The mental health needs of people with severe learning disabilities.

People with severe learning disabilities can present with complex behavioural and emotional needs that are best understood within a biopsychosocial framework. This article outlines the range of issues involved in the presentation and identification of mental health needs in people with severe learni...

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Publicado en:British Journal of Nursing Vol. 13; no. 22; pp. 1342 - 1347
Autor principal: Higgins S
Formato: review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Mark Allen Holdings Limited 12/9/2004
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          Learning Disorders Complications
          Intellectual Disability Complications
          Needs Assessment
          Case Management Administration
          Clinical Competence
          Clinical Nurse Specialists Administration
          Clinical Nurse Specialists Education
          International Classification of Diseases
          Mental Disorders Etiology
          Mental Disorders Prevention and Control
          Models, Psychological
          Multidisciplinary Care Team Administration
          Nursing Assessment Administration
          Nursing Role
          Patient Care Plans
          Risk Factors
      ab: People with severe learning disabilities can present with complex behavioural and emotional needs that are best understood within a biopsychosocial framework. This article outlines the range of issues involved in the presentation and identification of mental health needs in people with severe learning disabilities. The use of a multidisciplinary and multimodal approach to assessment, care planning and case management is promoted in order to provide effective, comprehensive care in meeting the mental health needs of this client group. The key knowledge and skills required to meet the mental health needs of this client group are outlined and the role of the nurse as a key professional in the coordination of the assessment and care management process is explored.
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