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Anne Matthews

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E: anne.matthews@dcu.ie

Biography

My current research is focused on evaluating policy implementation to support exclusive breastfeeding in Malawi, using realist methods. I am a qualified nurse and midwife and then undertook a Social Science (Social Policy, Library/ Library & Information Studies) degree at UCD and then a Masters in Social Policy at the London School of Economics. I then worked in UCD Social Policy as a Teaching Fellow. I was a Research Fellow at the Centre for Social Research of the University of Malawi, for two years. I came to DCU in 2001 to take up a research job and undertook my PhD there examining power and empowerment for midwives in Ireland. I am programme chairperson and lecturer our BSc Health & Society degree, where I teach modules about scarcity and health, campaigning for health equity and challenging global health problems. I am a member of the Board of the Irish Global Health Network (formerly the Irish Forum for Global Health) since 2015 and Chairperson since July 2017.

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
2020 'Missed nursing care: the impact on patients, nurses and organisations'
Kirwan M., Matthews A (2020) 'Missed nursing care: the impact on patients, nurses and organisations' In: Montgomery A., van der Doef M., Panagopoulou E., Leiter M.P (eds). Connecting Healthcare Worker Well-Being, Patient Safety and Organisational Change. Aligning Perspectives on Health, Safety and Well-Being. New York: Springer. [DOI] [Details]
2020 'Between Balance and Burnout: Contrasting the Working-Time Conditions of Irish-Trained Hospital Doctors in Ireland and Australia'
Byrne JP, Conway E, McDermott AM, Costello RW, Prihodova L, Matthews A, Humphries N (2020) 'Between Balance and Burnout: Contrasting the Working-Time Conditions of Irish-Trained Hospital Doctors in Ireland and Australia' In: Montgomery A., van der Doef M., Panagopoulou E., Leiter M.P. (eds) (eds). Connecting Healthcare Worker Well-Being, Patient Safety and Organisational Change. Aligning Perspectives on Health, Safety and Well-Being. Cham: Springer. [DOI] [Details]
2019 'Ireland'
Morris R, Matthews A, Scott A. (2019) 'Ireland' In: Rafferty AM, Busse R, Zander-Jentsch B, Sermeus W, Bruyneel L (eds). Strengthening health systems through nursing: Evidence from 14 European countries [Internet]. Copenhagen (Denmark): European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. [Details]
2015 '"Impersonal Perspectives" on Public Health Guidelines on Infant Feeding and HIV in Malawi'
Matthews, A (2015) '"Impersonal Perspectives" on Public Health Guidelines on Infant Feeding and HIV in Malawi' In: ETHNOGRAPHIES OF BREASTFEEDING: CULTURAL CONTEXTS AND CONFRONTATIONS. LONDON: BLOOMSBURY PUBL INC. [Details]
2004 'Empowerment, job satisfaction and organisational commitment among the nursing workforce in Ireland: Results of a national study'
MacNeela P, Scott PA, Matthews A, Corbally M, Walsh-Daneshmandi A, Gallagher P. (In press) (2004) 'Empowerment, job satisfaction and organisational commitment among the nursing workforce in Ireland: Results of a national study' In: Change and Quality in Human Service Work (Korunka, C. & Hoffmann. P. (eds.) Organizational Psychology and Health Care, Volume 4, Series editors: J.M. Peiro & W. Schaufeli. Munich: Hampp Publishers). 0. [Details]
1999 'Comparing Welfare States: Considering the Case of Ireland. Kiely, G., O�Donnell (Matthews), A., Kennedy, P. & Quin, S. (eds.)'
O'Donnell (Matthews), A (1999) 'Comparing Welfare States: Considering the Case of Ireland. Kiely, G., O�Donnell (Matthews), A., Kennedy, P. & Quin, S. (eds.)' In: Irish Social Policy in Context. 0. [Details]

