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Associate Professor Danielle Ni Chroinin
Conjoint Associate Professor

Associate Professor Danielle Ni Chroinin

MB BCh BAO (1st Hons), BMedSc, MD (Research), MRCPI, FRACP (Dual: Geriatric and General Medicine)

Professional memberships of ANZAHPE and ANZSGM.

Co-chair of the Models of Care working Group, Age and Ageing Clinical Academic Group, SPHERE. Co-Chair of Liverpool Hospital Falls Prevention and Management Committee.

Medicine & Health
School of Clinical Medicine

Associate Professor Danielle Ní Chróinín is a Staff Specialist in Geriatric Medicine, Liverpool Hospital, and holds dual fellowships in Geriatric and General Medicine, and has over a decade’s experience in clinical geriatric medicine, both here and in Ireland. She is a Conjoint Associate Professor with South Western Sydney Clinical School at UNSW Sydney.

Danielle completed her doctoral thesis in the field of stroke medicine, and most of her present research focusses on clinically meaningful, collaborative and multidisciplinary research applying to the care of older persons. This includes studies of frailty and mortality in primary care, advance care planning, strategies for caring for persons with dementia, and functional outcomes of older persons in hospital.

Danielle has an active interest in teaching and supervision, including supervising ILP/honours students and supporting early career researchers in the geriatric research sphere.
Phone
0287386152 (secretary)
E-mail
danielle.nichroinin@health.nsw.gov.au

  • U.C.C. Entrance Scholarship on basis of Leaving Certificate Results, 1999
  • Bord na Gaeilge / University College Cork Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta (Irish Scholarships), 2000, 2002
  • College Scholar award on basis of end-of-year exams, 2002, 2003, 2004
  • U.C.C. James M. O’Donovan Prize in Medicine, 2004 (Highest Score in class)
  • National Universities of Ireland Henry Hutchinson Stewart Scholarship in Medicine, 2004 (Highest score amongst all medical graduates at National Universities of Ireland)
  • National Universities of Ireland Henry Hutchinson Stewart Commendation in Paediatrics, 2004 (Fourth amongst National Universities of Ireland)
  • Clinical Dean’s Award for teaching (South Western Sydney Clinical School, UNSW Sydney), 2018

Summary of Research Publications and Presentations                                                                               

  • Over 40 research papers and research letter publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, of which first author on 22, senior author on 4, and several papers currently in process of submission to peer-reviewed journals.
  • Over 85 presentations at national/international scientific conferences, with journal abstract publications for 60+ of these, and an invited speaker, most recently at Australian Society of Anaesthesists National Scientific Meeting (Sept 2019).
  • Current work includes exploration of intern preparedness to manage older patients, impact of COVID on community-dwelling older patients and RACFs, cognitive outcomes following endovascular clot retrieval, frailty and care planning in primary care, and intravenous access in older adults, management of older trauma patients and improving end of life care for frailer older patients.
  • H-index of 15 and i10 index of 18 (Google Scholar)  (H-index 10 on Scopus)

 

