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• 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.

Referral and Consultation

Your search returns 23 documents

• 1.   A randomized controlled trial to assess the clinical effectiveness of both realtime and store-and-forward teledermatology compared with conventional care

  The aim of this study was to assess realtime teledermatology, store-and-forward teledermatology and conventional outpatient dermatological care were evaluated in a randomized control trial

  

  Abstract:

  The clinical effectiveness of realtime teledermatology, store-and-forward teledermatology and conventional outpatient dermatological care were evaluated in a randomized control trial. A total of 204 patients took part--102 patients were randomized to the realtime teledermatology consultation, 96 of whose cases were also referred using a store-and-forward technique, and 102 to the more...

  International Classification:

  Evaluation of the effectiveness of two treatments - in dermatological care

  Categories:

  dermatological care

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Telemed Telecare, Vol: 6 Suppl 1 Page: S1-3 2000
  M. A. Loane; S. E. Bloomer; R. Corbett; D. J. Eedy; N. Hicks; H. E. Lotery; C. Mathews; J. Paisley; K. Steele; R. Wootton

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• 2.   Ambulatory paediatrics: does it work?

  This study aimed to determine whether a paediatric ambulatory assessment service is an effective and acceptable replacement for an inpatient unit, through analysis of hospital paediatric medical admissions

  

  Abstract:

  To determine whether a paediatric ambulatory assessment service is an effective and acceptable replacement for an inpatient unit. Analysis of hospital paediatric medical admissions. Postal questionnaire survey of local general practitioners. Telephone survey of parents of children who had attended the ambulatory service. Rural General Hospital in Northern Ireland. General practitioners. more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - paediatric ambulatory assessment service

  Categories:

  paediatric ambulatory assessment service

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 95 Page: 41-4 February 2002
  C. Macleod; G. McElroy; D. O'Loan; F. Kennedy; R. M. Kerr; J. Jenkins; J. Lim

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• 3.   Ankle fractures: emergency department management...is there room for improvement?

  This study examined pitfalls in the acute management of ankle fractures which were referred to a regional orthopaedic unit

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify pitfalls in the acute management of ankle fractures which were referred to a regional orthopaedic unit. This unit provides orthopaedic services for the catchment area of the Waterford Emergency Department together with three additional emergency units in the south-eastern region of Ireland. METHODS: This is a retrospective study of all more...

  International Classification:

  Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - fractures

  Categories:

  ankle fractures

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Eur J Emerg Med, Vol: 12 Page: 216-9 October 2005
  C. Deasy; D. Murphy; G. C. McMahon; I. P. Kelly

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• 4.   Caring for children in isolated small hospitals--problems and solutions?

  This article discusses issues related to caring for children in small isolated hospitals

  

  Abstract:

  A high priority for most parents is to have ready access to paediatric medical services, particularly when their child becomes ill. A difficult balance is therefore sometimes required between the provision of these services in a small local hospital where the throughput of work (and hence opportunities for education and training) will be limited, and the disadvantages of distance and more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 96 Page: 309-10 2003 Nov-Dec
  J. Jenkins; C. MacLeod; M. Rollins

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• 5.   Clinic consultations with children and parents on the dietary management of cystic fibrosis

  This study examines clinic consultations on the dietary management of cystic fibrosis with particular consideration to the role of children the role of parents is also examined

  

  Abstract:

  This paper examines clinic consultations on the dietary management of cystic fibrosis (CF) with particular consideration to the role of children. The role of parents is also examined to determine how their involvement impacts on the role of children during consultations. The data are drawn from interviews with 32 Irish school aged children with cystic fibrosis and their parents, and more...

