Why postural care is important in learning disability nursing
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Why postural care is important in learning disability nursing

Nick Evans Health journalist

Postural care is a vital part of a learning disability nurse’s job as it can help people avoid body shape distortions and other health problems

People with learning disabilities can experience difficulty in moving and over time the consequences can become fatal.

Learning Disability Practice. 27, 5, 8-10. doi: 10.7748/ldp.27.5.8.s5

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