Reports

Read the latest reports published by the Institute. 

Older persons hands

Therapeutic lying and approaches to dementia care in Ireland: North & South

Reports
21 Dec, 2016 - This all Ireland study found that that existing ethical and practice codes say it is never acceptable to lie to patients in any…
Ageing Mental Health Chronic Conditions
Older lady talking with friend

Should I lie? Approaches to dementia care - Research Brief

Reports
1 Dec, 2016 - This all Ireland study found that that existing ethical and practice codes say it is never acceptable to lie to patients in any…
Ageing Mental Health
Young and older hands

Should I lie? Approaches to dementia care - Lay Summary

Plain language summary Reports
1 Dec, 2016 - This all Ireland study found that that existing ethical and practice codes say it is never acceptable to lie to patients in any…
Ageing Mental Health
Children in sack race

Ireland's Report card on physical activity in children and youth: Are our children up to the mark?

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29 Nov, 2016 - Ireland’s 2nd Physical Activity Report Card launched today, along with 37 other country report cards“The Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance organized the concurrent preparation of Report Cards on…
Children and Young People Physical Activity
Kids running in field

The 2016 Ireland North and South Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth: Are our kids moving with the times?

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29 Nov, 2016 - Ireland’s 2nd Physical Activity Report Card was launched, along with 37 other country report cards “The Active Healthy Kids Global…
Children and Young People Physical Activity
Boy with balloons

Smoke-free spaces on the island of Ireland – Snapshot Report 2016

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14 Jun, 2016 - Reducing second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure has become a central component of tobacco control policies across the island of Ireland. The…
Tobacco
Mother and young girl doing homework

Improving Health and Wellbeing Outcomes in the Early Years – Research and Practice

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1 Apr, 2016 - The early years period is a critical time for child health and wellbeing. Where children grow up with secure relationships, safe home-…
Children and Young People
Word loneliness highlighted

Loneliness and ageing: Ireland, North and South

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8 Mar, 2016 - Loneliness can have a significant impact on the physical and mental health of older people and is of increasing concern for public…
Loneliness Ageing Mental Health
Man alone on deck chairs

Loneliness and ageing: Ireland, North and South: Summary Report

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8 Mar, 2016 - Loneliness can have a significant impact on the physical and mental health of older people and is of increasing concern for public…
Ageing Loneliness Mental Health
Paper people in line

Health Protection Inequalities on the island of Ireland: An introductory paper

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18 Feb, 2016 - Public health services in Ireland, North and South, are committed to addressing inequalities in health on the island of Ireland. This…
Health Inequalities Health Promotion Climate Change
Apple with tape measure

Consultation on the development of an Obesity Policy and Action Plan for Ireland

Reports
13 Jan, 2016 - This report, developed for the Department of Health (Ireland), presents a summary of the feedback of key stakeholders based on a…
Obesity
Crowd of people

Report of the Consultation for a National Rare Disease Plan for Ireland

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13 Jan, 2016 - This IPH report (2013) (prepared for the ROI Department of Health) presents findings from the National Consultation on Rare Disease…
Chronic Conditions
Baby

Consultation on the development of a National Maternity Strategy

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1 Jan, 2016 - On 27 January 2016 Republic of Ireland’s Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, launched Ireland’s first National Maternity Strategy –…
Womens Health