Oxford Handbook of Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing, 2nd Edition

• Written by experienced practitioners and clinical experts in the field to provde a practical and holistic approach
• Clear, concise topics allow quick access to targeted information on all aspects of intellectual and learning disability nursing
• Greater emphasis on treating older children and teenagers, those with complex care needs for long periods of time, and mental health issues
• Small enough for daily use without sacrificing detailed, patient-centred, evidence-based advice

New to this Edition:

• New content reflects the increasing focus on the lifelong support of older people with intellectual and learning disabilities.
• Features an additional chapter on Independent regulators of care quality, to supplement the overview of policy and legislative differences between constituent countries in the UK and Ireland.
• Includes a fully revised chapter on practice resources.
• Fully updated to incorporate legislative and practice developments, including new interventions such as Positive Behaviour Support.