‘I will make a difference’-- training caregivers to improve the hearing of adults with learning disabilities.
People with learning disabilities are at a higher risk of hearing loss, but are less likely to have this diagnosed or managed. Although the reasons are varied, poor caregiver awareness is commonly mentioned. Training has often been suggested as a method to increase knowledge, although there are few...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Healthcare Assistants Vol. 9; no. 3; pp. 124 - 128 |
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| Formato: | pictorial Journal Article |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
Mar2015
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