7 To critically examine (1) sociological concepts related to childhood, adolescence and family, (2) psychological, and (3) biological developmental processes in infancy, childhood and adolescence, and critically analyse how these viewpoints inform the provision of mental health care.
7 To consider health and social policy in relation to children, adolescents and their families and debate its effectiveness in terms of the organisation and delivery of nursing of care.
7 To critically evaluate strategies and models for the delivery of care to children, adolescents and their families with mental health difficulties.
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· Students will be expected to critically review (1) the merits of existing individual, multi-disciplinary and organisational management of mental health and social care. (2) relationships between the Child and Adolescent Nurse, the Multi-Disciplinary Team and mental health interventions.
· Critically review recent Child Strategies in relation to Health and Social Policy and their implications to practice. To include; Child Care Act (1991), UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (1992), Children's First (1999), Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse (1998), The National Children's Strategy (2000).
· Students will develop a critical understanding and analysis in relation to Sociology and nursing practice, to include; theoretical frameworks; labeling/stereotyping/stigma; risk theory; deviance; suicide; sexuality; gender and identity; citizenship; ethnicity; the family;
· Students will develop a critical understanding and analysis in relation to Psychology and nursing practice, to include; normal and abnormal development of children and adolescents; bonding and attachment; loss; theories of child development; nature V's nurture; genetic and environmental influences; conditioning and social learning theories; cognitive development; self image/esteem; emotional growth; developing sexuality;
· Students will develop a critical understanding and analysis in relation to biological/physical development and nursing practice, to include; birth defects; long-term illness; non-organic failure to thrive; common diseases; pharmacology and children; effects of hospitalisation; psychosocial consequences of illness.
· Critically consider the relationship between mind and body, and the significance that this has on the child's physical well being and mental health.
· Psychiatric, social and psychological disorders in children and adolescents and their implications for the treatment of adolescents and their families.
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Essential:
7 Barker, P. (1997). Basic child psychiatry. London. Blackwell.
7 Graham, P. (1991). Child psychiatry: A developmental approach. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
7 Green, J & Jacobs, B. (1998). In-patient child psychiatry. London Ruthledge.
7 Rutter, M., & Hay, D. (1994). Development through life: A handbook for clinicians. Oxford Blackwell Science.
7 Sharman, W. (1997). Children and adolescents with mental health problems. London: Bailliere Tindall.
7 Sheifert, K.L., & Hoffnug, R.J. (2000). Child and adolescent development. Boston : Houghton Mifflin.
7 Volkmar, F.R. (1998). Autism and pervasive developmental disorders. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
7 Supplementary:
7 Ainsworth, M.D.S., Blehar, M., & Waters, E. (1978). Patterns of attachment: A psychological study of the strange situation. Hillsdale: N.J Lawrence.
7 Bowlby, J. (1969/1982). Attachment and loss. New York: Basic Books.
7 Buren, R., Sinclair, R., & Ferdinard, D. (1997). Acting on principle: An examination of race and ethnicity in social services provision for children and families. London British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering.
7 Carter, B., & Dearmum, A.K. (1995). Child health care nursing: Concepts theory and practice. Oxford: Blackwell Science Ltd.
7 Coleman. J.C., and Hendry L. (1990). The nature of adolescence. London: Ruthledge.
7 Department of Health and Children. (1999). Children first - National guidelines for the protection and welfare of children. Dublin: The Stationary Office.
7 Department of Health and Children. (2000 ). The national children's strategy: Our children - Their lives. Dublin: The Stationary Office.
7 Lindsay, B., and Jefferies, P. (1994). The child and family: Contemporary nursing issues in child health and care. London: Bailliere Tindall.
7 Little, M., & Mount, K. (1999). Prevention and early intervention with children in need. Adershot: Ashgate Publishing.
7 McKeown, K. A. (2000). Guide to what works in family support services for vulnerable families. Department of Health and Children. Dublin: The Stationary Office.
7 Muller, D.J., Harris, J..P., Wattley, L., and Taylor, D. (1994). Nursing children, psychology research and practice. London: Chapman and Hull.
7 Nolan, M., Grant, G., & Keady, J. (1996). Understanding family care: A multidimensional model of caring and coping. Buckingham: Open University Press.
7 Richardson, J., and Joughin, C. (2000). The mental health needs of looked after children. London: Caskell.
7 Ward, H. (1995). Looking after children: Research into practice. London: HMSO.
7 Ward, P. (1997). The child care act, 1991. Dublin: Round Hall Sweet & Maxwell.
7 World Health Organisation. (1992). The ICD-IO classification of mental and behavioural disorders: Clinical descriptions and diagnostic guidelines. (ICD - IO) Geneva: WHO.
Useful Journals:
Child Development
Children and Society
Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies
Journal of autism and other Developmental Disorders
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Journal of youth Studies
Specific reading lists will be provided throughout the syllabus
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