Desmond, D.M., Coffey, L., Gallagher, P., MacLachlan, M., Wegener, S., & O'Keeffe, F. (2012). Limb Amputation. In Kennedy, P. (ed). Oxford Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology. Oxford University Press.

Gallagher, P., O'Donovan, M.A., Doyle, A., Desmond, D. (2011). Environmental Barriers, Activity Limitations and Participation Restrictions Experienced by People with Major Limb Amputation. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 35(3): 278-284.

MacLachlan M., Mannan H., McAuliffe, E. (2011) Access to healthcare of persons with disabilities as an indicator of equity in health systems. Open Medicine, 5(1): 414.

Mji, G., Gcaza, S., Swartz, L., MacLachlan, M., Hutton, B. (2011) An African way of networking around disability. Disability & Society, 26, 365-368.

Schaffalitzky, E., Gallagher, P., MacLachlan, M., Wegener, S., Ryall, N. (2011). Understanding the benefits of prosthetic prescription: Exploring the experiences of practitioners and lower limb prosthetic users. Disability & Rehabilitation, 33(15-16): 1314-1323.

Desmond, D., Gallagher, P. (2010) Quality of life in people with lower-limb amputation. In Preedy, V.R. and Watson, R.R. (Eds.) Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures. London: Springer.

Desmond, D.M., MacLachlan, M. (2010). Prevalence and characteristics of phantom limb pain and residual limb pain in the long term following upper limb amputation. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. doi: 10.1097/MRR.0b013e328336388d

Gallagher, P., Buckmaster, A., O'Carroll, S., Kiernan, G., Geraghty, J. (2010). External breast prostheses in post-mastectomy care: women's qualitative accounts. European Journal of Cancer Care, 19(1), 61-71.

Gallagher, P., Franchignon, F., Giordano, A., MacLachlan, M. (2010) Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales: A psychometric assessment using classical test theory and rasch analysis (TAPES). American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 89 (6), 487-496.

Schaffalitzky, E., Gallagher, P., Desmond, D.M., MacLachlan, M. (2010) Adaptation to Amputation and Prosthesis Use. In Murray, C. (Ed) Amputation, Prostheses, and Phantom Limb Pain: An Interdisciplinary Perspective. London: Springer-Verlag.

Schaffalitzky, E., Gallagher, P., MacLachlan, M., Wegener, S., Ryall, N. (2010). Understanding the benefits of prosthetic prescription: Exploring the experiences of practitioners and lower limb prosthetic users. Disability & Rehabilitation. doi:10.3109/09638288.2010.529234

Wazakili, M., Chataika, T., Mji, G., Dube, A.K., MacLachlan, M. (2010) The social inclusion of persons with disabilities in poverty reduction policies and instruments: Initial impressions from Malawi and Uganda. In B. Ingstad, B. & A..H. Eide, (eds.) Disability and poverty: a global challenge. Bristol: Policy Press.

Coffey, L., Gallagher, P., Horgan, O., Desmond, D., MacLachlan, M. (2009). Psychosocial adjustment to diabetes-related lower limb amputation. Diabetic Medicine, 26(10), 1063-1067.

De Silva M, MacLachlan M, Devane D, Desmond D, Gallagher P, Schnyder U, Brennan M, Patel V. Psychosocial interventions for the prevention of disability following traumatic physical injury. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006422. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006422.pub3.

Drysdale, D. G., Shem, K., Walbom, A., Miner, M. D., MacLachlan, M. (2009). Phantom sensations in people with complete spinal cord lesions: A grounded theory perspective. Disability & Rehabilitation, 31(4), 267-276.

Gallagher, P., Buckmaster, A., O'Carroll, S., Kiernan, G., & Geraghty, J. (2009). Experiences in the provision, fitting and supply of external breast prostheses: findings from a national survey. European Journal of Cancer Care, 18, 556-568.

Griffiths, M., Mannan, H., MacLachlan, M. (2009). Disability advocacy, empowerment and international development policy. In MacLachlan, M. & Swartz, L. (Eds.) Disability & International Development: Towards Inclusive Global Health. New York: Springer.

