Professor Niamh Fitzgerald

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Article

Fitzgerald N, O'Donnell R, Uny I, Martin JG, Cook M, Graham K, Stockwell T, Hughes K, Wilkinson C, McGill E, Miller PG, Reynolds J, Quigg Z & Angus C (2024) Reducing alcohol harms whilst minimising impact on hospitality businesses: ‘Sweetspot’ policy options. International Journal of Drug Policy, 129 (July 2024), Art. No.: 104465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2024.104465


Article

Peña S, Wilkinson C, Aresi G, Barrett L, Boniface S, Fitzgerald N, Norambuena P, Paradis C, Román F & Sierralta P (2024) Alcohol policy changes during the first three-months of the COVID-19 pandemic: Development and application of a classification scheme. International Journal of Drug Policy, 127, Art. No.: 104373. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2024.104373


Editorial

Critchlow N, Holmes J & Fitzgerald N (2024) Alibi marketing? Surrogate marketing? Brand sharing? What is the correct terminology to discuss marketing for alcohol-free and low-alcohol products which share branding with regular strength alcohol products?. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.16504


Article

Fitzgerald N, Mohan A, Purves R, O’Donnell R, Egan M, Nicholls J, Maani N, Smolar M, Fraser A, Briton T & Mahon L (2024) Factors influencing public health engagement in alcohol licensing in England and Scotland including legal and structural differences: comparative interview analysis. Public Health Research. https://doi.org/10.3310/BGTR4277


Conference Paper (unpublished)

Uny I, Sanchez Z, Piazza M, Valerio I, Burela P, Petticrew M, Angus C & Fitzgerald N (2023) A comparison of Alcohol Policy subsystems in Peru and Brazil: findings from a qualitative study. 48th Annual Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol, Johannesburg, 05.06.2023-09.06.2023. https://www.kbs2023joburg.org/


Conference Paper (published)

Mitchell G, O'Donnell R, Cook M, Uny I, Maxwell K, Emslie C & Fitzgerald N Later opening hours for alcohol licensed premises in Scotland amidst economic and social instability: local stakeholder experiences based on semi-structured interviews. In: , Johannesburg, South Africa, 05.06.2023-08.06.2023. 48th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society.


Article

Manca F, Zhang L, Fitzgerald N, Mackay D, McAuley A, Sharp C & Lewsey J (2023) The Effect of Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol on Prescriptions for Treatment of Alcohol Dependence: A Controlled Interrupted Time Series Analysis. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-023-01070-6


Article

O'Donnell R, Mohan A, Purves R, Maani N, Angus C, Egan M & Fitzgerald N (2023) Mechanisms of impact of alcohol availability interventions from the perspective of 63 diverse alcohol licensing stakeholders: a qualitative interview study. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2023.2205991


Article

Fitzgerald N, Mohan A, Maani N, Purves R, De Vocht F, Angus C, Henney M, Nicholls J, Nichols T, Crompton G, Mahon L, Mcquire C, Shortt N, Bauld L & Egan M (2023) Measuring How Public Health Stakeholders Seek to Influence Alcohol Premises Licensing in England and Scotland: The Public Health Engagement In Alcohol Licensing (PHIAL) Measure. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 84 (2), pp. 318-329. https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.22-00020


Article

Critchlow N, Moodie C, MacKintosh AM, Gallopel-Morvan K, Stead M & Fitzgerald N (2022) Have restrictions on alcohol advertising in Ireland affected awareness among adults? A comparative observational study using non-probability repeat cross-sectional surveys. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.22-00099


Article

de Vocht F, McQuire C, Ferraro C, Williams P, Henney M, Angus C, Egan M, Mohan A, Purves R, Maani N, Shortt N, Mahon L, Crompton G, O'Donnell R, Nicholls J, Bauld L & Fitzgerald N (2022) Impact of public health team engagement in alcohol licensing on health and crime outcomes in England and Scotland: A comparative timeseries study between 2012 and 2019. The Lancet Regional Health Europe, 20, Art. No.: 100450. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanepe.2022.100450


Research Report

Carters-White L, Purves R, Gadsby E, Howell R, Gallopel-Morvan K, Fitzgerald N, Stead M & Critchlow N (2022) Alcohol Marketing Restrictions: Learning from International Implementation. Alcohol Focus Scotland. https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/resources/alcohol-marketing-restrictions-learning-from-international-implementation.pdf


