Care of adults with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.

The aim of the research described here was to determine precisely the role of registered nurses in caring for adults with profound Intellectual and multiple disabilities In residential care in Ireland. A qualitative descriptive study was carried out to explore nurses' perceptions of their role in th...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 16; no. 8; pp. 32 - 39
Autores principales: Fitzgerald, Martha Dunworth, Sweeney, John
Formato: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Oct2013
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
Descripción
Sumario:The aim of the research described here was to determine precisely the role of registered nurses in caring for adults with profound Intellectual and multiple disabilities In residential care in Ireland. A qualitative descriptive study was carried out to explore nurses' perceptions of their role in this specific area of intellectual disability care. The objective of the research was to help produce evidence-based guidelines on caring for this group of people and thus Improve care standards.