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UCD Ageing Network @ucdageingnetwork.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

🧓🏽👥 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

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Introducing the AgeWell Podcast, an UCD Ageing Network Initiative.

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Rose Penfold @rosespenfold.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

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

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Cris Ojeda-Thies @ojedathies.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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!!

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Niamh Merriman @merrimanniamh.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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).

$Screenshot of the European Geriatric Medicine journal article titled "Delirium and cognitive assessment in national hip fracture registries: a scoping review," published on June 6, 2025.$

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Rose Penfold @rosespenfold.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

(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

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Mary Walsh @marywalsh14.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

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

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Mary Walsh @marywalsh14.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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.

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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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

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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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

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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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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National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) @noca-irl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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

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