  International Classification:

  Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - Metabolic disorders - cystic fibrosis

  Categories:

  cystic fibrosis; dietary management

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Soc Sci Med, Vol: 64 Page: 363-74 January 2007
  E. Savage; P. Callery

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• 6.   Clinical screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of late diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip requiring surgery in Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  PROBLEM: The incidence of late diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip requiring surgery in Northern Ireland is high. The reported incidence was 1.14 per 1000 children born during 1983-7. DESIGN: Comparative retrospective study. BACKGROUND AND SETTING: Clinical screening programme in Northern Ireland. Key measure for improvement: Reduced rate of operative intervention in children more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculosketal system - Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system - developmental dysplasia of the hip

  Categories:

  late diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Bmj, Vol: 324 Page: 1031-3 April 2002
  S. L. Maxwell; A. L. Ruiz; K. J. Lappin; A. P. Cosgrove

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• 7.   Cryptorchidism: a general surgical perspective

  This study examined patterns of referral of cryptorchid patients to a surgical clinic, management and follow up

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The treatment of cryptorchidism has changed, with surgery now advocated before the age of two years. Delayed treatment affects fertility, malignant potential and psychological stress. AIMS: To assess the pattern of referral of cryptorchid patients to a surgical clinic, management and follow-up. METHODS: A four-year review of 114 cryptorchid patients examined age at more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Congenital malformations of genital organs - cryptorchid

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 172 Page: 139-40 2003 Jul-Sep
  K. T. Lim; R. G. Casey; F. Lennon; P. Gillen; M. Stokes

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• 8.   Evaluating cardiac murmurs; are diagnostic tests helpful?

  This study examined the use of diagnostic tests in evaluating cardiac murmurs

  

  Abstract:

  The detection of an asymptomatic murmur in a child usually results in a referral to a consultant paediatrician. In most cases a chest radiograph (CXR) and electrocardiograph (ECG) are performed as an aid to diagnosis, however the evidence for this is contradictory. A retrospective chart review of children referred with asymptomatic cardiac murmurs in a one-year period was conducted. We more...

  International Classification:

  Other - cardiac murmurs

  Categories:

  cardiac murmurs

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 94 Page: 154-5 May 2001
  C. Macleod

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• 9.   Genetic consultations in primary care: GPs' responses to three scenarios

  This study aimed to assess general practitioners' responses to three scenarios in which patients consulted regarding genetic conditions

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: This study investigated general practitioners' responses to three scenarios in which patients consulted regarding genetic conditions. DESIGN: Self-completed postal study. Setting. Primary care in Northern Ireland. SUBJECTS: Questionnaire were distributed to all the GPs in Northern Ireland (n = 1079). A total of 541 GPs participated (50%). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Responses to more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - general consultations

  Categories:

  general consultations;

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Scand J Prim Health Care, Vol: 23 Page: 109-14 June 2005
  S. McCann; D. MacAuley; Y. Barnett

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• 10.   Increasing numbers at a specialist coeliac clinic: contribution of serological testing in primary care

  This study examined new coeliac patients seen over a 9-year period to determine how the availability of serology, particularly to primary care physicians, has changed rates and sources of diagnosis

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Serological testing, using IgA class endomysial and tissue transglutaminase antibodies has high sensitivity and specificity for coeliac disease and allows case finding by clinicians other than gastroenterologists. We reviewed new coeliac patients seen over a 9-year period to determine how the availability of serology, particularly to primary care physicians, has changed more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the digestive system - Other diseases of the digestive system - coeliac disease

  Categories:

  coeliac disease

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Dig Liver Dis, Vol: 37 Page: 928-33 December 2005
  W. Dickey; S. A. McMillan

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• 11.   Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in a regional centre

  The aim of this study was to examine the management of infants with infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in a well-equipped regional centre

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that only specialist paediatric surgeons should manage infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). AIM: The aim of this retrospective study was to ascertain whether the majority of these infants might be managed in a well-equipped regional centre. METHODS: Using the Hospital Inpatient Enquiry database, all cases of IHPS within a single more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Other congenital malformations of the digestive system - hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

  Categories:

  infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 169 Page: 100-2 2000 Apr-Jun
  P. D. Kiely; S. Tierney; M. Barry; P. V. Delaney; J. Drumm; P. A. Grace

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• 12.   Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an Irish orthopaedic centre: a five-year analysis

  The aim of this study was to describe methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus in an Irish orthopaedic centre

  

  Abstract:

  This prospective five-year study analyses the impact of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on an Irish orthopaedic unit. We identified 318 cases of MRSA, representing 0.76% of all admissions (41,971). A total of 240 (76%) cases were colonised with MRSA, while 120 (37.7%) were infected. Patients were admitted from home (218; 68.6%), nursing homes (72; 22.6%) and other more...

