Research

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe is conducting a national assessment of assistive technology provision in Ireland, at the request of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth. As part of this important initiative, WHO is inviting assistive technology users, their families, carers, and supporters to participate in online focus groups to share their experiences and insights.

Join us on Zoom on November 21st at 12:30pm for a research update from Clara Stein and Prof. Jessica Branham, who will discuss their latest findings on the role of cognitive reserve in MS. For more information, register here, scan the QR code below or contact Alison Cotter at alisonc@ms-society.ie

Join us online for a research symposium this September 30th at 2pm for an insightful session where undergraduate students who participated in the summer fellowship scheme will present the research they conducted over the summer.

MS Ireland invites researchers to contribute to the MS Research Ezine.

Protein supplement and exercise training for the treatment of sarcopenia risk in older adults who receive supportive home care: POWER Study. 

Joan Alaboson, a PhD student in the Department of Psychology at Maynooth University, supervised by Dr Rebecca Maguire and Dr Laura Coffey, conducted an online survey  exploring the peer support needs of (1) people living with MS, and (2) family members/friends who provide care, help or support to someone with MS.

MS Ireland is seeking an academic researcher to partner with them for an application to the HRB Applied Partnerships Award (APA) 2024. The project aims to focus on mental health and will address the following provisional research questions:

Calling all Health Care Professionals: Investigating Evidence-Based Practices in Occupational Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis

MS Ireland launched the results of the comprehensive “My MS My Needs” survey on World MS Day at a briefing in the AV Room of Leinster House to Oireachtas members, all eager to deepen their understanding of the challenges faced by the over 10,000 individuals living with MS in Ireland.

In early 2023, MS Ireland undertook a comprehensive survey aimed at delving into the experiences and needs of young adults aged 18 to 35 living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The survey, which 126 people responded to, sought to gauge awareness of and engagement with MS Ireland, experiences at the time of diagnosis, challenges faced, and suggestions for improvement.