The Institute of Nursing Research

Centre for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Background

The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Group within the Institute of Nursing Research at the University of Ulster was established in 1997 with the appointment of Professor Roy McConkey: a jointly-funded post with the then Eastern Health and Social Services Board.  It is one of the leading research centres on learning disability in these islands with a growing international reputation.  In 2010 it became the Regional Collaborating Centre for Special Olympics in Europe/Eurasia (jointly with the Sports and Exercise Research Institute at Ulster).

The group of eight staff and seven doctoral students has around 150 publications in peer-reviewed journals and research income in excess of £1.5 million.   It has strong cross-border links with Trinity College, Dublin and with similar centres around the world. 

Aims of the Centre:  

  • To initiate research and evaluation projects that will inform the development and organisation of policy and services for people with disabilities taking account of the recommendations in the Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability.
  • To undertake research into the health and wellbeing of children and young people, and with their families.
  • To forge alliances with practitioners and users, primarily in the Health and Social Care Agencies and with the independent sector, but also in Education, Housing and Employment.
  • To undertake joint projects with similar research groupings and networks primarily in Ireland and UK but also internationally.
  • To forge alliances with the wider research community to further the inclusion of people with disabilities in mainstream projects.
  • To respond to requests from agencies wishing to undertake research and evaluation of services relating to developmental disabilities and to children, young people and their families.
  • To communicate the insights from research and promote evidence-based practice through training courses, publications and workshops.

Programmes of work

cidd leafletThe Centre focuses on three main strands of work. These are informed by the recommendations contained in the Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability but have national and international applicability.

 

A PDF leaflet describing the work of the Centre is available for download here>>.

 

 

 

Vulnerability and complex needs

This includes issues such as:

  • Improving the life outcomes for young people leaving care.
  • Family support and the needs of carers.
  • Development of communication and social skills.
  • Building self-esteem and resilience.
  • Supporting family carers

Promoting the health and wellbeing of people with developmental disabilities.

This includes:

  • Health ageing.
  • Accessing healthcare services
  • Enhancing emotional well-being
  • Health promotion strategies for vulnerable groups and their carers.

Social Inclusion and Advocacy

Topics include:

  • Sports and leisure
  • Education options and choices
  • Accommodation and Employment options
  • Citizenship and participation in decision-making.

Cross-cutting themes

  • Within each programme, our research has a strong focus on the person within the context of the family and local community.
  • We endeavour to take a life-span perspective from early childhood to old age.
  • We aim to involve users of services in our project planning and implementation.
  • Service evaluations will be undertaken as part of our programme of work.

Ongoing Research Projects

 

A PDF leaflet describing the work of the Centre is available for download here>>.

Vulnerability and complex needs

Impact on younger siblings of having a child with ASD in the family
Younger siblings are at risk of delays in their communication and language development.  This study looks at communications within the family when there is a child with ASD and uses a mix of observational measures and interviews to monitor possible impacts on the language acquisition and communication development of siblings aged between 18 and 30 months.  Orla Watt obtained a DEL studentship to undertake this doctoral research.

Supporting families whose children have severe challenging behaviours
Three services in Scotland and Wales have been developed especially to meet the needs of these young people and their families and the evaluation aims to identify the features that have most impact on their lives.  This includes short-break (respite) provision as well as in-home supports and advice to parents.  This evaluation has been commissioned by Action for Children (UK).

Care for the Rare: Inherited Metabolic Disorders & Paediatric Pathways in Primary Care
Inherited metabolic disorders (IMDS) are a group of individually rare yet collectively not uncommon diseases which usually affect children although increasingly adult phenotypes are being described. A lack of accurate epidemiological data creates difficulties for those seeking to plan and provide appropriate clinical services for these patients. This research takes an exploratory approach to analyzing data held on the General Practice Research Database with regard to the care provided to children with Inherited Metabolic Disorders.  This research is funded by an Institute of Nursing Research Fellowship award

The needs of children and adolescents on assisted ventilation at home
A growing number of children are discharged from hospital who are reliant on assisted ventilation.  This study looks at the impact on their lives and that of their families and also reviews the experience of the various professional staff who support these young people.  Brian McGowan is undertaking this study as part of his doctoral studies.

Inreach Family Support for children with complex physical healthcare needs
Following on from research previously undertaken by Centre staff at the request of the Chief Nursing Officer, DHSSPS, the Cedar Foundation in association community children’s nursing of the Belfast HSC Trust sought support from the Big Lottery to develop a model of home support to give parents a break from caring for their son or daughter with complex needs. The evaluation will consider the impact of the service from the perspectives of the main stakeholders.  The evaluation is funded by the Big Lottery

Development of a health promotion module
The aim of this project is to transfer knowledge to teachers, classroom support assistants, health care staff and parents involved within mainstream and special schools in order to promote the physical and mental health of children and adolescents with learning and other developmental disabilities. This will take the form of  blended e-learning resource supported by face-to-face workshops.  The project is funded by the R&D Office (NI).

Promoting the health and wellbeing of people with developmental disabilities.

Ageing in persons with an Intellectual Disability: An all-island, longitudinal study.
In association with Trinity College Dublin, we are piloting instruments to be used in a proposed longitudinal study of ageing in people with an intellectual disability aged 40 years and over in 2009/2010. This will link with the Longitudinal Study of Ageing in the General population that is underway in the Irish Republic and provide comparative data for the first time internationally.   This is funded by a small cross-border grant from Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI).

Developing an Epilepsy Care Plan
In the UK around 450,000 people have epilepsy, one in every 131 of the population. An effective, coordinated epilepsy service can reduce morbidity and improve quality of life for people with epilepsy and their families however a raft of reports over the last fifty years have continued to criticise epilepsy care standards. This study seeks to improve health care services for people with epilepsy by reviewing relevant research and policy, providing an important conduit for the views of all stakeholders (and in particular, the voice of the patient) in order to develop an outline for a patient-centred care plan.  This project is funded by Epilepsy Action

The palliative care of people with intellectual disabilities.
An educational resource is being developed and evaluated for use with specialist palliative care teams and learning disability staff to address the particular needs of persons with an intellectual disability at the end-of-life.  This will be informed through information gathered from carers, professional staff and advocacy groups.  Dorry McLaughlin has been funded by a R&D Office HSC Fellowship to undertake this research as part of her doctoral studies.

