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Focus on asthma 1: the state of care for children and young people in the UK and globally
This is the first in a series of articles on asthma, the most prevalent long-term condition in children with a significant burden of disease. This first article presents an overview of the state of asthma and asthma care in the UK and globally, especially as it relates to children and young people. ...
Updated: 16 November 2023 -
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Exploring mental health issues in people with an intellectual disability
Mental health concerns are prevalent in regard to those with intellectual disability. There are many reasons for this, some of which may relate to the causation of the person’s intellectual impairment. Other extraneous factors, such as the number of significant life events, may also result in compro...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
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Biological basis of child health 6: development of the skeletal system and orthopaedic conditions
This article is the sixth in a series on the biological basis of child health. It provides an overview of the development of the skeletal system before and after birth, and outlines the potential congenital anomalies that may occur.The article explains the structure and function of the bones before ...
Updated: 16 September 2024 -
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Symptom management at the end of life for people with intellectual disabilities
People with intellectual disabilities are living longer while experiencing significant health conditions often resulting in a prolonged period of dying. Symptom management may be complex at end of life and the unique needs of each individual necessitates a person-centred approach.This article discus...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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Biological basis of child health 5: development of the respiratory system and elements of respiratory assessment
This article is the fifth in a series on the biological basis of child health. It describes the development of the respiratory system, which starts relatively late in the embryo and continues after birth until the age of seven to eight years. It explains what the developing anatomy of the respirator...
Updated: 16 September 2024 -
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How learning disability nurses can support self-management for people with asthma
Asthma is a long-term condition that requires patient education, support and close monitoring. It is important that individuals are empowered and educated about their asthma and supported to self-manage as appropriate. Self-management is a goal that is recommended as an established and effective app...
Updated: 19 January 2023 -
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding: clinical knowledge and skills for learning disability nurses
People with learning disabilities may require percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube feeding to maintain their nutritional status when they have a congenital deformity or severe infection that makes eating and drinking difficult. In addition, people with learning disabilities may have severe...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
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Biological basis of child health 10: function and formation of blood and common blood disorders in children
This article, the tenth in a series on the biological basis of child health, focuses on blood. Blood has a crucial role in the transport of substances such as respiratory gases, nutrients and antibodies, as well as in acid-base balance, fluid balance, blood clotting and the immune system.This articl...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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Insertion and care of nasogastric tubes in adults with intellectual disabilities
Many adults with intellectual disabilities require nutritional support as feeding problems are prevalent in this population. While many types of nutritional support are available, enteral feeding tubes, such as nasogastric (NG) tubes, are considered safe and effective. NG tube feeding is a common cl...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
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Improving safety by developing trust with a just culture
This article presents a simple conceptual road map for implementing a just culture in healthcare settings. The concept of just culture was developed as one of five fundamental elements of a safety culture by psychology professor James Reason in 1997. A just culture requires an unbiased method of jud...
Updated: 22 November 2023