MacLachlan, M. (2009) Psychosocial research and global issues in reparations and prosthetics. In Abrahamson, D. (Ed.) Reparations and Prosthetics. London: The Clemens Nathan Research Centre.

MacLachlan, M., De Silva, M., Patal, V., Devine, D. (2009) Preventative psychosocial interventions: Who, what and when? Open Rehabilitation, 2, 86-88.

MacLachlan, M., Mji, G., McLaren, P., Gcaza, S. (2009) Realising the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa. Special Issue of Disability & Rehabilitation, 31.

MacLachlan, M., Swatrz, L. (Eds.). (2009). Disability and International Development: Towards Inclusive Global Health. London: Springer.

Mji, G., MacLachlan, M. (2009). Disability Networking for Development: Introducing the African Network for Evidence to Action on Disability (AfriNEAD). In MacLachlan, M. & Swartz, L. (Eds.) Disability & International Development: Towards Inclusive Global Health. New York: Springer.

Mji, G., MacLachlan, M. Melling-Williams, N., Gcaza, S. (2009) Realising the Rights of Disabled People in Africa. Disability & Rehabilitation, 31, 1-6.

O'Donovan MA, Doyle A, Gallagher P. (2009). Barriers, Activities and Participation: Incorporating ICF into service planning datasets. Disability & Rehabilitation 31(25): 2073-2080.

O'Sullivan, C., MacLachlan, M. Childhood disability in Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone: An exploratory study. In MacLachlan, M. & Swartz, L. (Eds.) Disability & International Development: Towards Inclusive Global Health. New York: Springer.

Schaffalitzky, E., NiMhurchadha, S., Gallagher, P., Hofkamp, S., MacLachlan, M., Wegener, S. T. (2009). Identifying the values and preferences of prosthetic users: A case study series using the repertory grid technique. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 33(2), 157-166.

Swartz, L., MacLachlan, M. (2009). Disability and international development: The challenges. In MacLachlan, M. & Swartz, L. (Eds) Disability & International Development: Towards Inclusive Global Health. New York: Springer.

Desmond, D., Gallagher, P., Henderson-Slater, D., Chatfield, R. (2008). Pain and psychosocial adjustment to lower limb amputation amongst prosthesis users. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 32(2), 244 - 252.

Gallagher, P., Desmond, D. M., MacLachlan, M. (Eds.). (2008). Psychoprosthetics: state of the knowledge. London: Springer-Verlag.

Gallagher P, Desmond D, MacLachlan M. (2008). Psychoprosthetics: An Introduction. In Gallagher P, Desmond D, MacLachlan M. (eds) Psychoprosthetics. Springer: London. (1-10).

Gallagher P, Desmond D. (2008). Coping and psychosocial adjustment to amputation. In Gallagher P, Desmond D, MacLachlan M. (eds) Psychoprosthetics. Springer: London. (11-22).

NiMhurchadha S, Schaffalitzky E, Gallagher P, MacLachlan M. (2008). Psychological fit of a prosthetic arm: An illustrative case study using repertory grid analysis with a user of a high-tech upper limb prosthesis. In Gallagher P, Desmond D, MacLachlan M. (eds) Psychoprosthetics. Springer: London. (155-162).

Desmond, D. M. (2007). Coping, affective distress and psychosocial adjustment among people with traumatic upper limb amputations. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 62(1), 15-21.

Gallagher, P., Desmond, D. M. (2007). Measuring quality of life in prosthetic practice: benefits and challenges. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 31(2), 167-179.

Gallagher, P., Horgan, O., Franchignoni, F., Giordano, A., MacLachlan, M. (2007). Body image in people with lower-limb amputation: A Rasch analysis of the Amputee Body Image Scale. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 86(3), 205-215.

MacLachlan M, De Silva MJ, Devane D, Desmond D, Gallagher P, Schnyder U, Brennan M, Patel V. (2007). Psychosocial interventions for the prevention of disability following traumatic physical injury. (Protocol) Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Issue 1. Art. No.: CD006422. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006422

Desmond, D. M., MacLachlan, M. (2006). Affective distress and amputation-related pain among older men with long-term, traumatic limb amputations. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 31(4), 362-368.