1)    Research Papers & Research Letter Publications

  1. The Effect of Pre-thickened Fluids on Nutritional and Health Parameters in Older Patients with Swallow Deficits. McCormick, Stafford KM, Saqib G, D Ní Chróinín, Power D. Age Ageing 2008; 37: 714-715 IF 4.11, cited by 6
  2. An Australian Immigrant of the Arachnid Variety?- a Case Report. D Ní Chróinín, F Cummins. Eur J Emerg Med. 2009; 16(3): 159-162 IF 1.73, cited by 1
  3. The impact of nutritional supplementation on functional outcome- combination with physical exercise may prove the winning formula. D Ní Chróinín, H O’Brien, M Stafford, D Power. JAGS, May 2010; 58(7): 1396-8  IF 4.16, cited by 1
  4. Death in Long-Term Care Facilities: Attitudes and Reactions of Patients and Staff. A Qualitative Study. D Ní Chróinín, et al. European Geriatric Medicine 2011; 2(1): 56-59  IF 1.17, cited by 2
  5. Patient Understanding of Discharge Diagnoses: Prevalence and Predictors. D Ní Chróinín et al. European Geriatric Medicine 2011; 2(1): 74-78  IF 1.17, cited by 2
  6. Improved late survival and disability after stroke with therapeutic anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation: a population study. N Hannon, E Callaly, A Moore, D Ní Chróinín et al. Stroke 2011; 42(9): 2503-8  IF 6.24, cited by 24
  7. Association Between Acute Statin Therapy, Survival, and Improved Functional Outcome After Ischemic Stroke. The North Dublin Population Stroke Study. D Ní Chróinín et al. Stroke 2011; 42: 1021-1029  IF 6.24, cited by 64
  8. Response to letter by Reeves Regarding Article “Association Between Acute Statin Therapy, Survival, and Improved
  9. Functional Outcome After Ischemic Stroke. The North Dublin Population Stroke Study.”  D Ní Chróinín, PJ Kelly. Stroke 2011: 42; e552  IF 6.24, cited by 0
  10. Crack-ing the Case: A Patient with Persistent Delirium due to Body Packing with Cocaine. D Ní Chróinín, S Gaine. Irish Med J 2012; 105 (4)  IF 0.09, cited by 4
  11. Medicine in the community: a unique partnership. D Ní Chróinín, L Kyne, j duggan, J Last, A Molphy, D O’Shea, M Steele, G Bury, W Cullen. The Clinical Teacher 2012; 9: 158-163. IF 0.42, cited by 9
  12. Stroke recurrence within the time window recommended for carotid endarterectomy. M Marnane, D Ní Chróinín et al. Neurology 2011; 77:738-43  IF 7.61, cited by 37
  13. Incidence, event rates, and early outcome of stroke in Dublin, Ireland- the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. PJ Kelly, G Crispino, Ó Sheehan, L Kelly, M Marnane, N Hannon, D Ní Chróinín et al. Stroke 2012; 43: 2042-2047  IF 6.24, cited by 37
  14. An Unusual Cause of Acute Delirium in a Septuagenarian with Alzheimer’s Dementia. D Ní Chróinín et al. Eur Geriatr Med 2012: 3(6): 378-79  IF 1.17, cited by 1
  15. Acute Statin Therapy and Outcome Following Ischaemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational studies and Randomised trials. D Ní Chróinín et al. Stroke 2013; 44: 448-456  IF 6.24, cited by 123
  16. Awareness of Osteoporosis, Risk and Protective Factors, and Own Diagnostic Status: A Cross-sectional Study. D Ní  

Chróinín et al. Arch Osteoporosis 2013; 8: 117  IF 2.38, cited by 3

  1. Sudden Headache and Third Nerve Palsy: Thinking Outside the Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Box   D Ní Chróinín et al.  Age Ageing 2013; 42: 810-2 IF 4.11, cited by 1
  2. Would You Be a Geriatrician? Student Attitudes to a Career in Geriatric Medicine. D Ní Chróinín et al. Age Ageing 2013; 42(5): 654-7  IF 4.11, cited by 2
  3. Serum lipids associated with inflammation-related PET-FDG uptake in symptomatic carotid plaque. D Ní Chróinín et al. Neurology 2014; 82: 1-7  IF 8.06, cited by 12

