Background Dual diagnosis (DD) refers to the coexistence of intellectual disability and
psychiatric disorder. In order to provide individuals with DD with adequate care, it is …

Mental health nursing for adults with intellectual disabilities and mental illness is
underresearched. The aim of this review is to summarize empirical mental health nursing …

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid‐19) pandemic, individuals with disabilities
(IWD), like many others, have not been able to benefit effectively from educational and …

Current policy in UK health services emphasizes that, where possible, people with
intellectual disabilities should access the same services as people without intellectual …

Introduction Youth with childhood-onset physical disabilities receiving rehabilitation services
often present with many complex needs. Emerging evidence confirms co-occurrence of …

Abstract Background The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service was
established to address common mental health problems among the English population in a …

Background The life expectancy of people with a learning disability is increasing and with
this comes a greater risk of developing dementia. Dementia poses new challenges for both …

Aim To provide a literature review of nursing curricula relating to care for children with
disabilities. Background Children with disabilities do not receive adequate attention in …

Purpose–It is widely acknowledged that people with intellectual disabilities are highly likely
to experience mental health problems, but that support workers' knowledge and skill in this …

Purpose–Adults with intellectual disabilities are the most psychotropically medicated
population of all. Non-medically trained care staff with whom these individuals spend the …