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Menstrual problems experienced by women with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- RODGERS Jackie, LIPSCOMBE Jo, SANTER Miriam
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19(4), December 2006, pp.364-373.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Menstruation appears to be problematic for women with learning disabilities, yet there has been little quantitative research on their experiences, or comparisons with other groups of women. This paper considers the nature and extent of menstrual problems experienced by women with learning disabilities. The data reported here come from a cross-sectional postal questionnaire survey conducted with carers of 452 women in the United Kingdom, aged 14–55 years, who had learning disabilities. Women with learning disabilities appear to be as likely to experience menstrual problems as other women. However, such problems may be experienced differently and more negatively and may not always be recognized appropriately. More attention needs to be given to menstrual problems experienced by women with learning disabilities, both in research and in practice. It is particularly important that women with learning disabilities be supported to play a central role in recognizing and defining the problems they experience.
Treat me right: better healthcare for people with a learning disability
- Author:
- MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report confirms that the NHS has a poor track record in dealing effectively with people with a learning disability. As a result, people with a learning disability have poorer health, greater health needs and shorter lives. There is a real concern that negative, discriminatory attitudes and poor communication skills amongst healthcare staff contribute to this unfortunate state of affairs. For many years it has been NHS policy that people with a learning disability should have equal access to mainstream services. Despite good intentions on the part of the Government and healthcare services – as demonstrated by good policy and practice guidance, ministerial and prime ministerial commitment – people with a learning disability still get a poor deal.
Understanding the patient safety issues for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE. National Patient Safety Agency
- Publisher:
- National Health Service. National Patient Safety Agency
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) is the first patient safety organisation in the world to look at the specific patient safety risks for people with learning disabilities using healthcare services. Due to complex needs, many people with learning disabilities need additional support and services throughout their lives. This means they may have a longer and more intense involvement with the NHS than the vast majority of people. Studies suggest that there are 3-4 people with a severe learning disability for every 1000 people in the UK. Those with a mild learning disability are estimated at 6 in every 1000 people in the population, suggesting a total figure of about 1.2 million. This report outlines the work that the NPSA has done to find out what the patient safety priorities are for people with learning disabilities.
The health of the nation outcome scales for people with learning disabilities (HoNOS-LD)
- Authors:
- ROY Ashok, et al
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 55p., disc
- Place of publication:
- London
The Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for People with Learning Disabilities (HoNOS-LD) is the result of collaboration between the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the British Psychological Society and the Department of Health. HoNOS-LD measures global outcomes (improvement or deterioration) in people with learningdisabilities who have additional mental health needs.
Promoting health supporting inclusion: healthy lives, part of the community; how nurses and midwives can support children and adults with learning disabilities and their families
- Authors:
- NHS SCOTLAND, SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- NHS Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 5p.
The Scottish Government has consulted users people about how to make the health of people with learning disabilities better. The new report about the work of nurses and midwives, “Promoting Health, Supporting Inclusion” outlines what all nurses and midwives can do to help people with learning disabilities stay healthy and happy. Improving the health of people with learning disabilities will help them live the kind of life they want in the community. The Government has already said that people with learning disabilities should be able to take an active part in their communities.
Improving services for people with epilepsy: Department of Health action plan in response to the national clinical audit of epilepsy-related death
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Department of Health is committed to improving standards of care and support for people with epilepsy and their families. The Department hopes this action plan will be the start of a process of improving awareness and understanding of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and will lead to improved care and services for people with epilepsy. It is intended to address the needs of all groups, including those with learning disabilities.
Spirituality and intellectual disability: international perspectives on the effect of culture and religion on healing body, mind and soul
- Editors:
- GAVENTA William, COULTER David
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 182p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton, NY
Spirituality is a fundamental aspect of human experience that includes but is not limited to religious participation. Individuals express and manifest spirituality in a variety of ways. Disabilities in one area may co-exist with substantial well-being in other areas of health.
Spirituality and the lives of people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- SWINTON John
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 7(4), October 2002, pp.29-35.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on a project to explore some significant aspects of the 'forgotten dimension' of spirituality and to illustrate that available research evidence and the experiences of people with learning disabilities suggest it is an aspect of life which should be taken seriously. Offers some insights to enable service providers to begin to understand and incorporate spirituality into lives of people with learning disabilities.
A validity study of the Screening Tool of Feeding Problems (STEP)
- Authors:
- KUHN David E., MATSON Johnny L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(3), September 2002, pp.161-167.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The Screening Tool of Feeding Problems (STEP) was developed as a means to identify feeding problems presented by persons with an intellectual disability, for diagnosis, treatment and evaluating treatment outcome. Rarely is assessment comprehensive and often problems are not identified until they are severe. Items for the scale were developed to target feeding problems identified in the literature in the areas of risk of aspiration, food selectivity, feeding skills deficits, food refusal and associated behaviour problems, and nutrition related behavior problems. The current study examines the validity of the STEP as a means to identify feeding problems.
Falling through the gap not an option
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.09.02, 2002, pp.46-47.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Young people with profound and complex learning difficulties have often been left out of the process of planning their own futures, but now a project set up in Wales aims to give them more options by focusing on each individual and creating personalised portfolios.