Mafuba, Kay ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2184-9623 and Gates, Bob ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7822-6905 (2015) An investigation into the public health roles of community learning disability nurses. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 43 (1). pp. 1-7. ISSN 1354-4187

Preview

PDF An investigation into the public.pdf - Published Version Download (305kB) | Preview

Abstract

International studies have shown poor uptake of public health initiatives by people with learning disabilities. In addition, studies have shown that people with learning
disabilities experience poor access to public health services. The contribution of community learning disability nurses in meeting the public health needs of people with learning disabilities has evolved differently across the UK resulting inconflicting understanding of this role. This paper reports on a study that explored
and explained the contribution of community learning disability nurses in the implementation of public health policies for people with learning disabilities. The
study demonstrates that community learning disability nurses are involved in health surveillance, health promotion, health facilitation, health prevention and protection, health education, and healthcare delivery.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Medicine and health > Health promotion and public health Medicine and health
Depositing User:	Kay Mafuba
Date Deposited:	18 Jun 2018 06:56
Last Modified:	28 Aug 2021 07:10
URI:	http://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/5184

Downloads

Actions (login required)

View Item