Are nurses in Australia prepared enough to care for people with Intellectual disability?

Natasha Thomas, Rhonda Wilson

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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).

Background
It is been reported that people with Intellectual Disability (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
Pages1-1
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 9 Aug 2021
Event14th National Allied Health Conference NAHC 2021 - Virtual, Perth, Australia
Duration: 9 Aug 202112 Aug 2021
https://nahc.com.au/

Conference

Conference14th National Allied Health Conference NAHC 2021
Abbreviated titleNAHC 2021
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityPerth
Period9/08/2112/08/21
Internet address

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