The experiences of women with learning disabilities accessing breast screening services (2009): 
The aim of this preliminary study is to identify the experiences of women with LD, their carers and primary care staff concerning breast screening uptake. This qualitative study will involve a series of focus groups with women with LD (aged 50-70yrs), their family carers and residential staff, to identify the factors that lead them to use services and also the factors that prevent them from utilising these facilities.  Other focus groups will be held with GP’s, primary care staff and community learning disability nurses to explore their perspective and experience and of providing breast screening to women with LD in Northern Ireland. Funded by the Breast Cancer Campaign

The impact of an educational programme on the emotional literacy skills of women who have a learning disability (2008/2009)
The main aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational programme targeted at improving the emotional literacy skills of women who have a learning disability (i.e. empowerment and self-esteem). This is a quantitative study involving two groups of women: one group of women with learning disabilities will receive a nine month education programme and another group of women with learning disabilities will act as a control group. The education programme will be co-ordinated and delivered by two identified staff working within Compass Advocacy Network.

Planning for the future: an exploration of the needs of older family caregivers of older people with learning disabilities living at home
This project aims to aid policy planners, commissioners and service providers in ascertaining and meeting the future needs of older family caregivers of older persons with learning disabilities living at home.  Currently there is little known about the physical and mental health, resilience, care burden, service experiences and in/formal support networks of older family caregivers who provide care for older PWLD: and the intertwined needs of these ‘two-generation elderly families’.The project also aims to study the role of people with learning disability in caring for older parents.  This project is funded by a grant from the Dunhill Medical Trust.

Social Inclusion and Advocacy

 “All we want to say”: the lives of people with intellectual disabilities on the island of Ireland
In association with the National Institute for Intellectual Disability at Trinity College Dublin, we are working with co-researchers with intellectual disabilities to document people’s lives and their aspirations.  Nearly 200 persons have participated in focus groups held around the island and the findings will be used to stimulate debate about ways in people can be empowered to live more fulfilled lives.  A further strand involves the collection of life-stories of persons aged 55 years and over which will be available in a specially constructed web-site.
This research is funded by an EU Marie Curie Grant to Trinity College, Dublin.

Promoting the social inclusion of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
AutismNI have developed a number of innovative programmes aimed at developing the social competence of young people with ASD.  These include training in social skills, promoting their inclusion in mainstream leisure and youth activities, and issues around sexuality and relationships.   Evaluations are undertaken to help develop these programmes and encourage their wider implementation.   AutismNI fund this research in part with grants from Children in Need.

Transitions and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Increasing number of young people are now entering secondary education with a diagnosis of ASD.  Within three to five years there will be a marked rise in the numbers seeking post-school placements.   The views of parents, the young people and of staff working in education, health and social services, were sought in order to lay the ground for the services and supports that will be required by the young people and their families.   The Health and Social Care Board in association with the Belfast and South-Eastern Education and Library Boards commissioned this study.

Furthering the social integration of youth through Unified Sports (2009-2011).
Special Olympics International have commissioned an evaluation of the Unified Sports Programme that they provide in various European countries.  This involves data collection from the various stake-holders – athletes, partners, coaches as well as family members and community representatives.  This will be the first cross-cultural exploration of the social inclusion of teenagers and young adults.  This research is undertaken with Dr David Hassan from the Sports and Exercise Research Institute and funded by a grant to Special Olympics from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Coaching in the context of Special Olympics World Games
Building on the success of the above project, the Centre has been commissioned by Special Olympics International to undertake an evaluation across four countries from around the world as to how athletes are prepared for competing at international events such as the next World Games in Athens, 2011. This research is undertaken with Dr David Hassan from the Sports and Exercise Research Institute and funded by a grant to Special Olympics from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A model of vocational training and employment for young adults with developmental disabilities
Paid employment is an aspiration of many young people with developmental disabilities and in recent years great strides have been made in making this a reality.  However it requires a complex network of supports.  In Belfast, the Orchardville Society has been to the fore in developing a model of service designed to meet these challenges.  This study aims to describe and validate their model and to test its applicability more widely so as to inform service transformation regionally as well as nationally and internationally.  The Orchardville Society is funding this study as part of their ESF Programme.

Collaborations

Centre staff have ongoing links with the following centres and research groupings.

  • Translational Research Group for Mental Health, Learning Disability and Ageing (sponsored by the R& D office: NI)
  • National Institute of Intellectual Disability, Trinity College, Dublin.
  • Health Research Board, Dublin
  • Albany Center for Excellence in Aging Services. State University of New York.
  • Centre for Disability Studies, University of Cape Town, South Africa
  • Centre for Disability Studies, University of Sydney, Australia
  • Global Collaborating Centre for Special Olympics, Centre for Social Development and Education, University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Name Job Title
Owen Barr Professor and Head of School
Rosario Baxter Lecturer
Wendy Cousins Lecturer
Roy McConkey Professor – Joint appointment with HSC Board
Brian McGowan Lecturer
Eamonn Slevin Reader
Margaret Sowney Lecturer
Laurence Taggart Lecturer
Lisa-Marie Hanna PhD student
Dorry McLaughlin PhD student
Joe Tracey PhD student
Orla Watt PhD student
Owen Doody PhD Student (part-time)
Liz McKeown PhD Student (part-time)
Michael McKeown PhD student (part-time)
Research Associates
Maurice Devine Nursing Officer, DHSSPS
Sandra Dowling Research Consultant
Maria Truesdale-Kennedy Research Associate
Number of items: 182.

Cousins, Wendy (2011) Colored Inklings: Altered States of Consciousness and Literature. In: Altering Consciousness: Multidisciplinary Perspectives . (Eds: Cardeña , Etzel and Winkelman, Michael), Praeger, pp. 277-300. ISBN 978-0313383083

Cousins, Wendy (2011) Mesmer’s Ghost: A New Approach to Treating Trauma Conjures up Shades of History., American Psychological Association: PsycCRITIQUES.

