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Simon Dunne

Dr.

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School of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Health
Dublin City University,
Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

T:01 - 7007796

E:simon.dunne@dcu.ie
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Dr Simon Dunne is an Associate Professor in Psychology in the School of Psychology in the Faculty of Science and Health. He is the Programme Chairperson of the MSc in Psychology (Conversion) programme and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Convenor for the School of Psychology. His primary research interests include cancer survivorship, psycho-oncology, existential issues in health and illness, the body and self in illness and wellness and stigma/discrimination among minority communities. He is a Principal Investigator in the Psycho-Oncology/Cancer Survivorship stream of the DCU Cancer Research Group, and has been co-investigator or Principal Investigator on a number of research projects funded by the Health Research Board and Irish Cancer Society. His research has also increasingly extended its focus to include topics relating to equality, diversity and inclusion, including understanding unmet needs for under-served communities and tackling online racism and discrimination. His teaching interests include advanced research methods and statistics for psychology, conceptual/theoretical issues and approaches in psychology and how technology shapes our mind and behaviour. He sits on the Executive Committee for the Irish Psychosocial Oncology Network and on various committees in DCU relating to equality, diversity and inclusion, including the DCU Race Equality Working Group. 

Peer Reviewed Journal

Year Publication
Dr. Simon Dunne . .
2022 Andreanne Cochrane; Siobhan Woods; Simon Dunne; Pamela Gallagher (2022) 'Unmet supportive care needs associated with quality of life for people with lung cancer: A systematic review of the evidence 2007-2020'. European Journal of Cancer Care, 31 (1). [Link] [DOI]
2022 Cochrane, A.; Gallagher, P.; Dunne, S. (2022) '“You just need to learn”: A qualitative study on the information needs of family caregivers of people with lung cancer'. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 56 . [Link] [DOI]
2021 MacGabhann, L,. & Dunne, S,. (2021) 'Trialogue Meetings: Engaging Citizens and Fostering Communities of Wellbeing Through Collective Dialogue'. Frontiers in Psychology, 1 :1-7. [Link] https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.744681/full
2021 McElvaney, R., McDonnell-Murray, R. & Dunne, S. (2021) 'Siblings’ perspectives of the impact of child sexual abuse disclosure on sibling and family relationships'. Family Process, . https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12681
2021 Cochrane, A., Reid, O., Woods, S., Gallagher, P. & Dunne, S. (2021) 'Variables associated with distress amongst informal caregivers of people with lung cancer: a systematic review of the literature'. Psycho-Oncology, 30 (8):1246-1261. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.5694
2021 Clarke, N., Dunne, S., Coffey, L., Sharp, L., Desmond, D., O'Conner, J., O'Sullivan, E., Timon, C., Cullen, C., & Gallagher, P. (2021) 'Health literacy impacts self-management, quality of life and fear of recurrence in head and neck cancer survivors'. JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP (ONLINE), . https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-020-00978-5
2021 Moore, C., Hassett, D. & Dunne, S. (2021) 'Health literacy in cancer caregivers: a systematic review'. JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP (ONLINE), . https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-020-00975-8
2022 Hayden, L.; Dunne, S. (2022) '“Dying With Dignity”: A Qualitative Study With Caregivers on the Care of Individuals With Terminal Cancer'. Omega (United States), 84 . [Link] [DOI]
2020 Gordon, E., McElvaney, R., Dunne, S., & Walton, T. (2020) '“It’s a hell of a journey”: Student, graduate, and trainer views on the integrative process in psychotherapy training'. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, . https://doi.org/10.1037/int0000245