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  1. Acute Hospital, Community, and Indirect Costs of Stroke Associated With Atrial Fibrillation. N Hannon, L Daly, S Murphy, S Smith, D Hayden, D Ní Chróinín et al. Stroke 2014; 45: 3670-3674  IF 6.24, cited by 21
  2. Antithrombotic treatment at onset of stroke with atrial fibrillation, functional outcome, and fatality- a systematic review. N Hannon, M Arsava, H Audebert, H Ay, M Crowe, D Ní Chróinín et al. Int J Stroke 2014; 10(6): 806-14  IF 4.46, cited by 3
  3. Film Star, A Reflection. D Ní Chróinín. The Clinical Teacher 2014; 11: 565  IF 0.42, cited by 0
  4. Factors Influencing Deprescribing Habits Amongst Geriatricians. D Ní Chróinín et al. Age Ageing 2015; 44(4): 704-8 IF 4.51, 30 cites
  5. Falls and Fractures Two Years after Acute Stroke in a Population-Based Study: The North Dublin Population Stroke Study. E Callaly, D Ní Chróinín et al. Age Ageing 2015; 44:882-886  IF 4.51, 23 cites
  6. Rates and Determinants of 5-year Outcomes after Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke: A Population Study. Hayden DT, Hannon N, Callaly E, D Ní Chróinín et al. Stroke 2015; 46:3488-9 . IF 6.24, 28 cites
  7. Rates, Predictors and Outcomes of early and late Recurrence after Stroke: The North Dublin Population Stroke Study. E Callaly, D Ní Chróinín et al. Stroke 2016; 47: 244-6  IF 6.24, 22 cites
  8. Antibiotic Antics – Audit of Compliance with Antibiotic Therapeutic Guidelines in Older Patients. D Xiao… D Ní Chróinín. J Pharm Pract Res 2016; 46(1): 22-27  IF - , 1 cite
  9. Suboptimal Bone Protection in Geriatric Inpatients and Effect of a Simple Educational and Mnemonic Strategy. TA Scott, A Beveridge, D Ní Chróinín. Australas J Ageing 2016; 35: E36-9  IF 1.31, 1 cite
  10. Oral Health Status is Associated with Common Medical Comorbidities in Older Hospital In-Patients. D Ní Chróinín… P Foltyn. J Am Geriatr Soc 2016; 64: 1696-700  IF 4.39, 14 cites
  11. Case Study: Diagnosing Cirrhotic Sequelae. D Ní Chróinín et al. Australian Doctor 2016; Jan: 14-15, IF -, 0 cites
  12. Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Older Hospitalisation In-Patients: Prevalence, Contribution to Hospital Admiss-ion, and Documentation of Rationale for Continuation. D Ní Chróinín et al. Australas J Ageing 2016; 35(4): 262-265  IF 1.31, 16 cites
  13. Why do TIA patients have higher early stroke recurrence risk than those with ischaemic stroke? A population study. L Akijian, D Ní Chróinín et al. Int J Stroke 2017; 12(1): 96-104  IF 4.41, 2 cites
  14. Renal dysfunction and chronic kidney disease in ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack: A population-based study. D Hayden, C McCarthy, L Akijian, E Callaly, D Ní Chróinín et al. Int J Stroke 2017; 12(7): 761-769  IF 4.41, 6 cites
  15. Predictors on Admission of Functional Decline among Older Patients Hospitalised for Acute Care: A Prospective Observ-ational Study. D Basic, D Ní Chróinín, D Conforti, C Shanley. Australas J Ageing 2017; 36(4): E57-63 IF 1.31, 8 cites
  16. Functional Deterioration in the Month Before Hospitalisation is Associated with In-Hospital Functional Decline: an obser-vational study. D Ní Chróinín, D Basic, D Conforti, C Shanley. Eur Geriatr Med 2018; 9(3): 321-327  IF 1.33, 1 cite
  17. Truth disclosure on prognosis: is it ethical not to communicate personalized risk of death? M Cardona…D Ní Chróinín. Int J Clin Pract 2018: e13222. doi: 10.1111/ijcp.13222. IF 2.61 5 cites
  18. Health Services utilization amongst older persons during the last year of life: A population based study. D Ní Chróinín et al. BMC Geriatrics 18(1): 317  IF 3.02, 5 cites
  19. Reducing delirium after hip fracture surgery with a perioperative multidisciplinary care bundle. A Chuan… D Ní Chróinín. Anaesthesia 2020 Jan;75(1):63-71. IF 5.88, 3 cites
  20. A practical approach: Using a Prospective Multidisciplinary Observational Cohort Study to Investigate Functional Out-comes in Older Hospital In-Patients. D Ní Chróinín. Sage Research Methods Cases 2020. Doi: 10.4135/9781529744774
  21. Letter to the editor: Doctor-Speak. D Ní Chróinín. Focus on Health Profess Ed 2020; 21(2): 61-62 IF –, 0 cites
  22. Geriatric Outreach to Residential Aged Care: Embracing A Dynamic Approach in the COVID-19 Era. D Ní Chróinín, A Patil. Australas J Ageing (in press 2020) IF 1.31
  23. Frailty, delirium and hospital mortality of older adults admitted to intensive care: the Delirium (Deli) in ICU study. D Sanchez, KBrennan, M El Safye, SA Shunker, T Bogdanoski, S Hedges, YC Hou, JM Lynch, L Hunt, E Alexandrou, M Saxena, S Abel, R Lakshmanan, D Bhonagiri, MJ Parr, A Aneman, D Ní Chróinín, KM Hillman, SA Frost. Critical Care  (in press 2020) IF 7.44

 

2)    Scientific Presentations and Abstract Publications  (chronological order)                  

                                   