Given, Joanne and Slevin, Eamonn (2011) Being heard: aiding public participation in decision making. Learning Disability Practice, 14 (8). pp. 26-30.

Hanna, Lisa Maire, Taggart, Laurence and Cousins, Wendy (2011) Cancer prevention and health promotion for people with intellectual disabilities: an exploratory study of staff knowledge. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 55 (3). pp. 281-291.

Kernohan, George, Cousins, Wendy, McGowan, Iain, Donnelly, Ursula and Shannon, Damian (2011) Evidence is Good for Your Practice using Technology: Enhancing engagement of healthcare professionals in online education. Perspectives on Pedagogy and Practice, 2. pp. 23-33.

McConkey, Roy and Abbott, Lesley (2011) Meeting the professional needs of learning support assistants for pupils with complex needs. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 15 (2011). pp. 1419-1424.

McConkey, Roy, Macleod, Sue and Cassidy, Arlene (2011) The Keyhole® Rainbow Resource Kit: Meeting the needs of parents of newly diagnosed preschoolers with ASD. . Early Child Development and Care, 181 (3). pp. 321-334.

McIlfatrick, Sonja, Taggart, Laurence and Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria (2011) Supporting women with intellectual disabilities to access breast cancer screening: a health care professional perspective. European Journal of Cancer Care, 20. pp. 412-420.

Slevin, Eamonn, Taggart, Laurence, McConkey, Roy, Cousins, Wendy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and Dowling, Sandra (2011) A rapid review of literature relating to support for people with intellectual disabilities and their family carers when the person has: behaviours that challenge and/or mental health problems; or they are advancing in age. Public Health Agency. University of Ulster. 204 pp.

Taggart, Laurence, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and McIlfatrick, Sonja (2011) The role of community nurses and residential staff in supporting women with intellectual disability to access breast screening services.. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 55 (1). pp. 41-52.

Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria, Taggart, Laurence and McIlfatrick, Sonja (2011) Breast cancer knowledge among women with intellectual disabilities and their experiences of receiving breast mammography. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 67 (6). pp. 1294-1304.

Black, Lesley-Ann, McConkey, Roy, Roberts, Paul and Ferguson, Pauline (2010) Developing a person-centred support service for families caring for children with significant disabilities in rural and urban areas. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 14 (2). pp. 111-131.

Cardeña , Etzel and Cousins, Wendy (2010) From Artifice to Actuality: Ritual, Shamanism, Hypnosis and Healing. In: The Varieties of Ritual Experience (ed. By Jan Weinhold & Geoffrey Samuel) as section of the series "Ritual Dynamics and the Science of Ritual", Volume II: Body, performance, agency and experience”. Harrassowitz,, pp. xx-xx. ISBN xx

Cousins, Wendy (2010) Book Review of "Child Protection: An Introduction" by Chris Beckett . Child Care in Practice, 16 (2). pp. 208-209.

Cousins, Wendy, Taggart, Laurence and Milner, Sharon (2010) Looked after or overlooked? An exploratory investigation of the mentalhealth issues of adolescents living in state care in Northern Ireland. Psychology Health & Medicine, 5 (15). pp. 497 -506.

Devine, Maurice, Taggart, Laurence and McLornian, Paula (2010) Screening for mental health problems in adults with learning disabilities using the Mini PAS-ADD Interview. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 38. pp. 252-258.

Gilmartin, Ann and Slevin, Eamonn (2010) Being a member of a self-advocacy group: experiences of intellectually disabled people. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 38 (1).

Hijji, Belal, Parahoo, Kader, Hossain, Mohammad M, Barr, Owen and Murray, Shirley (2010) Nurses’ practice of blood transfusion in the United Arab Emirates: an observational study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19 (23-24). pp. 3347-3357.

Kernohan, George, Cousins, Wendy, McConkey, Roy, Barr, Owen and Wells, Karen (2010) Developing an Epilepsy Care Plan. Epilepsy Action. 42 pp.

McCloskey, Sharon and Taggart, Laurence (2010) How much compassion have I left? An exploration of occupational stress among children’s palliative care nurses.. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 16 (5). pp. 233-240.

McConkey, R, Truesdale-Kennedy, M, Crawford, H, McGreevy, E, Reavey, M and Cassidy, A (2010) Preschoolers with autism spectrum conditions: The impact of a home-based intervention to promote their communication. Early Child Development and Care , 180 (3). pp. 299-315.

McConkey, Roy and Mariga, Lilian (2010) Building social capital for inclusive education: Insights from Zanzibar. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 11 (1). pp. 12-19.

McConkey, Roy, Kelly, F, Mannan, H and Craig, S (2010) Inequalities in respite service provision: Insights from a national, longitudinal study of people with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 23. pp. 85-94.

McConkey, Roy and Cassidy, Arlene (2010) Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Conditions and their families: a challenge for community nursing? . Learning Disability Practice, 13 (2). pp. 19-22.

McConkey, Roy (2010) Promoting friendships and developing social networks. In: Learning Disability: A life cycle approach (2nd Edition. ) . (Eds: Grant, G., Ramcharan, P., Flynn, M. and Richardson, M), Open University Press, pp. 329-340. ISBN 9780335238439

McConkey, Roy and Bradley, Alice (2010) Promoting Inclusive Education in Low Income Countries. In: A Long Walk to School: International Research on Inclusive Education across the Life-Span. (Eds: Timmons, Vianne and Walsh, Patricia Noonan), Sense Publishers, pp. 7-26. ISBN 978-94-6091-211-5

McConkey, Roy and Collins, Suzanne (2010) Promoting social inclusion through building bridges and bonds. In: Understanding and promoting access for people with learning difficulties: Seeing the opportunities and challenges of risk. (Eds: Nind , M and Seale, J), Routledge, pp. 127-139. ISBN 978-0-415-47948-6

McConkey, Roy and Baxter, Rosario (2010) The development of an Integrated Care Pathway for services to children with complex physical healthcare need. PMLD Link, 22 (1). pp. 2-6.

McConkey, Roy and Collins, Suzanne (2010) The role of support staff in promoting the social inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities.. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 54 (8). pp. 691-700.

