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![Dr Kevin Johnson](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-09/PT1.jpg.webp?itok=Tw6MdmjR)
Team Member: Dr Kevin Johnson
Team Role: Narrator / Editor / Producer / Director
Kevin worked with the project team to facilitate the recording and editing of this version of the project. He worked closely with the team members to script and storyboard the process as well as record and edit the final version. Kevin also narrated the script in the final video. More information is available here.
![Dr Margaret Graham](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-09/PT2.jpg.webp?itok=TWju8x2-)
Team Member: Dr Margaret Graham
Team Role: Design development/Recording/Editor
Involved in original design of hand massage video. Part of project team in script writing, recording, and editing. I see hand massage as an innovation informed by evidence that can used as a valuable strategy in promoting person centred care practices with older people and their families. More information is available here on research interests.
![Dr Dympna Tuohy](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-09/PT3.jpg.webp?itok=U9om0TQf)
Team Member: Dr Dympna Tuohy
Team Role: Design development/Recording/Editor
Involved in original design of hand massage video. Part of project team in script writing, recording, and editing. Therapeutic touch through hand massage is a way of connecting, communication and being present with a person living with dementia. It is a way of providing support with and for the person and their family and their carer(s). More information is available here on research interests.
![Dr Teresa Tuohy](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-09/pT4.png.webp?itok=3atI5CaH)
Team Member: Dr Teresa Tuohy
Team Role: Design development/Recording/Editor
Involved in original design of hand massage video. Part of project team in script writing, demonstrating skills, recording, and editing. Hand massage is a way of connecting and communicating with a person living with dementia. It is a way of providing support with and for the person and their family and their carer(s). More information is available here on research interests.
Sponsors
Sponsored and supported by the Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick
Partners
Kath Burke, RGN previously Clinical Nurse Manager, St Camillus Hospital, Limerick
Alisha Mac Mahon BA Irish Music and Dance student at the Irish World Academy of Music, University of Limerick performed and recorded the music.
Maurice Gunning Still Photography.
Resources
Airosa, F. Falkenberg,T, Öhlén, Gand Arman, M. (2016) Tactile massage as part of the caring act a qualitative study in short-term emergency wards Journal of Holistic Nursing 34 (1)13–23
Tuohy, D., Graham, M.M., Johnson, K., Tuohy, T. and Burke, K, (2015) Developing an educational dvd on the use of hand massage in people with dementia: An innovation. Nurse Education In Practice, 15(4):299-303.
Yucel, S.C., Arslan, G.G. and Bagci, H. (2020) Effects of hand massage and therapeutic touch on comfort and anxiety living in a nursing home in Turkey: A randomized controlled trial Journal of Religion and Health 59:351–364 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00813-x
Tabhair dom do Lámh (Irish) is a an early 17th century tune from Ireland composed by Rory Dall O'Cahan. The tune was revived by Seán Ó Riada.
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