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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.

Community Health Services

Your search returns 3 documents

• 1.   Around the UK and Ireland

  This article discusses childbirth trends around the United Kingdom

  

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  AIMS Journal, Vol: 18 Page: 8-11 2006

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• 2.   Babies behind bars; an Irish perspective

  This study reported on babies living with mothers while they are incarcerated

  

  Abstract:

  In the Irish Prison service prison is not deemed suitable for babes. Rarely are mothers separated from their children in Ireland as they get temporary release renewed weekly to keep her at home with her baby. The governor explained the system of the prison which I detail below. The women's prison is now known as the Dochas Centre meaning hope, named so by the women themselves. We found more...

  International Classification:

  Other - incarcerated babies

  Categories:

  incarcerated babies

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: 327-8 January 2007
  F. Enright; T. Boyle; J. Murphy

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• 3.   Safetynet

  The article reports on the launch of Safetynet program, which aimed to offer a comprehensive primary health care service for people experiencing homelessness in Dublin, Ireland.

  

  Abstract:

  The article reports on the launch of Safetynet program, which aimed to offer a comprehensive primary health care service for people experiencing homelessness in Dublin, Ireland. The service is currently operating in over ten locations throughout the region in voluntary and statutory organizations and general practices. The program is described as Safetynet because it offers essential more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  CornerStone, 2007

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