Moor, Nasi, Brown, Robert, Taggart, Laurence, Fernandez, Ana and Coen, Sharon (2010) Intergroup identity perceptions and their implications for intergroup forgiveness: The Common Ingroup Identity Model and its efficacy in the field. . Irish Journal of Psychology, 31 (3-4). pp. 151-170.

Slevin, Eamonn, McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria, Lafferty, Attracta, Fleming, Paul and Livingstone, Barbara (2010) A health promotion intervention: countering overweight in school children with ID. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 23 (5). pp. 468.

Smyth, C and Slevin, Eamonn (2010) Experiences of family life with an autism assistance dog. Learning Disability Practice, 13 (4). pp. 12-17.

Taggart, Laurence, Taylor, Diane and McCrum-Gardner, Evie (2010) Individual, life events, family and socio-economic factors associated with young people with intellectual disability and with and without behavioural/emotional problems. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 14 (4). pp. 267-288.

Taggart, Laurence (2010) Staffs’ knowledge and perceptions of working with women with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems. In: Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Disabilities. Nova Publishers, pp. 39-42. ISBN 978-1-61668-023-7

Taggart, Laurence, Millan, Roni and Lawson, Annette (2010) Staffs’ knowledge and perceptions of working with women with intellectual disabilities and psychiatric disorders. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 54 (1). pp. 90-100.

Taggart, Laurence (2010) Women with and without intellectual disabilities and psychiatric disorders: A comparison of the literature . In: Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Disabilities. Nova Publishers, pp. 33-37. ISBN 978-1-61668-023-7

Gates, Bob and Barr, Owen, eds. (2009) Oxford Handbook of Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing. 624 pp. Oxford University Press. ISBN 10: 0199533229 ISBN13: 9780199533220

Conway, Tina and Taggart, Laurence (2009) An exploration of learning disability and mental health nurses perspectives of co-working in the Republic of Ireland. Advances in Mental Health in Learning Disabilities, 3 (2). pp. 26-35.

Kelly, Fionnola, Craig, Sarah, McConkey, Roy and Mannan, Hasheem (2009) Lone parent carers of people with intellectual disabilities in the Republic of Ireland . British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37. pp. 265-270.

McConkey, Roy and Collins, Suzanne (2009) Promoting social inclusion through building bridges and bonds. In: Understanding and promoting access for people with learning difficulties: Seeing the opportunities and challenges of risk. (Eds: Seale, Jane and Nind, Melanie), Routledge, pp. 124-139. ISBN 978-0-415-47948-6

McConkey, Roy, Dunne, John and Blitz, Nick (2009) Shared Lives: Building relationships and community with people who have intellectual disabilities. . Sense Publisher. 177 pp ISBN 978-90-8790-940-6

McConkey, Roy and Collins, Suzanne (2009) Using personal goal-setting to promote the social inclusion of people with intellectual disability living in supported accommodation. . Journal of Intellectual Disability Research , 54.

McGlade, Anne, Bickerstaff, David, Lindsay, Jennifer, McConkey, Roy and Jackson, Jonathan (2009) Making a difference. Responding to the visual health needs of people with a learning disability.. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 38.

McIlfatrick, Sonja, Fitzsimons, Donna, Johnston, Gail, McConkey, Roy, Cupples, Margaret, Barr, Owen and Hasson, Felicity (2009) Reform and modernisation: developing a new service model for palliative care. European Journal of Palliative Care, 16 (3). pp. 131-135.

McLaughlin, Dorry, Barr, Owen and McIlfatrick, Sonja (2009) Delivering palliative care to those with learning disabilities. European Journal of Palliative Care, 16 (6). pp. 302-305.

Reid, Bernie, Sinclair, Marlene, Barr, Owen, Dobbs, Frank and Crealey, Grainne (2009) A meta-synthesis of pregnant women’s decision-making processes with regardto antenatal screening for Down syndrome. Social Science and Medicine, 69. pp. 1561-1573.

Reid, Bernie, Sinclair, Marlene, Barr, Owen and Dobbs, Frank (2009) Reflections on the methodological challenges of undertaking a meta-synthesis: A response to Heyman . Social Science and Medicine, 69 (11). pp. 1577-1579.

Skirton, Heather and Barr, Owen (2009) Antenatal screening and informed choice: a cross sectional survey of parents and professionals.. Midwidery, In press.

Slevin, Eamonn (2009) Behavioural interventions . In: Oxford Handbook of Learning & Intellectual Disability Nursing. (Eds: Gates, Bob and Barr, Owen), Oxford University Press, Oxford, pp. 302-303. ISBN 978-019-953322-0

Slevin, Eamonn (2009) The importance of ethics. Learning disability practice, 12 (3). pp. 11.

Taggart, Laurence and McKendry, Linda (2009) Developing a mental health promotion booklet for young people with learning disabilities. . Learning Disability Practice, 12 (10). pp. 27-32.

Taggart, Laurence (2009) Mental health (Chapter 7). In: Oxford handbook of Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing. Oxford University Press, pp. 213-247. ISBN 978-0-19-953322-0

Taggart, Laurence, Millan, Roni and Lawson, Annette (2009) Predictors of hospital admission for women with learning disabilities and psychiatric disorders compared with women maintained in community settings. Advances in Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities, 3 (1). pp. 30-41.

Taggart, Laurence, Millan, Roni and Lawson, Annette (2009) Women with intellectual disabilities: risk and protective factors for psychiatric disorders. . Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 13 (4). pp. 321-340.

Walsh, P.N. and McConkey, Roy (2009) Inclusive health for people with intellectual disabilities. In: International Review of Research in Mental Retardation. Academic Press, pp. 33-67. ISBN 978-0-12-374467-8

Bishop, Hilary, Cousins, Wendy, Casson, Karen and Moore, Ann (2008) Culture and Caregivers: Factors Influencing Breastfeeding among Mothers in West Belfast, Northern Ireland . Child Care in Practice, 14 (2). pp. 165 -179.