2020 Woods, S., Dunne, S., McArdle, S., Gallagher, P. (2020) 'Committed to Burnout: An investigation into the relationship between sport commitment and athlete burnout in Gaelic games players'. International Journal of Sport Psychology, .
2019 Dunne, S.; Coffey, L.; Sharp, L.; Desmond, D.; Cullen, C.; O'Connor, J.; O'Sullivan, E.; Timon, C.; Gallagher, P. (2019) 'Investigating the impact of self-management behaviours on quality of life and fear of recurrence in head and neck cancer survivors: A population-based survey'. Psycho-Oncology, 28 . [Link] [DOI]
2018 MacGabhann, Liam; Dunne, Simon; McGowan, Paddy; Amering, Michaela (2018) 'Democratic communities: evaluating trialogue for mental health stakeholders'. Mental Health Review Journal, 23 (2). [DOI]
2018 Dunne, S.; Coffey, L.; Sharp, L.; Timmons, A.; Desmond, D.; Gooberman-Hill, R.; O'Sullivan, E.; Keogh, I.; Timon, C.; Gallagher, P. (2018) 'Barriers to active self-management following treatment for head and neck cancer: Survivors' perspectives'. Psycho-Oncology, 27 . [Link] [DOI]
2019 Dunne, S.; Coffey, L.; Sharp, L.; Desmond, D.; Gooberman-Hill, R.; O’Sullivan, E.; Timmons, A.; Keogh, I.; Timon, C.; Gallagher, P. (2019) 'Integrating self-management into daily life following primary treatment: head and neck cancer survivors’ perspectives'. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 13 . [Link] [DOI]
2018 Dunne, S; MacGabhann, L; McGowan, P; Amering, M (2018) 'Embracing Uncertainty to Enable Transformation: The Process of Engaging in Trialogue for Mental Health Communities in Ireland'. International Journal of Integrated Care, 18 (2). [DOI]
2017 Dunne, S.; Mooney, O.; Coffey, L.; Sharp, L.; Timmons, A.; Desmond, D.; Gooberman-Hill, R.; O'Sullivan, E.; Keogh, I.; Timon, C.; Gallagher, P. (2017) 'Self-management strategies used by head and neck cancer survivors following completion of primary treatment: A directed content analysis'. Psycho-Oncology, 26 . [Link] [DOI]
2018 Dunne, S., McGabhann, L., McGowan, P. & Amering, M. (2018) '“Making people aware and taking the stigma way”: Alleviating stigma and discrimination through Trialogue'. Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies, .
2017 Dunne, S; Mooney, O; Coffey, L; Sharp, L; Timmons, A; Desmond, D; Gooberman-Hill, R; O' Sullivan, E; Keogh, I; Timon, C; Gallagher, P (2017) 'Self-management strategies used by head and neck cancer survivors following completion of primary treatment: A directed content analysis'. Psycho-Oncology, 26 :2194-2200. [DOI]
2015 Coffey, L., Dunne, S., Sharp, L., Timmons, A., Desmond, D., O’Sullivan, E., Keogh, I., Timon, C., & Gallagher, P (2015) 'A qualitative study of health professionals' perspectives on the supportive care needs of head and neck cancer survivors'. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23 (S328).
2015 Gallagher, P., Coffey, L., Dunne, S., Sharp, L., Timmons, A., Desmond, D., O’Sullivan, E., & Timon, C. (2015) 'Self-management for head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors: living well with and beyond HNC'. Irish Journal of Medical Science, 184 (S110).
2015 Dunne, S., Coffey, L., Sharp, L., Desmond, D., O’Sullivan, E., Keogh, I., Timon, C., & Gallagher, P (2015) 'Barriers and facilitators to self-management interventions following primary treatment: Head and neck cancer survivors’ perspectives'. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23 (S331).
2015 S. Dunne, L. Coffey, L. Sharp, A. Timmons, D. Desmond, E. O’Sullivan, I. Keogh, C. Timon & P. Gallagher (2015) 'Using self-management strategies following primary treatment: Head and neck cancer survivors' perspective'. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23 (S326).
2014 Coffey, L., Dunne, S., Sharp, L., Timmons, A., Desmond, D., O’Sullivan, E., Keogh, I., Timon, C., & Gallagher, P (2014) 'Developing a self-management intervention for head and neck cancer survivors: A qualitative study of health professionals' views and preferences'. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23 (S332).
