Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice

A comprehensive core text for nursing and practitioners supporting people with learning/intellectual disabilities in health and social care settings, with updated content and two new chapters on liaison nursing and the future of the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and esteemed core text serves as an invaluable foundation for students pursuing nursing and professionals engaged in the care and support of individuals with learning/intellectual disabilities across diverse health and social care settings and scenarios. Spanning historical and contemporary practices, health promotion, interventions for optimal mental well-being, individuals with profound disabilities and complex needs, care throughout the lifespan, and forensic aspects, this book offers a multi-faceted perspective on learning/intellectual disability nursing. In its latest edition, this text has undergone a thorough update, incorporating two entirely new chapters. The first chapter delves into the realm of liaison nursing, while the second chapter explores the future prospects of learning/intellectual disability nursing.

To enhance the learning experience, the book is enriched with numerous case studies and engaging learning activities, ensuring a practical and applied approach. Moreover, its clinical relevance is maintained through continuous alignment with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils, UK – Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Irelands Competencies for nursing students.

This text is of paramount importance for students enrolled in learning/intellectual disability nursing programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as for the broader family of nursing and healthcare professionals. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful perspectives make it a valuable resource for advancing knowledge and expertise in this field.

Weight: 790g
Dimension: 173 x 246 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032282763
Edition number: 2 ed