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The support needs of learning disability nurse facilitators of sex offender treatment programmes: a discussion
- Author:
- SMITH Keeley
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 7(2), 2016, pp.94-102.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The role of the learning disability (LD) nurse has developed and expanded significantly within recent years, especially their responsibility for delivering a variety of specialist treatment programmes. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the facilitation of Sex Offender Treatment Programmes (SOTP) and the issues this raises in providing support for LD nurses. Design/methodology/approach: This is an opinion paper and the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organisation or group with which the author is affiliated. The aims of this paper are: first, to explore the support needs of the LD nurse facilitators of SOTPs; second, to consider the practical implications of providing clinical supervision and support for LD nurse facilitators of SOTPs; and third, to highlight the need for further research in this area. Findings: This paper does not contain original research findings but offers a discussion of the support needs of the LD nurse who facilitate SOTP, concentrating on the specific themes of training, clinical supervision and support. Implications for clinical practice are identified and recommendations for further research are made. (Edited publisher abstract)
Professional burnout
- Author:
- SANTA-MARIA Cynthia
- Journal article citation:
- Breakthrough, 2(2), 1998, pp.21-32.
The presence of stress and burnout, in the human service occupations long been recognised as a problem. Describes the nature of burnout syndrome, its symptoms and effects, and looks at a range of methods of dealing with the problem. Focuses in particular on stress and burnout in mental health nursing.
Facing up to the challenge
- Author:
- TURNBULL John
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 3.3.93, 1993, pp.65-66.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Harnessing the abilities of specialist learning disability nurses is fundamental to providing good quality services for people with challenging behaviour.
The legal context of practice 1: consent to treatment
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Care, 1(5), January 1998, pp.171-174.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
This first unit in the journal's bi-monthly 'Directions' professional development and continuing education series explores aspects of the law relating to mental health and learning disability nursing practice. This unit looks specifically at the laws governing consent to treatment.