2016 Dunne S, Mooney O, Coffey L, Sharp L, Desmond D, Timon C, O'Sullivan E & Gallagher P. (2016) 'Psychological variables associated with quality of life following primary treatment for head and neck cancer: A systematic review of the literature from 2004-2015'. Psycho-Oncology, [In Press] .
2015 Dunne, S., Coffey, L., Gallagher, P., Desmond, D., Ryall, N. (2015) 'Beyond Function: Using assistive technologies following lower limb loss'. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 47 :561-568.
2014 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2014) 'Existential threat or dissociative response? Examining defensive avoidance of point-of-care testing devices through a Terror Management Theory framework'. DEATH STUDIES (ONLINE), . [DOI]
2014 Dunne S, Coffey C, Gallagher P, Desmond D (2014) '“If I can do it I will do it, if I can't, I can't”. A study of adaptive self-regulatory strategies following lower limb amputation'. Disability and Rehabilitation, DOI:10.3109/09638288.2014.885993 .
2013 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2013) 'Investigating the impact of gender and existential anxiety on the willingness to participate in point-of-care testing for cardiovascular disease'. Journal of Health Psychology, DOI: 10.1177/1359105313511136 .
2012 Jeffries P, Gallagher P, Dunne S (2012) 'The Paralympic Athlete – A Systematic Review of the Psychosocial Literature'. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 36 :278-289.
2006 Costello FJ, Veale T, Dunne S (2006) 'Using WordNet to Automatically Deduce Relations between Words in Noun-Noun Compounds'. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COLING/ACL MAIN CONFERENCE, :160-167.
2021 Andreanne Cochrane; Pamela Gallagher; Simon Dunne (2021) 'You just need to learn: A qualitative study on the information needs of family caregivers of people with lung cancer'. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 56 . [Link] [DOI]
2021 Gordon, E.; McElvaney, R.; Dunne, S.; Walton, T. (2021) '“It’s a Hell of a Journey”: Student, Graduate, and Trainer Views on the Integrative Process in Psychotherapy Training'. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 31 . [Link] [DOI]
2019 Dunne, S., Coffey, L., Sharp, L., Timmons, A., Desmond, D., Gooberman-Hill, R., O’Sullivan, E., Keogh, I., Timon, C., & Gallagher, P*. (2019) 'Integrating self-management into daily life following primary treatment: head and neck cancer survivors’ perspectives'. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 13 (1):43-55. [DOI]
2018 Dunne, S; MacGabhann, L; McGowan, P; Amering, M (2018) 'Embracing Uncertainty to Enable Transformation: The Process of Engaging in Trialogue for Mental Health Communities in Ireland'. International Journal of Integrated Care, 18 . [DOI]
2022 Woods, S; Dunne, S; Gallagher, P; Harney, S (2022) 'Is a pandemic as good as a rest? Comparing athlete burnout and stress before and after the suspension of organised team sport due to Covid-19 restrictions, and investigating the impact of athletes'. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 60 (102168). [DOI]
2022 Lorna Gurren Eleanor O'Sullivan, Ivan Keogh, Simon Dunne (2022) 'Barriers to accessing psycho-oncological support in head and neck cancer: A qualitative exploration of healthcare professionals’ perspectives'. European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society, 58 (June). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1462388922000539?via%3Dihub
2022 Deegan, A.; Dunne, S. (2022) 'An investigation into the relationship between social support, stress, and psychological well-being in farmers'. Journal of Community Psychology, 50 . [Link] [DOI]
2023 Burke, H.; Dunne, S. (2023) '“You nearly feel a little bit like you’ve less right to grieve”: a qualitative study on the impact of cancer on adult siblings'. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 17 . [Link] [DOI]
2022 Woods, S.; Dunne, S.; Gallagher, P.; McNicholl, A. (2022) 'A systematic review of the factors associated with athlete burnout in team sports'. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, . [Link] [DOI]

