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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.

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  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.

Children

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• 1.   The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, Article 50 (2): choice between care or supervision orders; conflict between preference of guardian ad litem and applicant Trust; intractable contact disputes and the family justice system

  This article discusses the choice between care or supervision orders; conflict between preference of guardian ad litem and applicant

  

  Abstract:

  Focuses on a court case regarding a mother's choice between child care and supervision orders filed in the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland. Claims of a mother concerning public law intervention on domestic violence; Rules included in care and supervision orders; Grounds for choosing supervision order in relation to the case. more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Adoption & Fostering, Vol: 29 Page: 94-97 2005 Spring2005
  Kerry O'Halloran

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• 2.   The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, Article 50: the best interests of the child; alleged parental culpability; medical evidence; and the rules governing publicity

  This article discusses a court case which concerns an application by a Trust for an order under Article 50 of the Children (N. Ireland) Order 1995 in relation to three children after one child was admitted for intra-abdominal tumour

  

  Abstract:

  The article discusses a court case which concerns an application by a Trust for an order under Article 50 of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 in relation to three children after one child was admitted for intra-abdominal tumour. The applicant Trust formed the view that the children should not be returned to the care of their mother and decided to seek placements for them with more...

  International Classification:

  Legal or care issues

  Categories:

  application for a care order

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Adoption & Fostering, Vol: 32 Page: 80-84 2008 Summer2008
  Kerry O'Halloran

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• 3.   The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995: Article 50(2) and the importance of a care plan; welfare of child following death of sibling by NAI; carers with learning disability; risks of kinship care; role of independent consultants; social work

  The article discusses a court case involving a Trust application for a care order for a child of a teenage single mother whose previous child had died in Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  The article discusses a court case involving a Trust application for a care order for a child of a teenage single mother whose previous child had died in Northern Ireland. The court considered the Article 50(2) of the Children (Northern Ireland) 1995 Order. A consultant clinical psychologist provided a report noting that the mother had been using and abusing alcohol and drugs after the more...

  International Classification:

  Legal or care issues

  Categories:

  application for a care order

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Adoption & Fostering, Vol: 32 Page: 93-97 2008

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• 4.   The 'Daring Experiment': The London County Council and the Discharge from Care of Children to Ireland in the 1950s and 1960s

  This article examines the activities of the Children's Committee of the London County Council (LCC) and what a contemporary newspaper referred to as a 'daring experiment':

  

  Abstract:

  This article examines the activities of the Children's Committee of the London County Council (LCC) and what a contemporary newspaper referred to as a 'daring experiment': its efforts to discharge children from public care to Ireland in the 1950s and 1960s. Archival evidence reveals how Irish children were identified and separated from English children in care and, in many instances, more...

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Journal of Social Policy, Vol: 32 Page: 75-92 2003
  Paul Michael Garrett

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• 5.   The effectiveness of pupil referral to a special school for children with reading difficulties

  The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of pupil referral to a special school for children with reading difficulties

  

  Abstract:

  Evaluation of the short-term effectiveness of placement in a special school for children with reading difficulties (dyslexia) revealed that statistically significant differences were achieved by a considerable majority of pupils on measures of reading accuracy, reading comprehension and spelling. These improvements were seen as uniformly consistent for the three separate pupil cohorts more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Disorders of psychological development - dyslexia

  Categories:

  reading difficulties

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Journal of Psychology, Vol: 24 Page: 114-128 2003
  Christine Chapple; Brendan Spelman

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• 6.   The evolution of children's services in Ireland and prospects for the future: a personal perspective

  This article discusses the evolution of children’s services in Ireland and prospects for the future

  

  Abstract:

  The author reflects on the evolution of children's services in Ireland. He looks at how the country has transformed from having under-developed services and little suitable research capacity to having the potential to become one of the best places in the world for children. He highlights the roles played by international collaborations, the United Nations (U.N.) Convention on the Rights more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Journal of Children's Services, Vol: 2 Page: 71-80 2007
  Owen Keenan

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• 7.   The Four Nations Child Policy Network

  This article presents updates on the Four Nations Child Policy Network, a partnership among the organizations Child Care Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  Presents updates on the Four Nations Child Policy Network, a partnership among the organizations Child Care Northern Ireland, Children in Wales, Children in Scotland and the National Children's Bureau. Children's voluntary sector; Service consisting of a Web site, an e-briefing service and a paper-briefing service; News; Consultations; Legislative matters; Registration for e-mail more...

