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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.

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Your search returns 8 documents

• 1.   An exploration of the health and social wellbeing needs of looked after young people--a multi-method approach

  The aim of this study was to identify how the promotion of the health and social wellbeing of looked after young people could be enhanced using a four-stage triangulated research design employing qualitative and quantitative elements

  

  Abstract:

  This study, which was undertaken in Northern Ireland, aimed to identify how the promotion of the health and social wellbeing of looked after young people could be enhanced using a four-stage triangulated research design employing qualitative and quantitative elements. Stage 1 sought to identify relevant health issues from a representative sample of case files and found low uptake of more...

  International Classification:

  Focus groups - promotion of the health and social wellbeing

  Categories:

  health promotion; social wellbeing;

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Journal of Interprofessional Care, Vol: 19 Page: 35-49
  Paul Fleming; David R. Bamford; Niav McCaughley

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• 2.   Children's Services Planning in Northern Ireland: Developing a Planning Model to Address Rights and Needs

  This article reflects on a number of key concepts and planning tools that have been developed or adapted through the inter-agency planning of services for children and young people in Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  This article reflects on a number of key concepts and planning tools that have been developed or adapted through the inter-agency planning of services for children and young people in Northern Ireland (Children's Services Planning). These conceptual models have been developed between 1999 and 2005 and illustrate the key contribution of Children's Services Planning to two significant more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 12 Page: 219-240 2006
  Eamon McTernan; Ann Godfrey

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• 3.   Children's Services Planning: The Process and Implications for Wider Partnership Working

  This article discusses legislative and policy framework, and examines Children's Services Planning, for vulnerable children.

  

  Abstract:

  Children's Services Planning is the multi-agency strategic planning process for vulnerable children, which is hosted by the four Health and Social Services Boards of Northern Ireland. This article sets out its legislative and policy framework, and examines Children's Services Planning in one Board area, in terms of the structure adopted and process issues arising. It suggests that more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 9 Page: 181-198 2003
  Ann Godfrey

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• 4.   Chronic child abuse and domestic violence: Children and families with long-term and complex needs

  The aim of this study was to examine findings from a study conducted on children in the child protection system with long-term and complex needs as a result of experiencing domestic violence

  

  Abstract:

  It is estimated that up to one million children may have been exposed to domestic violence in the UK, with significant consequences for their social and emotional development in childhood and later life. At a time when the central and devolved administrations in the UK have developed strategies to tackle domestic violence, this paper reports the findings from a study conducted on more...

  International Classification:

  Other - domestic violence

  Categories:

  domestic violence

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child & Family Social Work, Vol: 13 Page: 443-453 2008
  John Devaney

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• 5.   Foreword

  This article of Child Care in Practice highlights many of the issues and difficulties facing young people in Ireland both North and South today.

  

  Abstract:

  This edition of Child Care in Practice highlights many of the issues and difficulties facing young people in Ireland both North and South today. The papers highlight various challenges faced by those of us working with these young people, their families and their carers. Together these papers provide important information to help us improve our understanding of the complex nature of the more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 11 Page: 287-288 2005
  Arlene Healey

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• 6.   Supporting families with a mentally ill parent: European perspectives on interagency cooperation

  This article discusses policies and practices in several European countries concerning interactions between child welfare and community mental health services in meeting the needs of children with mentally ill parents

  

  Abstract:

  Compared policies and practices in several European countries concerning interactions between child welfare and community mental health services in meeting the needs of children with mentally ill parents. Social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, pediatricians, and therapists responded to case vignettes within group discussions. Ss also reported perceptions of responses more...

  Geography:

  International

  Child Abuse Review, Vol: 10 Page: 351-365 2001
  Rachael Hetherington; Karen Baistow

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• 7.   The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: A useful screening tool to identify mental health strengths and needs in looked after children and inform care plans at looked after children reviews?: A focus group study of the views of social workers and their managers

  The aim of this study was understand the views of social workers and their managers of using a "systematic assessment of the psychological and emotional needs of children on the edge"

  

  Abstract:

  The mental health of Looked After Children is not routinely assessed either upon entering the care system or during their period in care. Many children only receive help when difficulties become entrenched and more intensive treatment is required. Often this occurs when placements are fragile or have broken down. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) 2007 more...

  International Classification:

  Focus groups - views of social workers using a "systematic assessment of the psychological and emotional needs of children on the edge"

  Categories:

  psychological and emotional needs;

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 14 Page: 193-206 2008
  Stewart Whyte; Anne Campbell

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• 8.   Unsettling the 'social' in social work: Responses to asylum seeking children in Ireland

  This article discusses the responses of the social work profession to children seeking asylum in the Republic of Ireland.

  

  Abstract:

  The social context in which social work is located is becoming increasingly unsettled by emerging patterns of mobility. Mobility is constrained for many social work service users who are trapped within disadvantaged areas, while for others it has become a forced necessity to cross national boundaries and inhabit uncertain status in their nations of destination. This article discusses more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Child & Family Social Work, Vol: 8 Page: 223-231 2003
  Alastair Christie

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