Desmond, D. M., MacLachlan, M. (2006). Coping strategies as predictors of psychosocial adaptation in a sample of elderly veterans with acquired lower limb amputations. Social Science & Medicine, 62(1), 208-216.

Desmond, D. M., O'Neill, K., de Paor, A., Mac Darby, G., & MacLachlan, M. (2006). Augmenting the Reality of Phantom Limbs: three case studies using an augmented mirror box procedure. Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics, 18(3), 74-79.

Desmond, D. M., Shevlin, M., MacLachlan, M. (2006). Dimensional analysis of the coping strategy indicator in a sample of elderly veterans with acquired limb amputations. Personality and Individual Differences, 40(2), 249-259.

Gallagher, P., Desmond, D. M. (2006). Exploring Psychoprosthetics. inMotion, 16(6), 18-20.

Gallagher P, O'Carroll S, Buckmaster A, Mathers R, Kiernan G, Geraghty J. (2006). An investigation of women's experiences in the provision, fitting, supply and use of external breast prostheses: A national study. Dublin: Action Breast Cancer, Irish Cancer Society.

Desmond, D., MacLachlan, M. (2005). The factor structure of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in older individuals with acquired amputations: A comparison of 4 models using confirmatory factor analysis. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 20, 344-349.

Desmond, D., MacLachlan, M. (2005). The factor structure of the Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales (TAPES) with individuals with acquired upper limb amputations. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 84(7), 506-513.

Desmond, D., MacLachlan, M. (2004). Psychosocial perspectives on postamputation rehabilitation: a review of disease, trauma, and war related literature. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 81(2), 77-93.

Gallagher, P. (Ed.). (2004). Special Issue: Psychosocial perspectives on amputation and prosthetics. Disability & Rehabilitation, 26(14-15), 837-953).

Gallagher, P. (2004). Introduction to the special issue on psychosocial perspectives on amputation and prosthetics. Disability & Rehabilitation, 26(14), 827-830.

Gallagher, P., MacLachlan, M. (2004). The Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales and quality of life in people with lower-limb amputation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 85, 730-736.

Gallagher, P., MacLachlan, M. (2004) Thinking through enabling technologies: Guidelines for development & implementation. In M. MacLachlan & P. Gallagher (Eds.) Enabling Technologies: Body Image & Body Function. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingston [259-264].

Gallagher P, Mulvany F. (2004). Levels of Ability and Functioning: Using the WHODAS II in an Irish Context. Disability & Rehabilitation 26(9), 506-517.

Gow, D., MacLachlan, M., Aird, C. (2004) Reaching with electricity: Externally-powered prosthetics and embodiment. In M. MacLachlan & P. Gallagher (Eds.) Enabling Technologies: Body Image & Body Function. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingston (pp 155-168).

Horgan, O., MacLachlan, M. (2004) Psychosocial adjustment to lower limb amputation: A review. Disability & Rehabilitation, 26(14-15), 837-850.

MacLachlan, M. (2004) Embodiment: Clinical, Critical & Cultural Perspectives. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.

MacLachlan, M., Gallagher, P. (2004) Enabling Technologies: Body Image and Body Function. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone [295 pages].

MacLachlan, M., Gallagher, P. (2004) Imagining the body. In M. MacLachlan & P. Gallagher (Eds.) Enabling Technologies: Body Image & Body Function. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingston. (pps 3-20).

MacLachlan, M., McDonald, D., Waloch, J. (2004) Mirror treatment of lower-limb phantom pain: A case study. Disability & Rehabilitation 26(14-15), 901-904

O'Neill, K. de Paor, A., MacLachlan, M., McDarby, G. (2003) An investigation into the performance of a virtual mirror box for the treatment of phantom limb pain in amputees using augmented reality technology. In Human-Computer-Interaction International 2003, Conference Proceedings. London: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.

Gallagher P. (2003). The person and prosthesis interface: The role of psychoprosthetics. In Craddock G, McCormack L, Reilly R, Knopps H. eds. Assistive Technology - Shaping the Future. IOS Press, Amsterdam.

MacLachlan, M., Desmond, D., Horgan, O. (2003) Psychological correlates of illusory body experiences. Journal of Rehabilitation, Research & Development, 40, 59-66.

