End of life care for people with a learning disability.
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چکیده
AIM To explore the experiences of learning disability and district nurses caring for people with a learning disability at the end of their lives. METHOD A small-scale semi-structured qualitative study involving interviews was carried out to explore the experiences of healthcare professionals from two specialist healthcare settings. FINDINGS Healthcare professionals felt that formal guidelines and support were needed in this complex area. The study also revealed that successful provision of palliative care for people with a learning disability requires a person-centred approach. CONCLUSION Modifications to existing palliative care services, involving joint working, improved co-ordination and reasonable adjustments, is recommended. This aims to address any inequalities in care provision for people with a learning disability who are at the end of their lives.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
دوره 27 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012