An evaluation of vision champion training for community learning disability healthcare professionals.
Visual impairments are common in people with learning disabilities, but identification, treatment and care can be difficult. Learning disabilities health professionals who have been trained as vision champions can ensure that the vision needs of their clients are being supported and met. This servic...
| Publicado en: | Learning Disability Practice Vol. 20; no. 5; pp. 28 - 35 |
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Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The)
9/26/2017
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