Cassidy, Arlene, McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and Slevin, Eamonn (2008) Preschoolers with autism spectrum conditions: The impact on families and the supports available to them. Early Child Development and Care, 178, (2). pp. 115-128.

Chang, Meiying and McConkey, Roy (2008) The perceptions and experiences of Taiwanese parents who have children with intellectual disability. . International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 55. pp. 27-41.

Cousins, Wendy (2008) Book Review of "Making an Impact: Children and Domestic Violence A Reader" by Marianne Hester, Chris Pearson, Nicola Harwin, Hilary Abrahams. . Child Care in Practice, 14 (2). pp. 229-232.

Cousins, Wendy, McGowan, Iain and Milner, Sharon (2008) Self-harm and Attempted Suicide in Young People Looked After in State Care. Journal of Children and Young People's Nursing, 2 (2). pp. 51-54.

Devine, Maurice and Taggart, Laurence (2008) Addressing the mental health needsof people with learning disabilities. Nursing Standard, 22 (45). pp. 40-48.

McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and Cassidy, Arlene (2008) Mothers recollections of early features of autism spectrum disorders. . Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health,, 14 (1). pp. 31-36.

McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, M, Chang, M-Y, Jarrah, S and Shukri, R (2008) The impact on mothers of bringing up a child with intellectual disabilities: A cross-cultural study. . International Journal of Nursing Studies, 45. pp. 65-74.

Reid, Bernie, Sinclair, Marlene, Barr, Owen, Dobbs, Frank and Crealey, Grainne (2008) Eliciting women’s preferences for maternity care using choiceexperiments: a methodological review. Evidene Based Midwifery, 6 (4). pp. 119-125.

Sheerin, Fintan and McConkey, Roy (2008) Frontline Care in Irish Intellectual Disability Services: The Contribution of Nurses and Non-Nurse Care Staff. . Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12 (2). pp. 1-15.

Slevin, Eamonn, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria, McConkey, Roy, Barr, Owen and Taggart, Laurence (2008) Community learning disability teams, developments composition and good practice: a review of salient literature. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12 (1). pp. 59-79.

Slevin, Eamonn, McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and Taggart, Laurence (2008) People with learning disabilities admitted to an assessment and treatment unit: impact on challengingbehaviours and mental health problems. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 15 (7). pp. 537-546.

Taggart, Laurence, Huxley, Adam and Baker, Gill (2008) Alcohol and illicit drug misuse in people with learning disabilities: Implications for research and service development. Advances in Mental Health in Learning Disabilities, 2 (1). pp. 11-21.

Taggart, Laurence, Millan, Roni and Lawson, Annette (2008) Women with and without intellectual disability and psychiatric disorders: an examination of the literature. . Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12 (3). pp. 191-211.

Brenner, Maria, Parahoo, Kader and Taggart, Laurence (2007) Restraint in children’s nursing: Addressing the distress. Journal of Children’s and Young People’s Nursing, 1 (4). pp. 159-162.

Cousins, Wendy and Milner, Sharon (2007) Small Voices: Children's Rights and Representation in Social Work Research . Journal of Social Work Education, 26 (5). pp. 447-457.

Huxley, Adam, Taggart, Laurence, Baker, Gill, Castillio, Lious and Barnes, Denis (2007) Substance misuse amongst people with learning disabilities. Learning Disability Today, 7 (3). pp. 34-38.

McConkey, Roy, McAuley, Patricia, Simpson, Leanne and Abbott, Suzanne (2007) The male workforce in intellectual disability services. . Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities,, 4 (3). pp. 186-193.

McConkey, Roy, Abbott, Suzanne, Nooona-Walsh, Patricia, Linehan, Christine and Emerson, Eric (2007) Variations in the social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in supported living schemes and residential settings. . . Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 51 (3). pp. 207-217.

McGarry, Ursula and Taggart, Laurence (2007) An exploration of the supports received by people with intellectual disabilities who have been bereaved. Journal of Research in Nursing, 12 (2). pp. 129-144.

McLaughlin, Derek, Taggart, Laurence, Quinn, Briege and Milligan, Vikki (2007) The experiences of professionals who care for people with intellectualdisability who have substance-related problems. Journal of Substance Use, 12 (2). pp. 133-143.

Mulvany, Fiona, Barron, Steve and McConkey, Roy (2007) Residential provision for adult persons with intellectual disabilities in Ireland. , . Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disability, 20,. pp. 70-76.

O'Toole, Brian, McConkey, Roy, Casson, Karen, Goetz-Goldberg, Debbie and Yazdani, Arash (2007) Knowledge and attitudes of young people in Guyana to HIV/AIDS . International Journal of STD & AIDS, 18 (3). pp. 193-197.

Slevin, Eamonn (2007) Challenging Behaviour. In: Learning Disabilities Towards Inclusion . (Eds: Gates, B), Churchill Livingstone, London, pp. 359-398. ISBN 978-0-443-10198-4

Slevin, Eamonn, McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria, Barr, Owen and Taggart, Laurence (2007) Community learning disability teams: Perceived effectiveness, multidisciplinary working and service user satisfaction. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 11 (4). pp. 329-342.

Taggart, Laurence and McMullan, Paula (2007) An exploratory study ofteachers’ knowledge aboutthe symptoms of depressionin young people with andwithout intellectualdisabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 11 (2). pp. 183-195.

Taggart, Laurence, McLaughlin, Derek, Quinn, Briege and Milligan, Vikki (2007) Listening to people with intellectual disabilities who abuse substances. Health and Social Care in the Community, 15 (4). pp. 360-368.

Taggart, Laurence (2007) Service provision for people with learning disabilities and psychiatric disorders in Northern Ireland. Advances in Mental Health in Learning Disabilities, 1 (1). pp. 18-21.

Taggart, Laurence, Cousins, Wendy and Milner, Sharon (2007) Young people with learning disabilities living in state care: their emotional, behavioural and mental health status. Child Care in Practice, 13 (4). pp. 401-416.

Abbott, Suzanne and McConkey, Roy (2006) The barriers to social inclusion as perceived by people with intellectual disabilities. , . Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 10, 3, 275-287 (3). pp. 275-287.