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
2021 'Improving breastfeeding support through the implementation of the baby friendly hospital and community initiatives: a scoping review protocol'
Walsh A, Pieterse P, McCormack Z, Chirwa, Matthews A (2021) 'Improving breastfeeding support through the implementation of the baby friendly hospital and community initiatives: a scoping review protocol'. HRB Open Research, 4 (1) [Details]
2021 'How the organisation of medical work shapes the everyday work experiences underpinning doctor migration trends: The case of Irish-trained emigrant doctors in Australia'
Byrne JP, Conway E, McDermott A, Matthews A, Prihodova L, Costello RW, Humphries N (2021) 'How the organisation of medical work shapes the everyday work experiences underpinning doctor migration trends: The case of Irish-trained emigrant doctors in Australia'. Health Policy, [DOI] [Details]
2021 'A Crowded Stage: A Response to 'Cross-Border Cooperation Health in Ireland', by Deirdre Heenan'
Matthews, A (2021) 'A Crowded Stage: A Response to 'Cross-Border Cooperation Health in Ireland', by Deirdre Heenan'. IRISH STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (ONLINE), 32 (2):137-141 [DOI] [Details]
2020 'Hospital doctors in Ireland and the struggle for work-life balance'
Humphries N;McDermott AM;Creese J;Matthews A;Conway E;Byrne JP; (2020) 'Hospital doctors in Ireland and the struggle for work-life balance'. European Journal of Public Health, [DOI] [Details]
2020 'Virtual reality distraction for acute pain in children'
Lambert V*, Boylan P, Boran L, Hicks P, Kirubakaran R, Devane D, Matthews A (2020) 'Virtual reality distraction for acute pain in children'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 10.Art.No.:CD010686. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD010686.pub2 [Details]
2020 '12-hr shifts in nursing: Do they remove unproductive time and information loss or do they reduce education and discussion opportunities for nurses? A cross-sectional study in 12 European countries'
Dall'Ora, C;Griffiths, P;Emmanuel, T;Rafferty, AM;Ewings, S;Sermeus, W;Van den Heede, K;Bruyneel, L;Lesaffre, E;Aiken, L;Smith, H;Sloane, D;Rafferty, AM;Jones, S;Ball, J;Kinnunen, J;Ensio, A;Jylha, V;Busse, R;Zander, B;Blumel, M;Mantas, J;Diomidous, M;Scott, A;Matthews, A;Staines, A;Sjetne, IS;Holter, IM;Brzostek, T;Kozka, M;Brzyski, P;Moreno-Casbas, T;Fuentelsaz-Gallego, C;Gonzalez-Maria, E;Gomez-Garcia, T;Tishelman, C;Lindqvist, R;Smeds-Alenius, L;De Geest, S;Schubert, M;Schwendimann, R;Ausserhofer, D;van Achterberg, T;Heinen, M;Schoonhoven, L (2020) '12-hr shifts in nursing: Do they remove unproductive time and information loss or do they reduce education and discussion opportunities for nurses? A cross-sectional study in 12 European countries'. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29 (1-2):53-59 [DOI] [Details]
2020 'Exploring how and why Care Groups work to improve infant feeding practices in low-and middle-income countries: A realist review protocol'
Pieterse P.;Matthews A.;Walsh A.;Chirwa E. (2020) 'Exploring how and why Care Groups work to improve infant feeding practices in low-and middle-income countries: A realist review protocol'. Systematic Reviews, 9 (1) [DOI] [Details]
2019 'The Demand and Supply Side Determinants of Access to Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Services in Malawi'
Matthews A.;Walsh A.;Brugha R.;Manda-Taylor L.;Mwale D.;Phiri T.;Mwapasa V.;Byrne E. (2019) 'The Demand and Supply Side Determinants of Access to Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Services in Malawi'. Maternal and Child Health Journal, [DOI] [Details]
2019 ''Everything was just getting worse and worse': deteriorating job quality as a driver of doctor emigration from Ireland'
Humphries, N;McDermott, AM;Conway, E;Byrne, JP;Prihodova, L;Costello, R;Matthews, A (2019) ''Everything was just getting worse and worse': deteriorating job quality as a driver of doctor emigration from Ireland'. Human Resources for Health, 17 [DOI] [Details]
2018 'The role of the traditional leader in implementing maternal, newborn and child health policy in Malawi'
Walsh A;Matthews A;Manda-Taylor L;Brugha R;Mwale D;Phiri T;Byrne E; (2018) 'The role of the traditional leader in implementing maternal, newborn and child health policy in Malawi'. Health Policy and Planning, [DOI] [Details]
2017 'ICNP (R) R&D Centre Ireland: Defining Requirements for an Intersectoral Digital Landscape'
Hussey, P;Corbally, M;Rodger, D;Kirwan, A;Adams, E;Kavanagh, P;Matthews, A (2017) 'ICNP (R) R&D Centre Ireland: Defining Requirements for an Intersectoral Digital Landscape'. Informatics, 4 [DOI] [Details]
2017 'Nursing skill mix in European hospitals: Cross-sectional study of the association with mortality, patient ratings, and quality of care'
Aiken L.;Sloane D.;Griffiths P.;Rafferty A.;Bruyneel L.;McHugh M.;Maier C.;Moreno-Casbas T.;Ball J.;Ausserhofer D.;Sermeus W.;Heede K.;Lesaffre E.;Diya L.;Smith H.;Jones S.;Kinnunen J.;Ensio A.;Jylhä V.;Busse R.;Zander B.;Blümel M.;Mantas J.;Zikos D.;Diomidous M.;Scott A.;Matthews A.;Staines A.;Sjetne I.;Holter I.;Brzostek T.;Kózka M.;Brzyski P.;Fuentelsaz-Gallego C.;Gonzalez-María E.;Gomez-Garcia T.;Tishelman C.;Lindqvist R.;Smeds L.;De Geest S.;Schubert M.;Schwendimann R.;Heinen M.;Schoonhoven L.;Van Achterberg T. (2017) 'Nursing skill mix in European hospitals: Cross-sectional study of the association with mortality, patient ratings, and quality of care'. BMJ Quality and Safety, 26 (7):559-568 [DOI] [Details]
2017 'Collaborative Tools to Enhance Engagement in a Blended Learning Master’s Programme'
Donaldson L, Matthews A, Walsh A, Brugha R, MandaTaylor L, Mwapasa V, Byrne E (2017) 'Collaborative Tools to Enhance Engagement in a Blended Learning Master’s Programme'. AISHE-J: THE ALL IRELAND JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 9 (1):2921-29220 [Details]
2017 'Paediatric early warning systems for detecting and responding to clinical deterioration in children: a systematic review'
Lambert V*, Matthews A, MacDonell R, Fitzsimons J (2017) 'Paediatric early warning systems for detecting and responding to clinical deterioration in children: a systematic review'. BMJ Open, 7 (e014497) [Details]
2017 'Changing times? Gender roles and relationships in maternal, newborn and child health in Malawi'
Manda-Taylor, L;Mwale, D;Phiri, T;Walsh, A;Matthews, A;Brugha, R;Mwapasa, V;Byrne, E (2017) 'Changing times? Gender roles and relationships in maternal, newborn and child health in Malawi'. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 17 [DOI] [Details]
2016 'Transition to blended learning: experiences from the first year of our blended learning Bachelor of Nursing Studies programme'
Sweeney M.;Kirwan A.;Kelly M.;Corbally M.;O Neill S.;Kirwan M.;Hourican S.;Matthews A.;Hussey P. (2016) 'Transition to blended learning: experiences from the first year of our blended learning Bachelor of Nursing Studies programme'. Contemporary Nurse, :1-13 [DOI] [Details]
2016 'Analgesics for postoperative pain after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in children'
Conlon J.;Matthews A.;O'Mathúna D. (2016) 'Analgesics for postoperative pain after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in children'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016 (6) [DOI] [Details]
2016 'Gone for good? An online survey of emigrant health professionals using Facebook as a recruitment tool'
McAleese S.;Clyne B.;Matthews A.;Brugha R.;Humphries N. (2016) 'Gone for good? An online survey of emigrant health professionals using Facebook as a recruitment tool'. Human Resources for Health, 14 [DOI] [Details]
2016 'Child Health Care in Ireland'
Staines A.;Balanda K.;Barron S.;Corcoran Y.;Fahy L.;Gallagher L.;Greally T.;Kilroe J.;Mohan C.;Matthews A.;McGovern E.;Nicholson A.;O'Farrell A.;Philip R.;Whelton H. (2016) 'Child Health Care in Ireland'. Journal of Pediatrics, 177 :S87-S106 [DOI] [Details]
2016 'Pneumococcal vaccine for preventing Streptococcus pneumoniae infection in HIV-infected individuals (Protocol)'
Sadlier C, Bennett K, Matthews A, Mockler D, Wilson F, Bergin C. (2016) 'Pneumococcal vaccine for preventing Streptococcus pneumoniae infection in HIV-infected individuals (Protocol)'. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, [DOI] [Details]
2016 'The use of technology enhanced learning in health research capacity development: Lessons from a cross country research partnership'
Byrne E.;Donaldson L.;Manda-Taylor L.;Brugha R.;Matthews A.;MacDonald S.;Mwapasa V.;Petersen M.;Walsh A. (2016) 'The use of technology enhanced learning in health research capacity development: Lessons from a cross country research partnership'. Globalization and Health, 12 (1) [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Scaling up nurse education: An evaluation of a national PhD capacity development programme in South Africa, in the context of the global shortage of nursing graduates'
Comiskey C.;Matthews A.;Williamson C.;Bruce J.;Mulaudzi M.;Klopper H. (2015) 'Scaling up nurse education: An evaluation of a national PhD capacity development programme in South Africa, in the context of the global shortage of nursing graduates'. Nurse Education Today, 35 (5):647-652 [DOI] [Details]
2015 ''Emigration is a matter of self-preservation. The working conditions... are killing us slowly': Qualitative insights into health professional emigration from Ireland'
Humphries N.;McAleese S.;Matthews A.;Brugha R. (2015) ''Emigration is a matter of self-preservation. The working conditions... are killing us slowly': Qualitative insights into health professional emigration from Ireland'. Human Resources for Health, 13 (1) [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Analgesics for postoperative pain after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in children'
Conlon J.;Matthews A.;O'Mathúna D. (2015) 'Analgesics for postoperative pain after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in children'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015 (4) [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Planning and selecting evaluation designs for leadership training: A toolkit for nurse managers and educators'
Dunne S.;Lunn C.;Kirwan M.;Matthews A.;Condell S. (2015) 'Planning and selecting evaluation designs for leadership training: A toolkit for nurse managers and educators'. Journal of Professional Nursing, 31 (6):475-481 [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy'
