Clinical

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Spiritual care and learning disability nursing: an exploratory review of the literature
More research on spiritual care could add to the evidence base that nurses draw on to provide holistic care
06 Jun 2024
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Finding Ivy: a life worthy of life – learning from the stories of victims of the Nazis’ Aktion T4 killing programme
The project will give nurses greater sensitivity to practices that might threaten those in their care
22 May 2024
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Improving reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities in mental health tribunals
A project involving people with learning disabilities and psychiatrists led to practical changes
30 Apr 2024
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Learning disability nursing in a remote and rural location: benefits and challenges
To meet the needs of a remote community, the nursing role frequently requires autonomous working
18 Apr 2024
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Exploring the short-term impact of using the Learning Disability Screening Questionnaire in a service for people experiencing homelessness
Homeless services may not recognise service users’ intellectual disabilities
28 Mar 2024
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Forensic risk assessment in people with learning disabilities: principles and process
The process aims to provide a nuanced understanding of factors that may lead to offending behaviour
29 Feb 2024
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Promoting oral health for people with learning disabilities
How interventions such as desensitisation and reasonable adjustments can address challenges
22 Feb 2024
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How to support adherence to medicines among people with learning disabilities
A strategy is needed that includes education, reasonable adjustments and medication reviews
30 Jan 2024
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Supporting people with learning disabilities and a fear of needles to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
How a desensitisation programme was used to prepare people for the COVID-19 vaccination
17 Jan 2024
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How to support the accurate diagnosis of constipation in people with learning disabilities
Diagnosis can be complicated by behaviours of concern in this patient group
21 Dec 2023
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Exploring the experiences of fathers who have a child with a learning disability
A literature review showed the need for tailored services or interventions to support fathers
11 Dec 2023
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How behaviour change theories can be used to promote physical activity in adults with learning disabilities
Ways to support adults with learning disabilities to do more exercise
30 Oct 2023
A pilot project used an assessment tool showing that people can be supported to make a decision
29 Sep 2023
Understanding health and communication needs, working with carers and making adjustments are crucial
14 Sep 2023
The accuracy of the CAIDS-Q questionnaire online version and its value to professionals are assessed
31 Aug 2023
ECGs are needed to identify and manage a range of health issues common in people with learning disabilities
10 Aug 2023
Factors affecting communication in healthcare and strategies and tools for nurses to address them
31 Jul 2023
Find out ways to promote healthier lifestyles by improving access to fitness centres
08 Jun 2023

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