Gallagher, P. (2002) A National Physical and Sensory Disability Database. Report of the National Physical and Sensory Disability Database Development Committee. Department of Health and Children.

Gallagher, P., MacLachlan, M. (2002) Evaluating a written emotional disclosure homework intervention for lower-limb amputees. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 83, 1464-1466.

Desmond, D., MacLachlan, M. (2002) Psychosocial issues in prosthetic and orthotic practice: A 25 year review of psychology in Prosthetics & Orthotics International. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 26, 182-189.

Gallagher, P., MacLachlan, M. (2001) Amputation: A qualitative perspective. Journal of Health Psychology (6), 85-100.

Gallagher, P., Allen, D., MacLachlan, M. (2001) Phantom limb pain & stump pain: A comparative analysis. Disability & Rehabilitation, 23, 522-530.

Gallagher, P., MacLachlan, M. (2000) Positive meaning in amputation and thoughts about the amputated limb. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 24, 196-204.

Gallagher, P., MacLachlan, M. (2000) The development and psychometric evaluation of the Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales (TAPES). Rehabilitation Psychology, 45(2), 130-154.

Gallagher, P., MacLachlan, M. (1999) Psychological adjustment and coping in adults with prosthetic limbs. Behavioral Medicine, 25, 117-124.

Conference Presentations

Coffey L, Gallagher P, Desmond D, Ryall N, Carton S, Byrne P, Dolan E. Psychosocial adjustment to lower limb amputation: The role of self-regulatory processes. 8th Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference, Dublin, 4 April, 2011 (Oral).

Coffey L, Gallagher P, Desmond D, Ryall N, Dolan E. Adaptive self-regulation and psychosocial adjustment to lower limb amputation. 25th European Health Psychology Conference, Crete, Greece, 20-24 September, 2011 (Oral).

Gallagher P. Psychosocial impact of disability and limb loss: Relevance to practice. 34th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of ISPO Australia. Sydney, Australia. November, 2011. (Keynote).

Gallagher P. Measuring psychosocial outcomes: Challenges and opportunities. 34th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of ISPO Australia. Sydney, Australia. November, 2011. (Keynote).

Coffey, L, Gallagher, P, Horgan, O, Desmond, D, MacLachlan, M. Psychological distress, body image disturbance, and adjustment in persons with lower limb amputations related to diabetes. 13th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Leipzig, Germany, May 9th-15th 2010. (Poster).

Coffey, L, Gallagher, P, Desmond, D. Cognitive functioning in persons with lower limb amputations: a review. 13th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Leipzig, Germany, May 9th-15th 2010. (Poster).

Gallagher, P, Desmond D. (2010). Psychosocial issues in amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation. 13th World Congress of International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Leipzig, Germany, 10-15 May, 2010 (Symposium).

Gallagher, P., Desmond. D., Coffey, L., Horgan, O., MacLachlan, M. Adjustment to Amputation and Body Image. 13th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Leipzig, Germany, May 9th-15th 2010. (Oral).

Gallagher P, Ni Mhurchadha S, Wegener S, MacLachlan M. Defining success after upper limb loss. 17th Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine European Congress, Venice, Italy, 25-27 May, 2010. (Oral).

NiMhurchadha S, Gallagher P, Wegener S, MacLachlan M. (2010). Defining success after upper limb loss: prosthesis use, activities and participation, and self image. 13th World Congress of International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Leipzig, Germany, 10-15 May, 2010 (Oral).

Schaffalitzky L, Gallagher P, MacLachlan M. Creating consensus on the important outcomes and predictors of lower limb prosthetic prescription. 13th World Congress of International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Leipzig, Germany, 10-15 May, 2010 (Oral).

Schaffalitzky E, Gallagher P, MacLachlan M. Psychosocial outcomes and predictors in lower limb prosthetic prescription and use: Consensus development for improved care and quality of life. 7th Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference, Dublin, 31 March, 2010 (Oral).

Coffey, L, Gallagher, P, Horgan, O, Desmond, D, MacLachlan, M. Psychosocial adjustment to diabetes-related lower limb amputation. Psychology, Health and Medicine, Dublin, June 18th 2009.

