Background: People with diagnoses of intellectual disability or serious mental illness have
higher mortality rates due to physical comorbidities; better understanding is needed to guide …

In developed countries, there has been an increase in the longevity of adults with intellectual
disabilities. In the later stages of their lives, people with intellectual disability have specific …

Background To improve the quality of palliative care, six evidence‐based tools were
implemented in 10 care services specialised in care for people with intellectual disabilities …

Throughout life people with profound intellectual and multiple disability (PIMD) are likely to
experience multiple complex and life-threatening conditions, creating a need for decision …

Explores all aspects of professional development in learning disability nursing from the
foundations to advanced practice. Key themes running through the book include the …

The characteristics of quality end-of-life care for people with intellectual disability are
becoming increasingly clear. The research also shows the urgent and growing need for …

People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are living longer, with many experiencing significant
barriers to accessing palliative care and hospice services. Families, caregivers, and direct …

Old age is still an under-researched stage in the lives of people with a learning disability.
Providing support to people towards the end of their lives can be challenging for services …

Improving palliative care for people with intellectual disabilities: Communication is key - Melissa J
Bloomer, Joanne Watson, 2022 Skip to main content Intended for healthcare professionals Sage …

Background: Although people with intellectual disability are increasingly living longer and
experiencing high levels of multiple co-morbidity, palliative care has received limited …