  1. Audit of Time Intervals Between Referral to Breast Services & Subsequent Stages in the Management of Patients with Breast Cancer. D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation, Sir Peter Freyer Memorial Surgical Symposium, Galway, 2004. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci 2004: 173(3) Supp 1:74.
  2. Diabetes Mellitus Is Associated with Abnormalities in Pulmonary Function and Nutritional Parameters in Subjects with Cystic Fibrosis Post Lung and Heart Lung Transplantation. EJ Gallagher, D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentations, 66th American Diabetes Association Symposium, New York, 2006, and Irish endocrine Society Meeting, 2006. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci, 2006 Oct: 175 (4;Supp 2): 53, and Diabetes 2006 Jun: 55(Supp); 2664.
  3. Recurrent Stroke-Like Episodes in MELAS triggered by Cocaine Use. A McKeon, D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentations, 42nd Irish Neurological Association Meeting, Galway, 2006, and 9th Annual Irish Heart Foundation Stroke Conference, Dublin, 2006
  4. Crack-ing the Case: Case Report of A Patient with Persistent Delirium, and the Subsequent Diagnosis of Body-Packing with Cocaine. D Ní Chróinín, S Gaine. Poster presentation, UK College of Emergency Medicine Conference, London, May 2008
  5. Spider Bites in the Night- Australian Immigrants of the Arachnid Variety, a Case Report. D Ní Chróinín, F Cummins. Poster presentation, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital/ University College Dublin Young Investigators Research Symposium, May 2008
  6. Rates, Determinants and Outcomes of Early Recurrent Stroke- the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Irish Gerontological Society Meeting 2008, and British Geriatric Society Autumn Meeting, Birmingham, 2008. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci 2008; 177 (supp. 9); S333, and in Communications to the British Geriatric Society Autumn Meeting, Birmingham 2008; 53
  7. Early Outcome following Stroke- the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. E Callaly, D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Irish Heart Foundation Stroke Day, May 2008, and British Geriatric Society Autumn Meeting, Birmingham, 2008. Abstract publication: Communications to the British Geriatric Society, 2008; 54
  8. Early Disability, Mortality, and Case Fatality Following Stroke in an Irish Population- the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. E Callaly, D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Irish Gerontological Society Meeting, 2008. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci 2008; 177 (Supp 9); S341.
  9. Death in Long-term Care Facilities: Attitudes and Reactions of Patients and Staff. A Qualitative Study. R Haslam, D Ní Chróinín, et al. Platform presentation, Irish Gerontological Society Meeting, October 2008.  Poster presentation at British Geriatric Society Autumn Meeting, 2008.  Abstract publication in Communications to the British Geriatric Society Autumn Meeting, Birmingham 2008; 15
  10. Measures of Nutritional Status and the Effect of Nutritional Supplementation on Functional Independence. D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital/University College Dublin Young Investigators Research Symposium. Poster presentation, Irish Gerontological Society Meeting, 2008, EU Geriatric Medicine Society Meeting, Copenhagen, 2008. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci 2008; 177 (supp. 9); S320
  11. Patient Understanding of Discharge Diagnoses: Prevalence and Predictors. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital/University College Dublin Young Investigators Research Symposium, Irish Gerontological Society Meeting, 2008, and EU Geriatric Medicine Society Meeting, Copenhagen, 2008. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci 2008; 177 (Supp 9); S315
  12. Effect of neuroleptic medication use on stroke mortality, recurrence and functional status - the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. D Ní Chróinín, et al. Poster presentation, Irish Gerontological Society Meeting, 2009. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci 2009; 178 (Supp 8); S277
  13. Frequency of falls and fractures in the first year after stroke - the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. E Callaly, D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Irish Gerontological Society Meeting, 2009. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci 2009; 178 (supp. 8); S280
  14. Statin Therapy and Reduced Early Fatality after Stroke in the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentations, Irish Neurological Association Meeting, Dublin, 2009, Irish Heart Foundation Stroke Study Day, Dublin, May 2009, and European Stroke Conference, Stockholm, 2009. Abstract publication: Cerebrovasc Dis 2009; 27(Supp 6): 57