Commentary

Petticrew M, Fitzgerald N, Maani N, McCambridge J, Pettigrew S & van Schalkwyk M (2021) Responsible Drinking, Conflicts of Interest, and the Elephant in the Room: A Commentary on A Scoping Review of "Responsible Drinking" Interventions by Gray, Williams & Shaffer (2020). Commentary on: Gray, H. , Wiley, R. , Williams, P. , & Shaffer, H. (2020). A scoping review of “Responsible Drinking” interventions. Health Communication, 1–21. https://doi-org/10.1080/10410236.2020.1733226. Health Communication, 36 (2), pp. 257-259. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2020.1827541


Article

Rosário F, Santos MI, Angus K, Pas L, Ribeiro C & Fitzgerald N (2021) Factors influencing the implementation of screening and brief interventions for alcohol use in primary care practices: a systematic review using the COM-B system and Theoretical Domains Framework. Implementation Science, 16 (1), Art. No.: 6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-020-01073-0


Article

So V, Millard AD, Katikireddi SV, Forsyth R, Allstaff S, Deluca P, Drummond C, Ford A, Eadie D, Fitzgerald N, Graham L, Hilton S, Ludbrook A, McCartney G & Stead M (2021) Intended and unintended consequences of the implementation of minimum unit pricing of alcohol in Scotland: a natural experiment. Public Health Research, 9 (11), pp. 1-210. https://doi.org/10.3310/phr09110


Article

Manca F, Lewsey J, Waterson R, Kernaghan SM, Fitzpatrick D, Mackay D, Angus C & Fitzgerald N (2021) Estimating the Burden of Alcohol on Ambulance Callouts through Development and Validation of an Algorithm Using Electronic Patient Records. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (12), Art. No.: 6363. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18126363


Article

Den Daas C, Hubbard G, Johnston M, Dixon D, CHARIS Consortium, Allan J, Fitzgerald N, Farquharson B, Hunt K, Macaden L, Maltinsky W & O'Carroll R (2021) Protocol of the COVID-19 Health and Adherence Research in Scotland (CHARIS) study: understanding changes in adherence to transmission-reducing behaviours, mental and general health, in repeated cross-sectional representative survey of the Scottish population. BMJ Open, 11 (2), Art. No.: e044135. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044135


Research Report

Jones D, Moodie C, Purves R, Fitzgerald N & Crockett R (2021) Health information, messaging and warnings on alcohol packaging: A focus group study with young adult drinkers in Scotland. Key Findings Report for Alcohol Focus Scotland. Alcohol Focus Scotland. Stirling. https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/resources/jones-et-al-2021-focus-group-labelling-research-report.pdf


Letter

Horton M, Perman-Howe PR, Angus C, Bishop J, Bogdanovica I, Brennan A, Britton J, Brose LS, Brown J, Collin J, Dockrell M, Fitzgerald N, Friel S, Gillespie D & Bauld L The SPECTRUM Consortium: a new UK Prevention Research Partnership consortium focussed on the commercial determinants of health, the prevention of non-communicable diseases, and the reduction of health inequalities. Wellcome Open Research, 6, Art. No.: 6. https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.16318.1


Article

Critchlow N, Jones D, Moodie C, MacKintosh AM, Fitzgerald N, Hooper L, Thomas C & Vohra J (2020) Awareness of product-related information, health messages and warnings on alcohol packaging among adolescents: A cross-sectional survey in the United Kingdom. Journal Of Public Health, 42 (3), pp. e223-e230. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdz080


Commentary

Fitzgerald N & Lewsey J (2020) Commentary on Wicki et al. (2020): Strong effectiveness evidence-but what else do policymakers need?. Commentary on: Wicki, M., Bertholet, N., and Gmel, G. ( 2020) Estimated changes in hospital admissions for alcohol intoxication after partial bans on off‐premises sales of alcoholic beverages in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland: an interrupted time–series analysis. Addiction, https://doi.org/10.1111/add.14967.. Addiction, 115 (8), pp. 1470-1471. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15074


Research Report

Stead M, Critchlow N, Eadie D, Fitzgerald N, Angus K, Purves R, McKell J, Marie MacKintosh A, Mitchell H, Sumpter C & Angus C (2020) Evaluating the impact of alcohol minimum unit pricing in Scotland: Observational study of small retailers. NHS Health Scotland/Public Health Scotland. Stirling. https://www.stir.ac.uk/media/stirling/services/faculties/sport-and-health-sciences/research/documents/MUP-evaluation-Small-Convenience-Stores-report.pdf


