Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities

Nursing Complex Needs

Steven Carnaby editor Jillian Pawlyn editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:5th Dec '08

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Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities cover

PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES

Nursing Complex Needs

Children and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) are among the most marginalised people in society. They have some of the highest support needs and are most reliant on services. This accessible and practical text presents and promotes current best practice regarding interventions to meet the complex health needs of a person with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Divided into two sections, Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities first looks at assessing complex needs, exploring topics such as communication, maintaining health, and quality of life. Part two then discusses meeting complex needs, looking at topics such as mental health problems, epilepsy, vision impairment, aural health, respiratory health, nutrition, and dysphagia.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Examines current theory and practice in supporting people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and/or complex needs
  • Identifies the key knowledge and skills required by learning disability nurses and other health care professionals
  • Provides evidence-based best-practice guidelines about caring for people with PMLD
  • Offers insights into parent carer and professional carer experiences
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"The book is essential reading for learning disability nurses at any level.... A book that is crammed with both practical information and stimulating theory." (Learning Disability Practice, April 2009)

"An accessible text examining best practice for assessing and meeting the needs of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities." (Viewpoint, November 2008)

ISBN: 9781405151702

Dimensions: 244mm x 173mm x 21mm

Weight: 816g

376 pages