Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities Nursing Complex Needs
“Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities Nursing Complex Needs” by Jillian Pawlyn is a comprehensive resource published by Wiley on December 22, 2008. This 376-page text addresses the complex health needs of children and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), a group often marginalized in society. The book presents current best practices and interventions aimed at supporting individuals with high support needs, focusing on both assessment and care strategies.
Readers will find a structured approach divided into two sections. The first section explores assessing complex needs, covering essential topics such as communication, health maintenance, and quality of life. The second section delves into meeting these needs, discussing various health issues including mental health, epilepsy, and nutrition. This edition serves as a practical guide for learning disability nurses and healthcare professionals, providing evidence-based guidelines and insights into the experiences of both parent and professional caregivers.
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PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
Nursing Complex Needs
Children and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) are among the most marginalised people in society. They have some of the highest support needs and are most reliant on services. This accessible and practical text presents and promotes current best practice regarding interventions to meet the complex health needs of a person with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
Divided into two sections, Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities first looks at assessing complex needs, exploring topics such as communication, maintaining health, and quality of life. Part two then discusses meeting complex needs, looking at topics such as mental health problems, epilepsy, vision impairment, aural health, respiratory health, nutrition, and dysphagia.
KEY FEATURES:
- Examines current theory and practice in supporting people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and/or complex needs
- Identifies the key knowledge and skills required by learning disability nurses and other health care professionals
- Provides evidence-based best-practice guidelines about caring for people with PMLD
- Offers insights into parent carer and professional carer experiences
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