Niamh Merriman
@merrimanniamh.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in Community Health | Lead on #HipCog Study, aimed at evaluating the impact of cognitive impairment on outcomes for older adults with hip fracture | Based in DCU | Views my own
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New research alert!
📢Published in #EuropeanGeriatricMedicine, this @hrbireland.bsky.social-funded scoping review examined #delirium and #cognitiveassessment data items currently collected by national #hipfracture registries (HFRs).
📢Published in #EuropeanGeriatricMedicine, this @hrbireland.bsky.social-funded scoping review examined #delirium and #cognitiveassessment data items currently collected by national #hipfracture registries (HFRs).
Reposted by Niamh Merriman
🧓🏽👥 Launching tomorrow: the UCD Ageing Network — advancing research, collaboration & engagement on ageing at @ucddublin.
🎧 Also launching the UCD Age Well podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/2PZx...
#UCD #Ageing #Research #Podcast
🎧 Also launching the UCD Age Well podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/2PZx...
#UCD #Ageing #Research #Podcast
Introducing the AgeWell Podcast, an UCD Ageing Network Initiative.
Age Well Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
June 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🧓🏽👥 Launching tomorrow: the UCD Ageing Network — advancing research, collaboration & engagement on ageing at @ucddublin.
🎧 Also launching the UCD Age Well podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/2PZx...
#UCD #Ageing #Research #Podcast
🎧 Also launching the UCD Age Well podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/2PZx...
#UCD #Ageing #Research #Podcast
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Great to see our systematic review of delirium detection tools used in routine care featured in the JAGS Top 10 studies of 2024:
www.americangeriatrics.org/publications...
Full paper: doi.org/10.1111/jgs....
@agsjournal.bsky.social @amaclullich.bsky.social
www.americangeriatrics.org/publications...
Full paper: doi.org/10.1111/jgs....
@agsjournal.bsky.social @amaclullich.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Great to see our systematic review of delirium detection tools used in routine care featured in the JAGS Top 10 studies of 2024:
www.americangeriatrics.org/publications...
Full paper: doi.org/10.1111/jgs....
@agsjournal.bsky.social @amaclullich.bsky.social
www.americangeriatrics.org/publications...
Full paper: doi.org/10.1111/jgs....
@agsjournal.bsky.social @amaclullich.bsky.social
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Excited to share this international collaboration led by @merrimanniamh.bsky.social I could be part of, recently published in #EurGeriatrMed. How do hip fracture audits collect data on #delirium and #cognition?
Insights that will help improve #HipFracture care.
Link in thread below.
Enjoy!!
Insights that will help improve #HipFracture care.
Link in thread below.
Enjoy!!
June 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Excited to share this international collaboration led by @merrimanniamh.bsky.social I could be part of, recently published in #EurGeriatrMed. How do hip fracture audits collect data on #delirium and #cognition?
Insights that will help improve #HipFracture care.
Link in thread below.
Enjoy!!
Insights that will help improve #HipFracture care.
Link in thread below.
Enjoy!!
New research alert!
📢Published in #EuropeanGeriatricMedicine, this @hrbireland.bsky.social-funded scoping review examined #delirium and #cognitiveassessment data items currently collected by national #hipfracture registries (HFRs).
📢Published in #EuropeanGeriatricMedicine, this @hrbireland.bsky.social-funded scoping review examined #delirium and #cognitiveassessment data items currently collected by national #hipfracture registries (HFRs).
June 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
New research alert!
📢Published in #EuropeanGeriatricMedicine, this @hrbireland.bsky.social-funded scoping review examined #delirium and #cognitiveassessment data items currently collected by national #hipfracture registries (HFRs).
📢Published in #EuropeanGeriatricMedicine, this @hrbireland.bsky.social-funded scoping review examined #delirium and #cognitiveassessment data items currently collected by national #hipfracture registries (HFRs).
Reposted by Niamh Merriman
(2/2) Delirium assessment on initial presentation is feasible using an easy-to-implement tool such as the 4AT (the4AT.com).
This should be standard care for all patients presenting with a hip fracture @amaclullich.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @antonyjohansen.bsky.social
This should be standard care for all patients presenting with a hip fracture @amaclullich.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @antonyjohansen.bsky.social
4AT - Rapid Clinical Test for Delirium Detection
4AT: rapid assessment test for delirium detection. Designed by Alasdair MacLullich (University of Edinburgh), Tracy Ryan and Helen Cash (NHS Lothian). Used in clinical care by doctors, nurses, occupat...
the4AT.com
April 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM
(2/2) Delirium assessment on initial presentation is feasible using an easy-to-implement tool such as the 4AT (the4AT.com).
