Importance of role clarity: a critique of the literature.
Community learning disability nurses need a clear understanding of the concept of 'role'. This is important because it has implications for role clarity, role perception and role enactment when meeting the healthcare needs of people with learning disabilities. In addition, understanding of 'role' pr...
| Published in: | Learning Disability Practice Vol. 18; no. 8; pp. 28 - 32 |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The)
Oct2015
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