IANO Podcast

IANO Podcast

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IANO Podcast episodes

  • A Conversation with The Marie Keating Foundation (Part 2)

    Join us as we discuss The Marie Keating Foundation (MKF) with Helen Forristal, Director of Nursing Services and Aine Murphy, a member of the POSITIVE LIVING group.  Learn how the MKF can be an invaluable tool for nurses when supporting patients, their families, and the public. Whether you're a nurse working directly in oncology or in a broader healthcare setting, this episode will provide practical insights on how you can leverage the Marie Keating Foundation to enhance patient care and community outreach. 


    Links mentioned in the podcast


    www.mariekeating.ie

    26 min
  • A Conversation with The Marie Keating Foundation (Part 1)

    Join us as we discuss The Marie Keating Foundation (MKF) with Helen Forristal, Director of Nursing Services.  Learn how the MKF can be an invaluable tool for nurses when supporting patients, their families, and the public. Whether you're a nurse working directly in oncology or in a broader healthcare setting, this episode will provide practical insights on how you can leverage the Marie Keating Foundation to enhance patient care and community outreach. 


    Links mentioned in the podcast


    www.mariekeating.ie

    30 min
  • Navigating Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivorship (Part 2)

    In this powerful episode, we explore the unique challenges and triumphs of cancer survivorship in adolescents and young adults (AYA) with Niamh O'Sullivan, Assistant Director of Nursing and a key member of the AYA multidisciplinary team (MDT) at CHI Crumlin and St. James Hospital in Dublin. With her extensive experience, Niamh sheds light on the emotional, social, and medical hurdles faced by young cancer survivors as they transition from active treatment to survivorship.


    Links mentioned in the podcast


    Links to multiple related websites:

    https://linktr.ee/aya_cancer_ireland?ltsid=06147dcf-e549-4721-ab5e-9e7b19f7b8a3


    Website link to AYA Referral Form:

    https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/about/nccp-children-adolescent-young-adult-caya-cancer-programme/development-of-a-national-adolescent-and-young-adult-aya-cancer-multi-disciplinary-meeting-mdm-.html

    27 min
  • Why I need to know more about the AYA MDT in Ireland (Part 1)

    In this episode, we sit down with Niamh O’Sullivan, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) to explore the vital role of a specialist AYA multidisciplinary team in the care and support of young people. Niamh shares her insights on how healthcare professionals across all cancer care disciplines come together to address the complex needs of adolescents and young adults during a cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond. Whether you're a cancer nurse or not, or just a  healthcare professional interested in learning more, this episode offers a deep dive into the workings of AYA multidisciplinary care in Ireland.


    Links mentioned in the podcast


    Links to multiple related websites:

    ⁠https://linktr.ee/aya_cancer_ireland?ltsid=06147dcf-e549-4721-ab5e-9e7b19f7b8a3⁠


    Website link to AYA Referral Form:

    https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/about/nccp-children-adolescent-young-adult-caya-cancer-programme/development-of-a-national-adolescent-and-young-adult-aya-cancer-multi-disciplinary-meeting-mdm-.html



    24 min
  • Migrant Care in Oncology

    Migrant groups in Ireland face many obstacles which impact them in terms

    of their health care. Ada and Sheilah are joined by Dr PJ Boyle DProf.
    (Health), M.A. (Dev. St.), RCN, RGN Clinical Nurse Specialist (Asylum Seekers'
    Health Assessment) and Dawn O Higgins Senior Medical Social Worker,
    Mater Hospital. Listen as we explore how nurses can be more prepared and
    informed to care for patients from different cultural backgrounds.


    Resources mentioned in the episode:


    Resource List:

     

    Inclusion Health Nursing (Ireland)

    https://www.inmo.ie/Professional-Development/Professional-sections/Inclusion-Health-Section

    https://www.nursesandmidwivesforinclusionhealth.com/

     

    Transcultural Nursing & Cultural

    Competence Development:

    https://europeantransculturalnurses.eu/

    https://tcns.org/

    https://www.icn.ch/

    International Council of Nurses –

    Position Statement on Health of Migrants, Refugees and Displaced People.

    https://www.icn.ch/sites/default/files/2023-04/PS_A_Health_migrants_refugees_displaced%20persons_0.pdf

     

    CLAS (Cultural Linguistic Appropriate

    Services)

    https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas

    https://www.culturallyconnected.ca/

     

    Migrant Health / Inclusion Health

    Article: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-019-6651-2

    https://healthallianceni.com/health-social-wellbeing/bme-groups/

    https://www.healthequity.ie/

    https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/primarycare/socialinclusion/about-social-inclusion/

    50 min
  • Fear Of Dying

    Fear is one of the most common reactions for patients diagnosed with advanced cancer. Join us as Dr Sinead Lynch, Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist working in Psycho Oncology at the Mater Hospital talks to Sheilah and explores how nurses can support their patients with this fear. Listen as she provides valuable insights into the importance of nurses practicing self-care in order to cope with the demands of this difficult role.