Conference Publication

Year Publication
2021 Moore, C., Hassett, D. & Dunne, S. (2021) Irish Association for Cancer Research Health literacy in cancer caregivers: a systematic review
2021 Cochrane, A., Reid, O., Woods, S., Gallagher, P. & Dunne, S. (2021) Irish Association for Cancer Research Variables associated with distress amongst caregivers of people with lung cancer: a systematic review
2020 Woods, S., Dunne S. & Gallagher, P. (2020) North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Conference The impact of gender on athlete burnout and associated factors in men and women playing Gaelic games https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2020-0172
2020 Woods, S., Dunne S. & Gallagher, P. (2020) BPS Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology Conference COVID-19 and Gaelic games: How players dealt with the suspension of training and games and it's impact on stress, sport motivation and athlete burnout
2020 Woods, S., Dunne S. & Gallagher, P. (2020) North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Conference Comparing the impact of multiple factors across the three dimensions of athlete burnout https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2020-0172

Conference Contribution

Year Publication
2021 Byrne, E., Hayden, L, Gallagher, P. & Dunne, S. (2021) Irish Association for Cancer Research CANCER-RELATED LYMPHOEDEMA AND BODY IMAGE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Virtual, 24/03/2021-26/03/2021.
2020 Byrne, E., Gallagher, P. & Dunne, S. (2020) IACR 56th Annual Conference 2020 After cancer treatment: a systematic review of cancer- related lymphoedema and body Image Galway Bay Hotel, .
2020 Hayden, L. & Dunne, S. (2020) IACR 56th Annual Conference 2020 “Dying with Dignity”: A Qualitative Study with Caregivers on the Care of Individuals with Terminal Cancer Galway Bay Hotel, .
2020 Cochrane A, Dunne S & Gallagher P (2020) IACR 56th Annual Conference 2020 Unmet supportive care needs of people living with lung cancer and their caregivers in Ireland: A qualitative study Galway Bay Hotel, .
2020 Cochrane A, Woods S, Dunne S & Gallagher P (2020) IACR 56th Annual Conference The association between quality of life and unmet supportive care needs for people with lung cancer and their caregivers: A systematic review Galway Bay Hotel, .
2017 S. Dunne, L. Coffey, L. Sharp, A. Timmons, D. Desmond, E. O’Sullivan, I. Keogh, C. Timon & P. Gallagher (2017) Psychology Health and Medicine Factors which enable active self-management following head and neck cancer treatment: Survivors’ perspectives Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland, .
2014 S. Dunne, L. Coffey, L. Sharp, A. Timmons, D. Desmond, E. O’Sullivan, I. Keogh, C. Timon & P. Gallagher (2014) 9th International Quality of Life Conference Self-management following treatment for head and neck cancer: Survivors’ perspectives Liverpool, United Kingdom, .
2016 S. Dunne, L. Coffey, L. Sharp, A. Timmons, D. Desmond, E. O’Sullivan, I. Keogh, C. Timon & P. Gallagher (2016) 18th International Psycho Oncology Society World Congress Barriers and facilitators to self-management following head and neck cancer treatment: survivors’ perspectives Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, .
2016 S. Dunne, L. Coffey, L. Sharp, A. Timmons, D. Desmond, E. O’Sullivan, I. Keogh, C. Timon & P. Gallagher (2016) 10th International Quality of Life Conference Head and neck cancer survivors’ experiences of, and attitudes towards, self-management of their condition following primary treatment Liverpool, United Kingdom, .
2015 S. Dunne, L. Coffey, L. Sharp, A. Timmons, D. Desmond, E. O’Sullivan, I. Keogh, C. Timon & P. Gallagher (2015) All Ireland Cancer Consortium Conference Self-management strategies and experiences following treatment for head and neck cancer: Survivors’ perspectives Belfast, Northern Ireland, .
2015 S. Dunne, O. Mooney, L. Coffey, L. Sharp, A. Timmons, D. Desmond, C. Timon, E. O’Sullivan & P. Gallagher (2015) All Ireland Cancer Consortium Conference Investigating the psychological predictors of quality of life in head and neck cancer: A 10-year systematic review Belfast, Northern Ireland, .
2014 S. Dunne, L. Coffey, P. Gallagher & D. Desmond (2014) Psychology Health and Medicine Beyond Function: Using Assistive Technologies Following Lower Limb Loss University of Limerick, Ireland, .
2014 S. Dunne, O. Mooney, L. Coffey, L. Sharp, A. Timmons, D. Desmond, C. Timon, E. O’Sullivan & P. Gallagher (2014) Irish Cancer Society Survivorship Research Study Day Psychological predictors of quality of life in head and neck cancer: A 10-year systematic review Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, .
2014 S. Dunne, O. Mooney, L. Coffey, L. Sharp, A. Timmons, D. Desmond, C. Timon, E. O’Sullivan & P. Gallagher (2014) 9th International Quality of Life Conference Psychological predictors of quality of life in head and neck cancer: A 10-year systematic review Liverpool, United Kingdom, .
