Catherine Sweeney

Catherine Sweeney is a Lecturer in Medicine at University College Cork (UCC) with a focus on Palliative Care, Medical Education, and Interprofessional Education. She has been actively involved in teaching modules such as "Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach" and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from UCC (2013). Her work spans clinical research, healthcare policy, and educational innovation.

Her research interests include:

• Development and implementation of palliative care education
• Advance care planning for chronic diseases like COPD
• Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare settings
• Nutrition and aging
• Communication in end-of-life care

Recent publications highlight her work on palliative care for COPD, educational interventions in medical training, and interdisciplinary approaches to chronic disease management. Awards include the 2012 Erasmus Staff Training Visit. She serves on committees like the Let Me Decide Steering Committee and contributes to national palliative care competencies. Collaborations include All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care and the COLLAGE project for Healthy Ageing.