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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.

Anxiety

Your search returns 3 documents

• 1.   Addressing the Psychological Needs of Children and Young People in the Aftermath of the Omagh Bomb

  The aim of this study was to examine the psychological need of referrals to the Community Trauma and Recovery Team following the Omagh bombing of August 1998

  

  Abstract:

  The largest single incident of the Northern Ireland conflict took place in Omagh on 15 August 1998 when a car bomb exploded in the town centre killing 29 people in addition to two children (unborn twins). Four hundred were injured, 135 were hospitalised and 26 families were bereaved. The Community Trauma and Recovery Team was established following the bombing and was operational for more...

  International Classification:

  War, violence and conflict

  Categories:

  trauma;

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 10 Page: 141-154 2004
  Maura McDermott; Michael Duffy; Delia McGuiness

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• 2.   Childhood asthma: A stress-related illness? More myth than fact

  The aim of this study was to examine investigate and compared psychological functioning in children with and without asthma

  

  Abstract:

  This study investigated and compared psychological functioning in children with and without asthma. A total of 110 children (age range 10-12 years) and their parents participated. Eighty participants had a history of asthma. The remaining 30 participants had no history of asthma or chronic illness and formed the control group. Psychological functioning among both children and parents more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the respiratory system - Chronic lower respiratory diseases - asthma

  Categories:

  psychological functioning: -asthma

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Journal of Psychology, Vol: 26 Page: 149-159 2005
  Bernadette Caffrey-Craig

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• 3.   'What Do I Have to Come Here For, I'm Not Mad?' Children's Perceptions of a Child Guidance Clinic

  This study describes perceptions of children and young people attending a child and adolescent outpatient mental health service for the first time

  

  Abstract:

  Children's views as service users are being increasingly sought and valued. A pictorial critical incident technique was developed to gain insights into the perceptions and experiences of children and young people (n=30, ages 5-15 years) attending a child and adolescent outpatient mental health service for the first time. The methodology proved effective in eliciting children's views, more...

  International Classification:

  Other - perceptions of youth with mental health

  Categories:

  perceptions of youth with mental health

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol: 9 Page: 107-115 2004
  Niamh Ross; Bridget Egan

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