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 8 Page: 312 2002
  Elaine McEllduff; Nicola Kerr

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• 8.   THE INVISIBLE CHILD

  This article discusses vulnerable homeless children in Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  The article talks about the cases of homeless children in Ireland without adult protection. It presents results from the 2004 study of the Health Service Executive regarding the children that are homeless. Several research proved the consequences and effects of homelessness to children, physically and mentally. Homeless children tend to have acute and chronic illnesses, hearing and more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  CornerStone, 2006
  Fergus Finlay

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• 9.   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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• 10.   The Participation Rights of Looked After Children in their Health Care: A Critical Review of the Research

  This article discusses the importance of "looked after" children participating in their own health care and presents research into rates and types of participation

  

  Abstract:

  The article discusses the importance of "looked after" children participating in their own health care and presents research into rates and types of participation. "Looked after" children are at higher risk for physical and mental health problems. Great Britain's amended Children's Act of 2004 requires that "looked after" children be afforded the right to more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  International Journal of Children's Rights, Vol: 14 Page: 77-95 2006
  Karen Winter

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• 11.   The predictors of children's geographical knowledge of other countries

  The aim of this study was to examine the predictors of children's geographical knowledge of other countries

  

  Abstract:

  Investigated the predictors of children's geographical knowledge of other countries. 261 English children (aged 6-13 yrs) were interviewed in order to assess their affect for, and knowledge of, 5 specific countries: France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain. The children's travel experience to these countries was also assessed. The children comprising the sample were differentiated in more...

  International Classification:

  Education

  Categories:

  education

  Geography:

  International

  Journal of Environmental Psychology, Vol: 22 Page: 78-94 2002
  Alison Bourchier; Martyn Barrett; Evanthia Lyons

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• 12.   THE WORKHOUSES

  This article features the workhouses in Ireland in which people preferred to die than to enter into such places where one can find people of different race or class

  

  Abstract:

  The article presents a reprint of the article "The Workhouses," by Harriet Martineau, which appeared in the previous issue of "Daily News." It features the workhouses in Ireland in which people preferred to die than to enter into such places where one can find people of different race or class. It also highlights the workhouse called Newtown-Limavady in Londonberry more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Sociological Origins, Vol: 5 Page: 157-165 2006
  Harriet Martineau

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• 13.   Three more centres for Irish victims

  This article discusses resource centres for victims of Institutional Child abuse

  

  Abstract:

  Reports on the opening of some resource centers for victims of institutional child abuse in Ireland who live in England, by the Irish Survivors Outreach Service organization as of August 2002. Services provided by the centers; Reason for the opening of the additional centers; Deadline set by the Irish government to apply for compensation for child abuse. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Community Care, 2002

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• 14.   Trapped in Space? Children's Accounts of Risky Environments

  The aim of this study was to explore children's perceptions and experiences of safety and risk in one highly contested interface area in Belfast.

  

  Abstract:

  The purpose of this article is to explore children's perceptions and experiences of safety and risk in one highly contested interface area in Belfast. Interface areas are landscapes divided by physical and symbolic boundaries on the basis of religious/ethno-national identification. The research draws on maps and focus group discussions with young teenagers from four schools in an more...

  International Classification:

  Focus groups - attitudes, needs, perceptions-young people and risk

  Categories:

  safety; risk;

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Children & Society, Vol: 21 Page: 432-445 2007
  Madeleine Leonard

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• 15.   Understanding and negotiating identity: Children from cross-community families in public care in northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the gap in knowledge of children in the public care system from cross-community families who have one parent from a Catholic background and one from a Protestant background

  

  Abstract:

  In Northern Ireland, most research on the impact upon children of living through the 'troubles' and in a divided society has assumed that children are from either the Catholic or Protestant community. There has been very little research with children from cross-community families who have one parent from a Catholic background and one from a Protestant background. It is known, however, more...

  International Classification:

  Other - religion

  Categories:

  community knowledge of diverse religious backgrounds

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child & Family Social Work, Vol: 10 Page: 331-342 2005
  Berni Kelly; Ruth Sinclair

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• 16.   Understanding the needs of migrant children

  This article reports on the plan of National Children's Bureau (NBC) Northern Ireland (NI) with funding from the Gulbenkain Foundation to identify the key issues in understanding and meeting the needs of migrant children in Northern Ireland.

  

  Abstract:

  The article reports on the plan of National Children's Bureau (NBC) Northern Ireland (NI) with funding from the Gulbenkain Foundation to identify the key issues in understanding and meeting the needs of migrant children in Northern Ireland. The experiences of migrant children in living and adapting to a new country will be explored and recorded. Moreover, the study will also look at the more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Children & Young People Now, 2008

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• 17.   Use of physiotherapy and alternatives by children with cerebral palsy: A population study

  The aim of this study was to examine physiotherapy services and alternative therapies by children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy

  

  Abstract:

  Describes the use of physiotherapy services and alternative therapies by children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy (CP). Subjects were 212 parents of children aged 4-14 yrs with moderate to severe CP were identified from the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register and a random subsample of their pediatric physiotherapists. Service use among families was high; on average the more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the nervous system - Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes - cerebral palsy

  Categories:

  physiotherapy services; cerebral palsy

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child: Care, Health and Development, Vol: 28 Page: 469-477 2002
  Jackie Parkes; M. Donnelly; H. Dolk; N. Hill

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• 18.   Use of respite care and coping strategies among Irish families of children with intellectual disabilities

  The aim of this study was to examine respite care and coping strategies among Irish families of children with intellectual disabilities

  

  Abstract:

  The study aimed to identify patterns of respite use and coping strategies among family caregivers in a region of Ireland. Firstly,we asked what child and family characteristics were associated with use of respite care. Secondly, we explored coping strategies reported by family carers. The study was undertaken with a view to informing respite service provision and redressing a gap in the more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Mental retardation - intellectual disabilities

  Categories:

  intellectual disabilities

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  British Journal of Learning Disabilities, Vol: 35 Page: 62-68 2007
  Elaine Mac Donald; Elaine Fitzsimons; Patricia Noonan Walsh

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• 19.   Using an assessment framework: outcomes from a pilot study

  The aim of this study was to examine a framework for the assessment of vulnerable children and their families in five health board areas in the Republic of Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  This article reports on the evaluation of a pilot project which tested the utility of a framework for the Assessment of Vulnerable Children and their Families in five health board (local authority) areas in the Republic of Ireland. The framework had been developed following a consultancy process with practitioners and managers from a number of disciplines. The evaluation sought to more...