2013 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2013) Psychology, Health & Medicine Conference Self-esteem threats and body-related existential concerns in point-of-care testing for cardiovascular disease DCU, 01/05/2013-.
2013 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2013) Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Conference Examining defensive avoidance of point-of-care testing devices through a terror management theory framework New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 17/01/2013-19/01/2013.
2012 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2012) Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Conference Heart attack salience and word frequency effects with the death thought accessibility word fragment completion task San Diego, California, USA, 26/01/2012-28/01/2012.
2011 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2011) Psychology, Health & Medicine Conference Testing terror management theory with point-of-care testing devices NUI Galway, 04/04/2011-.
2011 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2011) European Health Psychology Annual Conference Terror management theory, diagnostic testing and the potential role of disembodying effects of technology Hersonissos, Crete, 20/09/2011-24/09/2011.
2011 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2011) Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Conference Existential concerns in point-of-care testing San Antonio, Texas, USA, 27/01/2011-29/01/2011.
2011 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2011) British Psychological Society Social Psychology Section Conference 2011 Terror management theory and disease detection behaviour: The potential moderating effects of existential anxiety with predictive diagnostic technologies University of Cambridge, England, 06/09/2011-08/09/2011.
2010 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2010) Psychology, Health & Medicine Existential concerns in point-of-care testing RCSI, Dublin, 31/03/2010-.
2010 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2010) 31st World Conference on Stress and Anxiety Research (STAR) Existential concerns in CVD point-of-care testing among older and middle-aged adults NUI Galway, 04/08/2010-06/08/2010.
2010 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2010) British Psychological Society Social Psychology Section Conference 2010 Existential concerns in point-of-care testing: Age as a moderating effect University of Winchester, England, 07/09/2010-09/09/2010.
2010 Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A (2010) European Health Psychology Annual Conference Existential concerns in point-of-care testing Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 01/09/2010-04/09/2010.
2021 Siobhan Woods; Simon Dunne; Pamela Gallagher (2021) Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference 2021 A Burning Question: How well do existing burnout theories explain athlete burnout in Gaelic games players Virtual, .
2021 Andreanne Cochrane; Pamela Gallagher; Simon Dunne (2021) MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting 2021 THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF FAMILY MEMBERS CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH LUNG CANCER Virtual, .
2021 Andreanne Cochrane; Simon Dunne; Pamela Gallagher (2021) International Psycho-Oncology Society Annual Conference 2021 Unmet supportive care needs of people living with lung cancer and their caregivers in Ireland: A qualitative study Virtual, . [DOI]

Commissioned Report

Year Publication
2013 Dunne S, Matthews A, Keane R, Scott A (2013) Identifying and capturing Irish nursing & midwifery leadership and innovation research using database and web - based resources. Report prepared for the National Leadership and Innovation Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Health Service Executive. COMMREP
2013 Matthews A, Dunne S, Keane R, Scott A (2013) Evaluation report on retest phase of Leading in Uncertain Times leadership development programme. Report prepared for the National Leadership and Innovation Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Health Service Executive. COMMREP
2013 Dunne S, Matthews A, Keane R, Scott A (2013) Planning and selection of evaluation designs for leadership training programme for nurses and midwives. Report prepared for the National Leadership and Innovation Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Health Service Executive. COMMREP
2012 Kiernan G, Guerin S, O’Keeffe L, Dunne S (2012) Establishing the role and potential impact of the first children’s hospice in the Republic of Ireland: Health and social care professionals’ perspectives. Report prepared for LauraLynn House. COMMREP
2007 Matthews A, Gallagher P, Redmond M, Dunne S, MacGabhann L, Staines A, Stephenson C (2007) A needs and resource assessment to inform the design and development of an antenatal support and parent support programme: A report prepared for youngballymun. COMMREP