NiMhurchadha S, Gallagher P, MacLachlan M, O'Neill B. (2009). Identifying the outcomes of upper prosthetic limb rehabilitation and their predictors: The Patients' and Rehabilitation Professionals' perspective. Trent International Prosthetic Symposium 2009, Loughborough, UK, 18-20 May, 2009. (Oral).

Schaffalitzky E, Gallagher P, MacLachlan M, O'Neill B, Ryall N. (2009) Identifying optimal outcomes of lower limb prosthetic prescription and their predictors: An integrated perspective of user and practitioner knowledge and opinion. 5th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, 13-17 June, 2009 (Poster).

Schaffalitzky E, Gallagher P, MacLachlan M, O'Neill B. (2009). Identifying the outcomes and predictive factors associated with lower limb prosthetic use: combining user and practitioner opinion. 2009 British Psychological Society Annual Conference, Brighton UK, 1-3 April, 2009 (Poster).

NiMhurchadha S, Gallagher P, MacLachlan M, Hofkamp S, Wegener S. Getting the right fit: What upper limb prosthetic users want. ISPO UK NMS Conference, Chester, UK, 31 October, 2008. (Oral).

NiMhurchadha S, Gallagher P, MacLachlan M, Hofkamp S, Wegener S. Getting the right fit: Using the Repertory Grid to determine what upper limb prosthetic users want. British Psychological Society Annual Conference, Dublin Ireland, 3-5 April, 2008 (Poster).

NiMhurchadha S, Gallagher P, MacLachlan M. Identifying the factors and outcomes associated with upper limb prosthetic use. 4th Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference, 19 March 2008 (Oral).

Desmond, D. Coping with upper limb amputation. 12th World Congress International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, Canada, 30 July-3 August.

Desmond D. Psychosocial Assessment Tools in Prosthetics. 12th World Congress International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, Canada, 30 July-3 August (Symposium).

Desmond D, Gallagher P. Psychological Aspects of Prosthetic Use and the Dublin Psychoprosthetics Group. 12th World Congress International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, Canada, 30 July-3 August (Poster).

Gallagher P. Psychosocial Adaptation to a Prosthesis. 12th World Congress International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, Canada, 30 July-3 August (Symposium).

Gallagher P. Emotional & Psychosocial Adjustment to Disability. Consumer Day. 12th World Congress International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, Canada, 30 July-3 August. (Oral).

Gallagher P. Enhancing the qualities of psychosocial assessment tools: TAPES and Rasch Analysis. 12th World Congress International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, Canada, 30 July-3 August (Oral).

Gallagher P, Desmond D. Beautiful Legs: The TAPES, Pain, Adjustment, Restriction and Satisfaction. OpCare Scientific Meeting, Oxford, UK, October 6, 2007. (Keynote).

Gallagher P, Desmond D. Assessing Psychosocial Outcomes: The Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales (TAPES). 12th World Congress International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, Canada, 30 July-3 August (Poster).

MacLachlan, M. Undernourished or Overcooked? Culture, Inclusion & Disability in Public Health. 27th African Health Sciences Conference, Durban, South Africa, 4-8 December, 2006 (Keynote Lecture).

NiMhurchadha S, Schaffalitzky L, Gallagher P, Wegener S. & MacLachlan M. A Repertory Grid Investigation of the Personal Constructs of High-tech Prosthetic Arm Use. 12th World Congress International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, Canada, 30 July-3 August (Poster).

Buckmaster A, Gallagher, P., O'Carroll, S., Kiernan, G., & Geraghty, J. Experiences of Irish women regarding breast prosthesis use, the provision of services and their impact on quality of life. 37th Annual Psychological Society of Ireland Conference, November 9-12, 2006.

Gallagher, P. The Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Scales (TAPES): Contributing to the evidence base of psychosocial outcomes of prosthetic use. Evidence Based Medicine Part II, Vaxjo, Sweden, February 2-3 2006.

Gallagher, P. & Desmond, D. An Introduction to the Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales. Opcare Annual Scientific Meeting, Oxford, October 14th 2006.

