Learning Disabilities and Mental Health: A Nursing PerspectiveISBN: 978-1-4051-0615-3
Paperback
256 pages
October 2005, Wiley-Blackwell
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Learning disabilities and mental health: a nursing
perspective provides an evidence-based perspective on care of
individuals with learning disabilities and mental health problems.
Around 30% to 40% of people with learning disabilities will
experience mental health disorders during their lives. Many
learning disability nurses and a significant number of mental
health nurses are in daily contact with this group, and their
complex needs are not often well understood.
- Examines current theory and practice in supporting people with learning disabilities and additional mental health needs
- Evaluates the learning disability nursing contribution to care
- Identifies the key knowledge and skills required by learning disability and mental health nurses and other health care professionals
- Addresses key issues in contemporary practice
- Explores assessment of needs in order to provide needs-led services