Matthews A.;Haas D.;O'Mathúna D.;Dowswell T. (2015) 'Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 9 [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Existential Threat or Dissociative Response? Examining Defensive Avoidance of Point-of-Care Testing Devices Through a Terror Management Theory Framework'
Dunne S.;Gallagher P.;Matthews A. (2015) 'Existential Threat or Dissociative Response? Examining Defensive Avoidance of Point-of-Care Testing Devices Through a Terror Management Theory Framework'. Death Studies, 39 (1):30-38 [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Investigating the impact of gender and existential anxiety on the willingness to participate in point-of-care testing for cardiovascular disease'
Dunne S.;Gallagher P.;Matthews A. (2015) 'Investigating the impact of gender and existential anxiety on the willingness to participate in point-of-care testing for cardiovascular disease'. Journal of Health Psychology, 20 (10):1305-1317 [DOI] [Details]
2015 ''Emigration is a matter of self-preservation. The working conditions... are killing us slowly': Qualitative insights into health professional emigration from Ireland'
Humphries N.;McAleese S.;Matthews A.;Brugha R. (2015) ''Emigration is a matter of self-preservation. The working conditions... are killing us slowly': Qualitative insights into health professional emigration from Ireland'. Human Resources for Health, 13 (1) [DOI] [Details]
2014 'Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy (Intervention review update)'
Matthews A, Haas D, O'Mathuna D, Dowswell T, Doyle M. (2014) 'Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy (Intervention review update)'. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, [DOI] [Details]
2014 'What is nursing in the 21st century and what does the 21st century health system require of nursing?'
Scott P.;Matthews A.;Kirwan M. (2014) 'What is nursing in the 21st century and what does the 21st century health system require of nursing?'. Nursing Philosophy, 15 (1):23-34 [DOI] [Details]
2014 'Validity, reliability and utility of the Irish Nursing Minimum Data Set for General Nursing in investigating the effectiveness of nursing interventions in a general nursing setting: A repeated measures design'
Morris R.;Matthews A.;Scott A. (2014) 'Validity, reliability and utility of the Irish Nursing Minimum Data Set for General Nursing in investigating the effectiveness of nursing interventions in a general nursing setting: A repeated measures design'. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 51 (4):562-571 [DOI] [Details]
2014 'Nurses' shift length and overtime working in 12 European countries: The association with perceived quality of care and patient safety'
Griffiths P.;Dall'Ora C.;Simon M.;Ball J.;Lindqvist R.;Rafferty A.;Schoonhoven L.;Tishelman C.;Aiken L.;Sermeus W.;Van Den Heede K.;Bruyneel L.;Lesaffre E.;Diya L.;Smith H.;Sloane D.;Jones S.;Kinnunen J.;Ensio A.;Jylhä V.;Busse R.;Zander B.;Blümel M.;Mantas J.;Zikos D.;Diomidous M.;Scott A.;Matthews A.;Staines A.;Holter I.;Sjetne I.;Brzostek T.;Kózka M.;Brzyski P.;Moreno-Casbas T.;Fuentelsaz-Gallego C.;Gonzalez-María E.;Gomez-Garcia T.;Alenius L.;De Geest S.;Schubert M.;Schwendimann R.;Heinen M.;Van Achterberg T. (2014) 'Nurses' shift length and overtime working in 12 European countries: The association with perceived quality of care and patient safety'. Medical Care, 52 (11):975-981 [Details]
2014 'Methodological considerations when translating burnout'
Squires A.;Finlayson C.;Gerchow L.;Cimiotti J.;Matthews A.;Schwendimann R.;Griffiths P.;Busse R.;Heinen M.;Brzostek T.;Moreno-Casbas M.;Aiken L.;Sermeus W. (2014) 'Methodological considerations when translating burnout'. Burnout Research, 1 (2):59-68 [DOI] [Details]
2014 'Housing improvements for health and associated socioeconomic outcomes: Summary of nursing care- related systematic review from the Cochrane library'
Matthews A (2014) 'Housing improvements for health and associated socioeconomic outcomes: Summary of nursing care- related systematic review from the Cochrane library'. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE (ONLINE), 12 :157-159 [Details]
2013 'Virtual reality simulation for reducing pain in children'
Lambert V.;Matthews A.;Hicks P.;Boran L.;Devane D. (2013) 'Virtual reality simulation for reducing pain in children'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013 (8) [DOI] [Details]
2013 'Nurses' intention to leave their profession: A cross sectional observational study in 10 European countries'
Heinen M.;van Achterberg T.;Schwendimann R.;Zander B.;Matthews A.;Kózka M.;Ensio A.;Sjetne I.;Casbas T.;Ball J.;Schoonhoven L. (2013) 'Nurses' intention to leave their profession: A cross sectional observational study in 10 European countries'. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 50 (2):174-184 [DOI] [Details]
2013 'A systematic survey instrument translation process for multi-country, comparative health workforce studies'
Squires A.;Aiken L.;van den Heede K.;Sermeus W.;Bruyneel L.;Lindqvist R.;Schoonhoven L.;Stromseng I.;Busse R.;Brzostek T.;Ensio A.;Moreno-Casbas M.;Rafferty A.;Schubert M.;Zikos D.;Matthews A. (2013) 'A systematic survey instrument translation process for multi-country, comparative health workforce studies'. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 50 (2):264-273 [DOI] [Details]
2013 'The impact of the work environment of nurses on patient safety outcomes: A multi-level modelling approach'
Kirwan M.;Matthews A.;Scott P. (2013) 'The impact of the work environment of nurses on patient safety outcomes: A multi-level modelling approach'. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 50 (2):253-263 [DOI] [Details]
2013 'Stress and stressors in the clinical environment: a comparative study of fourth-year student nurses and newly qualified general nurses in Ireland'
Suresh, P;Matthews, A;Coyne, I (2013) 'Stress and stressors in the clinical environment: a comparative study of fourth-year student nurses and newly qualified general nurses in Ireland'. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22 :770-779 [DOI] [Details]
2011 'What works for morning sickness? (Commentary on Cochrane review - Ernst) Author’s reply (Matthews)'
Ernst E, Matthews A (2011) 'What works for morning sickness? (Commentary on Cochrane review - Ernst) Author’s reply (Matthews)'. FACT: FOCUS ON ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES, 15 :51-52 [Details]
2010 'Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy (Review)'
Matthews A, Dowswell T, Haas DM, Doyle M, O'Mathúna DP. (2010) 'Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy (Review)'. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, [DOI] [Details]
2010 'The Irish nursing minimum data set for mental health - a valid and reliable tool for the collection of standardised nursing data'
Morris, R;MacNeela, P;Scott, A;Treacy, MP;Hyde, A;Matthews, A;Morrison, T;Drennan, J;Byrne, A (2010) 'The Irish nursing minimum data set for mental health - a valid and reliable tool for the collection of standardised nursing data'. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19 :359-367 [DOI] [Details]
2010 'The views and experiences of members of new communities in Ireland: perspectives on mental health and well-being'
Lakeman R & Matthews A (2010) 'The views and experiences of members of new communities in Ireland: perspectives on mental health and well-being'. TRANSLOCATIONS: THE IRISH MIGRATION, RACE AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION REVIEW, 6 [Details]
2009 'The development and psychometric evaluation of the Perceptions of Empowerment in Midwifery Scale'
Matthews, A;Scott, PA;Gallagher, P (2009) 'The development and psychometric evaluation of the Perceptions of Empowerment in Midwifery Scale'. Midwifery, 25 :327-335 [DOI] [Details]
2009 'The development and psychometric evaluation of the Perceptions of Empowerment in Midwifery Scale'
Matthews, A, Scott, PA, Gallagher, P (2009) 'The development and psychometric evaluation of the Perceptions of Empowerment in Midwifery Scale'. MIDWIFERY, 25 :327-335 [Details]
2009 'Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy (Protocol). '
Matthews A, O’Mathuna D, Doyle M (2009) 'Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy (Protocol). '. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, [DOI] [Details]
2009 'Restraint and seclusion: a distressing treatment option?'
Moran A, Cocoman A, Scott PA, Matthews A, Valimaki M (2009) 'Restraint and seclusion: a distressing treatment option?'. JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC & MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 16 :599-605 [Details]
2009 'Restraint and seclusion: a distressing treatment option?'
Moran, A;Cocoman, A;Scott, PA;Matthews, A;Staniuliene, V;Valimaki, M (2009) 'Restraint and seclusion: a distressing treatment option?'. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 16 :599-605 [DOI] [Details]
2008 'Perspectives on midwifery power: an exploration of the findings of the Inquiry into peri-partum hysterectomy at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Ireland'
Matthews, A, Scott, PA (2008) 'Perspectives on midwifery power: an exploration of the findings of the Inquiry into peri-partum hysterectomy at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Ireland'. NURSING INQUIRY, 15 :127-134 [Details]
2008 'Perspectives on midwifery power: an exploration of the findings of the Inquiry into peripartum hysterectomy at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Ireland'
Matthews, A;Scott, PA (2008) 'Perspectives on midwifery power: an exploration of the findings of the Inquiry into peripartum hysterectomy at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Ireland'. Nursing Inquiry, 15 :127-134 [Details]
2007 'Irish nurses' and midwives' understanding and experiences of empowerment'
Corbally M.;Scott P.;Matthews A.;Gabhann L.;Murphy C. (2007) 'Irish nurses' and midwives' understanding and experiences of empowerment'. Journal of Nursing Management, 15 (2):169-179 [DOI] [Details]
2006 'An exploratory study of the conditions important in facilitating the empowerment of midwives'
Matthews, A;Scott, PA;Gallagher, P;Corbally, MA (2006) 'An exploratory study of the conditions important in facilitating the empowerment of midwives'. Midwifery, 22 :181-191 [DOI] [Details]
1999 'The use of model families in comparing family support in Europe'
Kiely, G. & O'Donnell (Matthews), A (1999) 'The use of model families in comparing family support in Europe'. ADMINISTRATION, 47 (1) :*-* [Details]

