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There goes the fear
- Author:
- PENFOLD Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 15(3), May/June 2015, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
People with learning disabilities can experience worry and apprehension before hospital appointments. The Royal Derby Hospital, part of the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has developed a series of short films which are helping to reduce hospital anxiety for patients with learning disabilities. The films act as a visual guide for patients attending and include: the main entrance and getting to the right department; the emergency department and what to expect; having an X-ray; having a CT scan; having a blood test and admission to a hospital ward. This article looks at the positive impact the films have had for people with learning disabilities and staff, and the plans for the future. (Edited publisher abstract)
Going into hospital
- Authors:
- SPEAKUP SELF ADVOCACY, BUBBLE MEDIA
- Publisher:
- Speakup Self Advocacy
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- Rotherham
This film is all about going into hospital. It shows what happens, if service users go into hospital and aims to make them less worried about it.
The nurse who eases child fears
- Author:
- OXTOBY Kathy
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 14.08.07, 2007, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
An Essex nurse is helping to remove the fear of hospital among children who have learning disabilities. This article reports on this education scheme helps put those with a learning disability, complex or special needs at ease before they go to hospital
The experiences of children with learning disabilities, their carers and staff during a hospital admission
- Authors:
- JACKSON BROWN Freddy, GUVENIR Jane
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37(2), June 2009, pp.110-115.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Government policy is that people with learning disabilities should have their healthcare needs met by mainstream services. This study interviewed the carers of 13 children with learning disabilities admitted to hospital for a period longer than 24 hours. Nursing staff and two children were also interviewed. Five themes were identified as having a significant impact: (i) child, carer and staff anxiety, (ii) preparedness for the admission, (iii) difficulties managing the child's behaviour, (iv) carer presence during the admission and (v) ward environment. This study presents edited responses from children, their carers and ward staff and identifies areas for service improvement. These include an emphasis on the value of emotional support, ensuring staff are prepared for hospital admission, agreeing strategies for supporting the child's behaviour, clarifying carers and staff roles during an admission, ensuring the child has an individual room if required. Study limitations are discussed and directions for future research recommended.