  15. Diagnostic utility of the ABCD2 score to distinguish TIA and minor stroke from TIA mimic syndromes in the North Dublin TIA study. O Sheehan, A Merwick, N Hannon, LA Kelly, M Marnane, D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation, Irish Neurological Association Meeting, Dublin, 2009; poster presentations, Irish Heart Foundation Stroke Study Day, Dublin, 2009, and European Stroke Conference, Stockholm, 2009. Abstract publication: Cerebrovasc Dis 2009; 27(Supp 6): 72
  16. Improving subtype classification in TOAST-defined cryptogenic stroke in the North Dublin population stroke study. M Marnane, O Sheehan, C Duggan, A Merwick, N Hannon, E Callaly, D Ní Chróinín et al.  Platform presentation, European Stroke Conference, Stockholm, 2009. Abstract publication: Cerebrovasc Dis 2009; 27(Supp 6): 101                                 
  17. Statin Therapy and Improved Early Outcomes after Ischaemic Stroke in the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. D Ní Chróinín et al.  Platform presentation, Irish Gerontological Society Meeting, Belfast 2009, and as Guest speaker at 10th Symposium of the Portuguese Stroke Group of the Portuguese Society of Internal Medicine, Porto, Portugal, 2010. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci 2009; 178 (supp. 8); S273
  18. Therapeutic INR predicts improved early recovery in anticoagulated patients with stroke and atrial fibrillation – the North Dublin Population Stroke Study.  N Hannon…D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation, European Stroke Conference, Stockholm, May 2009; poster presentations, Irish Neurological Association Meeting, Dublin, May 2009, and Irish Heart Foundation Stroke Study Day, Dublin, 2009. Abstract publication: Cerebrovascular Dis 2009; 27(Supp 6): 44
  19. Understanding of Osteoporosis: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Patient and Carer Knowledge. D. Ní Chróinín, et al. Poster presentation, British Geriatric Society Autumn Meeting, Harrogate, 2009. Abstract publication: Communications to the British Geriatric Society Autumn Meeting, 2009
  20. Patient Awareness of Osteoporosis, Risk and Protective Factors, and Own Diagnostic Status: A Cross-sectional Study. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Irish Gerontological Society Meeting, Belfast 2009. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci 2009; 178 (supp. 8); S273
  21. Design and Implementation of a New Medicine in the Community Module: A Unique Partnership between Medicine for the Elderly and General Practice at University College Dublin. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Irish Gerontological Society Meeting, Belfast 2009, and British Geriatrics Society Autumn Meeting, Harrogate, 2009. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci 2009; 178 (supp. 8) and Communications to the British Geriatric Society Autumn Meeting 2009
  22. Use of a Clinical Skills Workshop to Teach Clinical Assessment of the Older Adult to Medical Students. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference, Galway, 2010
  23. A Multidisciplinary and Multimorbidity Workshop for Medical Students. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Conference, Galway, 2010
  24. A collaborative Medicine and the Community module: development, content and process. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Association of University Departments of General Practice, Ireland Conference, 2010
  25.  Reducing stroke disability with intravenous thrombolysis in the Mater University Hospital. S Doyle…D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation, Irish Cardiovascular Nurses Association Meeting, Dublin, 2010                              
  26. Very early stroke recurrence causing long-term disability is independently associated with carotid stenosis in the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. M Marnane M, D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation, European Stroke Conference, Barcelona, 2010. Abstract publication: Cerebrovascular Dis 2010; 29(2): no. 6
  27. Dose-dependent association between statin therapy and survival in the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, European Stroke Conference, Barcelona, May 2010 and Irish Gerontology Society
  28. Annual Scientific Meeting/European Union Geriatric Medicine Society Congress, Sept 2010, and at Mater University Hospital/UCD Young Investigators Research Symposium, 2010. Abstract publication: Cerebrovascular Dis 2010; 29(2): no. 511
  29. Introduction of a new Medicine in the Community Module: A Unique Partnership between Medicine for the Elderly and General Practice. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Irish Gerontology Society Annual Scientific

