| Description |
1 online resource (250 pages) |
| Contents |
Foreword; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Learning disability and mental health; 3 Nature, prevalence and manifestation of dual diagnosis; 4 Assessment and diagnosis; 5 Needs assessment; 6 Learning disability nursing; 7 Psychopharmacological approaches and ECT; 8 Psychosocial interventions; 9 Professional and legal issues; 10 Service perspectives; Appendix 1 Assessment tools; Appendix 2 Genetic syndromes related to mental health; Index |
| Summary |
Learning disabilities and mental health: a nursing perspective provides an evidence-based perspective on care of individuals with learning disabilities and mental health problems. Around 30% to 40% of people with learning disabilities will experience mental health disorders during their lives. Many learning disability nurses and a significant number of mental health nurses are in daily contact with this group, and their complex needs are not often well understood.:.; Examines current theory and practice in supporting people with learning disabilities and additional mental health needs.; Evalua |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Learning disabled -- Mental health
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Learning disabilities -- Nursing
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Psychiatric nursing.
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Learning disabled -- Mental health.
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Psychiatric nursing.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Patel, Pradip R
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| ISBN |
9780470777695 |
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0470777699 |
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