Oxford handbook of learning and intellectual disability nursing /

Barr, Owen

Oxford handbook of learning and intellectual disability nursing / Handbook of learning and intellectual disability nursing Learning and intellectual disability nursing edited by Owen Barr and Bob Gates - Second edition. - xxix, 622 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. - Oxford handbooks in nursing . - Oxford handbooks in nursing. .

Previous edition: 2009

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The nature of intellectual disability nursing -- Working with families -- Communication -- Assessment -- Changes across the lifespan -- Mental health and emotional well-being -- Planning with people and their families -- Therapeutic interventions -- Accessing general health services -- People with intellectual disabilities and forensic nursing -- Lifestyles and intellectual disability nursing -- The law -- Research and intellectual disability nursing -- National occupational standards and professional requirements -- Independent regulars of care quality -- Practice resources -- Emergencies.

This invaluable guide to learning and intellectual disability nursing, this second edition has been fully revised to provide the reader with an up-to-date, concise, and comprehensive view of this rapidly developing specialty. This handbook gives clear, practical information on how to actively engage with people with learning disabilities and their families to enable effective, person-centered care. With a fully revised and expanded section on practice resources, this updated edition also features new section on independent regulators and conclusions from Serious Case Reviews. Drawing on recognized clinical experts' collective experience, this is the indispensable companion for anyone working with people with learning disabilities. -- From publisher's description.

9780198782872


INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
LEARNING DISABILITY
NURSING
COMMUNICATION
ASSESSMENT
HEALTH SERVICES


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