Review Articles

Year Publication
2016 Coffey, L; Mooney, O; Dunne, S; Sharp, L; Timmons, A; Desmond, D; O' Sullivan, E; Timon, C; Gooberman-Hill, R; Gallagher, P (2016) Cancer survivors' perspectives on adjustment-focused self-management interventions: a qualitative meta-synthesis. NEW YORK: REV [DOI]

Other Publication

Year Publication
2014 Dunne, S; Lunn, C; Kirwan, M; Matthews, A; Condell, S (2014) Planning and Selecting Evaluation Designs for Leadership Training: A Toolkit for Nurse Managers and Educators. [DOI]
2023 Deegan, A.; Brennan, C.; Gallagher, P.; Lambert, V.; Dunne, S. (2023) Social support and childhood cancer survivors: A systematic review (2006–2022). [Link] [DOI]
2022 Hayden, L.; Byrne, E.; Deegan, A.; Dunne, S.; Gallagher, P. (2022) A qualitative meta-synthesis examining spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer. [Link] [DOI]
2022 McGovern, O.; Collins, R.; Dunne, S. (2022) The associations between photo-editing and body concerns among females: A systematic review. [Link] [DOI]
2021 Moore, C.; Hassett, D.; Dunne, S. (2021) Health literacy in cancer caregivers: a systematic review. [Link] [DOI]
2021 Cochrane, A.; Reid, O.; Woods, S.; Gallagher, P.; Dunne, S. (2021) Variables associated with distress amongst informal caregivers of people with lung cancer: A systematic review of?the literature. [Link] [DOI]
2012 Dunne S (2012) An Experimental Investigation of Existential Concerns in Point-of-Care Testing for Cardiovascular Disease Using a Terror Management Theory Framework. Dublin City University: http://doras.dcu.ie/17456/1/Simon_Dunne_PhD_Thesis_hard_bound_submitted.pdf
2022 Dunne, S; Fitch, M; Semple, C (2022) Editorial: Body image following cancer treatment. [DOI]
Certain data included herein are derived from the ? Web of Science (2024) of Clarivate. All rights reserved.

Professional Associations

Association Function From / To
British Psychological Society Graduate Member -
Psychological Society of Ireland Graduate Member -
The Irish Psycho-Social Oncology Network Steering Group Member -

Honors and Awards

Date Title Awarding Body
01/01/2017 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (short-listed)) Dublin City University
01/01/2017 President’s Award for Engagement (short-listed)) Dublin City University
01/01/2015 Best Cancer Survivorship Poster All-Ireland Cancer Consortium Conference
01/01/2018 Best Poster DCU School of Nursing and Human Sciences Research Expo

Committees

Committee Function From / To
Athena Swan Self Assessment Team -
School of Psychology Board of Management -

Reviews

Journal Role
Frontiers in Psychology Editor

Enterprise Engagement

Year Engagement Type Client Description
2020- Invited talk/presentation Trinity Centre St James's Hospital Guest lecturer: MSc in Cancer Survivorship Programme
2022 Invited talk/presentation International Association of Lung Cancer World Lung Cancer Conference 2022 - Nursing and Allied Professionals Education Session: Health Literacy in Lung Cancer

