×
Buchcover - Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities - ISBN 978-1-4443-0153-3
„The book is essential reading for learning disability nurses atany level.... A book that is crammed with both practicalinformation and stimulating theory.“ (Learning DisabilityPractice, April 2009)
„An accessible text examining best practice for assessing andmeeting the needs of people with profound and multiple learningdisabilities.“ (Viewpoint, November 2008)
Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
Nursing Complex Needs
herausgegeben von Jillian Pawlyn und Steven CarnabyChildren and adults with profound intellectual and multipledisabilities (PIMD) are among the most marginalised people insociety. They have some of the highest support needs and are mostreliant on services. This accessible text presents and promotescurrent best practice regarding interventions to meet the complexhealth needs of a person with profound & multiple learningdisabilities. Practical in focus, this text provides evidence-basedguidance on meeting the complex needs of a person with PIMD.
The text presents a range of complex health needs that apractitioner may face, such as communication, nutrition, epilepsy, vision and mobility. Each practice-focused chapter provides cleardefinitions of the condition, with current evidence-basedbestpractice supporting the intervention. Written by a team ofprofessionals who have wide experience and interest in this subjectarea, this text will be invaluable for all those working with, andcaring for those with profound and multiple learningdisabilities.
