ReviewScandinavian journal of public health2021
COVID-19 healthcare policies in Ireland: A rapid review of the initial pandemic response.
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- Implementation of policy and management interventions to improve health and care workforce capacity to address the COVID-19 pandemic response: a systematic review.Human resources for health · 2023Pooled it
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- Impact of COVID-19 pandemic phases on emergency medical services reaction times in Southern Poland.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Modelling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer stage migration and excess mortality in Ireland.Preventive medicine reports · 2025Article
- Strategies for Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lessons Learnt: An Irish Perspective.Public health reviews · 2025Article
- Students' attitudes and experiences toward mental health support services in Ireland: A qualitative study.PloS one · 2025Article
- Examining the impact of COVID-19 disruptions on population-based breast cancer screening in Ireland.Journal of medical screening · 2024Article
- The palliative care experience in Irish nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey of residents, family, and staff.BMC palliative care · 2024Article
- Exploring the needs and experiences of contact tracing staff during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland.PloS one · 2024Article
- Examining universal access to acute hospital care in Ireland during the first three months of COVID-19: Lessons from the policy process.HRB open research · 2024Article
- Work-related experiences of consultant psychiatrists during the COVID-19 response: qualitative analysis.BJPsych open · 2023Article
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- The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Working Lives and Retirement Timing of Older Nurses in Ireland.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Epidemiological Characteristics of Sporadic Nosocomial COVID-19 Infections From June 2020 to June 2021 in China: An Overview of Vaccine Breakthrough Infection Events.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
aimsHealthcare systems urgently required policies to guide the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this review was to document the healthcare policies developed during the initial wave of widespread COVID-19 transmission in Ireland. We further sought to determine the key focus and impact of these policies.
methodsWe conducted a rapid review of COVID-19 healthcare policies published from 28 January to 31 May 2020. Key information including the focus of the policy, target population and impact on service delivery was extracted from included policies. During analysis, data was grouped under descriptive categories and narrative summaries were developed for each category.
resultsWe identified 61 healthcare policies relating to COVID-19. We developed six category headings to describe the focus and impact of these policies: infection prevention and control (
conclusionsThis review has identified lessons for policy development and implementation to help prepare for future healthcare emergencies. Factors to consider include support of vulnerable groups during and in the aftermath of the pandemic, providing psychological supports for healthcare workers and investment in public healthcare services such as contact tracing for future emergencies. While pandemic conditions necessitate the speedy development of policies, effective communication and adequate resourcing is required to ensure policy implementation.
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