Are graduating nurses adequately trained to care for people with Intellectual Disability?

Natasha Thomas, Rhonda Wilson

Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works)Abstract

Abstract

Introduction: This integrative literature review aimed to gather evidence about what is known in regard to the practice of disability nursing in Australia in the context of workforce changes with the introduction of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It has been reported that people with ID have poor health outcomes, compromised physical health and limited accessibility to health services. It is further illustrated with 38 % of the avoidable deaths for people with ID, in contrast to 17% in the general population and a 26-year gap in life expectancy with the general population. Thus, it is significant to understand how the profound care service delivery changes for people with ID have impacted the quality of care they receive when in hospital and/or community settings.
Original languageEnglish
Pages16-16
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 29 Mar 2022
EventCDNM 2022 - Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australian and New Zealand) Symposium: Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery - Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, Sunshine Coast, Australia
Duration: 29 Mar 202230 Mar 2022

Other

OtherCDNM 2022 - Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australian and New Zealand) Symposium
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySunshine Coast
Period29/03/2230/03/22

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