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Learning disabilities and mental health: a nursing perspective |
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Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell, 2005. 248p. |
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This book provides an evidence–based perspective on the care of individuals with learning disabilities and mental health problems. Around 30-40% 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. The book: 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; and explores assessment of needs in order to provide needs–led services. It is likely to be of value for both mental health professionals wanting to gain a greater understanding of the application of their discipline to people with learning disabilities, and for those who care for people with a learning disability seeking more understanding of identifying and responding to mental health disorders. |
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book; |
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learning disabilities; learning disability nursing; mental health care; mental health problems; nurses; nursing; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=357381e7-438a-4ebb-b923-e045e7c3b4fb |
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