Learning disabilities. Future directions for learning disability nursing.

Over the past decade learning disability nurses have had to make many changes in the way they practice. Changes in attitude towards the way in which people with learning disabilities are cared for has meant that nurses have had to adjust their practice to address different expectations in the way th...

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Publicado en:British Journal of Nursing Vol. 6; no. 19; pp. 1122 - 1125
Autores principales: Parrish A, Sines D
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Mark Allen Holdings Limited 10/23/97
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Sumario:Over the past decade learning disability nurses have had to make many changes in the way they practice. Changes in attitude towards the way in which people with learning disabilities are cared for has meant that nurses have had to adjust their practice to address different expectations in the way these services are delivered. Nursing now provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to express themselves and become involved in decision-making that affects their lives. For nurses this is a totally new way of working with this client group. Learning disability nurses have risen to the challenge that has resulted from moving into community care and forming links with primary healthcare teams.