  International Classification:

  Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

  Categories:

  methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Bone Joint Surg Br, Vol: 88 Page: 807-11 June 2006
  S. J. Roche; D. Fitzgerald; A. O'Rourke; J. P. McCabe

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• 13.   Molecular epidemiology of cystic fibrosis-linked Burkholderia cepacia complex isolates from three national referral centres in Ireland

  The aim of this study was to investigate Burkholderia cepacia using molecular subtyping protocols for evidence of genetic relationships and for the presence of antibiotic resistance-encoding class 1 integron structures

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: Burkholderia cepacia is a Gram-negative bacterium associated with increasing morbidity and mortality and is readily transmitted among infected cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. The B. cepacia complex consists of five distinct subgroups, termed genomovars. A collection of 17 presumptive B. cepacia isolates, obtained from three national CF referral centres located in different more...

  International Classification:

  Bacterium - Burkholderia cepacia

  Categories:

  Burkholderia cepacia

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Appl Microbiol, Vol: 92 Page: 992-1004 2002
  D. Crowley; M. Daly; B. Lucey; P. Shine; J. J. Collins; B. Cryan; J. E. Moore; P. Murphy; G. Buckley; S. Fanning

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• 14.   Non-specialist paediatric surgery--where should it be performed?

  The aim of this study was to discuss where peadiatric surgery be performed

  

  International Classification:

  Procedure - peadiatric surgery

  Categories:

  peadiatric surgery

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 92 Page: 439 1999 Nov-Dec
  O. Ni Chonmide; M. McMahon; P. Gillen; F. Lennon; S. Gormally; A. Murphy; A. Nicholson

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• 15.   Patient satisfaction in an emergency dental clinic

  The aim of this study was to examine patient satisfaction with the overall provision of day time emergency services in a university dental teaching hospital, for quality assurance purposes

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: Attendance at emergency clinics may be accompanied by extensive waiting times and frustration and may not result in patients obtaining the treatment which they expected. The objective of the study was to ascertain patient satisfaction with the overall provision of day time emergency services in a university dental teaching hospital, for quality assurance purposes. METHODS: more...

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  day time emergency services

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Ir Dent Assoc, Vol: 46 Page: 95, 98-102 2000
  B. E. McCartan; A. Harrison; P. Daly

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• 16.   Primary care utilisation rates in pre-school children

  This study examined primary care utilisation rates in pre-school children

  

  Abstract:

  A key objective of the Lifeways cross generation cohort study is to examine health and healthcare, according to socio-economic indicators, during the first five years of life. GP contact details were available for 1032 children. 772 GPs in 589 practices were approached and data were obtained on 640 children (59% of original cohort). The mean follow-up time was 3.0 years (95% CI more...

  International Classification:

  Longitudinal - Health service provision

  Categories:

  primary care utilisation rates

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: suppl 23-7 September 2007
  U. B. Fallon; A. W. Murphy; E. Majawit; C. O'Riordan; G. Bury; D. O'Mahony; C. C. Kelleher

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• 17.   Referral biases and diagnostic dilemmas

  This article discusses some of the referral biases observed in clinical practice and discuss the implications of mis-diagnosis in routine Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Attach Hum Dev, Vol: 5 Page: 249-52 September 2003
  J. G. Byrne

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• 18.   Retinal changes associated with type 2 glomerulonephritis

  The aim of this study was to examine the investigation of retinal changes associated with type 2 membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: The aims of this study were to: Investigate retinal changes associated with type 2 membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (type 2 MPGN).Assess whether there was a relationship between the severity of the kidney disease and ophthalmoscopically visible fundal changes. Find out if renal transplantation was linked with visual deterioration. Decide if patients with type 2 MPGN need more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the genitourinary system - Glomerular diseases - type 2 membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis

  Categories:

  retinal changes; type 2 membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Eye, Vol: 19 Page: 985-9 September 2005
  C. E. McAvoy; G. Silvestri

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• 19.   Should infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis be managed in specialist centres?

