Learning Disabilities and Mental Health - A Nursing Perspective (Paperback)

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
* Evaluates the learning disability nursing contribution to care
* Identifies the key knowledge and skills required by learning disability and mental health nurses and other health care professionals
* Addresses key issues in contemporary practice
* Explores assessment of needs in order to provide needs-led services

General

Imprint:	Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2005
First published:	October 2005
Authors:	R. Raghavan
Dimensions:	241 x 175 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	252
ISBN-13:	978-1-4051-0615-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Nursing > Psychiatric nursing Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Nursing
LSN:	1-4051-0615-8
Barcode:	9781405106153

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