Edited Books

  Year Publication
2004 Contemporary Irish Social Policy. 2nd ed
Quin, S., Kennedy, P., Matthews, A. & Kiely, G (Ed.). (2004) Contemporary Irish Social Policy. 2nd ed Dublin: UCD Press. [Details]
1999 Irish Social Policy in Context
Kiely, G., O'Donnell (Matthews), A., Kennedy, P. & Quin S (Ed.). (1999) Irish Social Policy in Context Dublin: UCD Press. [Details]
1999 Contemporary Irish Social Policy
Quin, S., Kennedy, P., O'Donnell (Matthews), A. & Kiely, G (Ed.). (1999) Contemporary Irish Social Policy Dublin: UCD Press. [Details]

Other Journals

  Year Publication
2017 'ICNP and Healthcare Reform - readiness for engagement'
Hussey P , Adams E, Matthews A (2017) 'ICNP and Healthcare Reform - readiness for engagement' Problemy Pielegniarstwa via Medica, 25 (2) :1-4. [DOI] [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
2020 Centre for Advancement in Realist Evaluation and Synthesis: Realist Methodology Conference,
Matthews, A, Pieterse, P, Walsh A & Chirwa E. (2020) A realist synthesis of how and why Care Groups improve infant feeding practices in low and middle income countries: our progress to date. [Oral Presentation], Centre for Advancement in Realist Evaluation and Synthesis: Realist Methodology Conference, Online , 03-AUG-20 - 12-AUG-20 [Details]
2020 39th Annual International RCSI Nursing & Midwifery Research and Education Conference,
Matthews A, Walsh A, Pieterse P & Chirwa E. (2020) Global Initiatives to Support Breastfeeding: Evidence from Malawi and Ireland. [Poster Presentation ], 39th Annual International RCSI Nursing & Midwifery Research and Education Conference, Dublin , 27-FEB-20 [Details]
2019 DCU and the Sustainable Development Goals: Recognising and Enhancing our Research Contribution,
Anne Matthews (2019) SDG2: Zero Hunger. [Invited Oral Presentation], DCU and the Sustainable Development Goals: Recognising and Enhancing our Research Contribution, DCU Ireland , 02-MAY-19 [Details]
2019 Realist Shared Learning Network Meeting,
Matthews, A; Pieterse, P, Walsh A & Chirwa E (2019) Infant feeding policy implementation in Malawi to support exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months: our realist review plans. [Oral Presentation], Realist Shared Learning Network Meeting, Dublin Ireland , 19-NOV-19 [Details]
2019 DSAI Annual conference: (En)gendering Development: Research to Policy and Practice,
Matthews, A; Pieterse, P., Walsh A & Chirwa E (2019) Infant feeding policy implementation in Malawi to support exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months: what gets funded, how and why?. [Oral Presentation], DSAI Annual conference: (En)gendering Development: Research to Policy and Practice, Dublin Ireland , 14-NOV-19 - 15-NOV-19 [Details]
2019 European Quality Assurance Forum: Supporting societal engagement of higher education,
Whiston L, Amering M, Dick S, Griffin M, Kennan A, Murphy P, Scott T, Walsh J, Burke H, Gallagher P, MacGabhann L, Matthews A, Lambert V (2019) An institutional case study: developing a plan to support patient and public involvement in health and social care research. [Oral Presentation], European Quality Assurance Forum: Supporting societal engagement of higher education, Berlin, Germany , 21-NOV-19 - 23-NOV-19 [Details]
2019 Irish Global Health Network: Annual Global Health Exchange,
Kaip S, Walsh A; McCormack Z, Matthews, A; & Chirwa E (2019) Overview of reviews of research on breastfeeding in African countries. [Poster Presentation ], Irish Global Health Network: Annual Global Health Exchange, DCU Ireland , 12-SEP-09 [Details]
2019 11th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health,
Sadlier, C, Matthews, A, Bennett, K, Mockler, D, Wilson, F, Bergin, C (2019) PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE FOR PREVENTING STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE INFECTION FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING WITH HIV: A COCHRANE REVIEW. [Poster Presentation ], 11th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health, Liverpool, England , 16-SEP-19 - 20-SEP-19 [Details]
2019 Irish Global Health Network: Annual Global Health Exchange,
McCormack Z, Matthews, A; Walsh A, Kaip S & Chirwa E. (2019) Evidence about the implementation and effectiveness of Baby Friendly Hospital/ Community Initiatives in African countries: results of a scoping review. [Poster Presentation ], Irish Global Health Network: Annual Global Health Exchange, DCU Ireland , 12-SEP-09 [Details]
2019 Irish Global Health Network: Annual Global Health Exchange,
Matthews, A; McCormack Z, Walsh A, Kaip S & Chirwa E. (2019) The RealisE-BF-Malawi project: evaluating evidence-based policy implementation on infant feeding in Malawi, focused on exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months for those who are furthest behind. [Poster Presentation ], Irish Global Health Network: Annual Global Health Exchange, DCU Dublin Ireland , 12-SEP-19 [Details]
2018 The value of patient and public involvement in research, healthcare and health planning, 4th Annual SPHeRE Conference,
Lambert V, O’Connor O, Matthews A, Corrigan C, Kirwan M, Doyle P (2018) Engaging with the public to co-produce a framework for public involvement in national clinical guideline development and audit. [Oral Presentation], The value of patient and public involvement in research, healthcare and health planning, 4th Annual SPHeRE Conference, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland , 11-JAN-18 - 11-JAN-18 [Details]
2018 Cochrane Colloquim,
Lambert V, O’Connor O, Matthews A, Corrigan C, Kirwan M, Doyle P (2018) Engaging with the public to co-produce a framework for involving the public when developing national clinical guidelines or audit. [Poster Presentation ], Cochrane Colloquim, Edinburgh UK , 16-SEP-18 - 18-SEP-18 [Details]
2018 Launch of UNFPA State of World Population Report,
Anne Matthews (2018) Panel member for launch. [Invited Oral Presentation], Launch of UNFPA State of World Population Report, Dublin Ireland , 17-OCT-18 [Details]
2018 NMBI National Midwifery Conference - 100 years of Regulation and Development of Midwifery in Ireland,
Anne Matthews (2018) The politics of midwifery regulation in Ireland: the background to the abolition of the Central Midwives Board for Ireland. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], NMBI National Midwifery Conference - 100 years of Regulation and Development of Midwifery in Ireland, Dublin Ireland , 22-NOV-19 [Details]
2016 Annual Growing Up in Ireland conference,
Matthews A & Gannon S (2016) Mothers’ perceptions of breastmilk sufficiency and duration of breastfeeding: secondary analysis of the Growing Up in Ireland infant cohort dataset. [Oral Presentation], Annual Growing Up in Ireland conference, Dublin , 03-NOV-16 - 03-NOV-16 [Details]
2017 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare and Health Literacy Annual Research Conference, American Academy on Communication in Healthcare,
Lambert V, O’Toole S, Matthews A, Corrigan C, Kirwan M, Doyle P, O’Connor O, Fitzsimons J. (2017) Development of a Framework for Patient and Public Involvement in National Clinical Guidelines and National Clinical Audit. [Oral Presentation], International Conference on Communication in Healthcare and Health Literacy Annual Research Conference, American Academy on Communication in Healthcare, Baltimore, Maryland, USA , 08-OCT-17 - 11-OCT-17 [Details]
2017 International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua) 34th International Conference,
Lambert V, Matthews A, Corcoran Y, MacDonell R, Fitzsimons J (2017) Hospital Safety Culture in Acute Paediatric Hospitals Pre-Implementation of the Irish Paediatric Early Warning System. [Poster Presentation ], International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua) 34th International Conference, QEII Centre, Westminister, London, UK , 01-OCT-17 - 04-OCT-17 [Details]
2016 All Ireland Cochrane Conference,
Lambert V, Matthews A, El-Moslemany R, O'Connor O (2016) A systematic review of patient and public involvement in national clinical effectiveness processes: results and reflections on the review process. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], All Ireland Cochrane Conference, Queens University Belfast , 10-JUN-16 - 10-JUN-16 [Details]
2017 10th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health,
Basu B. (India) Gyselinck K. (Belgium) Matthews A. (Ireland) Ravinetto R. (Belgium) (2017) The Secrets of Effective Networks - 5 Case Studies Focusing on Structure and Functioning of Multi-Stakeholder Platforms. Organisers: FESTMIH members: Platform of Be-cause Health & Irish Forum of Global Health. [Chaired Session], 10th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health, Antwerp belgiium , 16-OCT-17 - 20-OCT-17 [Details]
2017 Cochrane UK & Ireland Symposium 2017 - Cochrane: Through the Looking Glass,
Matthews A, Haas DM, Dowswell T, O'Mathúna DP (2017) Too much diversity, too little evidence: Some observations on interventions and outcomes from our reviews of interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. [Poster Presentation ], Cochrane UK & Ireland Symposium 2017 - Cochrane: Through the Looking Glass, Oxford, England , 14-MAR-17 - 15-MAR-17 [Details]
2017 International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua) 34th International Conference,
Lambert V, Matthews A, Corcoran Y, MacDonell R, Fitzsimons J (2017) Hospital Safety Culture in Acute Paediatric Hospitals Pre-Implementation of the Irish Paediatric Early Warning System. [Poster Presentation ], International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua) 34th International Conference, QEII Centre, Westminister, London, UK , 01-OCT-17 - 04-OCT-17 [Details]
2016 HEPS: Healthcare and Society: new challenges, new opportunities,
Lambert V, Matthews A, Corcoran Y, El-Moslemany R, MacDonell R, Fitzsimons J (2016) The Irish Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS): protocol for a national service evaluation of hospital safety culture and situation awareness in acute paediatric hospitals in Ireland. [Plenary Lecture/Keynote], HEPS: Healthcare and Society: new challenges, new opportunities, Toulouse France , 05-OCT-16 - 07-OCT-16 [Details]
2016 HEPS: Healthcare and Society: new challenges, new opportunities,
Lambert V, Matthews A, El-Moslemany R, O'Connor C (2016) Patient and public involvement in national clinical effectiveness processes: a systematic review. [Plenary Lecture/Keynote], HEPS: Healthcare and Society: new challenges, new opportunities, Toulouse France , 05-OCT-16 - 07-OCT-16 [Details]
2015 12th Guidelines International Network (G-I-N) Conference,
Lambert V, O’Shea MT, Walshe C, Matthews A, Corbally M, O’Mathuna D, Staines A. O’Connor C. (2015) A systematic literature review to support the development of a National Clinical Guideline– Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS). [Oral Presentation], 12th Guidelines International Network (G-I-N) Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands , 07-OCT-15 - 10-OCT-15 [Details]
2015 Association for Learning Technology (ALT) Annual Conference 2015 - Shaping the Future of Learning Together,
