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Anna O'Reilly-Trace is a College Lecturer in the Department of Applied Psychology at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. She has been serving in this academic position since 1998 and maintains an active research profile focused on healthcare collaboration, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology applications in clinical settings.
Her educational background includes:
- BA in Psychology from University College Dublin (1989)
- Certificate in Intelligence Testing from UCD Department of Psychology (1989)
- Diploma in Counselling Psychology from Trinity College Dublin (1992)
- MSc in Counselling Psychology from Trinity College Dublin (1994)
- Diploma in Legal Studies from Dublin Institute of Technology (1997)
- Certificate in Family Law from University College Dublin (1998)
- PhD in Applied Psychology from University College Cork (2010)
Dr. O'Reilly-Trace's research centers on human interaction and relationships within healthcare settings, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals. Her work examines how professional groups construct their identities and cultures within primary care teams. She has made significant contributions to understanding motivational interviewing techniques in dental and nursing contexts, developing communication models for challenging clinical situations, and implementing mindfulness-based interventions for healthcare professionals and students. Her research bridges psychology with practical healthcare applications, focusing on improving patient outcomes through better communication and team dynamics.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration, particularly between psychology and dental/nursing professions. Her work spans communication models for difficult clinical situations, stress management for healthcare students, and interventions to improve patient engagement. The research demonstrates consistent application of psychological principles to practical healthcare challenges across multiple disciplines.
Her notable scientific achievements include:
- 2012 Oral Health Promotion Research Group Ireland Bursary
- 2007 UCC President's Award for Research on Innovative Forms of Teaching and Learning
Dr. O'Reilly-Trace has been actively involved in interdisciplinary teaching, particularly through her work with the School of Nursing and Midwifery at UCC. She has developed and implemented educational interventions focused on communication skills, stress management, and ethical considerations in healthcare practice. Her grant activity includes the Evaluation of Motivational Interviewing Level 1 training for dental clinicians, which received €750.00 in funding.
She has maintained a long-standing professional relationship with the West Kerry Primary Care Team, where she served as a Consultant Counselling Psychologist from 1991 to 2018, producing annual reports on the contribution of counselling psychology to primary care services in the region.