This should be standard care for all patients presenting with a hip fracture @amaclullich.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @antonyjohansen.bsky.social
This should be standard care for all patients presenting with a hip fracture @amaclullich.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @antonyjohansen.bsky.social
Reposted by Niamh Merriman
(1/2) Published today: our study in >18000 hip fracture patients using national clinical registry data: boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.130…
- Delirium is prevalent, affecting 21% of hip fracture patients at time of presentation
-associated with higher mortality, less likely to return home again
- Delirium is prevalent, affecting 21% of hip fracture patients at time of presentation
-associated with higher mortality, less likely to return home again
https://boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.130…
April 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
(1/2) Published today: our study in >18000 hip fracture patients using national clinical registry data: boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.130…
- Delirium is prevalent, affecting 21% of hip fracture patients at time of presentation
-associated with higher mortality, less likely to return home again
- Delirium is prevalent, affecting 21% of hip fracture patients at time of presentation
-associated with higher mortality, less likely to return home again
Reposted by Niamh Merriman
Please share this video to help people who have experienced hip fracture in Ireland know that they are not alone. It affects 4,000 people (and families) every year and there is a community of people working tirelessly to ensure they receive the best possible care #IHFD #HipFORGE
NOCA are delighted to present a patient education video: Supporting your hip fracture recovery journey. The aim of this video is to empower patients with knowledge of what to expect during their recovery from hip fracture. 🔗 vimeo.com/noca/hipfrac... #HipFORGE #IHFD @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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I’m very proud of this output from our HRB award which concludes this month @ucddublin.bsky.social. It aims to provide reassurance and information to empower people experiencing hip fracture in Ireland on their recovery journey #HipFORGE.
NOCA are delighted to present a patient education video: Supporting your hip fracture recovery journey. The aim of this video is to empower patients with knowledge of what to expect during their recovery from hip fracture. 🔗 vimeo.com/noca/hipfrac... #HipFORGE #IHFD @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I’m very proud of this output from our HRB award which concludes this month @ucddublin.bsky.social. It aims to provide reassurance and information to empower people experiencing hip fracture in Ireland on their recovery journey #HipFORGE.
Reposted by Niamh Merriman
Dr Mary Walsh presents the HSeLanD Training Module: “Enhancing Individual Recovery after Hip Fracture”. It aims to support healthcare staff in optimising recovery for patients in the weeks and months following a hip fracture. Available via www.hseland.ie in the coming weeks @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Dr Mary Walsh presents the HSeLanD Training Module: “Enhancing Individual Recovery after Hip Fracture”. It aims to support healthcare staff in optimising recovery for patients in the weeks and months following a hip fracture. Available via www.hseland.ie in the coming weeks @marywalsh14.bsky.social
Reposted by Niamh Merriman
NOCA are delighted to present a patient education video: Supporting your hip fracture recovery journey. The aim of this video is to empower patients with knowledge of what to expect during their recovery from hip fracture. 🔗 vimeo.com/noca/hipfrac... #HipFORGE #IHFD @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
NOCA are delighted to present a patient education video: Supporting your hip fracture recovery journey. The aim of this video is to empower patients with knowledge of what to expect during their recovery from hip fracture. 🔗 vimeo.com/noca/hipfrac... #HipFORGE #IHFD @marywalsh14.bsky.social
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Anne O’Shea-Clarke from Sage Advocacy & Mary Harkin from Age & Opportunity share the patient, carer & public perspective of HipFORESST. Their input was key to creating a powerful video resource to support people recovering from hip fracture. #HipFORGE #IHFD #ClinicalAudit @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Anne O’Shea-Clarke from Sage Advocacy & Mary Harkin from Age & Opportunity share the patient, carer & public perspective of HipFORESST. Their input was key to creating a powerful video resource to support people recovering from hip fracture. #HipFORGE #IHFD #ClinicalAudit @marywalsh14.bsky.social
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Dr Mary Walsh launches the HipFORESST Project- 'Hip Fracture Outcome Recording – Empowering, Supporting and Sustaining Teams’. Funded by HRB, the project delivered 2 new resources co-designed with patients & partners incl. Age & Opportunity, Sage Advocacy and NOCA. #HipFORGE @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Dr Mary Walsh launches the HipFORESST Project- 'Hip Fracture Outcome Recording – Empowering, Supporting and Sustaining Teams’. Funded by HRB, the project delivered 2 new resources co-designed with patients & partners incl. Age & Opportunity, Sage Advocacy and NOCA. #HipFORGE @marywalsh14.bsky.social
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HipFORGE shows care varies across Ireland—but local champions are leading change. They need clear guidance, networks, time & resources. Attendees now break into groups to discuss actions on nutrition, mobility, delirium & outcomes. Knowledge Translation in action! #HipFORGE #IHFD #ClinicalAudit
