Pre-Conference Workshops

Workshop Facilitator: Professor Corina Naughton

Implementation leadership concerns the behaviours leaders engage in that emphasise and support evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation (Aarons, et al., 2014). First level managers (e.g. ward /service manager), mid-level leaders (Assistant Director of Nursing, consultants), and executive leaders create a climate that enables or impedes implementation of EBP.  The aim of this workshop is to

1. Define the attributes of implementation leadership and implementation climate including assessment tools.
2. Discuss the role of first and mid-level leaders in implementing EBP
3. Examine the transferability and application of a define strategy ‘Leadership & Organisational Change for Implementation (LOCI) to an Irish health care context.

The workshop is for health care professionals and researchers engaged in implementing and sustaining changes in evidence based practice among health care teams.

This workshop is led by Dr Timmy Frawley and members of the ‘Making UCD a Neurodiversity Friendly Campus’ research team.  The following topics will be explored:

I. Introduction

• Welcome and Introductions
• Overview of Neurodiversity
• Defining Neurodiversity
• Common Neurodivergences (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.)
• Dispelling Myths and Stereotypes

II. Understanding Neurodivergent Perspectives

• Panel Discussion
• Challenges Faced in Education and Healthcare
• Successful Strategies for Support
• Creating Inclusive Environments
• Group Discussions on real-world scenarios

III. Collaborating with Neurodivergent Individuals

• Importance of Communication and Empathy
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Resource Sharing - Tools and Technologies for Support
• Person – Environment Fit
• Closing Remarks

Co-design is a participatory research method to create health and social well-being supports that are grounded in the values and lived experiences of the people they intend to serve. The unique collaborative approach of co-design ensures the voices of relevant partners are incorporated to address a problem, rather than assuming what may be beneficial. Dr Andrew Darley has both led and acted as PPI representative on a number of co-design projects. This 2-hour workshop offers an in-depth introduction to the key principles and practice of co-design for health and social care innovation, including:

• Fundamentals of co-design
• Challenges and opportunities of co-design 
• How to identify a co-design team
• Practical tips to conduct a co-design workshop

This workshop intends to give participants knowledge and tools to spark ideas for applying co-design to your own work, as well as a deeper understanding of the benefits and challenges of taking a more creative and participatory approach to shared problems. This introductory session would be of interest to researchers, health and social care professionals, community and patient organisations, policy makers and PPI contributors.