Learning disability nursing in a remote and rural location: benefits and challenges.

Why you should read this article: • To understand the unique demands on learning disability nursing in remote and rural locations • To consider the barriers that can affect care in rural areas, such as lack of access to specialist services • To appreciate the need for innovation and creative solutio...

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Published in:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 28; no. 1; pp. 14 - 23
Main Authors: Docherty, Gary, McColl, Fiona
Format: tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Feb2025
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          Docherty, Gary
          McColl, Fiona
        affil: Consultant learning disability nurse, Learning Disability Service, NHS Shetland, Independent Living Centre, Lerwick, Scotland
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          Education, Nursing
          Intellectual Disability Nursing
          Autism Spectrum Disorder Nursing
          Learning Disorders
          Rural Areas Scotland
          Health Services Accessibility
          Nurse Attitudes
          Remote Area Nursing
          Medically Underserved Area
          Nursing Role
          Life Experiences
          Student Experiences
          Scotland
          Reflection
          Community Support
          Diffusion of Innovation
          Creativeness
          Personnel Shortage
          Support, Psychosocial
          Patient Centered Care
          Awards and Honors
      ab: Why you should read this article: • To understand the unique demands on learning disability nursing in remote and rural locations • To consider the barriers that can affect care in rural areas, such as lack of access to specialist services • To appreciate the need for innovation and creative solutions when working in remote locations. Learning disability nursing in remote and rural locations can often be challenging, in part due to limited resources and access to services, but it can also be highly rewarding. This article describes the benefits and challenges of learning disability nursing in Shetland, a remote and rural location that comprises a group of islands north of the Scottish mainland. It also includes the reflections and insights of a nursing student who completed a nine-week placement on Shetland, to provide another perspective of learning disability nursing in this setting.
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