The aim of the research described here was to determine precisely the role of registered
nurses in caring for adults with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in residential …

Background People with intellectual disability have poorer health than the general
population and experience difficulties accessing healthcare. In addition, attitude and …

This article reports the results of a study of registered nurses working with adults with an
intellectual disability and challenging behaviour. The purpose of the research was to …

People with intellectual impairments are treated within the mainstream NHS including
primary care with little support from specialist services. There are communication issues for …

Objective: To describe the roles that Australian nurses play, the breadth of skills that they
deploy, and the range of contexts in which they practice. Study design and methods: This …

The role of nursing in intellectual disability services has not been constructively debated in
the Republic of Ireland. The single report on such nursing in recent years retained a …

Aim and objectives To explore families' perceptions of the contribution of clinical nurse
specialists in intellectual disability nursing in Ireland. Background Clinical nurse specialists …

Aims and objectives To explore the contribution of clinical nurse specialists in intellectual
disability nursing in Ireland. Background While clinical nurse specialists exist since the …

The ongoing development of generic intellectual disability services in Ireland, driven by a
policy of inclusion and normalization, has posed significant challenges to the …

Problem There is international evidence that people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities experience barriers to health care and inequalities in health. Nurses are well …