Projects per year
Personal profile
Research Interests
Realistic Evaluation
Realist Review
Randomised Controlled Trials
Palliative Care
End-of-life Care
Music Therapy
Children and Young People with social, emotional and/or behavioural problems
Research Statement
My research involves improving the quality of life of palliative care patients and their healthcare providers, along with improving palliative/end-of-life care education. My research also involves the role of music therapy as a therapeutic option for a range of mental and physical health issues. I have conducted a Realistic Evaluation and have been involved in a large scale randomised controlled trial. I am currently involved in a randomised controlled pilot and feasibility study along with conducting and publishing a number of systematic reviews and qualitative papers.
Leadership roles
Member of School Research Ethics Committee
Member of Health and Life Sciences Post-Doc Society
Member of Post-Doctoral Forum
Member of PhD Mentoring Scheme
Teaching roles
Undergraduate modules:
- Evidence Based Nursing Year 3, BSc Nursing – Tutorial Lead
Post Graduate modules:
- Master class workshop – PhD students
Current Graduate Supervision
- Member of PhD Mentoring Scheme
Currently funded research projects
Porter, S., & McConnell, T. (2016-2017). Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Music Therapy in Improving the Quality of Life of Palliative Care Patients: a randomised controlled pilot and feasibility study. HSC R&D Enabling Research Award.
Completed research projects
McConnell, T., & Porter, S. (2015-2016). An Exploration of Providing End of Life Care in Horizon House. Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.
Porter, S., McLaughlin, D., McConnell, T., & McNeilly, P. (2015-2016). The provision of additional care to respond to children with exceptional healthcare needs: a service evaluation of a children's hospice service. Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.
Porter, S., McConnell., T., McLaughlin, K., Lynn, F., Cardwell, C., & Holmes, V. (2010-2014) Music in Mind: A randomised controlled trial measuring the effects of music therapy on the communicative skills of children and adolescents with behavioural and emotional problems and/or pervasive developmental disorders. Big Lottery Fund.
McConnell, T., O’Halloran, P., Donnelly, M., & Porter, S. (2010-2014) Using Realistic Evaluation to Identify Influences Affecting the successful Implementation and Sustainability of the Liverpool Care Pathway for the Dying Patient. Centre for Health Improvement.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
- 2 Active
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R4079NUR: Palliative and End-of-Life Care Research Partnership for Northern Ireland
O'Halloran, P., Brazil, K., McConnell, T., McVeigh, C., Noble, H. & Reid, J.
06/01/2022 → …
Project: Research
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R2298NUR: Evaluation of Children's Hospice Services
Santin, O., Galway, K., McConnell, T. & McLaughlin, D.
12/05/2016 → …
Project: Research
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Out-of-hours community palliative care: a national survey of hospice providers
Fee, A., Hasson, F., Slater, P., Payne, S., McConnell, T., Finlay, D-A. & McIlfatrick, S., 02 Mar 2023, In: International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 29, 3, p. 137-143 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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BMJ Conference Abstract (number 12): ‘From my perspective’ – the development and evaluation of both individualised & immersive audio listening experiences to improve mental health and well-being for patients within a palliative care context: a feasibility study
Gibson, I., Rebelo, P., Roulston, A., McConnell, T. & Best, P., 31 Jan 2022, In: BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. 12, Suppl 1, p. A5 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
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Communication of palliative care needs in discharge letters from hospice providers to primary care: A multisite sequential explanatory mixed methods study
Weetman, K., Dale, J., Mitchell, S. J., Ferguson, C., Finucane, A. M., Buckle, P., Arnold, E., Clarke, G., Karakitsiou, D-E., McConnell, T., Sanyal, N., Schuberth, A., Tindle, G., Perry, R., Grewal, B., Patynowska, K. A. & MacArtney, J. I., 06 Sep 2022, In: BMC palliative care. 21, 33 p., 155.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How can we meet the needs of people impacted by terminal illness in future loneliness policy development in Northern Ireland using research evidence?
McConnell, T., Hanna, J., Harrison, C., Patynowska, K., Finucane, A., Hudson, B., McCullagh, A., Paradine, S. & Reid, J., 30 Jan 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Integrating palliative care and heart failure: a protocol for a realist synthesis (PalliatHeartSynthesis)
McConnell, T., Burden, J., Duddy, C., Hill, L., Howie, C., Howie, C., Wong, G., Jones, B. & Reid, J., 07 Jan 2022, In: BMJ Open. 12, 7 p., e058848.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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1st Prize - Best Poster Presentation at Marie Curie Research Conference 2022
Gibson, Isaac (Recipient), Roulston, Audrey (Recipient), Rebelo, Pedro (Recipient), Best, Paul (Recipient) & McConnell, Tracey (Recipient), 04 Feb 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 6 Participation in conference
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School of Nursing and Midwifery Research and Scholarship Showcase
Gillian Carter (Chair), Iseult Wilson (Chair), Malcolm Brown (Member of programme committee), Erin Davidson (Member of programme committee), Hannah Hewitt (Member of programme committee), Gary Mitchell (Member of programme committee), Tracey McConnell (Member of programme committee), Catherine Monaghan (Member of programme committee) & David Scott (Member of programme committee)
26 May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference,
Tracey McConnell (Speaker)
18 Apr 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Music in Mind End of Trial Conference
Tracey McConnell (Invited speaker)
23 Oct 2014Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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8th World Research Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care
Tracey McConnell (Participant)
05 Jun 2014 → 07 Jun 2014Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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British Association of Music Therapy Conference, Birmingham Conservatoire, February 2014.
Tracey McConnell (Speaker)
23 Feb 2014Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Press/Media
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Promoting PPI In The Cardiac Research Group.
Gareth Thompson, Tracey McConnell, Gemma Caughers & Maeliosa McCrudden
28/03/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities