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Irish Child Health Database - Peer Reviewed Papers

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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.

Cleft Palate/ complications

Your search returns 5 documents

• 1.   Cleft palate and congenital synechiae syndrome: a case report

  This case report discusses a 1-day-old baby girl with a cleft of the secondary palate and a soft tissue band connecting the upper and lower jaws and preventing mouth opening

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: A 1-day-old baby girl with a cleft of the secondary palate and a soft tissue band connecting the upper and lower jaws and preventing mouth opening was referred to the cleft lip and palate team by her pediatrician. This case represents a further example of an interesting but rare anomaly known as congenital alveolar synechia syndrome that requires early management to allow more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Report

  Categories:

  cleft palate

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Cleft Palate Craniofac J, Vol: 41 Page: 206-7 March 2004
  S. M. Murphy; S. Rea; E. McGovern; P. Fleming; D. Orr

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• 2.   Cleft palate and otitis media with effusion: a review

  This article reviewed the epidemiology, aetiology, and natural history of middle ear disease in children with cleft palate

  

  Abstract:

  Otitis media with effusion is a common finding in children with cleft palate. However, although middle ear effusions have been reported to be almost universal among infants with cleft palate, less is known regarding the epidemiology, natural history, and outcome of middle ear disease among older children with cleft palate. Furthermore, considerable controversy surrounds the management more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord), Vol: 124 Page: 171-7 2003
  P. Sheahan; A. W. Blayney

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• 3.   Dental experience of cleft affected children in the west of Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine caries experience and initial access to dental services in a group of children with cleft lip/palate in the west of Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: To investigate caries experience and initial access to dental services in a group of children with cleft lip/palate in the west of Ireland. DESIGN AND METHOD: Cross sectional study with prospective data capture and matched control. Details of children born with a cleft were obtained from all health professionals likely to be involved in delivering care to these children. Existing more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Cleft lip and/or palate

  Categories:

  caries; dental services; cleft lip/palate

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Int Dent J, Vol: 51 Page: 73-6 April 2001
  A. R. Hewson; C. M. McNamara; T. F. Foley; J. R. Sandy

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• 4.   Incidence and outcome of middle ear disease in cleft lip and/or cleft palate

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence, natural history, treatment, and outcome of middle ear disease in children with clefts

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: Otitis media with effusion is known to be very common among children with cleft palate, however, less is known regarding the natural history and outcome in this group. The purpose of the present study was to examine the incidence, natural history, treatment, and outcome of middle ear disease in children with clefts. METHODS: A questionnaire was sent to the parents of all more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Cleft lip and cleft palate - Cleft lip and/or palate

  Categories:

  middle ear disease; clefts

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, Vol: 67 Page: 785-93 July 2003
  P. Sheahan; I. Miller; J. N. Sheahan; M. J. Earley; A. W. Blayney

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• 5.   Sequelae of otitis media with effusion among children with cleft lip and/or cleft palate

  This study reviewed the sequelae of otitis media with effusion among children with cleft lip and/or cleft palate

  

  Abstract:

  Otitis media with effusion (OME) is common among children with cleft palate, and may lead to such long-term consequences as hearing loss, tympanic membrane retraction, and chronic otitis media (COM). In total, 104 children with cleft lip and/or palate treated for OME at our institution were reviewed. Mean duration of follow-up was 6.9 years, and mean age at latest follow-up was 9.6 more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Cleft lip and cleft palate - Cleft lip and/or palate

  Categories:

  otitis media - cleft lip and/or cleft palate

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci, Vol: 27 Page: 494-500 December 2002
  P. Sheahan; A. W. Blayney; J. N. Sheahan; M. J. Earley

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