Prof Cathal Breen's Outputs (49)

Assessing computerized eye tracking technology for gaining insight into expert interpretation of the 12-lead electrocardiogram: an objective quantitative approach (2014)
Journal Article
Bond, R., Zhu, T., Finlay, D., Drew, B., Kligfield, P., Guldenring, D., Breen, C., Gallagher, A., Daly, M., & Clifford, G. (2014). Assessing computerized eye tracking technology for gaining insight into expert interpretation of the 12-lead electrocardiogram: an objective quantitative approach. Journal of Electrocardiology, 47(6), 895-906. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2014.07.011

Introduction
It is well known that accurate interpretation of the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) requires a high degree of skill. There is also a moderate degree of variability among those who interpret the ECG. While this is the case, there are no... Read More about Assessing computerized eye tracking technology for gaining insight into expert interpretation of the 12-lead electrocardiogram: an objective quantitative approach.

Recording a standard 12 - lead electrocardiogram. An approved methodology by the Society of Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST). Clinical guidelines by consensus. (2014)
Other
Baxter, S., Blackman, S., Breen, C., Brown, C., Campbell, B., Cox, C., Eldridge, J., Hutchinson, J., Rees, E., Richley, D., & Ross, C. (2014). Recording a standard 12 - lead electrocardiogram. An approved methodology by the Society of Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST). Clinical guidelines by consensus

An interactive tool for the evaluation of ECG visualisation formats (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Martin, E. S., Finlay, D. D., Nugent, C. D., Bond, R. R., & Breen, C. (2013, September). An interactive tool for the evaluation of ECG visualisation formats. Presented at Computing in Cardiology 2013, Zaragoza, Spain

Electrocardiograms are typically printed on graph paper. Based on these recordings clinicians look for changes in the various waveforms when they make a diagnosis. In some cases, however, these changes are not always obvious on the standard printed 1... Read More about An interactive tool for the evaluation of ECG visualisation formats.

Assessing perception of new methods that represent ST deviation (2012)
Journal Article
Bond, R., Finlay, D., Breen, C., Nugent, C., Guldenring, D., & Martin, E. (2012). Assessing perception of new methods that represent ST deviation. Journal of Electrocardiology, 45(6), 698. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2012.08.041

The ST Map is a new method to assess acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Although variations of the ST Map do exist, Philips Healthcare has been the first to integrate its approach into clinical practice. This study assessed student perception of the... Read More about Assessing perception of new methods that represent ST deviation.

The effects of electrode misplacement on clinicians’ interpretation of the standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (2012)
Journal Article
Bond, R., Finlay, D., Nugent, C., Breen, C., Guldenring, D., & Daly, M. (2012). The effects of electrode misplacement on clinicians’ interpretation of the standard 12-lead electrocardiogram. European Journal of Internal Medicine, 23(7), 610-615. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejim.2012.03.011

Introduction
This study investigates how a particular incorrect electrode configuration affects the 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG).

Methods
A correct and an incorrect 12-lead ECG were extracted from a 192-lead BSPM. This was done for 232 BSPMs... Read More about The effects of electrode misplacement on clinicians’ interpretation of the standard 12-lead electrocardiogram.

Evaluation of a direct access cardiac arrhythmia monitoring service (2012)
Journal Article
Skipsey, D. A., Dawson, F. M., Breen, C., & Leslie, S. J. (2012). Evaluation of a direct access cardiac arrhythmia monitoring service. Cardiology, 19(1), 70-75. https://doi.org/10.5603/CJ.2012.0010

Background: This paper describes the clinical outcomes from a novel direct access arrhythmia monitoring service.

Methods: The study was carried out in the north of Scotland. Data was collected over a 29 month period between 18 June 2008 and 8 Nov... Read More about Evaluation of a direct access cardiac arrhythmia monitoring service.

The utility of a 12-lead electrocardiogram electrode misplacement simulator in education (2011)
Journal Article
Bond, R., Finlay, D., Nugent, C., Moore, G., Breen, C., Wagner, G., & Guldenring, D. (2011). The utility of a 12-lead electrocardiogram electrode misplacement simulator in education. Journal of Electrocardiology, 44(6), 748. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2011.09.025

A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is recorded using 6 precordial electrodes and 3 limb electrodes, all of which are positioned at precise anatomical landmarks. Nevertheless, up to 4% of all 12-lead ECGs are recorded with incorrect electrode... Read More about The utility of a 12-lead electrocardiogram electrode misplacement simulator in education.

A smartphone based telemedicine system for recording limited lead body surface potential maps (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Finlay, D., Nugent, C., Breen, C., Bond, R., & Moore, G. (2009, September). A smartphone based telemedicine system for recording limited lead body surface potential maps. Presented at 2009 36th Annual Computers in Cardiology Conference (CinC), Utah, USA

In this paper we describe the development of a limited lead BSPM system which is based around a commercial 12-lead ECG acquisition unit and a smartphone. We repositioned the six precordial leads to allow for better information capture and hence more... Read More about A smartphone based telemedicine system for recording limited lead body surface potential maps.

Identification of the digital simulation-based pharmacology courses and their impact on knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction among pre-registration medical and non-medical Students
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Paterson, R., Rayamajhi, S., Breen, C., & Machin, A. (2024, June). Identification of the digital simulation-based pharmacology courses and their impact on knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction among pre-registration medical and non-medical Students. Paper presented at 29th Annual Meeting of SESAM, Prague, Czechia

Objective: This review aimed to assess the quality and nature of the literature related to digital simulation-based pharmacology education. Specifically, we sought to understand the influence of the simulations on the knowledge, satisfaction, and con... Read More about Identification of the digital simulation-based pharmacology courses and their impact on knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction among pre-registration medical and non-medical Students.