Clinical
Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.
Supporting people with learning disabilities and needle phobia to be vaccinated
How a desensitisation programme was used to prepare people for the COVID-19 vaccination
17 Jan 2024
How to diagnose constipation in people with learning disabilities
Diagnosis can be complicated by behaviours of concern in this patient group
21 Dec 2023
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
Using behaviour change theories to promote physical activity
Ways to support adults with learning disabilities to do more exercise
30 Oct 2023
Increasing cervical screening uptake among people with learning disabilities
A pilot project used an assessment tool showing that people can be supported to make a ...
29 Sep 2023
Improving annual health checks of people with learning disabilities
Understanding health and communication needs, working with carers and making adjustments are...
14 Sep 2023
Evaluating an online screening tool to identify learning disability in autistic people
The accuracy of the CAIDS-Q questionnaire online version and its value to professionals are...
31 Aug 2023
How to support an adult with a learning disability to undergo an electrocardiogram
ECGs are needed to identify and manage a range of health issues common in people with...
10 Aug 2023
Communication challenges for people with learning disabilities in the digital age
Factors affecting communication in healthcare and strategies and tools for nurses to address...
31 Jul 2023
Understanding the barriers that prevent adults with learning disabilities accessing gyms
Find out ways to promote healthier lifestyles by improving access to fitness centres
08 Jun 2023
Children’s transition into adult learning disability services
Literature review to identify and critically appraise findings of UK qualitative studies
27 Apr 2023
Experiences of caregivers when communicating with healthcare professionals
Healthcare professionals need to engage more constructively with caregivers
13 Apr 2023
Positive behaviour support: video-based intervention
Supporting a young autistic person by engaging him in the co-production of a video
09 Mar 2023
Experiences of developing a university curriculum for learning disability
Report on a new nursing student-designed learning disability nursing programme
20 Feb 2023
Taking blood from a person with a learning disability
Learn about reasonable adjustments for people undergoing a blood test or injection
17 Jan 2023
Improving access to breast cancer screening by women with learning disabilities
A literature review of the barriers women with learning disabilities can experience
15 Dec 2022
Screening for learning disability in primary care
An examination of feasibility against the Wilson-Jungner criteria
01 Dec 2022
Listening to people with severe or profound intellectual disabilities
How active listening is a fundamental skill that underpins effective communication
24 Nov 2022