Dental services for people with learning disabilities

Shield, Jessica; Turner, Linda; Pierce, Sian; David, W

doi:10.7748/ldp2013.02.16.1.12.e684

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“…There is a growing body of evidence-based research exploring the experiences of healthcare professionals (Applegren et al, 2018;Drozd & Clinch, 2016;Lewis et al, 2017;Ndengeyingoma & Ruel, 2016), and dentists (Nagarajappa et al, 2013;Perusini et al, 2016;Shield et al, 2013) when supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. A recurring theme is the need for a better understanding of expectations and how to communicate effectively with adults with intellectual disabilities highlighting the need for specific policies, clinical guidelines and education.…”

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Experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities accessing acute hospital services: A systematic review of the international evidence

McCormick

Marsh

Taggart

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Adults with intellectual disabilities experience significant physical and mental health needs when compared to their typically developing peers. Previous research evidences that many people with intellectual disabilities have negative encounters within acute hospitals. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the specific views and experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities when accessing acute hospital services arising from the available literature. The review commenced in June 2019 and was updated in May 2020. A systematic search of five electronic databases including CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE, Web of Science, SCOPUS and PsycINFO was undertaken. Studies published from 2014, peer-reviewed, written in English and referred to adults with intellectual disabilities aged 18 plus and acute hospital settings were included. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme quality assurance checklist were used to review all selected papers. Five studies from a total of 421 were deemed suitable for inclusion in the review as the voices of adults with intellectual disabilities were present. Poor communication from healthcare staff towards adults with intellectual disabilities emerged in four studies while the use of the hospital passport and the intellectual disability liaison nurse to significantly improve the hospital experience for adults with intellectual disabilities was identified in two of the studies. Following a systematic and thematic analysis of the studies, three main overarching themes emerged: communication; information sharing; and compassion and respect. Despite the national and international focus on improving healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities, this review highlights lack of communication, inadequate information sharing and issues related to compassionate care and respect.The review identifies the possibility that an increased use of hospital passports and an extension of the intellectual disability liaison nursing roles may enhance the hospital experience for people with intellectual disabilities.

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Experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities accessing acute hospital services: A systematic review of the international evidence

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Does oral care knowledge amongst UK nurses effectively support people with intellectual disabilities across their lifespan?

Thurston

2021

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Purpose Poor oral health can negatively impact on the overall health of an individual. Evidence highlights nurses' misgivings about providing oral care. Method Several articles were sourced across three clinical databases and four 'core' papers were critiqued using CASP. Findings A literature review identified two areas which require service improvement: 1) Co-presented oral care training should be delivered to staff teams, incorporating material which is developed in collaboration with allied health and social care professionals; 2) Dental teams should be included in the production of care plans for people with a learning disability. Conclusions Indications of ritualistic practice remain in UK nurses' approach to oral care. Daily issues faced by staff teams and the voices of people with a learning disability are underrepresented. Training and integrated care planning could significantly improve oral health outcomes for people with a learning disability.Editor's note: 'Nurse' and 'nurses' refers to general (medical) nurses in this article rather than dental nurses. AimA learning disability is a reduced ability to learn and understand new concepts or Mark Thurston, a former dental care professional who is currently a third year learning disabilities nursing student, summarises the findings of his dissertation -a literature review and proposed service improvement -undertaken as part of his degree in Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at the University of the West of England, Bristol.

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Dental services for people with learning disabilities

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Experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities accessing acute hospital services: A systematic review of the international evidence

Experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities accessing acute hospital services: A systematic review of the international evidence

Does oral care knowledge amongst UK nurses effectively support people with intellectual disabilities across their lifespan?

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