Donaldson L, Matthews A, Byrne E, Walsh A, Brugha R, Mwpasa V, & Manda-Taylor L (2015) Collaborative Tools to Enhance Engagement in a Blended Learning M.Sc. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Association for Learning Technology (ALT) Annual Conference 2015 - Shaping the Future of Learning Together, Manchester, UK , 08-SEP-15 [Details]
2015 Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA) EdTech2015 - Beyond the Horizon: Policy, Practice and Possibilities. ,
Donaldson L, Matthews A, Byrne E, Walsh A, Brugha R, Mwpasa V, Manda-Taylor L (2015) Developing digital literacies with a blended learning M.Sc. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA) EdTech2015 - Beyond the Horizon: Policy, Practice and Possibilities. , Limerick Ireland , 28-MAY-15 - 29-MAY-15 [Details]
2015 Development Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference,
Matthews A, Walsh A, Byrne E, Mwale D, Phyriee T, Manda-Taylor L, Mwpasa V, Weiss J, Tamming R, Donaldson L, Brugha R. (2015) Generating an evidence base for community systems strengthening; the findings of the COSYST – MNCH project in Malawi. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Development Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference, Dublin , 19-DEC-15 - 20-DEC-15 [Details]
2015 2015 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare- American Academy on Communication in Healthcare,
Lambert V, O'Shea MT, Walshe C, Matthews A, Corbally M, O'Mathuna D, Staines A, O'Connor C, MacDonnell R, Fitzsimons J. (2015) Paediatric Early Warning Systems - a common language, open communication and situational awareness - a systematic review to support development of National Clinical Guideline. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 2015 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare- American Academy on Communication in Healthcare, New Orleans, USA , 25-OCT-15 - 28-OCT-05 [Details]
2014 Irish Forum for Global Health International Annual conference: partnerships for Health,
Walsh, A., Byrne, E., Brugha, R., Matthews, A., Donaldson, L., Manda-Taylor, L. Petersen, M., Tamming, R. (2014) ‘Partnership Stresses: a reality check? Lessons learned from a research partnership between academics and NGOs’. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Irish Forum for Global Health International Annual conference: partnerships for Health, TCD Dublin , 06-NOV-14 [Details]
2014 15th Educational Technology Conference of the Irish Learning Technology Association,
Donaldson L, Matthews A, Hussey P, Byrne E, Walsh A, Brugha R, Mwpasa V, Manda-Taylor L & Petersen M (2014) The collaborative and pragmatic development and implementation of a blended learning MSc Community Systems Health Research programme in Malawi. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 15th Educational Technology Conference of the Irish Learning Technology Association, UCD Dublin , 29-MAY-14 - 30-MAY-14 [Details]
2014 All-Ireland Cochrane conference,
Matthews A (2014) A Cochrane review is for life not just for the Fellowship: my experience as a Cochrane Fellow on a systematic review of interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy and its recent update. [Invited Oral Presentation], All-Ireland Cochrane conference, DCU Ireland , 24-JAN-14 [Details]
2014 Irish Forum for Global Health International Conference: Partnerships for Health. ,
Donaldson L, Matthews A, Hussey P, Byrne E, Walsh A, Brugha R, Mwpasa V, Manda-Taylor L & Petersen M. (2014) Partners in eLearning: lessons learned in Ireland and Malawi from the development of an MSc Community Systems Health Research. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Irish Forum for Global Health International Conference: Partnerships for Health. , TCD Dublin , 06-NOV-14 [Details]
2014 UK Association of Learning Technologists. Annual Conference,
Donaldson L, Matthews A, Hussey P, Byrne E, Walsh A, Brugha R, Mwpasa V, Manda-Taylor L & Petersen M (2014) A surfing safari from Ireland to Africa - A first dip in the e-learning ocean. [Conference Organising Committee Member], UK Association of Learning Technologists. Annual Conference, Warwick, UK , 01-SEP-14 [Details]
2014 1st Joint Conference on Community resilience and public health; School of Health Sciences, University of Fort Hare, Eastern Cape Dept of Health & Lilitha College of Nursing,
Matthews, A. (2014) Community resilience and empowerment: the contribution of ‘community systems strengthening’ approaches and lessons from the COSYST-MNCH project. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], 1st Joint Conference on Community resilience and public health; School of Health Sciences, University of Fort Hare, Eastern Cape Dept of Health & Lilitha College of Nursing, East London, South Africa , 19-NOV-14 - 21-NOV-14 [Details]
2014 WELL-MED: 1st International meeting on wellbeing and performance in clinical practice,
Matthews A, Kirwan M, Scott PA. (2014) An examination of the psychometric properties of the Maslach Burnout Inventory in two nursing studies in Ireland. [Conference Organising Committee Member], WELL-MED: 1st International meeting on wellbeing and performance in clinical practice, Alexandroupolis Greece , 28-MAY-14 - 01-JUN-14 [Details]
2014 Development Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference - Bridging the Gap - Translating Development Research into Practice,
Matthews A, Walsh A, Byrne E, Petersen M. Tamming R, Donaldson L, Manda-Taylor L Mwpasa V & Brugha R. (2014) SHARING THE FRUITS OF RESEARCH THROUGH EDUCATION: LESSONS FROM THE COSYST-MNCH PROJECT IN MALAWI AND IRELAND. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Development Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference - Bridging the Gap - Translating Development Research into Practice, Dublin , 27-NOV-14 - 28-NOV-14 [Details]
2014 WELLMED: 1st International meeting on wellbeing and performance in clinical practice,
Kirwan M, Matthews A, Scott PA. (2014) Levels of Emotional Exhaustion amongst nurses in 12 European countries and the impact on nurse outcomes: Results of the Nurse Forecasting: Human Resources Planning in Nursing (RN4CAST) study. [Conference Organising Committee Member], WELLMED: 1st International meeting on wellbeing and performance in clinical practice, Alexandroupolis Greece , 28-MAY-14 - 01-JUN-14 [Details]
2012 Nursing education in Africa – Changes and Challenges,
Hussey P, Matthews A, Spencer A (2012) New Teaching and Learning Methodologies in Nursing & Midwifery Education. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Nursing education in Africa – Changes and Challenges, Lilongwe, Malawi , 07-NOV-12 - 08-NOV-12 [Details]
2012 Nursing education in Africa – Changes and Challenges,
Matthews A, Hussey P, Spencer A (2012) Engaging nursing & midwifery online learners in ‘health policy’: opportunities and challenges. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Nursing education in Africa – Changes and Challenges, Lilongwe, Malawi , 07-NOV-12 - 08-NOV-13 [Details]
2012 Irish Forum for Global Health International Annual Conference,
Matthews A., Scott PA., Lehwaldt D., Kirwan M., Morris R., Staines A. (2012) An exploration of the hospital and ward factors associated with high levels of overseas-trained nurses in general hospitals in Ireland: using Irish RN4CAST study results’. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Irish Forum for Global Health International Annual Conference, RCSI, Dublin , 02-FEB-12 - 03-FEB-12 [Details]
2011 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery ,
Kirwan M, Matthews A, Scott PA, Lehwaldt D, Staines A, Morris R (2011) The Impact of the Work Environment of Nurses on Patient Safety Outcomes. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery , Trinity College Dublin, Ireland , 10-NOV-11 [Details]
2011 International Confederation of Midwives 29th Triennial Congress,
Matthews A, Chimwaza A, Sinclair M, O'Mathuna DP, Nyirenda C (2011) Past, present and future policy and practice of Traditional Birth Attendants in Malawi: a focus on evidence. [Conference Organising Committee Member], International Confederation of Midwives 29th Triennial Congress, Durban, South Africa , 19-JUN-11 - 23-JUN-11 [Details]
2011 8th Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference,
Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2011) Testing Terror Management Theory with Point of Care Devices. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 8th Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference, Dublin, Ireland , 04-APR-11 - 04-APR-11 [Details]
2011 British Psychological Society Social Psychology Conference ,,
Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2011) Terror Management Theory and Disease Detection Behaviours: The Potential Moderating Effects of Terror with Predictive Diagnostic Technologies. [Conference Organising Committee Member], British Psychological Society Social Psychology Conference ,, Cambridge, UK , 06-SEP-11 - 08-SEP-11 [Details]
2010 11th European Association of Social Anthropologists Biennial Conference,
Matthews A (2010) Mixed messages? An examination of some socio-cultural and ethical concerns raised by World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines on HIV and infant feeding. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 11th European Association of Social Anthropologists Biennial Conference, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Ireland , 24-AUG-10 - 27-AUG-10 [Details]
2010 British Psychological Society Social Psychology Section Annual Conference,
Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2010) Existential concerns in CVD Point-of Care Testing: Age as a Moderating Effect. [Conference Organising Committee Member], British Psychological Society Social Psychology Section Annual Conference, Winchester, England , 07-SEP-10 - 09-SEP-10 [Details]
2010 Irish Forum for Global Health biennial conference,
Matthews A, Scott PA, Kirwan M, Lehwaldt D, Staines A (2010) Nurses on the move? Findings on intention to leave from the Irish RN4CAST study. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Irish Forum for Global Health biennial conference, NUIM, Maynooth Co Kildare , 29-NOV-10 - 30-NOV-10 [Details]
2010 31st World Conference on Stress & Anxiety Research,
Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2010) Existential concerns in point of care testing. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 31st World Conference on Stress & Anxiety Research, Galway, Ireland , 04-AUG-10 - 06-AUG-10 [Details]
2009 British Sociological Association Annual Conference,
Lakeman, R., Matthews, A., Munck, R., Redmond, M., Sanders, T., & Walsh, J. (2009) New communities and mental health: conversations, conceptions and concerns. British Sociological Association Annual Conference, Cardiff, Wales , 16-APR-09 - 18-APR-09 [Details]
2009 Campus Engage (Network for the promotion of civic engagement in Irish higher education) international conference,
