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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.

diagnosis

Your search returns 6 documents

• 1.   Adult ADHD: A controversial diagnosis?

  This article reviews the likely presenting features of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and common comorbid disorders

  

  Abstract:

  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterised by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity with onset in children before the age of seven years. ADHD is the most common disorder presenting to child guidance clinics and has been shown to be a well-validated diagnosis. Current estimates of prevalence range from 1%-5%. The concept of adult ADHD as a clinical entity is more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol: 19 Page: 86-91 2002
  Aiveen Kirley; Michael Fitzgerald

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• 2.   Causes of apparent life threatening events in infants: a systematic review

  The aim of this study was to examine the most likely diagnoses when infants first present with an apparent life threatening event

  

  Abstract:

  Aims: To determine the most likely diagnoses when infants first present with an apparent life threatening event (ALTE). Methods: Medline (1966-2002), Embase (1980-2002), and Cinahl (1982-2002) were searched. Primary authors and content experts were contacted to identify further studies. Bibliographies from studies, reviews, and textbooks were searched. Foreign language studies were more...

  International Classification:

  Other - life threatening event

  Categories:

  life threatening event

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 89 Page: 1043-1048
  M. C. McGovern; M. B. H. Smith

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• 3.   Diagnosis and management of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adults with and without learning disability

  This study aimed to explore clinical practice of Irish consultant psychiatrists when assessing and treating symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adults with and without a learning disability.

  

  Abstract:

  Aims and Method: Anecdotal evidence suggests that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is underdiagnosed in adults and people of all ages with learning disability. This study examines the clinical practice of Irish consultant psychiatrists when assessing and treating symptoms of ADHD in children and adults with and without a learning disability. A postal questionnaire was more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - Mental and behavioural disorders-attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

  Categories:

  attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Psychiatric Bulletin, Vol: 30 Page: 251-253 2006
  Sarah Buckley; Philip Dodd; Amanda Burke; Suzanne Guerin; John McEvoy; John Hillery

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• 4.   Good practice in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

  This article discusses good practice in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

  

  Abstract:

  Major advances have been made in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) over the years, including advances in diagnostic validity, different subtypes, comorbidities, and treatment options. A comprehensive assessment needs to include medical, developmental, and educational histories using multiple sources of information and across different settings. In certain cases, additional more...

  Geography:

  United States of America

  Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol: 17 Page: 62-66 2000
  Fiona McNicholas

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• 5.   Review of Autism spectrum disorders: Identification, education and treatment

  Book Review: Autism spectrum disorders

  

  Abstract:

  Reviews the book, Autism spectrum disorders: Identification, education and treatment edited by D. Zager (see record 2004-18482-000). This book delivers what it promises on the cover. It presents a comprehensive, readable, up-to-date overview of the field of autism. It covers diagnosis, neurobiology, and intervention. It is quite comprehensive. The book mentions the relevant autism more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol: 24 Page: 164-164 2007
  Michael Fitzgerald

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• 6.   The Northern Ireland Early Onset Psychosis Study: Phenomenology and co-morbidity in the first 25 cases

  This study examined psychotic disorders in children and adolescents using the Kiddie-Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia using the Northern Ireland Early Onset Psychosis Study data

  

  Abstract:

  Diagnosing psychotic disorders in young people is difficult. High rates of co-morbidity may be one reason for this difficulty, but it may also be the case that current diagnostic categories are not the most useful when approaching the care of young people with psychotic symptoms. The Northern Ireland Early Onset Psychosis Study is the first study to investigate psychotic disorders in more...

  International Classification:

  Longitudinal - Psychotic disorders

  Categories:

  psychotic disorders in children and adolescents

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 14 Page: 207-216 2008
  Karen Fulton; Mary Short; Diane Harvey-Smith; Teresa M. Rushe; Ciaran Mulholland

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