Helen Lynch

1.4k total citations
50 papers, 835 citations indexed

About

Helen Lynch is a scholar working on Sociology and Political Science, Occupational Therapy and Clinical Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Helen Lynch has authored 50 papers receiving a total of 835 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 23 papers in Sociology and Political Science, 19 papers in Occupational Therapy and 17 papers in Clinical Psychology. Recurrent topics in Helen Lynch's work include Occupational Therapy Practice and Research (17 papers), Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (14 papers) and Family and Disability Support Research (14 papers). Helen Lynch is often cited by papers focused on Occupational Therapy Practice and Research (17 papers), Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (14 papers) and Family and Disability Support Research (14 papers). Helen Lynch collaborates with scholars based in Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland. Helen Lynch's co-authors include Alice Moore, Bryan Boyle, Maria Prellwitz, Christina Schulze, Jessica Kennedy, Jonathan Drennan, Claire Edwards, Michael K. O’Connor, Elaine Lehane and Francis Burke and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and PEDIATRICS.

In The Last Decade

Helen Lynch

46 papers receiving 799 citations

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Michelle Villeneuve Australia

Nick Pollard United Kingdom

Ciro Romélio Rodríguez-Añez Brazil

Maria Haak Sweden

Anita Björklund Sweden

Margareta Lilja Sweden

Dalia Sachs Israel

Jon Pynoos United States

Monica Lillefjell Norway

Bonnie Lashewicz Canada

Michelle Villeneuve Australia

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20 of 20 papers shown

Schulze, Christina, et al.. (2025). Applying universal design to playgrounds: expert perspectives. Landscape Research. 1–15. 1 indexed citations

Bauer, Michelle E. E., Alice Moore, & Helen Lynch. (2025). Inclusive play space design for users with neuro-physical disabilities: adult, youth, and child perspectives in Ireland. Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning. 1–14.

Miller-Kuhaneck, Heather, et al.. (2024). Play as Occupation: The State of Our Science and a Research Agenda for the Profession. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 78(4). 1 indexed citations

Lynch, Helen, et al.. (2024). The mindful leader: a review of leadership qualities derived from mindfulness meditation. Frontiers in Psychology. 15. 1322507–1322507. 8 indexed citations

Lynch, Helen, et al.. (2024). Using the Theory of Affordances to Understand Environment–Play Transactions: Environmental Taxonomy of Outdoor Play Space Features—A Scoping Review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 78(4). 6 indexed citations

Kantartzis, Sarah, et al.. (2023). Making secret hiding places: An occupation of childhood. Journal of Occupational Science. 31(1). 118–131. 11 indexed citations

Lynch, Helen, et al.. (2023). Children’s experiences of playground characteristics that contribute to play value and inclusion: Insights from a meta-ethnography. Journal of Occupational Science. 31(3). 405–432. 10 indexed citations

Schulze, Christina, et al.. (2023). Environmental Qualities That Enhance Outdoor Play in Community Playgrounds from the Perspective of Children with and without Disabilities: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20(3). 1763–1763. 22 indexed citations

Jansens, Rianne, et al.. (2023). The Representation of Children’s Participation in Guidelines for Planning and Designing Public Playspaces: A Scoping Review with “Best Fit” Framework Synthesis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20(10). 5823–5823. 5 indexed citations

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Prellwitz, Maria, et al.. (2022). Designing inclusive playgrounds in Switzerland: why is it so complex?. Children s Geographies. 21(3). 487–501. 17 indexed citations

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Brown, Ted & Helen Lynch. (2022). Children's Play–Work Occupation Continuum: Play-Based Occupational Therapy, Play Therapy and Playwork. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 90(3). 249–256. 5 indexed citations

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Moore, Alice, Bryan Boyle, & Helen Lynch. (2022). Designing public playgrounds for inclusion: a scoping review of grey literature guidelines for Universal Design. Children s Geographies. 21(3). 422–441. 20 indexed citations

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Lynch, Helen, et al.. (2021). A qualitative study of child participation in decision-making: Exploring rights-based approaches in pediatric occupational therapy. PLoS ONE. 16(12). e0260975–e0260975. 17 indexed citations

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Butler, Alison, et al.. (2020). Partners in play: Exploring ‘playing with’ children living with severe physical and intellectual disabilities. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 84(11). 694–702. 1 indexed citations

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Moore, Alice, Helen Lynch, & Bryan Boyle. (2020). Can universal design support outdoor play, social participation, and inclusion in public playgrounds? A scoping review. Disability and Rehabilitation. 44(13). 3304–3325. 34 indexed citations

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Lynch, Helen, et al.. (2020). Now, being, occupational: Outdoor play and children with autism. Journal of Occupational Science. 28(1). 114–132. 29 indexed citations

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Lehane, Elaine, Patricia Leahy‐Warren, Cliona O’Riordan, et al.. (2018). Evidence-based practice education for healthcare professions: an expert view. BMJ evidence-based medicine. 24(3). 103–108. 162 indexed citations

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Beckett, Angharad E., et al.. (2016). Barriers to Play and Recreation for Children and Young People with Disabilities. Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University). 9 indexed citations

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Moore, Alice & Helen Lynch. (2015). Accessibility and usability of playground environments for children under 12: A scoping review. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 22(5). 331–344. 66 indexed citations

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Lynch, Helen, et al.. (2011). Exploring the Role of Touch in the First Year of Life: Mothers' Perspectives of Tactile Interactions with Their Infants. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 74(3). 129–136. 12 indexed citations

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