Outreach Activities

Year Engagement Type Organisation Description
Educational Outreach/Public Engagement Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Invited Talk/Presentation on Body Image Following Cancer Treatment to Palliative Care and Oncology Advisory Group (PCOAG) Study Day
Educational Outreach/Public Engagement Psychological Society of Ireland Psychological Society of Ireland Student Congress Judge
Educational Outreach/Public Engagement Dublin City University School of Nursing and Human Sciences Living Well with the Consequences of Cancer (Understanding Mental Health Public Talk)
Educational Outreach/Public Engagement Dublin City University Age Friendly University Living Well with the Consequences of Cancer (Public Talk)

Media

Title Year Type Authors
Lung Cancer Carers Suffer Mental Woes 2021 Newspaper article (Print) Not listed
Patients' Carers at Risk over Burdens 2021 Newspaper article (Print) Barry Moran
Covid-19 has created a 'perfect storm' for conspiracy theories in Ireland 2021 Newspaper article (online) James Cox
Covid-19: What impact will celebrities taking the vaccine on TV have? 2020 Newspaper article (online) James Cox
Five DCU research projects awarded funding under the Irish Research Council’s Enterprise Partnership Scheme 2020 Newspaper article (online) DCU Communications
DCU student launches new research on the impact of cancer-related lymphoedema on body image 2020 Newspaper article (online) DCU Communications
Dr Simon Dunne Awarded the 2019 Stimulus Award from the Irish Cancer Society 2019 Newspaper article (online) DCU Communications
Unmet physical and psychological needs impact lung cancer patients' quality of life 2021 Newspaper article (online) Emily Henderson
Unmet needs linked with lower quality of life in people with lung cancer 2021 Newspaper article (online) Not listed
Unmet physical and psychological needs affect the quality of life of lung cancer patients 2021 Newspaper article (online) Not listed
Psychological impact on adults who have a sibling with cancer is revealed in new study 2023 Newspaper article (Print) Eilish O'Regan
Anti-refugee disinformation targeting similar anxieties to lockdown conspiracies 2023 Newspaper article (online) James Cox
Psychological impact of cancer diagnosis on siblings often 'forgotten' - study 2023 Newspaper article (Print) Steven Heaney
One Small Change: Two Cancer Research ers on How to Improve our health sysem 2022 Newspaper column (online) Lorna Gurren & Simon Dunne

Research Interests

My primary research interests include cancer survivorship, psycho-oncology, existential issues in health and illness, the body and self in illness and wellness and stigma/discrimination among mental health communities

Research Projects

Title Role Description Start date End date
Lung Cancer Needs Assessment Co-Principal Investigator 01/01/2018 31/12/2018
Well-being: A social networks approach Co-Principal Investigator 01/04/2019 31/12/2019
The road to burnout: a mixed-methods, longitudinal study of the athlete burnout process and associated factors in competitive Gaelic Games players Principal Investigator 01/10/2018 30/09/2022
ENHANCE- EnhaNcing Health literAcy amoNg Cancer caregivErs DCU PI 01/10/2021 30/09/2025
After cancer treatment: a longitudinal study exploring body image and related issues in cancer-related lymphoedema [Emma Byrne] DCU PI 01/10/2019 30/09/2023
Supportive Care fOR Everybody (SCORE) affected by lung cancer in Ireland: An intervention development study DCU PI 02/03/2020 01/03/2021
Living and Dying Well – An Investigation of the Psychosocial and Spiritual Needs of Patients with Terminal Cancer [Lucy Hayden] DCU PI 01/04/2020 31/03/2023
A Longitudinal, Mixed Methods Study Investigating Resilience, Social Support and Quality of Life Amongst Childhood Leukaemia Survivors and their Parents - Avril Deegan DCU PI 01/09/2022 31/08/2025
Body modifications following cancer treatment: A systematic review DCU PI 06/06/2022 16/09/2022

Contract Researchers

Researcher Name Project Funding Body
Andreanne Cochrane SCORE Study

Modules Coordinated

Term Title Subject
2022 Theoretical Issues & Approaches in Psychology PSYC404
2022 Psychology Research Skills 3 PSYC308
2022 Advanced Conceptual Issues in Psychology PSYC506
2022 Psychology Research Skills 2A PSYC201