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Ms. Elizabeth Culleton-Quinn

Assistant Professor (Physiotherapy)
Assistant Professor (Occupational Therapy)
 (3531896) 2123
TRINITY CENTRE, S J H
      
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Ms. Elizabeth Culleton-Quinn

Assistant Professor (Physiotherapy)
TRINITY CENTRE, S J H

 cullitoe@tcd.ie

 3531896 2123

Assistant Professor (Occupational Therapy)

 (3531896) 2123


Elizabeth Culleton-Quinn is a chartered physiotherapist who is an Assistant Professor at the Discipline of Physiotherapy and the Discipline of Occupational Therapy, TCD. Her main areas of research interest include Women's Health and in particular Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Athletes, Menopause, Bone Health, Paediatrics, Bone Health and Breast Cancer
  Bone Health and Breast Cancer   Bone Health and Childhood Leukemia   Bone Health and Hip Fractures   Continence and Athletes   Promotion of Bone Health   Women's Health
Project Title
 Prevalence and Experiences of Urinary Incontinence/ Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction in Elite Female Athletes
From
2020
To
2022
Summary
Urinary incontinence (UI), defined as a 'complaint of involuntary loss of urine', is a common complaint that occurs in women of all ages. The most common forms of UI include Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and Urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). The International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) and the International Continence Society (ICS) define SUI as the 'complaint of involuntary loss of urine on effort or physical exertion (e.g., sporting activities), or on sneezing or coughing' and UUI as 'complaint of involuntary loss of urine associated with urgency' (Haylen et al., 2010). Many women find it embarrassing to discuss pelvic floor and continence problems with others and incontinence has been shown to negatively affect quality of life (Amaral et al., 2015). Research suggests that there is an increased prevalence of UI amongst elite athletes, with athletes involved in high impact sports reporting a higher prevalence. A recent systematic review reported the prevalence of UI as ranging from 42.22% to 61.19% in high impact female sports players, and prevalence in female hockey players, which was classified as a moderate impact sport, was 31.58% (de Mattos Lourenco et al., 2018). There is no research to date investigating the prevalence of UI among female Irish athletes including female Gaelic games athletes such as Camogie or Ladies Gaelic Football players. In addition, there appears to be a paucity of qualitative research into female athletes' experiences of UI during sports. This study aims to identify the prevalence, extent and severity of urinary incontinence (UI) among female Irish athletes and the impact, if any, on their activity levels and quality of life (QOL).
Funding Agency
ISCP Eastern Branch
Project Type
Mixed Methods Research
Project Title
 An investigation of computer-related musculoskeletal discomfort in university staff during COVID-19
From
2021
To
2021
Summary
The use of computers and the associated risks of musculoskeletal disorders have been widely researched in the workforce (Colombini and Occhipinti 2006; Oha, et al. 2014; Wærsted et al. 2010). However, there is a limited number of studies on university staff use of computers and the association between computer use and musculoskeletal discomfort and, in particular during COVID-19 restrictions. Main Aim:To determine the prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal discomfort in university staff during COVID-19.
Project Type
Cross-sectional survey
Project Title
 An investigation of computer-related musculoskeletal symptoms in university students during Covid-19
From
2020
To
2021
Summary
Project Type
Cross-sectional survey
Project Title
 Physical Activity, Bone Health, Quality of Life and Participation in Survivors of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
From
2011
To
Summary
Project Title
 A study to investigate the follow-up care delivered to patients who have had a DEXA scan post fractured hip.
From
2008
To
2011
Summary

Details Date
Represented ISCP as a member of the osteoporosis sub-group involved in the publication of the HSE/DOH&C/NCAOP 2008 document entitled "Strategy to Prevent Falls and Fractures in Ireland's Ageing Population".
Details Date From Date To
Member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists 1989 Present
Member of International Continence Society 2019 2022
CORU Registered 2019 2022
Culleton-Quinn E, Bø K, Fleming N, Cusack C, Daly D., The Experience of Urinary Incontinence Among Elite Gaelic Sports Athletes - A Qualitative Study, International Urogynecology Journal, International Urogynecological Association Conference, Barcelona Spain, 18-21 June 2025, 36, (1S), Springer, 2025, pp1-489-, Conference Paper, PUBLISHED  DOI
Culleton-Quinn E, Bo K, Fleming N, Cusack C, Daly D., Elite Female Gaelic Sports Athletes' Experience of Urinary Incontinence: A Qualitative Study, Women's Health, 2025, Journal Article, PUBLISHED  TARA - Full Text  DOI
Culleton-Quinn E, Bo K, Hamilton N, Cusack C, Daly D, Prevalence and experience of urinary incontinence among elite female Gaelic sports athletes, 2024, Journal Article, PUBLISHED  URL
Dockrell S & Culleton-Quinn E, Remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic: Computer-related musculoskeletal symptoms in university staff, WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 74, 2023, p11 - 20, Journal Article, PUBLISHED  DOI
Culleton-Quinn E, Bo K, Fleming N, Mockler D, Cusack C, Daly D, The Prevalence and Experience of Urinary Incontinence Among Elite Ladies Gaelic Football Players, International Continence Society Conference 2023, Toronto, 27-29 September, 2023, Oral Presentation, PUBLISHED
Culleton-Quinn E, Bø K, Fleming N, Mockler D, Cusack C, Daly D, A systematic review of female athletes' experiences of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction , International Urogynecology Journal, 2022, Journal Article, PUBLISHED  DOI
Kavanagh L, Coghlan E, Harkin, B, Higgins A, MacErlane S, McCool A, Ryan C and Culleton-Quinn E, The Prevalence and Experience of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in University Sportswomen, ISCPConf22 CONNECT, Dublin Online, 14th October 2022, 2022, Oral Presentation, PUBLISHED
Sara Dockrell & Elizabeth Culleton-Quinn, Staying Well at your Computer: Computer use and computer related musculoskeletal symptoms in university staff during COVID-19, Trinity College Dublin TARA, Trinity College Dublin, January, 2022, Report, PUBLISHED  TARA - Full Text  DOI
Culleton-Quinn E, Fleming N, Bø K, Mockler D, Cusack C, Daly D, A systematic review of female athletes'/sportswomen's experiences of incontinence and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, https://www.ics.org/education/icspublications/abstracts, International Continence Society Conference (Online), Melbourne, October 2021, 2021, Oral Presentation, PUBLISHED  URL
Dockrell, S. Johnston, N. Kenny, K. Breen, T. Ó Nualláin, C. Quigley, S. Culleton-Quinn, E. , An investigation of computer-related musculoskeletal symptoms in university students during Covid-19, P4 Healthcare - Predictive, Preventative, Participatory, Personalised ISCP Conference 2021, Ireland Online, October 2021, 2021, Poster, PUBLISHED
  

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My main research interests are in the areas of Women's Health & Continence, Athletes and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Musculoskeletal Health, Bone Health, Paediatrics, and Cancer.