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How to use this database.

• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

  After choosing the object of the search – by ticking title, abstract, aims and objective, or author - enter a term, word or name in the ‘Search’ box to return references answering your research question.

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

  Those key words assigned from thesauruses of controlled vocabulary by the trained coders of international bibliographic databases.
  The controlled vocabularies key word are listed alphanumerically under 'Bibliographic database keywords' .
  Use the drop down menu to identity which 'key words' you are interested in to return references to answer your research question.

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

  developed by the researchers who compiled this database.
  It adopts a thematic approach to mapping Irish child health research. The themed areas represent outcomes mapped to the International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) or one of 23 other health-related themed outcomes. Themes are defined in Tables 5 to 7 (of the study report).
  Use the alphabetic drop down menu under ‘ICD-10 or themed health-related outcomes’ to identity which themed areas you are interested in to select references to answer your research question.

• Method 4 – allows papers to be searched by Study type.

  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
  Click on 'Study type' to select the type of study of interest, progressively select sub-categories by topic area or other sub-classification of interest to answer your research question.

The complete background, methods and findings from this mapping exercise are detailed in the study report.

Rehabilitation

Your search returns 2 documents

• 1.   A social validation assessment of the use of microswitches with persons with multiple disabilities

  The aim of this study was to describe a social validation assessment of microswitches versus interaction/stimulation conditions used with persons with multiple disabilities

  

  Abstract:

  The purpose of this two-part study was to conduct a social validation assessment of microswitches versus interaction/stimulation conditions used with persons with multiple disabilities. In Part I, 32 teacher-assistant trainees were shown video-tapes reporting the use of microswitches versus interaction conditions for six children. In Part II, 40 teacher-assistant trainees or classroom more...

  International Classification:

  Disabilities - multiple

  Categories:

  multiple disabilities

  Geography:

  International

  Research in Developmental Disabilities, Vol: 23 Page: 309
  Giulio E. Lancioni; O†Mark F. ™Reilly; Nirbhay N. Singh; Doretta Oliva; Monia Marziani; Jop Groeneweg

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• 2.   The NCI-Ireland consortium: a unique international partnership in cancer care

  This article discusses the launch of the Ireland-Northern Ireland-National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium goals, aims and implications

  

  Abstract:

  The Ireland-Northern Ireland-National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium was launched in October of 1999, at a conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the development of cancer programs in Ireland and Northern Ireland, where cancer is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity. Cancer services there have undergone major restructuring as a result of several government reports. more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

  Oncologist, Vol: 6 Page: 453-8 2001
  P. G. Johnston; P. A. Daly

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