Arslanian-Engoren , C, Redman, R, Whall, A, Kernohan, George, Slevin, Eamonn and Slevin, Oliver (2006) Evidence-based nursing and mental health concerns: A cross-national discussion. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing , 20 (3). pp. 105-107.

Barron, Steve, McConkey, Roy and Mulvany, Fiona (2006) Family carers of adult persons with intellectual disabilities on the island of Ireland. . Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disability, 3 (2). pp. 87-94.

Cousins, Wendy and Milner, Sharon (2006) Children’s rights: A cross-border study of residential care. Irish Journal of Psychology, 37 (1-2). pp. 88-96.

Cousins, Wendy and Milner, Sharon (2006) Drug Abuse And Parenting: The Impact on Young Children in The Social Care System in Northern Ireland. Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies, 7 (1). pp. 95-108.

Lafferty, Attracta, Simpson, Audrey and McConkey, Roy (2006) Out of the Shadows: A report on the sexual health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland. . Family Planning Association (NI) . Family Palnning Asscoaition UK. 112 pp.

McConkey, Roy, Mulvany, Fiona and Barron, Steve (2006) Adult persons with an intellectual disability on the island of Ireland. . Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 50 (3). pp. 227-236.

McConkey, Roy and McCullough, Joanne (2006) Holiday breaks for adult persons with intellectual disabilities living with older carers. . Journal of Social Work, 6 (1). pp. 65-79.

McConkey, Roy and Timmins, Vianne (2006) International and Cultural Aspects of Down Syndrome . Down Syndrome Trust. 48 pp ISBN 1-903806-75-5

McConkey, Roy, McConaghie, Jayne, Barr, Owen and Roberts, Paul (2006) The views of family carers to the future accommodation and support needs of their relatives with intellectual disabilities . Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 23 (4). pp. 140-144.

McConkey, Roy (2006) Variations in residential accommodation for adult persons with intellectual disabilities: The example of Northern Ireland. , . Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 23. pp. 68-73.

Taggart, Laurence, McLaughlin, Derek, Quinn, Briege and Milligan, Vikki (2006) An exploration of substance misuse in people with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 50 (8). pp. 588-597.

Taggart, Laurence and Slevin, Eamonn (2006) Care planning in mental health settings (Chapter 8). In: Care planning and delivery in intellectual disability nursing’. Blackwell Publishing, pp. 158-194. ISBN 1-4051-3122-5

Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria, McConkey, Roy, Ferguson, Pauline and Roberts, Paul (2006) An evaluation of a family-centred support service for children with a significant learning disability. , .. Child Care in Practice, 12 (4). pp. 377-390.

Cousins, Wendy and Wells, Karen (2005) “One More For My Baby”: Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and its Implications forSocial Workers. Child Care in Practice, 11 (3). pp. 375-384.

McConkey, Roy, McConaghie, Jayne, Roberts, Paul and King, Diana (2005) Characteristics of people providing family placements to adult persons with intellectual disabilities. . British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 33. pp. 132-137.

McConkey, Roy (2005) Fair shares? Supporting families caring for adult persons with intellectual disabilities. . Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 49 (8). pp. 600-612.

McConkey, Roy (2005) Multi-agency working in support of people with learning disabilities: . Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 9. pp. 193-207.

McConkey, Roy, Walsh, Dympna and Sinclair, Marlene (2005) The social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities living in community and campus settings: the impact of place of residence. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 22 (1). pp. 10-14.

McConkey, Roy, Sowney, Margaret, Milligan, Victoria and Barr, Owen (2005) Views of people with intellectual disabilities of their present and future living arrangements. . Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 1. pp. 115-125.

O'Connor, Una, McConkey, Roy and Hartop, Brendan (2005) Parental views on the statutory assessment and educational planning for children with special educational needs. European Journal of Special Educational Needs, 20. pp. 251-269.

Slevin, Eamonn and Sines, David (2005) The role of community nurses for people with learning disabilities: working with people who challenge. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 42 (4). pp. 415-427.

McConkey, Roy, McConaghie, Jayne, Roberts, Paul and King, Diana (2004) Family Placement Schemes for adult persons with intellectual disabilities living with elderly carers. . Journal of Learning Disabilities, 8. pp. 267-282.

McConkey, Roy, Nixon, Theresa, Donaghy, Elizabeth and Mulhearn, Donna (2004) The Characteristics of Children with a Disability Looked After Away from Home and their Future Service Needs.. British Journal of Social Work, 34. pp. 555-569.

McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and Conliffe, Chris (2004) The features of short-break residential services valued by families who have children with multiple disabilities. . Journal of Social Work, 4. pp. 61-75.

Slevin, Eamonn (2004) A survey of community nurses for people with prevalence of challenging behaviour and contact demands. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 5 (13). pp. 571-579.

Wilkin, K and Slevin, Eamonn (2004) The meaning of caring to nurses: an investigation into the nature of caring work in an intensive care unit . Journal of Clinical Nursing, 13 (1). pp. 50-59.

Barr, Owen, McConkey, Roy and McConaghie, Jayne (2003) Views of people with learning difficulties about current and future accommodation: the use of focus groups to promote discussion. Disability and Society, 18. pp. 577-597.

Cousins, Wendy, Milner, Sharon and McLaughin, Eithne (2003) CHILDREN AS COMPLAINANTS IN THE HEALTH AND PERSONAL SOCIAL SERVICESIN NORTHERN IRELAND. The Northern Ireland Health & Social Services Councils. The Northern Ireland Health & Social Services Councils. 78 pp.

Cousins, Wendy, Milner, Sharon and McLaughlin, Eithne (2003) Listening to Children, Speaking for Children: Health and Social Services Complaints and Child Advocacy. Child Care in Practice, 9 (2). pp. 109-116.

Cousins, Wendy, Monteith, Marina and Kerr, Nicola (2003) Living Away From Home: The Long Term Substitute Care of Disabled Children. Journal of Applied Social Studies, 4 (1). pp. 57-68.