    Resources mentioned in the episode:

    Self-Care

    workbook here https://www.stress.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Self-care-Workbook.pdf​


    Tara Brach R.A.I.N https://www.tarabrach.com/rain/

    Kristen Neff Self-Compassion https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-practices/

     

    The Three R's - Regulate, Relate, Reason - Read more

    by Dr Bruce Perry ''What Happened to You?" (https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Happened-You/

    The Triple A

    (Allow, Acknowledge, Appreciate) the mantra from one
    of Sinead Lynch's patients. People can be directed to Mater Wellbeing
    site for relaxation audio here https://www.mater.ie/services/psychology/wellbeing-centre/ and one by Sinead called 'Sitting with
    Uncertainty' here https://soundcloud.com/user-317971844/sitting-with-uncertainty-dr-sinead-lynch
    Books to educate yourself on death and dying; 

    C.S. Lewis 'A

    Grief Observed'

     

    Elisabeth Kubler

    Ross,  author of the
    internationally best-selling book, On Death and Dying, where she first
    discussed her theory of the five stages of grief ~ ''On Death and
    Dying"

     

    Katheryn Mannix

    – palliative care consultant – YouTube video ‘’What Happens When We
    Die?” and book ‘With The End In Mind’

     

    Man’s

    Search for Meaning  - Vicktor Frankl

     

    Staring at

    the Son –
    Irvin Yalom

     

    On Being

    Mortal -
    Atul Kawande

     

    Paper Dolls – By Julia

    Donaldson (Children’s Book)

     

    Short animated

    movie about illness and loss called Blush on Apple TV

     

    Mary Poppins 2

    song ‘Where the Lost Things Go’

     

    42 min
  • Cancer Survivorship Care

    Cancer survivors represents almost 4% of the population in Ireland at present. The number of survivors is predicted to double over the next 25 years. Ada & Catherine O’Brien, RANP in Cancer Survivorship discuss the concept of cancer survivorship care, how nurses can prepare & support cancer survivors throughout the entire cancer experience and beyond, the specialist hospital & community based services available in Ireland & how nurses can develop their own professional knowledge in the area of cancer survivorship.


    Resources:


    Irish Cancer Society LACES

    programme https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-support/survivorship-education-laces


    Irish Cancer Society

    Survivorship conference https://www.cancer.ie/LivingWell


    NCCP website for Cancer

    Survivorship with a number of useful programmes https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/survivorship-programme/


    NCCP National Cancer

    Survivorship Needs Assessment https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/survivorship-programme/needs%20assessment.html


    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer

    Survivorship website https://www.mskcc.org/experience/living-beyond-cancer/survivorship/adult-survivorship


    Trinity College Dublin MSc

    Cancer Survivorship https://www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate/courses/cancer-survivorship-msc--pgraddip--pgradcert/


    Cancer Survivorship Masterclass

    www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/cancer-survivorship

    22 min
  • Supporting Men with nmCRPC On Treatment

    Christine Leonard, CNS Oncology shares her experience of managing men’s care  on novel ARI’s for non-metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer.  She addresses QOL, Fear of progression, side effect management & monitoring PSA on treatment.


    This podcast has been supported by BAYER.


    Resources:


    Macmillan Website https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support


    Irish Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ie/


    Cancer Research UK https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/

    21 min
  • Psycho-Oncology

    Psychological distress caused by a cancer diagnosis is recognised as a major influence on quality of life and wellbeing for patients and their families. Ada is joined by Gerd Murphy, RANP in Psycho-Oncology to discuss the necessity for a comprehensive psychosocial support & services throughout cancer experience.  Gerd highlights how nurses can offer ward based discussions with patients in distress who are  adjusting to a cancer diagnosis but also how to address more complex trauma informed responses.  She discusses the Hospital and Community-based Psychosocial Care for Patients with Cancer and their Families: A Model of Care for Psycho-Oncology & the various supports available to patients & their families.


    Resources:

    https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/content/PDF/distress-patient.pdf


    https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/psycho-oncology-programme/model%20of%20care.pdf


    https://www.hseland.ie/ekp/servlet/ekp?PX=N&TEACHREVIEW=N&PTX=&CID=EKP000010832&TX=FORMAT1&LANGUAGE_TAG=0&DECORATEPAGE=N


    https://cora.ucc.ie/server/api/core/bitstreams/50c501d1-4447-4787-bee7-7254ed018f98/content


    27 min
  • Exercise Throughout & Beyond Cancer

    How often have you heard a patient undergoing cancer treatment being advised to rest & take it easy on treatment ?  How confident do you feel advising patients & their families about recommended levels & types of exercise throughout cancer treatment & in recovery?  Jean Feaheny, Physiotherapist in Cancer Prehabilitation discusses the current exercise recommendations for those with a cancer diagnosis, how nurses & HCP can support that advise & signposts us to relevant resources & exercise programmes available to cancer survivors in Ireland.


    This podcast has been supported by BAYER.


    Resources:


    https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-prevention/physical-activity-and-cancer


    https://www2.hse.ie/living-well/exercise/being-active-health-condition/cancer-treatment/


    https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthwellbeing/our-priority-programmes/heal/healpublications/physical-activity-and-cancer.pdf

     

    https://mariekeating.ie/campaigns/overview/


    37 min

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An informational podcast brought to you by the IANO (Irish Association For Nurses In Oncology).