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Non-verbal communication between Registered Nurses Intellectual Disability and people with an intellectual disability: an exploratory study of the nurse’s experiences. Part 2
- Authors:
- MARTIN Anne-Marie, O'CONNOR-FENELON Maureen, LYONS Rosemary
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 16(2), June 2012, pp.97-108.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
This second of two articles presents findings from a qualitative study which investigated the experiences of Registered Nurses Intellectual Disability (RNIDs) of communicating with people with an intellectual disability who communicate non-verbally in Ireland. Part 1 discussed the background, context and methodology along with category of ‘familiarity/knowing the person’. This article explores the themes and subthemes encapsulated within this category. Each theme is considered in the light of current policies and strategies influencing the provision of services to people with an intellectual disability. Overall, the results suggest that the RNID is ideally located and key to supporting the implementation of these policies and strategies due to their highly developed and proficient skill set as well as experience of communicating with people with an intellectual disability who communicate non-verbally. Implications for practice are presented.
Non-verbal communication between Registered Nurses Intellectual Disability and people with an intellectual disability: an exploratory study of the nurse’s experiences. Part 1
- Authors:
- MARTIN Anne-Marie, O'CONNOR-FENELON Maureen, LYONS Rosemary
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 16(1), March 2012, pp.61-75.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
This is the first of 2 articles presenting the findings of a qualitative study which set out to explore the experiences of Registered Nurses Intellectual Disability (RNIDs) in communicating with people with an intellectual disability who communicate non-verbally. Purposeful sampling was used to select 8 experienced intellectual disability nurses. Individual, in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the transcripts sent to the participants for them to modify if wished. The article reports and critically discusses the findings in the context of the policy and service delivery discourses of person-centredness, inclusion, choice, and independence. The study highlights how the unique context, experience and skill of the RNID place them in an ideal situation to support people with an intellectual disability and communication impairment. Communication is both complicated and multifaceted. An overarching category of ‘familiarity/knowing the person’ encompasses discrete but related themes and subthemes that explain the process: the RNID knowing the service-user; the RNID/service-user relationship; and the value of experience. Although this process is challenging, the participants felt it was worthwhile to give time to developing this knowledge and familiarity.