Meeting/European Union Geriatric Medicine Society Congress, Dublin, 2010. Abstract publication: Eur Geriatr Med 2010: 1(Suppl 1): 1-172

  1. Would you be a Geriatrician?- Student Career Preferences and Attitudes to a Career in Medicine for the Elderly. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Irish Gerontology Society Annual Scientific Meeting/European Union Geriatric Medicine Society Congress, Dublin, 2010. Abstract publication: Eur Geriatr Med 2010: 1(Suppl 1): 1-172
  2. Dose-dependent association between statin therapy and survival in the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. D Ní Chróinín, et al. Poster presentation, Irish Gerontology Society Annual Scientific Meeting/European Union Geriatric Medicine Society Congress, Dublin, 2010. Abstract publication: Eur Geriatr Med 2010: 1(Suppl 1): 1-172
  3. Late Mortality and Disability Following Stroke in an Irish Population Based Study – the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. EL Callaly, D Ni Chroinin, et al. Platform presentation, Irish Gerontology Society Annual Scientific Meeting/European Union Geriatric Medicine Society Congress, Dublin, 2010. Abstract publication: Eur Geriatr Med 2010: 1(Suppl 1): 1-172
  4. Pre-stroke antithrombotic treatment and its impact on late outcomes in ischaemic stroke associated with atrial fibrillation–The North Dublin Population Stroke Study. N Hannon, E Callaly, A Moore, D Ní Chróinín, et al. Poster presentation, Irish Gerontology Society Annual Scientific Meeting/European Union Geriatric Medicine Society Congress, Dublin, 2010. Abstract publication: Eur Geriatr Med 2010: 1(Suppl 1): 1-172
  5. Statin Therapy and Outcome following Ischaemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. D Ní Chróinín, et al. Platform presentation, Irish Heart Foundation Stroke Day, Dublin, April 2011 and European Stroke Congress, Hamburg, 2011. Abstract publication: Cerebrovasc Dis 2011; 31 (Suppl 2)
  6. Natural history of tPA-untreated minor stroke in the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. M Marnane, E Callaly , N Hannon, A Merwick, D Ní Chróinín, et al. Platform presentation, European Stroke Congress, Hamburg, 2011 Abstract publication: Cerebrovasc Dis 2011
  7. Evolution of DWI signal abnormalities after Transient Ischemic Attack and minor ischaemic stroke. Á Merwick, EL Callaly, J Duggan, E Dolan, N Hannon, EC Kavanagh, L Lawlor, M Marnane, JT Moroney, MR Moynagh, S Murphy, D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation, European Stroke Congress, Hamburg, 2011. Abstract publication: Cerebrovasc Dis 2011 
  8. Association between therapeutic INR, survival and reduced disability in atrial fibrillation and stroke– systematic review and meta-analysis. N Hannon, K Mun Tan, I Noone, M O’Donnell, D Ní Chróinín, et al. Poster presentation, European Stroke Congress, Hamburg, 2011. Abstract publication: Cerebrovascular Dis 2011
  9. A Population-based Comparison of Total Costs: The Economic Burden of Atrial Fibrillation-Associated Stroke. N Hannon, S Smith, S Murphy, D Ní Chróinín, et al. Platform presentation, International Stroke Conference, New Orleans, 2012. Abstract publication: Stroke 2012; 43 (2)
  10. Five-year outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation-related stroke - the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. D Hayden, N Hannon, E Callaly, D Ní Chróinín, et al. Platform presentation, European Stroke Conference, Lisbon, 2012. Abstract publication: Cerebrovasc Dis 2012; 33 (Suppl 2)
  11. Subtle motor abnormalities on clinical assessment after TIA- Rlationship to Diagnosis, DWI Abnormality & Prognosis. Ó Sheehan, N Hannon, M Marnane, A Merwisk, E Callaly, D Ní Chróinín, et al. Platform presentation, European Stroke Conference, Lisbon, 2012. Abstract publication: Cerebrovasc Dis 2012
  12. An Unusual Cause of Acute Delirium in a Septogenarian with Alzheimer’s Dementia. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, European Union Geriatric Medicine Society Congress, Brussels, 2012. Abstract publication: Eur Geriatr Med 2012; 3 (Suppl 1)
  13. Sudden Headache and Third Nerve Palsy: Thinking Outside the Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Box. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, European Union Geriatric Medicine Society Congress, Brussels, Sept 2012, Brussels, 2012. Abstract publication: Eur Geriatr Med 2012; 3(Suppl 1)
  14. Living the DREEM: Student Perceptions of Medicine in the Community, University College, Dublin. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster Presentation at Irish Network of Medical Educators Annual Meeting, Dublin 2012, and British Geriatric Society Spring Meeting, Belfast, 2013
  15. Feeling the Pressure! Case Presentation of a Patient with Malignant Cerebellar Infarction. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, European Stroke Congress, London, 2013. Abstract publication: Cerebrovascular Dis 2013; 35(Suppl 3)
  16. Early Blood Lipid Values are Associated with Carotid Inflammation on 18FDG-PET in Patients with Acutely Sympto-matic Carotid Stenosis. D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation, European Stroke Congress, London, May 2013; poster presentation, British Geriatric Society Spring Meeting, Belfast, 2013. Abstract publication: Cerebrovascular Dis 2013; 35(Suppl 3)
  17. Suboptimal Lipid Management in Ischaemic Stroke and TIA Patients: the North Dublin Population Stroke Study. D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation, European Stroke Congress, London, 2013; poster presentation, British

Geriatric Society Spring Meeting, Belfast, 2013. Abstract publication: Cerebrovascular Dis 2013; 35(Suppl 3)

