Learning disability nurses play a leading role in the care and
support of people with learning disabilities. Learning
Disability Nursing explores the theory and practice of learning
disability nursing, with an emphasis on understanding the
experiences of learning disability nurses as they seek to practice
effectively. It examines key issues faced by people with learning
disabilities and those who support them and promotes the role of
knowledgeable and reflective practitioners.
* Develops a framework for learning disability nursing
practice
* Examines key issues for people with learning disabilities
* Identifies distinctive features of learning disability
nursing
* Supports learning disability nurses in developing their roles and
to support those with learning disabilities in exercising their
rights.
* Explores ethical and moral dilemmas, challenges and successes
Jadual kandungan
Preface.
Contributors.
Chapter 1. Discovering Learning Disability Nursing.
Chapter 2. Getting the Balance Right: The Issue of Rights and
Responsibilities in Learning Disability.
Chapter 3. A Partnership for Health: Respecting Choice as Part
of a Healthy Lifestyle.
Chapter 4. Getting the Message Across: Exploring the Functions
of Challenging Behaviour.
Chapter 5. The Purpose and Practice of Learning Disability
Nursing.
Chapter 6. Lending an Ear: Helping Someone to Speak Out.
Chapter 7. A New Start: Earning the Trust of a Family.
Chapter 8. A Home of Their Own: Supporting a Tenant’s
Group.
Chapter 9. The Relevance of Learning Disability Nursing.
Chapter 10. Taking a Step Back: Tackling Women’s Health
Issues in Learning Disability.
Chapter 11. A Shock to the System: Improving Encounters with
Acute Health Care.
Chapter 12. Getting Life Under Control: Managing Risks from
Epilepsy.
Chapter 13. Learning Disability Nursing: A Model for
Practice.
Chapter 14. Sustaining Learning Disability Nursing Practice.
Index
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John Turnbull is the editor of Learning Disability Nursing, published by Wiley.
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