Gallagher, P., O'Carroll, S., Buckmaster, A., Kiernan, G., & Geraghty, J. The provision of breast prostheses in Ireland. Irish Breast Care Nurses Association Annual Conference, Dublin, April 13th 2006.

Gallagher, P., O'Carroll, S., Buckmaster, A., Kiernan, G., & Geraghty, J. External breast prostheses and post mastectomy care: a national study of womens' needs and experiences. UICC World Cancer Congress, Washington, USA, July 8-12, 2006.

Gallagher, P., O'Carroll, S., Buckmaster, A., Kiernan, G., & Geraghty, J. An investigation of women's needs in and experiences of the provision, fitting and supply of external breast prostheses in Ireland. 5th European Breast Cancer Conference, Nice, France, March 21-25 2006.

Gallagher, P., O'Carroll, S., Buckmaster, A., Kiernan, G., & Geraghty, J. An investigation of women's needs in and experiences of the provision, fitting, and supply of breast prostheses in Ireland. 2nd Annual HealthQWest Research Conference, September 12-13, 2006 (Oral).

Gallagher, P., O'Carroll, S., Buckmaster, A., Kiernan, G., & Geraghty, J. Prosthesis Study Findings: Irish Cancer Society. 3rd National Nursing Breast Cancer, Dublin, Ireland, November 24, 2006 (Invited Oral).

Gallagher, P., O'Carroll, S., Buckmaster, A., Kiernan, G., & Geraghty, J. A national study of external breast prosthesis use and quality of life. 7th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education & Technology, Dublin, November 8-10, 2006. (Oral).

MacLachlan, M. Psychoprosthetics International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics Annual Conference, Stoke, UK, 3-4 November, 2006. (Keynote Lecture).

MacLachlan, M. Psychoprosthetics: Integrating Prosthetics and Medicine - Keynote Lecture. 6th Myoelectric Controls Symposium, University of New Brunswick, Canada, 15-19 August, 2005.

Desmond, D. & MacLachlan, M. Coping strategies as predictors of psychosocial adaptation to lower limb amputation. 19th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society, Galway, August 31st-September 3rd, 2005.

Gallagher, P. Exploring the psychological impact of a reconfigured body: the experience of amputation and subsequent prosthetic fit. 6th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education & Technology, Dublin, November 2-4, 2005.

Gallagher, P. & Desmond, D. Quality of life as an outcome measure in the field of upper limb prosthetics: The benefits and challenges. The Myocelectric Controls Conference: Integrating Prosthetics & Medicine, Fredericton, Canada, August 15th-19th 2005. (Invited workshop).

Gallagher, P. & Desmond, D. The Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales (TAPES). The Myocelectric Controls Conference: Integrating Prosthetics & Medicine, Fredericton, Canada, August 15th-19th 2005. (Invited workshop).

Gallagher, P., O'Carroll, S., Buckmaster, A., Kiernan, G., & Geraghty, J. The needs and experiences of women fitted with a breast prosthesis: A qualitative account. 34th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Derry, November 17th-20th, 2005.

MacLachlan, M. Return of the Body Snatchers! Towards an Embodied Health Psychology. Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference, 22 April, 2005 (Keynote Lecture).

MacLachlan, M. Psychosocial Aspects of Prosthetic Rehabilitation. The Myocelectric Controls Conference: Integrating Prosthetics & Medicine, Fredericton, Canada, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, 15-19 August 2005. (Keynote Lecture).

Desmond, D. & MacLachlan, M. Psychosocial correlates of prosthesis use and satisfaction among Veteran amputees: Evidence from the BLESMA Members Survey. Eleventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Hong Kong, 1st-6th August 2004.

Desmond, D. & MacLachlan, M. Applications of Augmented Reality Technology to Post-Amputation Phantom Phenomena. Eleventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Hong Kong, 1st-6th August 2004.

Desmond, D. & MacLachlan, M. Postamputation pain: A Survey of British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association members. Eleventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Hong Kong, 1st-6th August 2004.

Desmond, D. & MacLachlan, M. Post-amputation outcomes: findings from the BLESMA members' survey. Prosthetic Centre Managers Forum, Luton, 9th-10th June 2004. (Invited presentation).

