Caring for people with learning disabilities / Tom Tait and Nicky Genders.
By: Tait, Tom
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Contributor(s): Genders, Nicky.
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BookPublisher: London : Arnold, 2002Description: 116 p. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0340807091; 9780340807095.Subject(s): Learning disabled | Learning disabled -- Care -- Great Britain | Health and Wellbeing | For NVQ / SVQ (National / Scottish Vocational Qualification) | Disability: social aspects | Teaching of students with learning difficulties | Community nursingDDC classification: 362.1968 TAI Summary: This text describes learning outcomes; encourages reflective practice and problem-based learning; emphasizes caring for the physical and psychological needs or people with learning difficulties; and contributes to those undertaking the national learning disability award scheme.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Caring for People with Learning Disabilities is an introductory textbook for those new to learning disability care, and will assist anyone who is commencing a career in this field. This book teaches students the importance of caring for the physical and psychological needs of people with learning disabilities, and is written in an easy to understand style offering practical advice on developing caring skills and planning appropriate care.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This text describes learning outcomes; encourages reflective practice and problem-based learning; emphasizes caring for the physical and psychological needs or people with learning difficulties; and contributes to those undertaking the national learning disability award scheme.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- 1 Principles of care for people who have a learning disability
- 2 What is a learning disability?
- 3 Communication
- 4 Planning and delivering care to people with learning disabilities
- 5 Skills for caring
- 6 Assessing health care needs
- 7 Promoting health lifestyles
- 8 Delivering culturally appropriate care to people with learning disabilities
- 9 Appreciating family experiences of learning disability
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Tom Tait MA, PhD, RNLD, RCNT, RNT, FRSH, MHSM, Cert Ed Senior Lecturer in Learning Disabilities, Mary Seacole Research Center, De Montfort University, LeicesterNicky Genders MA (Learning Disability), BA (Hons), Dip Nursing, Cert Ed, RNMH Course Leader Diploma He (Nursing), School of Nursing & Midwifery, De Montfort University, Leicester