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Mairead Cahill is an Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy at the School of Allied Health, University of Limerick, Ireland. She holds a PhD (2023) from the University of Limerick, focusing on women academics' transition to retirement, alongside an MSc and BSc from Trinity College Dublin.
- PhD (University of Limerick, 2023)
- MSc (Trinity College Dublin, 2006)
- BSc (Trinity College Dublin, 1997)
Her research centers on qualitative studies of retirement transitions and interprofessional education, using methods like meta-ethnography and thematic analysis. She investigates older workers' experiences and integrates qualitative metasynthesis to explore occupational identity shifts.
Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, aging workforce dynamics, and educational frameworks. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and education, emphasizing practice-based learning and community engagement.
As a CORU-registered occupational therapist, she bridges clinical expertise with academic leadership, supervising PhD candidates and advocating for recovery-orientated mental health services. Her 2024 oral presentation on transatlantic interprofessional collaboration underscores global educational partnerships.
