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Protecting people with learning disabilities from abuse
 — a key role for learning disability nurses
Author(s)Rachel Davies, Robert Jenkins
Journal titleThe Journal of Adult Protection, vol 6, no 2, September 2004
Pagespp 31-41
SourceWebsite: http://www.pavpub.com
KeywordsCognitive impairment ; Elder abuse ; Social roles ; Psychiatric nurses.
AnnotationLearning disability nurses are in a prime position to help protect clients from abuse. However, current training programmes are not preparing nurses adequately to fulfil this role. This article argues that a shift in organisational culture is required in order to ensure new knowledge is properly integrated with nurses' experience and training needs. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-041222210 A
ClassmarkE4: QNT: TM5: QTK

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