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Biography
I am a CORU-registered physiotherapist and PhD researcher in the School of Allied Health. My research is examining the feasibility and acceptability of an intergenerational movement to music programme for the health and wellbeing of older adults and teenagers. This project has received funding from Research Ireland (GOIPG) and the PPI Ignite network (Health Research Board).
I graduated in 2023 from the BSc. (Hons) in Physiotherapy in the University of Limerick and I completed a certificate in Intergenerational Practice through Generations Working Together, in conjunction with the University of Granada, in 2024.
I have a keen interest in the role of arts for health, intergenerational practice, and the co-design of research through public and patient involvement (PPI). I have previously worked as a research assistant and as a physiotherapist on arts for health programmes. This included a music and dance programme for Men’s Sheds, where I worked alongside dancers, musicians, and music therapists.
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, Physiotherapy
2019 → 2023
Award Date: 1 Sep 2023
Keywords
- RZ Other systems of medicine
- Intergenerational practice
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The Adaptive Physical Activity Study in Stroke (TAPAS): A Feasibility Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial
Whiston, A., Carr, E., Cardy, N., Rocliffe, P., O'Reilly, S. M., Carter, D., O'Donoghue, M., Cronin, A., Bradley, J. G., Butler, M., Glynn, L., Walsh, J. C., Walsh, C., Kidwell, K., O'Connor, M., Macey, C., Paul, L., Fitzsimons, C., Bernhardt, J. & Salsberg, J. & 1 others, , 5 Jan 2026, In: Advanced Science. 13, 1, e13316.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development and evaluation of a stroke research Public Patient Involvement Panel.
O'Reilly, S., Whiston, A., Corbett, E., O'Mahony, A., Manning, M. X., Boland, P., Robinson, K., Galvin, R., Allardyce, J. M., Butler, M., Bradley, J., Salsberg, J., O'Connor, M., Pond, P., Murphy, E., Glynn, L. G., Cunningham, N., Hennessy, E. & Hayes, S., 2025, In: HRB Open Research. 7, 22, 22.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development and evaluation of a stroke research Public Patient Involvement Panel [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
O'Reilly, S., Whiston, A., Cronin, A., Corbett, E., O'Mahony, A., Manning, M. X., Boland, P., Robinson, K., Galvin, R., Allardyce, J. M., Butler, M., Bradley, J., Salsberg, J., O'Connor, M., Pond, P., Murphy, E., Glynn, L. G., Cunningham, N., Hennessy, E. & Hayes, S. & 27 others, , 7 Apr 2025, In: HRB Open Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Risk and Protective Factors for Bullying in Sport: A Scoping Review
Kalina, L., O’Keeffe, B. T., O’Reilly, S. & Moustakas, L., Dec 2025, In: International Journal of Bullying Prevention. 7, 4, p. 550-565 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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187 A Systematic Review of Dance Programs on Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents
O’Connor, F., O’Reilly, S., Clifford, A., Brosnan, P. & Whiston, A., 2024, p. ckae114.146.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Getting young and old people to dance together boosts health and reduces age discrimination – new research
O'Reilly, S., Clifford, A. & NiBhriain, O.
6/08/25
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