  1. Beyond DWI —Emerging candidate MRI biomarkers associated with risk of early stroke after TIA. L Akijian, F Carty, J Thornton, R Grech, E Kavanagh, A Merwick, D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation, World Congress of Neurolgy, Vienna, 2013. Abstract publication: J Neurol Sci 2013; 333 (Suppl 1): e245-6
  2. Exploration of the Association Between Vitamin B12 and Cognitive Impairment in Older Patients. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation at the Irish Gerontological Society Meeting, Dublin, 2013. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci 2013; 182 (Suppl 6)
  3. Will the Faller Fracture? Has Anyone Asked? D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Irish Gerontological Society Meeting, Dublin, 2013. Abstract publication: Irish J Med Sci 2013; 182 (Suppl 6).                                    
  4. Frequent Premature Atrial Contractions are Associated with Increased Mortality and Recurrent Stroke Following Ischaemic Stroke/TIA. JJ Keaney, L Akijian D Mulholland, D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation at Irish Cardiac Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Killarney, 2013. Abstract publication: Ir J Med Sci 2013; 182: S375
  5. Audit of Heart Failure Management Amongst Geriatric Patients. M Warren, M Hohenberg, P Keyes, M O’Brien, D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2014. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2014; 33 (Suppl 1)
  6. Development of New Community Medicine Service. O Griffin, D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2014. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2014; 33 (Suppl 1)
  7. Antibiotic Antics- What Are We Up To?- An Audit of Adherence to the Therapeutic Guidelines. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2014. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2014; 33 (Suppl 1)
  8. An Audit of Anti-Psychotic Medication Review and Discontinuation Plans at Discharge. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2014. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2014; 33 (Suppl 1)
  9. Might this Patient Fracture? Shouldn’t we ask?- An Audit of Bone Health Management in Patients Admitted to our Geriatric Ward. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2014. Abstract publication: Australasian J Ageing 2014; 33 (Suppl 1)
  10. Characterisation of admissions of patients aged 90 and above to a tertiary Sydney hospital. T Milder, D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2014, Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2014; 33 (Suppl 1)
  11. Why Stop? A Survey of Deprescribing Habits Amongst Geriatricians. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2014, Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2014; 33 (Suppl 1)
  12. The Prognostic Importance of Frequent Premature Atrial Contractions Following Ischemic Cerebrovascular Events. JJ Keaney, L Akijian, D Mulholland, N Hannon, D Ní Chróinín, et al. American Heart Association Scientific Symposium, Chicago, 2014. Abstract publication: Circulation 2014; 130 (Suppl 2): A17806
  13. Clinical Review and Documentation of Rationale for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Prescribing in Older Hospital
    In-Patients.     HM Neto, R Day, A Sandhu, A Beveridge, D Ní Chróinín. Poster presentation, Australasian Society of

Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists Annual Scientific Conference, Melbourne, 2014

  1. Patterns of Deprescribing Amongst Geriatricians: The Influence of Cognition, Dependency and Pill Burden. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists Annual Scientific Conference, Melbourne, 2014
  2. Rates of polypharmacy at admission and discharge: A retrospective hospital-based study. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists Annual Scientific

Conference, Melbourne, 2014

  1. Students with a Positive Attitude to Geriatric Medicine Perform Better in Assessments During a Teaching Module.
    W Connolly, S Healy-Evans, D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) Scientific Conference, Dublin, 2015
  2. Early Functional Outcome Predicts Late Outcome Post Stroke Falls Risk- The North Dublin Population Stroke Study. EL Callaly, D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) Scientific Conference, Dublin, 2015
  3. Improvement in Care of Elderly Fractured Neck of Femur Patients with Implementation of a Formal Model of Care Checklist. A Shivam, C Regan, D Rom, I Harris, B Courtenay, A Beveridge, D Ní Chróinín. Platform presentation,

Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Perth, 2015. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2015; 34 (Suppl 1): 17-50