Matthews A, Redmond M, Duku S & Labreche C (2009) Promoting health through education- evaluation and reflections on a pilot initiative between Cairde and Dublin City University. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Campus Engage (Network for the promotion of civic engagement in Irish higher education) international conference, Dublin , 04-JUN-09 - 05-JUN-09 [Details]
2009 All Ireland Society for Higher Education- Annual 5th international conference Valuing Complexity: Celebrating Diverse Approaches to Teaching & Learning in Higher Education,
Matthews A, Kirwan A & Ellila H (2009) ‘Getting real’: reflections on the development and evaluation of a postgraduate nursing research module using Problem-Based-Learning (PBL). [Conference Organising Committee Member], All Ireland Society for Higher Education- Annual 5th international conference Valuing Complexity: Celebrating Diverse Approaches to Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Kildare, Ireland , 27-AUG-09 - 28-AUG-09 [Details]
2008 Coombe Women and Children’s University Hospital Conference, Dublin,
Matthews, A (on behalf of the Association for the Improvement of the Maternity Services in Ireland) (2008) What women want from maternity services in Ireland. Coombe Women and Children’s University Hospital Conference, Dublin, Coombe Women's University Hospital, Dublin , 20-JAN-08 [Details]
2008 Judgment, Assessment & Decision Making in Health & Social Care 3rd Health4Life conference,
Bermingham C & Matthews A (2008) How do we talk about Irish maternity service users?. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Judgment, Assessment & Decision Making in Health & Social Care 3rd Health4Life conference, School of Nursing, DCU , 03-SEP-08 - 04-SEP-08 [Details]
2008 Judgment, Assessment & Decision Making in Health & Social Care 3rd Health4Life conference,
Matthews A & Kelly J (on behalf of the Association for the Improvement of Maternity Services in Ireland, AIMSI) (2008) Women’s perspectives on judgment, assessment and decision-making in their maternity care. Judgment, Assessment & Decision Making in Health & Social Care 3rd Health4Life conference, School of Nursing, DCU , 03-SEP-08 - 04-SEP-08 [Details]
2008 4th Annual Irish Cochrane Collaboration Conference: Facilitating evidence-based practice,
Matthews, A, O’ Mathuna D & Doyle M (2008) Electronic consumer information on ginger for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy: reflection or refraction of evidence?. 4th Annual Irish Cochrane Collaboration Conference: Facilitating evidence-based practice, DCU , 31-JAN-08 [Details]
2007 Thinking, Feeling, Being: Critical Perspectives and Creative Engagement in Psychosocial Health: 2nd annual Health4Life conference,
Matthews, A. Cocoman, A, Scott, PA, Valimake, M (2007) Foucauldian interpretations of risk, power and gender in mental health nurses’ descriptions of their practice in the management of violence and aggression. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Thinking, Feeling, Being: Critical Perspectives and Creative Engagement in Psychosocial Health: 2nd annual Health4Life conference, DCU , 07-SEP-07 - 09-SEP-07 [Details]
2007 RCN International Research Conference,
Matthews A, Morris R, Scott PA, MacNeela P, Treacy P, Hyde A, Byrne A, Drennan J. (2007) Inter-rate reliability and validation of the Irish Minimum Dataset for mental health nursing. RCN International Research Conference, Dundee, Scotland , 01-MAY-07 - 03-MAY-07 [Details]
2007 5th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry,
Cocoman, A, Matthews, A. Scott, PA, Valimake, M (2007) An exploration of mental health nurses’ experiences of managing violence and aggression. ,. 5th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry, Amsterdam, the Netherlands , 01-OCT-07 - 03-OCT-07 [Details]
2006 Royal College of Nurses International Research Conference,
Matthews, A., Scott, PA & Gallagher, P. (2006) Doing factor analysis: decisions, decision… . [Conference Organising Committee Member], Royal College of Nurses International Research Conference, York, England , 20-MAR-06 - 22-MAR-06 [Details]
2006 RCN International Research Conference,
Murphy, C. Scott, PA, Matthews, A, Corbally, M. (2006) Empowerment in public health nursing: findings of a national study in Ireland. [Conference Organising Committee Member], RCN International Research Conference, York, England , 20-MAR-06 - 22-MAR-06 [Details]
2006 Trinity College Dublin, International Nursing and Midwifery Conference,
Matthews, A., Scott, PA & Gallagher, P. (2006) The development & psychometric evaluation of a scale to measure empowerment in midwifery. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Trinity College Dublin, International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, Dublin , 08-NOV-06 - 10-NOV-06 [Details]
2006 TCD International Research Conference,
Duffy, S., McElwain, E, Scott, PA, Matthews, A, Hawkshaw, S, Brogan, K. (2006) Multi-tasking: a fact of life for nurses. [Conference Organising Committee Member], TCD International Research Conference, Dublin , 08-NOV-06 - 10-NOV-06 [Details]
2006 RCN International Research Conference,
Duffy, S., McElwain, E, Scott, PA, Matthews, A, Hawkshaw, S, Brogan, K. (2006) Documenting the activities & decision making of registered nurses in an acute Irish health care setting: A pilot study . [Conference Organising Committee Member], RCN International Research Conference, York, England , 20-MAR-06 - 22-MAR-06 [Details]
2006 Advances in Nursing Practice Conference,
Corbally, M, Scott, PA, Matthews, A (2006) Empowering nurses for advances in practice,. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Advances in Nursing Practice Conference, Dublin , 01-MAY-06 [Details]
2006 Learning, Innovation & Knowledge (LInK) centre lecture series, DCU Business School,
Matthews, A (2006) Empowerment in healthcare settings. Learning, Innovation & Knowledge (LInK) centre lecture series, DCU Business School, , 15-MAR-06 [Details]
2005 International Philosophy of Nursing Annual Conference ,
Matthews, A, Scott, PA, Corbally, MA (2005) (2005) Overcoming empowerment fatigue in the nursing literature. . [Conference Organising Committee Member], International Philosophy of Nursing Annual Conference , Leeds, England , 07-SEP-05 - 09-SEP-05 [Details]
2005 Royal College of Midwives Annual Conference,
Matthews, A & Scott, PA (2005) �Mind the gap�- empowerment research to bridge the rhetoric-reality gap in midwifery practice in Ireland (Abstract accepted January 2005). [Conference Organising Committee Member], Royal College of Midwives Annual Conference, Harrogate, UK , 10-MAY-05 - 12-MAY-05 [Details]
2005 27th Triennial Conference of International Confederation of Midwives,
Matthews, A & Scott, PA (2005) Between a rock and a hard place? Locating recent midwifery research findings in their historical and structural contexts (Abstract accepted November 2004). [Conference Organising Committee Member], 27th Triennial Conference of International Confederation of Midwives, Brisbane Australia , 24-JUL-05 - 28-JUL-05 [Details]
2005 International Philosophy of Nursing Annual Conference,
Matthews, A, Scott, PA, Corbally, MA. (2005) Is empowerment measurable?. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], International Philosophy of Nursing Annual Conference, Leeds, England , 09-SEP-05 - 09-SEP-05 [Details]
2004 Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery 23rd Annual Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference,
Matthews, A & Scott, P A (2004) Advocacy and empowerment in midwifery in Ireland: findings of a national survey. . [Conference Organising Committee Member], Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery 23rd Annual Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference, Dublin , 26-FEB-04 - 27-FEB-04 [Details]
2004 12th Biennial Conference of the Workgroup of European Nurse Researchers,
Matthews, A, Scott, PA, Corbally, M (2004) Empowering Nursing and Midwives- empowering citizens? Findings of a national survey on empowerment of nurses and midwives in Ireland. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 12th Biennial Conference of the Workgroup of European Nurse Researchers, Lisbon, Portugal , 05-OCT-04 - 08-OCT-04 [Details]
2004 Annual Conference. Irish Social Policy Association (ISPA),
Matthews, A & Scott, P A (2004) Families, midwives and social policy: In search of the secret agents. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Annual Conference. Irish Social Policy Association (ISPA), Dublin , 16-SEP-04 - 17-SEP-04 [Details]
2004 4th Interdisciplinary Conference in the Humanities and Social Sciences,
Matthews, A & Duffy M (2004) Contested citizenship- the local and global contexts of childbirth. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 4th Interdisciplinary Conference in the Humanities and Social Sciences, DCU, Dublin , 24-SEP-04 [Details]
2003 International Council of Nurses Conference,
Corbally, M, Scott, P A & Matthews, A (2003) (2003) Nurses� and Midwives� understanding and experiences of empowerment. [Conference Organising Committee Member], International Council of Nurses Conference, Geneva, Switzerland , 01-JUN-03 [Details]
2003 International Midwives' Study Group/Midwifery Division Research Seminar,
Matthews, A & Scott, P A (2003) , February (2003) Empowerment of midwives in Ireland: Provisional survey findings. [Conference Organising Committee Member], International Midwives' Study Group/Midwifery Division Research Seminar, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland , 03-MAR-03 - 04-MAR-03 [Details]
2003 Trinity College Dublin Annual Nursing and Midwifery Conference,
Matthews, A, Scott, P A & Corbally, M (2003) Nurses� and midwives� understanding and experiences of empowerment- findings of a national survey. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Trinity College Dublin Annual Nursing and Midwifery Conference, Dublin , 05-NOV-03 - 07-NOV-03 [Details]
2003 Health Informatics Society of Ireland,
Henry, P, Munro, M, Halpin, A & Matthews, A (2003) Thinking outside the box in nursing. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Health Informatics Society of Ireland, Dublin , 01-NOV-03 [Details]
2002 Trinity College Nursing and Midwifery Annual Conference,
Corbally, M, Scott, P A & Matthews, A (2002) Nurses� and Midwives� understanding and experiences of empowerment in Ireland. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Trinity College Nursing and Midwifery Annual Conference, Dublin , 06-NOV-02 [Details]
2002 Irish Nurses' Organisation- Operating Department Nurses� Annual Conference,
Matthews, A, Scott, P A & Corbally, M (2002) (2002) Empowerment in Nursing: Aspirations and Expectations. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Irish Nurses' Organisation- Operating Department Nurses� Annual Conference, Galway , 18-SEP-02 - 19-SEP-02 [Details]
2002 6th International Philosophy of Nursing Conference,
Corbally, M, Scott, P A & Matthews, A (2002) �On the ground, we know best�� A core element in nursing and midwifery practice. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 6th International Philosophy of Nursing Conference, Dublin , 01-SEP-02 [Details]

