Dympna Tuohy

Dympna Tuohy is an Associate Professor affiliated with the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Ageing Research Centre, and Health Research Institute at the University of Limerick. Her work focuses on gerontology, nursing education, delirium management, and intergenerational care. She holds a PhD from the National University of Ireland Galway (2017) and a Master's from the University of Manchester (2001).

• Research Interests: Intergenerational cafés, delirium learning resources, residential care quality, and older women's health
• Teaching: BSc/MSc modules on older person care and reflective practice
• Leadership: Member of All Ireland Gerontological Nurses Association and multiple university committees

Her research emphasizes innovative educational strategies, including digital resources for delirium management and intergenerational learning programs between student nurses and older adults. Over 100 publications demonstrate expertise in geriatric nursing, healthcare communication, and interprofessional education.

• Notable Awards: Bloomberg Emerging Nurse Scholarship (2014), HIST funding (2020)
• Key Projects: Co-designed national transfer documents for older patients between care settings

Active in implementation science, she bridges research and practice through projects like the DELHPIRE study on delirium education. Engages in pandemic response research and workforce planning initiatives to address healthcare staffing challenges.