Cousins, Wendy, Monteith, Marina, Larkin, Emma and Percy, Andrew (2003) The Care Careers of Younger Looked After Children: Findings from the Multiple Placements Project. Institute for Child Care Research, Queens University Belfast. 99 pp ISBN 1900725150

Marshall, David, McConkey, Roy and Moore, Gordon (2003) Obesity in people with learning disabilities: The impact of nurse-led health screenings and health promotion activities. . Journal of Advanced Nursing, 41. pp. 147-153.

McConkey, Roy and Bhurgri, Sonee (2003) Children with autism attending preschool facilities: The experiences and perceptions of staff. . Early Child Development and Care, 173. pp. 443-452.

McConkey, Roy (2003) Information needs of parents about learning disabilities. . Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7. pp. 211-219.

McConkey, Roy, McConaghie, Jayne, Mezza, Felice and Wilson, Jennifer (2003) Moving from long-stay hospitals: the views of Northern Irish patients and relatives. . Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7. pp. 78-93.

McConkey, Roy and Smyth, Marisa (2003) Parental perceptions of risks with young adults who have severe learning difficulties contrasted with the young people’s views and experiences. . Children and Society, 17. pp. 18-31.

Monteith, Marina and Cousins, Wendy (2003) Implementing The Children (NI) Order 1995 - Researching the Initial Impact on Social Services Provision to Disabled Children in Northern Ireland. Child Care in Practice, 6 (3). pp. 240-252.

Monteith, Marina and Cousins, Wendy (2003) The Importance of Stability in the Lives of Looked After Children: A Study of Under Fives in Northern Ireland. Child Care in Practice, 9 (1). pp. 62-73.

Moore, Gordon, McConkey, Roy and Duffy,, Margo (2003) The role of the school nurse in special schools for pupils with severe learning difficulties. . International Journal of Nursing Studies, 40. pp. 771-779.

Slevin, Eamonn (2003) Empirical knowing: knowledge, theory and conceptual models. In: Theory and practice of nursing an integrated approach to caring practice. (Eds: Basford, L and Slevin, Oliver), Nelson Thornes, London, pp. 172-185. ISBN 0-7487-5838-0

Slevin, Eamonn (2003) Learning disability nursing. In: Theory and practice of nursing an integrated approach to caring practice. (Eds: Basford, L and Slevin, Oliver), Nelson Thornes, London , pp. 762-774. ISBN 0-7487-5838-0

Slevin, Eamonn (2003) Research paradigms. In: Theory and practice of nursing an integrated approach to caring practice. (Eds: Basford, L and Slevin, Oliver), Nelson Thornes, London , pp. 303-319. ISBN 0-7487-5838-0

Slevin, Eamonn (2003) The research process. In: Theory and practice of nursing an integrated approach to patient care . (Eds: Basford, L and Slevin, Oliver), Nelson Thornes, London, pp. 285-302. ISBN 0-7487-5838-0

Smyth, Marisa and McConkey, Roy (2003) Future aspirations of parents and students with severe learning difficulties on leaving special schooling. . British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31. pp. 54-59.

Dunniece, Una and Slevin, Eamonn (2002) Giving voice to the less articulated knowledge of palliative nursing and practice: An interpretive study. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 8 (1). pp. 13-20.

Gallinagh, Roisin, Slevin, Eamonn and McCormack, Brendan (2002) Side rails as physical restraints in the care of older people: a management issue. Journal of Nursing Management, 10 (5). pp. 299-306.

McConkey, Roy, Marshall, David and Moore, Gordon (2002) Changes in the attitudes of GPs to health screening of patients with learning disabilities. , . Journal of Learning Disabilities, 6. pp. 373-384.

McConkey, Roy (2002) Reciprocal working by education, health and social services: lessons for a less-travelled road.. British Journal of Special Education, 29. pp. 3-8.

Cunningham, Gerry and Slevin, Eamonn (2001) Mental health services in Northern Ireland: local priorities and national agenda. The All Ireland Journal of Nursing and Midwifery , 1 (5). pp. 171-175.

McConkey, Roy and Kelly, Margaret (2001) Nursing inputs into special schools in N. Ireland. . International Journal of Nursing Studies, 32. pp. 395-403.

McConkey, Roy and Smyth, Marisa (2001) Reflections of parents and students with severe learning difficulties on their special schooling and the transition to post-school provision. . Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 1 (3).

McConkey, Roy and Mezza, Felice (2001) The employment aspirations of people with learning disabilities attending day centres. . Journal of Learning Disabilities, 5 (4). pp. 309-318.

McConkey, Roy and Ryan, Deirdre (2001) The experience of staff in dealing with client sexuality in services for teenagers and adults with intellectual disability. . Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 45. pp. 83-87.

McKeown, Paschal, Piggot, Maureen, Burghri, Sonee and McConkey, Roy (2001) An evaluation of the Mencap Family Adviser Service in Northern Ireland. . Child Care in Practice, 7. pp. 273-287.

Taggart, Laurence and McConkey, Roy (2001) Assessment of challenging behaviours with people with learning disabilities.. Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 4 (7). pp. 228-232.

Taggart, Laurence and McConkey, Roy (2001) Working practices employed within and across hospital and community service provision for adults with an intellectual disability and additional needs.. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 5 (2). pp. 175-190.

Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and McConkey, Roy (2001) Maternal health and stress in families with a child who has multiple disabilities. . Child Care in Practice, 7. pp. 143-152.

Bracefield, H, Kirk-Smith, M, Slevin, Eamonn, Sutton, J and Thompson, K (2000) Music therapy in Northern Ireland . Journal of Learning Disabilities, 4 (1). pp. 63-76.

Dunnice, Una and Slevin, Eamonn (2000) Nurses’ experiences of being present with a patient receiving a diagnosis of Cancer. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 32 (3). pp. 611-618.

McConkey, Roy (2000) Community Care and resettlement. . Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 13. pp. 491-495.

McConkey, Roy and Adams, Louise (2000) Matching short-break services for children with learning disabilities to family needs and preferences. . Child: care, health and development, 26 (5). pp. 429-444.

McConkey, Roy, Mariga, Lilian, Braadland, Nina and Mphole, Palesa (2000) Parents as trainers about disability in low income countries. . International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 47. pp. 309-317.