Published Reports

  Year Publication
2003 Nurses' and Midwives' Understanding and Experiences of Empowerment. Final Report.
Scott, P A , Matthews, A & Corbally, M (2003) Nurses' and Midwives' Understanding and Experiences of Empowerment. Final Report. Department of Health and Children, Dublin 2. [Details]
2002 Data Sources on Poverty.
Fitzgerald, E., Bates, J. & Matthews, A. (Corrigan, C (editor for Combat Poverty Agency)) (2002) Data Sources on Poverty. Institute of Public Administration, Dublin. [Details]

Commissioned Report

  Year Publication
2018 Framework for Public Involvement in Clinical Effectiveness Processes.
Lambert V, O'Toole S, O'Connor O, Matthews A, Corrigan C, Kirwan M, Doyle P, Fitzsimons J (2018) Framework for Public Involvement in Clinical Effectiveness Processes. Dublin, Ireland: Commissioned Report [Details]
2017 Development of a Framework for Patient and Public Involvement in NCEC's Clinical Effectiveness Processes of National Clinical Guidelines and Audit.
Lambert V, O'Toole S, O'Connor O, Matthews A, Corrigan C, Kirwan M, Doyle P, Fitzsimons J (2017) Development of a Framework for Patient and Public Involvement in NCEC's Clinical Effectiveness Processes of National Clinical Guidelines and Audit. Commissioned Report [Details]
2016 Patient engagement in the governance and development of national clinical effectiveness processes (i.e. clinical audit & guidelines): A systematic literature review and desk-top analysis.
Lambert V, Matthews A, El-Moslemany R, O'Connor C (2016) Patient engagement in the governance and development of national clinical effectiveness processes (i.e. clinical audit & guidelines): A systematic literature review and desk-top analysis. Commissioned Report [Details]
2017 Hospital safety culture and situation awareness in acute paediatric hospitals in Ireland: service evaluation pre-implementation of the Irish Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS).
Lambert V, Matthews A, Corcoran Y, El-Moslemany R. (2017) Hospital safety culture and situation awareness in acute paediatric hospitals in Ireland: service evaluation pre-implementation of the Irish Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS). Commissioned Report [Details]
2015 Research to support the adaptation of guidelines to inform the National Clinical Guideline for the Management of the Acute Adult Asthma Patient.
Lambert V, Matthews A, Collins J, Walshe C, Manning P. (2015) Research to support the adaptation of guidelines to inform the National Clinical Guideline for the Management of the Acute Adult Asthma Patient. Commissioned Report [Details]

Online Article

  Year Publication
2020 What we can learn from the Care Group approach about the sharing of appropriate information on COVID-19 at community level.
Pieterse P, Matthews A, Walsh A, Chirwa C (2020) What we can learn from the Care Group approach about the sharing of appropriate information on COVID-19 at community level. Online Article [Details]

Magazine Article

  Year Publication
2010 Existential concerns in point-of-care testing.
Dunne, S;Gallagher, P;Matthews, A (2010) Existential concerns in point-of-care testing. ABINGDON: Magazine Article [Details]

Note

  Year Publication
2014 Housing improvements for health and associated socioeconomic outcomes.
Matthews A. (2014) Housing improvements for health and associated socioeconomic outcomes. Note [Details]
2011 Authors' reply.
Matthews A. (2011) Authors' reply. Note [DOI] [Details]

