Training staff to support people after the death of loved ones.

This article presents a summary of a pilot research study of the training needs of staff who support people with learning disabilities who are grieving the death of significant others. It examines evidence that people with learning disabilities have bereavement needs and why the topic should be high...

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Publicado en:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 18 - 23
Autor principal: Needham, Helen
Formato: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) May2016
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Sumario:This article presents a summary of a pilot research study of the training needs of staff who support people with learning disabilities who are grieving the death of significant others. It examines evidence that people with learning disabilities have bereavement needs and why the topic should be highlighted. It also examines studies undertaken in this field and explores views of learning outcomes among participants in the pilot study.