Learning Disability Nursing at a Glance is the perfectcompanion for study and revision from the publishers of themarket-leading at a Glance series. This visual, dynamic anduser-friendly resource addresses the key principles underpinningcontemporary learning disability nursing practice, relates them tokey clinical practice issues, and explores them in the context ofmaintaining health and well-being. Exploring the full spectrum of care, this textbook addresses theneeds of people with learning disabilities across the life span,from children through to adolescents and on to adults and olderpeople. Aimed at nursing, health and social care students, as wellas registered nurses, this is an invaluable resource for all thoselooking to consolidate and expand their knowledge, in order toprovide safe, effective and compassionate care to people withlearning disabilities.
* The perfect revision and consolidation textbook * Highly visual colour presentation, with full colourillustrations throughout * Includes expert contributions from learning disability academicstaff as well as clinicians * Embraces both primary and secondary care perspectives * Supported by a companion website featuring case studies tofurther test your knowledge * Available in a range of digital formats- perfect for 'onthe go' study and revision
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Preface Contributors How to use your revision guide About the companion website Part 1: Introduction to learning disability nursing 1 What is learning disability nursing? 2 Nursing and midwifery standards 3 The six C s 4 The student nurse perspective Part 2: Exploration of learning disability 5 What is a learning disability? 6 Causes of learning disability 7 Chromosomal disorders 8 Genetic disorders 9 Other causes of learning disability Part 3: Childhood development 10 Antenatal screening 11 Developmental milestones 12 Common childhood diseases 13 Developing communication 14 Learning through play 15 Education 16 Screening for autistic spectrum conditions 17 Safeguarding children Part 4: Adolescence 18 Puberty 19 Bullying 20 Child and adolescent mental health services 21 Transition Part 5: Adults with a learning disability 22 Working with adults with learning disability 23 Communicating with people with learning disability 24 Sensory impairment 25 Living with autistic spectrum conditions 26 Epilepsy in adults with learning disability 27 Management of epilepsy Part 6: People with a learning disability and additional mental health needs 28 Managing challenging behaviour 29 Mental health issues 30 Personality disorder 31 Offenders with a learning disability Part 7: Vulnerable adults with a learning disability 32 Mental Capacity Act 33 Human rights 34 Equality Act 2010 35 Mental Health Act 36 Ethics, rights and responsibilities Part 8: Biophysical aspects of learning disability nursing 37 Biophysical aspects of learning disabilities 38 Common health issues 39 The Health Action Plan 40 Pain assessment and recognition 41 Palliative and end-of-life care 42 Dementia in people with Down s syndrome 43 Sexual health issues 44 Postural care Part 9: Older people with a learning disability 45 Older people with a learning disability 46 Dementia care 47 The Mental State Examination Part 10: Medication 48 Anti-depressant and anti-psychotic drugs 49 Anti-epileptic drugs 50 Nurse prescribing 51 Drug calculations Part 11: The Learning Disability Nurse 52 The community learning disability nurse 53 Healthcare facilitators 54 The health liaison nurse 55 The assessment and treatment learning disability nurse 56 The prison nurse Part 12: Inclusion 57 Person-centred planning 58 Employment 59 Housing and leisure 60 Ethnic minorities and learning disability 61 Parents with learning disabilities 62 Family perspectives 63 A service user s perspective 64 Advocacy 65 Health passports 66 Hate crime 67 Overview of legislation 68 Spirituality 69 Sex and adults with a learning disability 70 The 21 st century: networking for success Further reading Index