McConkey, Roy and Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria (2000) Reactions of nurses and therapists in mainstream health services to contact with people who have learning disabilities. . Journal of Advanced Nursing, 32 (1). pp. 158-163.

McConkey, Roy and Mphole, Palesa (2000) Training needs in developing countries: Experiences from Lesotho. . International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 23 (11). pp. 119-123.

Purcell, Margaret, McConkey, Roy and Morris, Irene (2000) Staff communication with people with intellectual disabilities: the impact of a work-based training programme. . International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 35. pp. 147-158.

Ryan, Deirdre and McConkey, Roy (2000) Staff attitudes to sexuality and people with intellectual disabilities. . Irish Journal of Psychology, 21. pp. 88-97.

Slevin, Eamonn, Knox, J, Lavery, I and Sines, David (2000) Barriers to independent travel for people with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 44 (3-4). pp. 189-528.

Slevin, Eamonn and Sines, David (2000) Enhancing the truthfulness consistency and transferability of a qualitative study . Nurse Researcher, 7 (2). pp. 79-97.

Slevin, Eamonn (2000) International politics and nursing education: power and control. A response to Collette Clifford . Nurse Education Today, 20 (1). pp. 15-16.

Thompson, Blanche, Taylor, Helen and McConkey, Roy (2000) Promoting inclusive play and leisure opportunities for children with disabilities. . Child Care in Practice, 6. pp. 108-123.

Holloway, Sarah, Lee, Liz and McConkey, Roy (1999) Meeting the training needs of community-based service personnel in Africa through video-based training courses. . Disability and Rehabilitation, 21 (0). pp. 448-454.

Huang, M-C and Slevin, Eamonn (1999) The experiences of carers who live with someone who has schizophrenia: a review of the literature . Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care, 3 (3). pp. 89-93.

Long, Ann and Slevin, Eamonn (1999) Living with dementia: communicating with an older person and her family. Nursing Ethics, 6 (1). pp. 23-36.

Magennis, C, Slevin, Eamonn and Cunningham, Brian (1999) Nurses’ attitudes to the extension and expansion of their clinical roles. Nursing Standard, 13 (51). pp. 32-36.

McConkey, Roy, Morris, Irene and Purcell,, Margaret (1999) Communications between staff and adult persons with intellectual disabilities in naturally occurring settings. . Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 43 (3). pp. 194-205.

McConkey, Roy, Purcell, Margaret and Morris, Irene (1999) Staff perceptions of communications with a partner who is intellectually disabled. . Journal of Applied Research in Learning Disabilities, 12. pp. 204-210.

McConkey, Roy and McAteer, Dermot (1999) The contacts which families and children with learning disabilities have with health and social services. . Child Care in Practice, 5 (2). pp. 67-73.

McConkey, Roy and McAteer, Dermot (1999) The contacts which people with learning disabilities have with health and social services. for Nursing, Health and Social care. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 3 (2). pp. 311-321.

Moore, Ken, McConkey, Roy, Sines, David and Cassidy, Arlene (1999) Improving diagnostic and assessment services for autistic spectrum disorders.. Early Child Development and Care, 154 (1). pp. 1-11.

Slevin, Eamonn and McClelland, Ann (1999) An evaluation of the relaxation effects of multi-sensory therapy in a person with learning disabilities: A single subject quasi-experiment . Journal of Clinical Nursing, 8 (1). pp. 48-56.

Slevin, Eamonn (1999) Challenging behaviour in people with learning disabilities. Mental Health Care, 2 (7). pp. 242-245.

Slevin, Eamonn (1999) Use of presence in community health care nursing. In: Interaction for practice in community health care nursing. (Eds: Long, Ann), Macmillan Press Ltd, Basingstoke , pp. 24-49. ISBN 0-333-72779-7

Taggart, Laurence and McGurk, Tony (1999) An examination of the effectiveness of an education programme in addressing the psychosocial needs of young carers in N. Ireland. Journal of Young Carers Work, 3. pp. 21-26.

Lavery, I, McVeigh, JG and Slevin, Eamonn (1998) Identifying & evaluating the barriers to independent travel for severe learning disabled people . In: 8th International Conference on Transport & Mobility for Elderly & Disabled People, Leederville W. Australia. Indomed Pty Ltd. Vol 1 217-225

O’Toole, Brian and McConkey, Roy (1998) A training strategy for personnel working in developing countries. . International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 21 (3). pp. 311-321.

Slevin, Eamonn, Lavery, I, Sines, David and Knox, J (1998) Independent travel and people with learning disabilities: the views of a sample of service providers on whether this need is being met. Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing, Health and Social Care, 2 (3). pp. 195- 202.

Lavery, I, Knox, J and Slevin, E (1997) Learning disabled people - the forgotten passengers?. Public Transport Planning & Operations, 25th European Transport Forum. , 416. pp. 141 -152.

Parahoo, Kader and Barr, Owen (1996) Community mental handicap nursing services in Northern Ireland: a profile of clients and selected working practices.. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 5 (4). pp. 221-8.

Slevin, Eamonn and Sines, David (1996) Attitudes of nurses in a general hospital towards people with learning disabilities: influences of contact, and graduate non-graduate status, a comparative study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 24 (6). pp. 1116-1126.

Slevin, Eamonn (1996) Causation of problematic behaviour in people with learning disabilities: 1. British Journal of Nursing, 5 (9). pp. 546-550.

Slevin, Eamonn, Somerville , Hazel and McKenna, Hugh (1996) The implementation and evaluation of a quality improvement initiative at Oaklands. Journal of Nursing Management, 4 (1). pp. 27-34.

McKenna, Hugh and Slevin, Eamonn (1995) Nursing research: a key to quality care. Quality and Safety in Health Care formerly Quality Health Care, 4 (4). pp. 233.

Slevin, Eamonn (1995) A concept analysis of, and proposed new term for, challenging behaviour.. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 21 (5). pp. 928-934.

Slevin, Eamonn (1995) Student nurses' attitudes towards people with learning disabilities. British Journal of Nursing, 4 (13). pp. 761-766.

Barr, Owen and Parahoo, Kader (1994) A profile of learning disability nurses.. Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987), 8 (42). pp. 35-9.

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