Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin

Integrated child and adolescent psychiatry within a specialist child sexual abuse service in Ireland: a two-year retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is associated with substantial psychiatric morbidity, yet the nature and scope of integrated child and adolescent psychiatry within specialist CSA services in Ireland are poorly described. Methods: This retrospective chart review incl...

Scaling up Genomics

Introduction: Genomic testing has substantial diagnostic and clinical value in nephrology, yet integrating testing into routine care requires service-level changes to ensure timely and equitable access. Methods: We conducted an observational cohort study at four tertiary centres,...

The palliative care needs of adolescents and young adults with a life limiting condition: a systematic review

Adolescence and young adulthood is characterised by complex developmental and psychosocial changes. The diagnosis of a life-limiting condition adds complexity and stress to this already turbulent period of life. Provision of developmentally appropriate palliative care to this gro...

International healthcare professionals’ competence in caring for LGBTQ+ children and young people: a combined qualitative and quantitative approach

Objective To evaluate healthcare professionals’ attitudes, knowledge and clinical preparedness in caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning; the + denoting inclusion of all identities (LGBTQ+) children and young people across international healthcare setti...