March 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
HipFORGE shows care varies across Ireland—but local champions are leading change. They need clear guidance, networks, time & resources. Attendees now break into groups to discuss actions on nutrition, mobility, delirium & outcomes. Knowledge Translation in action! #HipFORGE #IHFD #ClinicalAudit
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Hospital teams in the IHFD Coordinator Network are preparing for the close of the 2024 file on the 31st March. New dashboards, DVR validation, and strong collaboration are supporting high-quality data collection and continuous improvement. #IHFD #HipFORGE #ClinicalAudit @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Hospital teams in the IHFD Coordinator Network are preparing for the close of the 2024 file on the 31st March. New dashboards, DVR validation, and strong collaboration are supporting high-quality data collection and continuous improvement. #IHFD #HipFORGE #ClinicalAudit @marywalsh14.bsky.social
Reposted by Niamh Merriman
Dr Mary Walsh, HipFORGE Project, highlights the dedication of hospital teams piloting long-term outcome data collection after hip fracture. Their work is key to improving recovery and informing national standards. #HipFORGE #IHFD #ClinicalAudit @marywalsh14.bsky.social @louisebrent28.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Dr Mary Walsh, HipFORGE Project, highlights the dedication of hospital teams piloting long-term outcome data collection after hip fracture. Their work is key to improving recovery and informing national standards. #HipFORGE #IHFD #ClinicalAudit @marywalsh14.bsky.social @louisebrent28.bsky.social
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Dr Niamh Merriman, HipCog Study @ucddublin.bsky.social presents findings on cognitive screening post-hip fracture. Analysis of 22 registries shows wide variation, highlighting the need for international standardisation to benchmark delirium and cognitive screening #HipFORGE @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Dr Niamh Merriman, HipCog Study @ucddublin.bsky.social presents findings on cognitive screening post-hip fracture. Analysis of 22 registries shows wide variation, highlighting the need for international standardisation to benchmark delirium and cognitive screening #HipFORGE @marywalsh14.bsky.social
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Dr Niamh O’Regan shares progress from the IHFD Orthogeriatric Network, highlighting the value of coordinated multidisciplinary care. Suggests developing orthogeriatric-specific standards and a formal Model of Care to reduce national variation. #HipFORGE #IHFD @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Dr Niamh O’Regan shares progress from the IHFD Orthogeriatric Network, highlighting the value of coordinated multidisciplinary care. Suggests developing orthogeriatric-specific standards and a formal Model of Care to reduce national variation. #HipFORGE #IHFD @marywalsh14.bsky.social
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Naomi Bates, Senior Dietitian @svuh.bsky.social, shares progress on developing an IHFD Dietitian Network. HipFORGE found variation in nutritional screening, leading to a Dietitian joining IHFD Governance. Workshops will explore barriers and solutions. #HipFORGE #IHFD @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Naomi Bates, Senior Dietitian @svuh.bsky.social, shares progress on developing an IHFD Dietitian Network. HipFORGE found variation in nutritional screening, leading to a Dietitian joining IHFD Governance. Workshops will explore barriers and solutions. #HipFORGE #IHFD @marywalsh14.bsky.social
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Shanice Vallely highlights the impact of IHFD professional networks—driving best practice in hip fracture care. The Physiotherapy Network has helped to boost early mobility nationwide through Standard 7, resulting in improved weekend staffing. #HipFORGE #IHFD #ClinicalAudit @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Shanice Vallely highlights the impact of IHFD professional networks—driving best practice in hip fracture care. The Physiotherapy Network has helped to boost early mobility nationwide through Standard 7, resulting in improved weekend staffing. #HipFORGE #IHFD #ClinicalAudit @marywalsh14.bsky.social
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Dr Mary Walsh, PI of the HipFORGE Project, outlines today’s agenda—sharing solutions to issues identified by the project. The event, funded by the HRB (ARPP 2020 and KTA 2024) also launches an education module and patient video. #HipFORGE #IHFD #ClinicalAudit @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Dr Mary Walsh, PI of the HipFORGE Project, outlines today’s agenda—sharing solutions to issues identified by the project. The event, funded by the HRB (ARPP 2020 and KTA 2024) also launches an education module and patient video. #HipFORGE #IHFD #ClinicalAudit @marywalsh14.bsky.social
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Prof Tara Coughlan opens the HipFORGE Dissemination Event & HipFORESST Launch, in collaboration with the Irish Hip Fracture Database Networks, uniting hip fracture care teams to share solutions, reduce variation, and raise standards nationwide. #HipFORGE #IHFD #ClinicalAudit @marywalsh14.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Prof Tara Coughlan opens the HipFORGE Dissemination Event & HipFORESST Launch, in collaboration with the Irish Hip Fracture Database Networks, uniting hip fracture care teams to share solutions, reduce variation, and raise standards nationwide. #HipFORGE #IHFD #ClinicalAudit @marywalsh14.bsky.social