Article

Scott S, Muir C, Stead M, Fitzgerald N, Kaner E, Bradley J, Wrieden W, Power C & Adamson A (2020) Exploring the links between unhealthy eating behaviour and heavy alcohol use in the social, emotional and cultural lives of young adults (aged 18-25): A qualitative research study. Appetite, 144, Art. No.: 104449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2019.104449


Article

Maani Hessari N, Bertscher A, Critchlow N, Fitzgerarld N, Knai C, Stead M & Petticrew M (2019) Recruiting the "Heavy-Using Loyalists of Tomorrow": An Analysis of the Aims, Effects and Mechanisms of Alcohol Advertising, Based on Advertising Industry Evaluations. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (21), Art. No.: 4092. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16214092


Article

Haghpanahan H, Lewsey J, Mackay D, McIntosh E, Pell J, Jones A, Fitzgerald N & Robinson M (2019) An evaluation of the effects of lowering blood alcohol concentration limits for drivers on the rates of road traffic accidents and alcohol consumption: a natural experiment. Lancet, 393 (10169), pp. 321-329. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736%2818%2932850-2


Article

Fitzgerald N, Egan M, de Vocht F, Angus C, Nicholls J, Shortt N, Nichols T, Maani Hessari N, McQuire C, Purves R, Critchlow N, Mohan A, Mahon L, Sumpter C & Bauld L (2018) Exploring the impact of public health teams on alcohol premises licensing in England and Scotland (ExILEnS): procotol for a mixed methods natural experiment evaluation. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 18 (1), Art. No.: 123. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-018-0573-z


Article

Albani V, Bradley J, Wrieden W, Scott S, Muir C, Power C, Fitzgerald N, Stead M, Kaner E & Adamson A (2018) Examining associations between body mass index in 18-25 year-olds and energy intake from alcohol: findings from the Health Survey for England and the Scottish Health Survey. Nutrients, 10 (10), Art. No.: 1477. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10101477


Article

Scott S, Beyer F, Parkinson K, Muir C, Graye A, Kaner E, Stead M, Power C, Fitzgerald N, Bradley J, Wrieden W & Adamson A (2018) Non-Pharmacological Interventions to Reduce Unhealthy Eating and Risky Drinking in Young Adults Aged 18-25 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients, 10 (10), Art. No.: 1538. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10101538


Article

Rosário F, Santos MI, Angus K, Pas L & Fitzgerald N (2018) Factors Influencing the Implementation of Screening and Brief Interventions for Alcohol Use in Primary Care Practices: A Systematic Review Protocol [Fatores Condicionantes da Implementação da Deteção Precoce e Intervenções Breves no Consumo Excessivo de Álcool nos Cuidados de Saúde Primários: Protocolo de Revisão Sistemática da Literatura]. Acta Medica Portuguesa, 31 (1), pp. 45-50. https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.9753


Article

Stead M, Parkes T, Nicoll A, Wilson S, Burgess C, Eadie D, Fitzgerald N, McKell J, Reid G, Jepson R, McAteer J & Bauld L (2017) Delivery of alcohol brief interventions in community-based youth work settings: exploring feasibility and acceptability in a qualitative study. BMC Public Health, 17 (1), Art. No.: 357. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-017-4256-1


Article

Scott S, Parkinson K, Kaner E, Robalino S, Stead M, Power C, Fitzgerald N, Wrieden W & Adamson A (2017) Non-pharmacological interventions designed to reduce health risks due to unhealthy eating behaviour and linked risky or excessive drinking in adults aged 18-25: a systematic review protocol. Systematic Reviews, 6 (1), Art. No.: 42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-017-0434-6


Article

Fitzgerald N, Nicholls J, Winterbottom J & Katikireddi SV (2017) Implementing a Public Health Objective for Alcohol Premises Licensing in Scotland: A Qualitative Study of Strategies, Values, and Perceptions of Evidence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14 (3), Art. No.: 221. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14030221


Commentary

Fitzgerald N (2016) Commentary on Anderson et al. (2016): The question is not just whether to incentivize and train practitioners on alcohol screening and brief advice, but how?. Commentary on: Anderson P., Bendtsen P., Spak F., Reynolds J., Drummond C.,Segura L. et al. Improving the delivery of brief interventionsfor heavy drinking in primary health care: outcome resultsof the ODHIN five-country cluster randomized factorial trial.Addiction 2016; 111:935–45.. Addiction, 111 (11), pp. 1946-1947. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.13513