  International Classification:

  Other - assessment of vulnerable children

  Categories:

  assessment of vulnerable children

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Journal of Children's Services, Vol: 2 Page: 37-47 2007
  Helen Buckley; Sadhbh Whelan; Cliona Murphy; Jan Horwath

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• 20.   Welcome to the Celtic Tiger? Teacher responses to immigration and increasing ethnic diversity in Irish schools

  This study describes findings from a study of teachers of the experience of ethnic diversity in a selected sample of primary and post-primary schools

  

  Abstract:

  This article presents findings of a study of the experience of ethnic diversity in a selected sample of primary and post-primary schools. Much of the research in the area of ethnicity and schooling is conducted in countries with a long tradition of immigration. The rapidity of social change in Ireland at a time of unprecedented economic growth is such that many schools, while still more...

  International Classification:

  Ethnic

  Categories:

  experience of ethnic diversity

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  International Studies in Sociology of Education, Vol: 15 Page: 49-70 2005
  Dympna Devine

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• 21.   What happens in court? The development of understanding of the legal system in a sample of Irish children and adults

  The aim of this study was to describe what children and adults know about the legal process and which legal terms and concepts are a part of the conceptual repertoire at different ages.

  

  Abstract:

  Examined what children and adults know about the legal process and which legal terms and concepts are a part of the conceptual repertoire at different ages. 360 Irish 4-75 yr olds (mean age 21.6 yrs) in 9 age groups completed the specially designed Legal Knowledge and Perception of Court Interview Schedule. The measure elicited information on sociodemographic characteristics, more...

  International Classification:

  Legal or care issues

  Categories:

  knowledge on the legal process

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Journal of Psychology, Vol: 21 Page: 215-226 2000
  Catherine Maunsell; Howard V. Smith; Clifford Stevenson

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• 22.   Working With Street Children: A Child-centred Approach

  This article reviews the theoretical approaches that espouse a child-centred approach in intervening with street children.

  

  Abstract:

  This paper reviews the theoretical approaches that espouse a child-centred approach in intervening with street children. It focuses on two major themes, namely the rights of the child and client self-determination as proposed by Adler (Corey, 2001). The discussion acknowledges that providing street children with opportunities to participate in decision-making regarding their own lives more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 10 Page: 359-366 2004
  Vasintha Veeran

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• 23.   X-children and the militarisation of everyday life: comparative comments on the politics of youth, victimage and violence in transitional societies

  This study aimed to explore that the so-called 'children of violence' are perceived in terms of the serious cultural contradictions - that children and youth are not merely conceptualised as victims of the pathological, but they become pathogenic as well

  

  Abstract:

  Based on ethnographic fieldwork in Northern Ireland and South Africa, this paper contends that the so-called 'children of violence' are perceived in terms of the serious cultural contradictions of the adult world and rarely in their own terms. Does the concept and norm of childhood give us permission to give violence a defining site of origination? Does childhood have a discursive more...

  International Classification:

  Anthropology or ethnographic-War,

  Categories:

  violence children in context of their habit

  Geography:

  International

  International Journal of Social Welfare, Vol: 11 Page: 286 2002
  Allen Feldman

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• 24.   Young people leaving care in England, Northern Ireland, and Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the transitions of young people, aged 16-18, leaving state care in England, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  This paper explores the transitions of young people, aged 16-18, leaving state care in England, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. It is based substantially upon the findings from collaborative research which developed in stages between 1991 and 1999—and is still ongoing. Four substantive areas are discussed. First, the legal framework of the three jurisdictions: the more...

  International Classification:

  Other - leaving state care

  Categories:

  leaving state care

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  European Journal of Social Work, Vol: 3 Page: 235 2000
  Mike Stein; John Pinkerton; Patricia Kelleher

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• 25.   Young People's Views on Communities and Sectarianism in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to discuss the process and findings from three Young National Children's Bureau talk-shops that provides insight into young people's views on growing up in communities in Northern Ireland and their experiences of sectarianism.

  

  Abstract:

  Current legislation, such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), the Children (NI) Order (1995) and the Northern Ireland Act (1998), places an increasing emphasis on directly consulting children and young people in Northern Ireland. Within this context, there is a growing interest in the authentic views of children and young people on sectarianism. This more...

  International Classification:

  Focus groups - children's views on growing up in Northern Ireland

  Categories:

  sectarianism

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 8 Page: 65-72 2002
  Berni Kelly

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