Gallagher, P. Measuring Quality of Life of Prosthetics and Orthotics Users. The 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, 1st-6th August, 2004.

MacLachlan, M. Thrandhart Lecture: Virtual Reality, Phantom Limb Pain and Prosthetic Embodiment. Annual Conference of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, New Orleans, 25th-28th February, 2004. (Keynote Lecture).

Desmond, D. & MacLachlan, M. Long-term Outcomes of Amputation: The BLESMA Survey. 2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Prague, May 18-22, 2003.

Gallagher, P. The person and prosthesis interface: the role of psychoprosthetics. 7th European Conference for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe, Dublin, Ireland, September 1-3, 2003.

Gallagher, P. The TAPES and Quality of Life in People with a Lower Limb Amputation. 2nd World Congress of the International Society for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic, May 18-22, 2003.

Gallagher, P. & Mulvany F. An investigation into the impact of physical and sensory disability on participation in society. 32nd Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Limerick, November, 2003.

Horgan, O. Coakley, D. & MacLachlan, M. Lower limb amputation: A model of psychosocial adaptation. 2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Prague, May 18-27, 2003.

MacLachlan, M. Embodying Technologies. Third Conference of the International Society of Critical Health Psychology, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand, 10-12 April, 2003.

MacLachlan, M., O'Neill, K., de Paor, A., Halligan, P., Stone, R., McDarby, G. & Condron, J. Development & Evaluation of Augmented Reality technology for the Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain and to facilitate Adaptation to use of a Prosthetic Limb. Presentation at Media Lab Europe Open House, Dublin, February, 12th, 2003.

O'Neill, K. de Paor, A., MacLachlan, M., & McDarby, G. An Investigation into the Performance of Augmented Reality for Use in the Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees. 7th European Conference for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe, Dublin, Ireland, September 1-3, 2003.

Desmond, D. & MacLachlan, M. Long-term consequences of traumatic amputation: The BLESMA Survey. 32nd Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Waterford, 14th-17th November, 2002.

Gallagher, P., & Mulvany, F. Correlates of levels of ability and functioning: the NPSDD and the WHODAS. 32nd Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Waterford, 14th-17th November, 2002.

Horgan, O.; MacLachlan, M. & Coakley, D. Psychological Adaptation to Amputation: A cross-sectional survey. 32nd Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Waterford, 14th-17th November, 2002.

MacLachlan, M., & Gallagher, P. The Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales (TAPES): The Personal Injury Context. Traumatic Loss of Limbs, Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Conference. Bristol, September, 2002.

Desmond, D., Horgan, O. & MacLachlan, M. Body boundary appraisals and the measurement of body plasticity: Development of the Trinity Assessment of Body Plasticity Scale (TABPS). Tenth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Glasgow, 1-6 July, 2001.

Horgan, O., Coakley, D., McNamara, A., O'Connor, R. & MacLachlan, M. Associations among Phantom Limb Pain, Psychological Well-being, and Prosthetic Use in predominately older amputees: Initial results of a longitudinal study. Tenth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Glasgow, 1-6 July, 2001.

MacLachlan, M., Embodiment: From Brain Plasticity to Body Plasticity. Hot Topic Lecture, Second International Conference on Reconstructing Health Psychology, Birmingham, UK, 23-25 August, 2001.

Gallagher, P. & MacLachlan, M. Psychosocial factors in the adjustment to prosthetic limbs. 12th Conference of the European Health Psychology Society, Vienna, August 30-September, 1998.

MacLachlan, M., Gallagher, P. & Horgan, O. Psychological Aspects of Amputee Rehabilitation. Tenth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Glasgow, 1-6 July, 2001.

Gallagher, P. & MacLachlan, M. Amputation: A two-sided coin? 28th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Kilkenny, November, 1998.

Gallagher, P., Keane, F. & MacLachlan, M. Psychological Adustment and Coping in Adults with Prosthetic Limbs. 5th European Congress of Psychology, Dublin, 6-11 July, 1997.

Gallagher, P & MacLachlan, M. Traumatic Lower Limb Amputation: Qualitative perspectives on the adjustment process. 27th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Ennis, 13-16 November, 1997.