  The aim of this study was to ascertain whether the majority of infants with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis might be managed in a well-equipped regional centre

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that only specialist paediatric surgeons should manage infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). AIM: The aim of this retrospective study was to ascertain whether the majority of these infants might be managed in a well-equipped regional centre. METHODS: Using the Hospital Inpatient Enquiry database, all cases of IHPS within a single more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Other congenital malformations of the digestive system - hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

  Categories:

  hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 169 Page: 93 2000 Apr-Jun
  M. T. Corbally

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• 20.   Supporting parents who have a child referred for genetic investigation: the contribution of health visitors

  This study aimed to explore the views of health visitors in relation to their role in supporting parents of children referred for genetic investigations

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: This paper reports a study of the views of health visitors in relation to their role in supporting parents of children referred for genetic investigations. BACKGROUND: An increasing number of children are likely to be referred for genetic investigations as our understanding of genetic inheritance develops and a wider range of tests becomes available. Internationally, there are more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - genetic investigations

  Categories:

  genetic investigations

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Adv Nurs, Vol: 54 Page: 141-50 April 2006
  O. G. Barr; R. McConkey

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• 21.   The clinical effectiveness of a brief consultation and advisory approach compared to treatment as usual in child and adolescent mental health services

  The aim of this study was to assess the clinical effectiveness of a brief consultation and advisory approach compared to treatment as usual in child and adolescent mental health services

  

  Abstract:

  A brief consultation and advice (BCA) approach to dealing with routine referrals was introduced into a child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) over an 18-month period. This is a time-limited, client-centred and solution-focused approach to dealing with common non-complex referrals. The model proposes that all families are seen for an initial 'consultation' appointment more...

  International Classification:

  Evaluation of the effectiveness of consultation approach-mental health

  Categories:

  clinical effectiveness of a brief consultation and advisory approach compared to treatment as usual in child and adolescent mental health services

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry, Vol: 13 Page: 365-76 July 2008
  J. McGarry; F. McNicholas; H. Buckley; B. D. Kelly; L. Atkin; N. Ross

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• 22.   The use of multi-media messaging in the referral of musculoskeletal limb injuries to a tertiary trauma unit using: a 1-month evaluation

  The aim of the study was to evaluated the use of multi-media messaging as a supplement to the telephone referral of musculoskeletal limb injures

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: New developments in telecommunications will have a profound effect on the delivery of medical care throughout the world. In Northern Ireland three trauma centres provide fracture care for their own and surrounding Emergency Departments. All trauma referrals are currently taken by telephone. It is our experience that the verbal description of the radiographs of a more...

  International Classification:

  Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - injury

  Categories:

  musculoskeletal limb injures

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Injury, Vol: 36 Page: 560-6 April 2005
  H. A. Archbold; A. R. Guha; S. Shyamsundar; S. J. McBride; P. Charlwood; R. Wray

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• 23.   Vascular trauma in an Irish regional hospital

  This study determined the incidence, aetiology, management and outcome of vascular injuries which required surgical intervention at a regional vascular unit

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Vascular trauma is a common cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. There are few accurate quantitative data available presently on the nature and outcome of these injuries. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence, aetiology, management and outcome of vascular injuries which required surgical intervention at a regional vascular unit. METHODS: All patients more...

  International Classification:

  Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - injury

  Categories:

  vascular injuries

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Surgeon, Vol: 6 Page: 157-61 June 2008
  A. Abdulkarim; F. J. Fleming; E. G. Kavanagh; P. E. Burke; P. A. Grace

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