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Titolo |
Learning disability nursing at a glance / / [edited by] Bob Gates, Debra Fearns, Jo Welch |
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Chichester, West Sussex : , : John Wiley & Sons Inc., , 2015 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (184 p.) |
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Collana |
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Soggetti |
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Learning disabilities - Nursing |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; How to use your revision guide; About the companion website; Part 1 Introduction to learning disability nursing; Chapter 1 What is learning disability nursing?; Introduction; What do learning disability nurses do?; The purist form of nursing - the context of learning disability nursing; A modelled approach; Chapter 2 Nursing and midwifery standards; Learning disability nursing: specific competencies for entry to the register; Chapter 3 The six Cs; The 6 Cs; Why the 6Cs are needed; Chapter 4 The student nurse perspective |
Universal issuesStudent nurse issues; Individual circumstances; The service user; Placements; Part 2 Exploration of learning disability; Chapter 5 What is a learning disability?; Introduction; Intellectual profile; Coping with everyday life; Behavioural phenotypes; Additional needs; Degrees of learning disability; Definition of learning disability; Chapter 6 Causes of learning disability; Maternal factors; During and shortly after birth; Chapter 7 Chromosomal disorders; Chromosomal disorders; Chapter 8 Genetic disorders; Genetics and genetic disorders |
Chapter 9 Other causes of learning disabilityIntrauterine toxins; Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD); Intrauterine infection; Birth asphyxia; Birth injury; Intracranial haemorrhage (ICH); Neonatal sepsis; Nursing considerations; Part 3 Childhood development; Chapter 10 Screening and genetics; Screening; Genetic disorders; Genetic inheritance; Screening for Down's syndrome; Chapter 11 Developmental milestones; |
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Milestones of development; Chapter 12 Common childhood diseases; Introduction; Diseases; Complications; Chapter 13 Developing communication; Attention and listening; Symbolic play |
Understanding (receptive language)Expressive language; Social communication; Bilingualism; Chapter 14 Learning through play; Introduction; Chapter 15 Education; Definition of learning difficulties (for the purpose of education); Identifying special educational needs; Legislation; Statutory guidance; Changes from the SEN Code of Practice 2001; Chapter 16 Screening for autistic spectrum conditions; Screening for Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC); Diagnosis; Chapter 17 Safeguarding children; Recognition of child abuse; Role of the nurse in safeguarding |
Legal framework and national guidance for safeguarding childrenPart 4 Adolescence; Chapter 18 Puberty; Puberty; Chapter 19 Bullying; What is bullying?; How to identify bullying - the grey area!; Learning disability and bullying; The experience of bullying on adolescents with learning disabilities; Chapter 20 Child and adolescent mental health services; Introduction to psychological distress; Managing psychological distress; Chapter 21 Transitions; The individual; The family; Summary; Part 5 Adults with a learning disability; Chapter 22 Working with adults with learning disability |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Learning Disability Nursing at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision from the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series. This visual, dynamic and user-friendly resource addresses the key principles underpinning contemporary learning disability nursing practice, relates them to key clinical practice issues, and explores them in the context of maintaining health and well-being. Exploring the full spectrum of care, this textbook addresses the needs of people with learning disabilities across the life span, from children through to adolescents and on to adults and o |
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