Oral health is a very important aspect of general health, especially for vulnerable groups
such as children with special healthcare needs. It is important to provide appropriate oral …

Background Research suggests that registered nurses (RNs) do not feel adequately
prepared to support patients with intellectual disability disorder (IDD). This is unsurprising …

Aims To examine the role of learning disability liaison nurses in facilitating reasonable and
achievable adjustments to support access to general hospital services for people with …

Aims and objectives To present the findings of a structured literature review that aimed to
identify the influences on the health, safety and welfare of adults with learning disabilities in …

Background In 2015, approximately 2.16% of adults were recorded as having intellectual
disabilities. UK government policy is that adults with intellectual disabilities should access …

Background There have been significant concerns about the care and treatment of people
with intellectual disabilities (ID) when attending general hospitals, which have led to …

Background Globally, diabetes is increasing with concerns about the impact on outcomes,
including premature death and the costs associated with managing the condition. Research …

Purpose: To determine whether contact over 8 weeks with a person with disability benefits
physiotherapy students' attitudes toward disability and their development of professional …

Background The goal of this research study was to measure changes in the quality of life
(QoL) of adults with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) and complex care …

Learning Disability Nursing: Modern Day Practice provides a solid foundation that allows
health care practitioners to care for and/or support people with learning disabilities in a …