia in Rural Ireland Conference,
Foley T (2016) The timely diagnosis of dementia: A case-based discussion. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Living with Dementia in Rural Ireland Conference, Galway , 30-MAY-16. [Details]
(2016)Nursing Homes Ireland Conference. Dementia Thematic Inspection,
Foley, T (2016) Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: a case-based discussion. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Nursing Homes Ireland Conference. Dementia Thematic Inspection, Cork , 25-MAY-16. [Details]
(2015)Institute of Public Health Nurses Annual Conference,
Foley, T (2015) Dementia in Primary Care: Diagnosis and Early Interventions. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Institute of Public Health Nurses Annual Conference, Dublin . [Details]
(2015)Irish Occupational Health Nurses Annual Conference,
Foley, T (2015) Dermatology & Common Skin Conditions. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Irish Occupational Health Nurses Annual Conference, Cork . [Details]
(2015)The DSIDC Annual Conference: Education Generation,
Foley, T (2015) Educational interventions for dementia care in Primary Care: What works?. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The DSIDC Annual Conference: Education Generation, Dublin . [Details]
(2015)ICGP Summer School,
Foley, T (2015) Dementia dilemmas. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], ICGP Summer School, Carlow . [Details]
(2015)CARDI International Training Programme on Ageing,
Foley, T (2015) Educational interventions for dementia care in Primary Care:. [Oral Presentation], CARDI International Training Programme on Ageing, Trinity College Dublin . [Details]
(2015)National Memory Clinic Conference,
Foley, T (2015) The diagnostic debate in General Practice: PREPARED for Action. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], National Memory Clinic Conference, Dublin . [Details]
(2014)The National Dementia Strategy Conference,
Foley, T (2014) Community Based Health Services for People with Dementia. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The National Dementia Strategy Conference, Dublin . [Details]
(2014)National Conference on Dementia Care in Acute Hospitals,
Foley, T (2014) Community perspectives on acute hospital care for patients with dementia. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], National Conference on Dementia Care in Acute Hospitals, Cork . [Details]
(2014)ICGP Summer School,
Foley, T (2014) Dementia Care in General Practice: Dilemmas and Decisions. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], ICGP Summer School, Kilkenny . [Details]
(2014)ICGP Winter School,
Foley, T (2014) Dementia Care in General Practice: Case-based discussions. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], ICGP Winter School, Athlone . [Details]
(2013)Genio Annual Dementia Conference,
Foley, T (2013) Dementia in a Primary Care Setting. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Genio Annual Dementia Conference, Dublin . [Details]
(2013)Dementia in Primary Care Best Practise in the Community Conference,
Foley, T (2013) Community supports for patients and families. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Dementia in Primary Care Best Practise in the Community Conference, Kinsale . [Details]
(2012)Healthevents Primary Care Conference,
Foley, T (2012) Interprofessional Education in Primary Care. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Healthevents Primary Care Conference, Dublin . [Details]
(2011)Primary Care Team Dementia Care Conference,
Foley, T (2011) Learning Together to Work Together. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Primary Care Team Dementia Care Conference, Kinsale . [Details]

Teaching Activities

Teaching Interests

Current teaching contribution to UCC Modules
  • CP5200 Principles & Practice of Internal Medicine & General Practice - Module Coordinator
  • MH6025 Academic Programme Development & Leadership - Module Coordinator
  • BH2002 Person, Culture and Society 
  • CP3004/GM2014 Clinical Science and Practice IV
  • CP3105/GM2105 Clinical Science and Practice V
  • GP4000 Primary Health Care 
  • GP5000 Systemic Assessment and Evaluation in Patient Care 

Cork Specialist Programme for GP Training 
  • Dementia Care in General Practice, 2013 - current
  • Dermatology in General Practice, 2013 - current
Post-graduate Dermatology
  • Webinar course for non-dermatologists, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Course Co-organiser, 2013
  • On-line tutor for Diploma in Practical Dermatology, University of Wales, Cardiff, 2008-2009
Cancer care in Primary Care
  • Online tutor0000-0002-9237-8507
  • CP5200 Principles and Practice of Internal Medicine and General Practice - Module Coordinator
  • MH6025. -Academic programme development and leadership - Module Coordinator

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