Reports

  Year Publication
2012 Leading in Uncertain Times: Evaluation of pilot programme 2012. Confidential report to Research Alliance Committee, National Leadership and Innovation Centre for Nursing & Midwifery, HSE.
Matthews, A, Kirwan M, Kane R and Scott PA (2012) Leading in Uncertain Times: Evaluation of pilot programme 2012. Confidential report to Research Alliance Committee, National Leadership and Innovation Centre for Nursing & Midwifery, HSE. Reports [Details]
2009 New Communities and Mental Health in Ireland: A Needs Analysis. Dublin City University in partnership with Cáirde. Dublin: DCU.
Lakeman R, Matthews A, Munck R, Redmond M, Sanders T & Walsh J (2009) New Communities and Mental Health in Ireland: A Needs Analysis. Dublin City University in partnership with Cáirde. Dublin: DCU. Reports [Details]

Review Articles

  Year Publication
2017 Paediatric early warning systems for detecting and responding to clinical deterioration in children: a systematic review.
Lambert, V;Matthews, A;MacDonell, R;Fitzsimons, J (2017) Paediatric early warning systems for detecting and responding to clinical deterioration in children: a systematic review. LONDON: Review Articles [DOI] [Details]
2016 Pneumococcal vaccine for preventing Streptococcus pneumoniae infection in HIV-infected individuals.
Sadlier C.;Bennett K.;Matthews A.;Mockler D.;Wilson F.;Bergin C. (2016) Pneumococcal vaccine for preventing Streptococcus pneumoniae infection in HIV-infected individuals. Review Articles [DOI] [Details]
2015 Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.
Matthews, A;Haas, DM;O'Mathuna, DP;Dowswell, T (2015) Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. HOBOKEN: Review Articles [DOI] [Details]
2014 Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.
Matthews A.;Haas D.;O'Mathúna D.;Dowswell T.;Doyle M. (2014) Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Review Articles [Details]
2014 Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.
Matthews, A;Haas, DM;O'Mathuna, DP;Dowswell, T;Doyle, M (2014) Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. HOBOKEN: Review Articles [DOI] [Details]
2010 Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.
Matthews A.;Dowswell T.;Haas D.;Doyle M.;O'Mathúna D. (2010) Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Review Articles [Details]
2010 Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.
Matthews, A;Dowswell, T;Haas, DM;Doyle, M;O'Mathuna, DP (2010) Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. HOBOKEN: Review Articles [DOI] [Details]
2009 Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.
Matthews A.;O'Mathúna D.;Doyle M. (2009) Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Review Articles [DOI] [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
1993 UCD 1st year student scholarship
1994 UCD 2nd year student scholarship
1995 UCD postgraduate scholarship

Committees

  Committee Function From / To
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH Associate Editor 2014 / 2016
BMC NURSING Associate Editor 2014 / 2014
Information Management sub-group of the Interim Education Advisory Committee Higher Education representative 2009 / Ongoing
Association for the Improvement of Maternity Services in Ireland Information and support officer 2007 / 2009
NewCom Project (EU ScienceShop Project, DCU/Cairde) Steering Group member 2007 / Ongoing
Pregnancy and Childbirth Group, Cochrane Collaboration. Systematic review author. 2007 / Ongoing
Systematic Reviewers' Community, HealthQWest Research Consortium. 2007 / Ongoing
Research Advisory Network, International Confederation of Midwives Network member 2007 / Ongoing
Irish Social Policy Association Committee Member 2001 / 2006

Employment

  Employer Position From / To
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin Staff Nurse / 20-JUL-90
Centre for Social Research, University of Malawi Research Fellow / 01-JUN-00
School of Nursing, DCU Research Fellow / 31-JAN-03
Rotunda Hospital, Dublin Student midwife / 01-OCT-92
Dublin City University Lecturer in Nursing 02-JAN-05 /
Dept of Social Policy and Social Work, UCD Research/Teaching Fellow / 30-AUG-98
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St Joseph's Hospital, Dublin Staff Nurse / 31-AUG-95
St Elizabeth's Hospital, Dingle, Co Kerry Staff Nurse / 30-SEP-90
School of Nursing, Dublin City University Lecturer in Nursing and Health Policy 01-FEB-03 / 01-FEB-05
Beaumont Convalescent Home, Dublin Nurse's aide / 01-SEP-86
RCSI Library, Beaumont Hospital Medical Library Assistant / 01-MAY-95
Lecturer in Nursing (Permanent), School of Nursing, Dublin City University 01-FEB-05 /
Centre for Social Research, University of Malawi (APSO) Research Fellow 01-SEP-98 / 01-JUN-00
Beaumont Hospital Student Nurse / 01-SEP-89
Council for Children's Hospitals' Care Chief Officer / 30-JUN-01
City Roads Crisis Intervention Unit, London Nurse team member / 31-DEC-96

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
1992 University College Dublin B.Soc.Sc.
1997 Maudsley Regional Drug Training Unit
1996 London School of Economics and Political Science M.Sc.
2000 Dept Community Health & General Practice, TCD
2006 Dublin City University Ph.D.

Languages

  Language Reading Writing Speaking
Irish Functional Functional Functional
French Functional Functional Functional

Outreach Activities

  Year Engagement Type Organisation Description

2007		 Advisory Work Association for the Improvement of Maternity Services in Ireland Committee member (Research, Information and Support) 2007-9

2011		 Advisory Work Banulacht Board member (2011-12)

2015		 Advisory Work Irish Forum for Global Health September Board member, Member of Executive Management Committee (2015- date); Chairperson 2017- date. Irish representative on the Federation of European Societies for Tropical Medicine and International Health (FESTMIH) 2016- date.

2017		 Advisory Work CRC Co-opted Committee member of the Quality, safety and Risk Committee of the Board (November 2017- date)

2015		 Advisory Work Beaumont Hospital Board member; Governance & Risk Management Committee member and Chairperson (2015-2017)

2012		 Advisory Work The Rose Project Board member (2012 to June 2015)

Research Interests

Global health; Breastfeeding policy.

Research Projects

  Title Funder From - To Role Award
Clinical Professor of Nursing- part funded Health Service Executive 01-OCT-16 - 30-SEP-21 DCU PI 387,050.00
Evaluating Health Service Reform Health Service Executive 01-JUN-16 - 31-DEC-19 DCU PI 75,000.00
HRB Summer Student Scholarship - Application SS/213/42. Health Research Board 22-JUL-13 - 13-SEP-13 DCU PI 2,000.00
Community Systems Strengthening for Equitable Maternal and Child Health (COSYST-MCH) Department of Foreign Affairs 01-SEP-12 - 30-AUG-15 DCU PI 142,800.00
SUPPLY OF AN INITIAL 18 MONTH RESEARCH SERVICE TO THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION CENTRE FOR NURSING AND MIDWIFERY Health Service Executive 01-JUL-12 - 31-DEC-13 DCU PI 40,644.00
Innovation Voucher with TASK Ireland (The Academy of Systematic Kinesiology) Enterprise Ireland 22-APR-10 - 30-JUN-10 DCU PI 6,500.00
Exploring the use, efficacy and safety of Traditional medicines in the maternity period by women in Malawi Health Research Board 01-JAN-09 - 31-DEC-09 DCU PI 8,700.00
An Audit and Needs Assessment of Antenatal and Parent Support Services in Ballymun. Ballymun Partnership Ltd. 01-DEC-07 - 01-APR-08 DCU PI 19,941.00
HRB Cochrane Fellowship entitled "Interventions for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy" Health Research Board 01-SEP-07 - 31-AUG-08 DCU PI 56,504.00
Conference Support Award for Conference: "10th International Philosopy of Nursing Conference", 4-6 September 2006 DCU Internal (Finance Office only) 17-JUL-06 - 31-DEC-06 DCU PI 2,000.00

Current Postgraduate Students

  Student Degree Type Supervision Type
Marley , Ellie PhD Supervisor
Lockwood , Emily PhD-track Supervisor
Mc Cauley , Lauren PhD-track Supervisor
Scott , Eoghan PhD Supervisor

Modules Coordinated

  Term (ID)) Title Link Subject
2021 Scarcity & Health NS137Scarcity & Health
2021 Campaigning for Health Equity NS232Campaigning for Health Equity
2021 Challenging Global Health Problems NS370Challenging Global Health Problems