  1. Association between Charlson Comorbidity Index and Outcomes Of Older Persons On Transitional Aged Care Packages (TACP). O Griffin, M Nasr, D Ní Chróinín, A Beveridge. Platform presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Perth, 2015. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2015; 34 (Suppl 1): 17-50
  2. Oral Health Status and Association with Medical Comorbidity in Older Hospital Patients. D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation at Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Perth, 2015. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2015; 34 (Suppl 1): 17-50
  3. Patterns of Hospital-Based Healthcare Use Amongst Dementia Patients in their Last Year of Life in New South Wales (NSW). D Ní Chróinín et al. Platform presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Perth, 2015. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2015; 34 (Suppl 1): 17-50
  4. Exploratory Analysis of Pre-Operative Orthogeriatric Medical Input and Outcomes Following Fracture Neck-Of-Femur. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Perth, 2015. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2015; 34 (Suppl 1): 51-61
  5. Hospital Services Utilisation Amongst Older Patients in the Last Year of Life: a New South Wales (NSW) population-based study. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Perth, 2015. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2015; 34 (Suppl 1): 51-61
  6. Clinical Impact of Low-Grade Temperatures in Older Persons with Fractured Neck of Femur (NOF). D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Perth, 2015. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2015; 34 (Suppl 1): 51-61
  7. Recent Anticholinergic Medication Burden Associated with Poorer Oral Health Status in Older Hospital In-Patients. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Perth, 2015. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2015; 34 (Suppl 1): 51-61
  8. Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Older Hospital In-Patients: Prevalence at Admission and Discharge, and Contri-bution to Hospital Admission. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of  Geriat-ric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Perth, 2015. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2015; 34 (Suppl 1): 51-61
  9. Prescribing and Deprescribing Practices for Patients with Dementia Attending Geriatric Clinic. D Ní Chróinín, A Sami. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Cairns, J 2016. Abstract publication: Australasian J Ageing 2016; 35 (Suppl 1): 60-82                                                      
  10. Audit of Advanced Care Planning at Geriatric Clinic for Patients with Dementia. D Ní Chróinín, A Sami. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Cairns, 2016. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2016; 35 (Suppl 1): 60-82
  11. Functional Decline prior to Hospitalisation Is Associated with In-Hospital Functional Decline. D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Cairns, 2016. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2016; 35 (Suppl 1): 60-82
  12. Factors Associated with Functional Decline During Admission Amongst Older Hospital In-Patients. D Basic, D Ní Chróinín et al. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Cairns, 2016. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2016; 35 (Suppl 1): 60-82
  13. Palliative Management of Older In-patients with Conditions Potentially Amenable to Palliative Treatment. D Ní Chróinín. Platform presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Rotorua, 2017. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2017; 36 (Suppl 2): 1-71
  14. Are we missing an opportunity to assess osteoporosis and fracture risk in our patients with rib fractures? D Ní Chróinín. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Rotorua, 2017. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2017; 36 (Suppl 2): 1-71
  15. Development of Geriatric Outreach Service for residential aged care at Liverpool Hospital. A Patil, R Acosta, D Ní Chróinín, R Gonzales. Platform presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Rotorua, 2017. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2017; 36 (Suppl 2): 1-71
  16. Hyponatremia and falls, fractures, and functional outcomes in older patients: a literature review. J Valle, D Ní Chróinín, A Beveridge. Platform presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Rotorua, 2017. Abstract publication: Australasian J Ageing 2017; 36 (Suppl 2): 1-71
  17. Association between nutritional status and clinical and functional outcomes in hospitalised elderly patients.  A Sami, D Ní Chróinín. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Rotorua, 2017. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2017; 36 (Suppl 2): 1-71
  18. A comparison of nutritional status in hospitalised elderly community dwelling and RACF home patients. Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Rotorua, 2017. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2017; 36 (Suppl 2): 1-71
  19. Initial audit of the safe prescribing of antipsychotic medications in patients with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in Australia. D Ní Chróinín, S Manchip, PY Koo. Poster presentation at Royal Society of Medicine,  Patient Safety Section, London, 2017 (Shortlisted Student and Trainee Prize)
  20. Development of Geriatric Outreach Service for residential aged care at Liverpool Hospital (extended). A Patil, M Acosta, D Ní Chróinín et al. Accepted Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Sydney, 2018. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2018; 37 (Suppl 2): 98
  21. Outcomes and Management of Older Adults with Minimal Trauma Rib Fractures: An Exploratory Study. K. Zhang, D Ní Chróinín. Accepted Poster presentation, Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Sydney, 2018. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2018; 37 (Suppl 2): 73
  22. Improving delirium-associated outcomes for older patients: A pilot study of music as an environmental intervention in the emergency department (ED). S Wang, G Nagaraj, A Short, D Ní Chróinín, P Middleton. Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, 2019. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2019; 38 (Suppl 1): 28
  23. Delirium Reduction by Analgesia Management in Hip fracture Surgery (DRAM-HF): A pre-trial survey exploring barriers and enablers to implementing clinical change. C Hunter, D Ní Chróinín, L McEvoy, C Zhao, N Tillekeratne, A Chuan. Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, 2019. Abstract publication: Australas J Ageing 2019; 38 (Suppl 1): 41