Article

Fitzgerald N, Heywood S, Bikker A & Mercer SW (2014) Enhancing empathy in healthcare: mixed-method evaluation of a pilot project implementing the CARE Approach in primary and community care settings in Scotland. Journal of Compassionate Healthcare, 1 (1), Art. No.: 6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40639-014-0006-8


Conference Abstract

Stewart D, Youngson E, Fitzgerald N, Watson M & Cunningham S (2013) Community pharmacist involvement in minimising alcohol related risks: views of the general public in Scotland. 2013 Royal Pharmaceutical Society conference, Birmingham, 08/09/2013 - 09/09/2013. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 21 (Supplement S2), pp. 5-6. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijpp.12063


Conference Abstract

Fitzgerald N & Heywood S (2013) Training multidisciplinary practitioners to deliver SBI on alcohol and other health behaviours. International Network on Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs (INEBRIA) Meeting 2013, Rome, Italy, 18/09/2013 - 20/09/2013. Addiction Science and Clinical Practice, 8 (Supplement 1), p. A26, Art. No.: A26. https://doi.org/10.1186/1940-0640-8-S1-A26


Research Report

Fitzgerald N, Johnston L & Heywood S (2013) Needs Assessment of Services for Children, Parents and Families affected by Parental Substance Misuse in Edinburgh City - Summary Report. Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership. City of Edinburgh. http://www.edinburghadp.co.uk/Resources/EADPPublications/Documents/CASPM%20Needs%20Assessment%20Summary.pdf


Research Report

Heywood S, Fitzgerald N & Winterbottom J (2012) Supporting Communication Skills and Behaviours in Healthcare Staff: Evaluation of Two Pilots: The CARE Approach and Practice Based Small Group Learning - Summary Report. NHS Education for Scotland. Create Consultancy. http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/media/1574594/evaluation-of-care-pbsgl-short-summary.pdf


Conference Abstract

Fitzgerald N (2012) How do health professionals learn their communication skills? Lessons for SBI implementation. International Network on Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs (INEBRIA) Meeting 2011, Boston, MA, USA, 21/09/2011 - 23/09/2011. Addiction Science and Clinical Practice, 7 (Supplement 1), Art. No.: A1. https://ascpjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1940-0640-7-S1-A1; https://doi.org/10.1186/1940-0640-7-S1-A1


Conference Abstract

Fitzgerald N, Stewart D, Jaffray M, Inch J, Duncan EM, Afolabi E & Ludbrook A (2012) A pilot study of alcohol screening and brief interventions in community pharmacies. International Network on Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs (INEBRIA) Meeting 2011, Boston, MA, USA, 21/09/2011 - 23/09/2011. Addiction Science and Clinical Practice, 7 (Supplement 1), Art. No.: A22. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1940-0640-7-S1-A22; https://doi.org/10.1186/1940-0640-7-S1-A22


Conference Abstract

Fitzgerald N, Molloy H & MacDonald F (2012) Evaluation of a rollout of alcohol brief interventions in health- and social-care teams following multidisciplinary training. International Network on Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs (INEBRIA) Meeting 2011, Boston, MA, USA, 21/09/2011 - 23/09/2011. Addiction Science and Clinical Practice, 7 (Supplement 1), Art. No.: A84. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1940-0640-7-S1-A84; https://doi.org/10.1186/1940-0640-7-S1-A84


Research Report

Dowds J & Fitzgerald N (2010) A synthesis and analysis of current information and evidence relating to Action 10 of the Smoking Prevention Action Plan (NHS report on youth tobacco cessation and prevention). NHS Health Scotland. http://www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/12420-RE041FinalReport0910.pdf


Presentation / Talk

Fitzgerald N (2008) Building Capacity/Overcoming Barriers - Alcohol: It’s Everyone’s Business. 3rd European Alcohol Policy Conference: Building Capacity for Action, Barcelona, Spain, 03.04.2008-05.04.2008. http://www.eurocare.org/library/updates/3rd_european_alcohol_policy_conference_building_capacity_for_action


Conference Paper (unpublished)

Fitzgerald N, McCaig D, Watson H & Stewart D (2006) Brief Interventions In Community Pharmacies. 3rd INEBRIA Annual Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 26.10.2006-27.10.2006.


Research Report

Fitzgerald N & Stewart D (2006) Drinking Interventions in Pharmacies Study (DIPS): Development, implementation and evaluation of a pilot project to deliver interventions on alcohol issues in community pharmacies - Final Report. Alcohol Research UK. School of Pharmacy, Robert Gordon University. http://alcoholresearchuk.org/downloads/finalReports/AERC_FinalReport_0038.pdf