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Ms. Tracey O'Neill
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Midwifery
Email troneill@tcd.ie Phone3531896 3377Biography
Tracey O' Neill is an Assistant Professor in Children's Nursing and a PhD candidate in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin. She is a Registered Children's Nurse, a Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability, and a Registered Nurse Tutor. Tracey is an active member of interdisciplinary research teams and is affiliated with several research centres in Trinity College Dublin, including TRiCC (Trinity Research in Childhood Centre), the Child Health & Well-being Research Theme within the Trinity Centre for Maternity Care Research (TCMCR), and the Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation (TCPHI). Her research focuses on child and family health, with expertise in domestic violence, childhood diabetes, and diabetes technology. She is committed to ethical, child-centred inquiry, with specific expertise in participatory research methods involving children. Tracey has successfully disseminated her research nationally and internationally, developing a strong track record in peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and invited seminars. She has also contributed to the launch of funded research reports and has an emerging record of success in national and international grant applications. An experienced and skilled educator, Tracey teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in children's nursing. She is known for her innovative teaching approaches, including work with Academic Practice to embed AI in teaching and learning, and the use of high-fidelity clinical simulation. She is also actively engaged in developing collaborative relationships with clinical partners to enhance student learning and research collaborations.
Publications and Further Research Outputs
- Hollywood, E., Hill, K., Murphy, M. and O'Neill, T, A dash to 'get online'! How Covid19 arrived in Ireland and children's nurse education swiftly went virtual, Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference (THEconf2021), Online, 10th and 11th March, 2021, pp4 - 4Meeting Abstract, 2021
- O'Neill, T. Hollywood, E. and Banka Cullen, S, The use of diabetes technology in the primary school setting: experiences of children and their families. A scoping review protocol, Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference (THEconf2023), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 7-9 March, 2023Meeting Abstract, 2023, URL
- O Neill, T., Hollywood, E., & Prakashini-Banka Cullen, S., Use of diabetes technologies in the primary school environment: a scoping review protocol, JBI evidence synthesis., 2024Journal Article, 2024, DOI , TARA - Full Text
- Hollywood, E. O"Neill, T. and Fitzgerald, H., School-aged children and the management of Type 1 Diabetes in the primary school environment: an investigation of how to support children, parents, and schools., Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2024 (THEconf2024) New Horizons in Healthcare: Global Impact, Local Relevance., School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 5-7th March, 2024Meeting Abstract, 2024
- O"Neill, T. Banka-Cullen, S. and Hollywood, E., The use of diabetes technologies in the primary school environment: A scoping review protocol., Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2024 (THEconf2024) New Horizons in Healthcare: Global Impact, Local Relevance., School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 5-7th March, 2024Meeting Abstract, 2024
- Hollywood, E., O"Neill, T. and Fitzgerald, H., School-aged children and the management of Type 1 Diabetes in the primary school environment: an investigation of how to support children, parents and schools., ISPAD Inclusion and Innovation in Pediatric Diabetes, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th - 19th October, 2024Meeting Abstract, 2024
- Hollywood, E., O"Neill, T. and Fitzgerald, H., Supporting children with Type 1 Diabetes: A mixed methods evaluation of a hospital-based education programme for school personnel, ISPAD Inclusion and Innovation in Pediatric Diabetes, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th - 19th October, 2024Meeting Abstract, 2024
- Hollywood E, and O Neill, T, Supporting women and children who have experienced domestic violence and abuse in the community setting, Childrens Research Network and UCD CHilD-RC Annual Conference, Navigating Current and Emerging Challenges for Children and Young People, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 2024Meeting Abstract, 2024
- Hollywood, E and O'Neill, T, `Truly Be Me' Supporting Children in the Community who have Experienced Domestic Violence and Abuse, Trinity College Dublin, April, 2025, p1 - 95Report, 2025, TARA - Full Text
- Hollywood E, O'Neill T, Assessment and management of scalds and burns in children., Nursing Children and Young People, 26, (2), 2014, p28-33Journal Article, 2014, DOI , TARA - Full Text
Research Expertise
Key aspects of my research include: - Diabetes technology use in children with Type 1 Diabetes. - Supporting children with T1D in primary school - Child health and well-being following domestic violence. - Child participatory techniques in research.
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TitleAn Evaluation of the Community Children's Programme for Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services (MWRSS).SummaryThe project aims to evaluate the practice and impact of the Community Children's Programme at Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services (MWRSS).Funding AgencyMeath Women's Refuge and Support Services (MWRSS).Date From1/4/2024Date To31/03/2025
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TitleNEXT-REALITY: EXTENDED REALITY AND CITIZEN SCIENCE-BASED PREPAREDNESS ECOSYSTEM FOR VULNERABLE POPULATION"S RESPONSE TO DISASTER AND HEALTH EMERGENCIES (NEXT-REALITY)SummaryneXt-Reality aims to improve preparedness for and management of disasters and health emergencies by developing and implementing an eXtended Reality and Citizen Science-based preparedness ecosystem to empower vulnerable groups, particularly children and young people (C&YP).Funding AgencyHORIZON-AG
Public and Patient Involvement in Health Research, Adolescent health, Paediatrics, Endocrinology, Infant and child health, Nursing,
Recognition
- Current representative of the Children's Nursing Discipline from TCD on the Children's Health Ireland (CHI) Nurse Practice Committee.
- Current member of the NCNN (Ireland's National Children's Nursing Network).
- Current representative of the Children's Nursing Discipline on the LEAP (Linking Education and Practice) committee
- Current representative of the Children's Nursing Discipline on the SNM curriculum review committee