Results 1 - 5 of 5 Search Tips

learning disability liaison nurses in acute hospitals: is there evidence to support the development of this role?

01 May 2005

Learning Disability Practice

A&S Science

Current evidence suggests that the overall level of health care for people with learning disabilities in the UK is poorer than that of the rest of the population...

Advanced practice in emergency care: the paediatric flow nurse

09 May 2016

Nursing Children and Young People

Art & Science

Children admitted to emergency departments (EDs) in Australia are often placed in an environment better suited to the treatment of adult patients. This can lead to...

Dedicated support in every hospital

27 April 2010

Nursing Standard

Feature

Reports have identified poor care for people with a learning disability. One RCN branch is calling for a specialist nurse in every hospital. Other nurses have...

Helping an individual to overcome a fear of dental surgery

03 April 2009

Learning Disability Practice

Feature

Tom had rotten and painful teeth, disliked dentists and hated hospitals, yet he wantedhis teeth removed and dentures fitted. The use of solution-focused therapy and...

Evaluation of a learning disability liaison nurse service

26 September 2017

Learning Disability Practice

Evidence & practice

Learning disability liaison nurses can ensure that people with learning disabilities receive high-quality care in hospital. This article reports the findings from an...