Evidence and Practice
Supporting autistic refugees in the UK using the HOPE(S) model
Clinical
Supporting autistic refugees in the UK using the HOPE(S) model
Focusing on the harmful effects of solitary confinement on autistic refugees
Including ‘experts by experience’ in nurse education can improve care quality
The importance of nurses learning from people with lived experience
Exploring the online version of the Learning Disability Screening Questionnaire
The online version may offer a quick, easy way to help reduce people ‘hidden’ from healthcare services
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
Finding Ivy: lessons from life stories of victims of the Nazis’ Aktion T4 programme
The project will give nurses greater sensitivity to practices that might threaten those in their care
CPD articles
A practice template for communicating with families of people with learning disabilities
Developing practice templates can help outline care standards and develop a rapport with families
Recognising and assessing for dementia in people with learning disabilities
A discussion of early signs and symptoms using a case study to explore an ‘ideal’ diagnostic pathway
Using reflective practice to enhance the care of people with learning disabilities
An overview of reflective practice using a case study of a mother’s evaluation of her son's care
Supporting positive dietary behaviour change in people with learning disabilities
The importance of nutrition as a controllable factor in preventing long-term conditions
Rare epilepsy syndromes: understanding treatment goals and management challenges
How nurses can provide adequate care and support to service users, family members and carers
Practice question
Learning disabilities: can arts and crafts help mental health?
Arts and crafts activities can stimulate discussion on mental health and well-being
Are therapeutic untruths acceptable when talking to a person with a learning disability?
While no one wants to tell direct lies, therapeutic untruths can be beneficial
What is health promotion and how can it be used with people with learning disabilities?
Tailoring health education to specific needs can empower people and reduce inequalities