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Implementing COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures in long-term care settings
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had far-reaching and significant effects worldwide. Many of those identified as most vulnerable to the disease reside in long-term care settings such as nursing and residential homes, so infection prevention and control is an essential area of pra...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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Supporting older people experiencing anxiety through non-pharmacological interventions
Anxiety is a debilitating condition that adversely affects people’s quality of life. It is challenging to differentiate anxiety from other physical and mental health conditions in older people, particularly those with co-morbid dementia or depression. The coronavirus 2019 pandemic has compounded soc...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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Understanding the basic assessment and treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in older women
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are prevalent in older women. These symptoms are often under-reported due to the potentially embarrassing nature of the symptoms and a belief that they are an inevitable consequence of ageing. LUTS such as urinary incontinence have a significant negative effect on...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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Understanding status epilepticus and its treatment in the community
Status epilepticus (SE) is a complication of epilepsy characterised by prolonged or repeated seizures. It is a life-threatening condition that requires the immediate administration of a rescue medicine. If given promptly, rescue medicines can reduce the duration of seizures and support SE cessation....
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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How to give an intramuscular injection to an adult with an intellectual disability
People with intellectual disabilities can have various healthcare needs across their lifespan, which may be closely linked to genetic, biological and/or psychosocial factors. As a result, they may require medicines – some of which may be administered intramuscularly – for various clinical reasons, i...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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Supporting people with learning disabilities to receive subcutaneous injections
The average life expectancy of people with learning disabilities has increased and many of these individuals will experience long-term and potentially life-limiting conditions such as diabetes mellitus, cancer or arthritis. To manage these conditions and any associated complications medicine injecti...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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Oral health and supporting people with intellectual disabilities to get access to dental treatment
Oral health is an important aspect of a person’s overall health and well-being. People with intellectual disabilities have poorer oral health than the general population, so it is essential that service users and their carers are supported to address this. This article provides information for nurse...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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Management of oxygen therapy for people with intellectual disabilities
People with intellectual disabilities may require oxygen therapy across the lifespan for various reasons. Some of them will require oxygen therapy frequently, such as those who experience recurrent respiratory conditions, while others may require oxygen therapy at times when they become acutely ill ...
Updated: 19 January 2023 -
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Reducing the use of restrictive practices by applying a human rights-based approach
In 2021 the Welsh Government launched a new framework for reducing the use of restrictive practices in childcare, education, health and social care settings. A series of reports and guidelines have stressed the importance of ensuring that restrictive practices, if used at all, respect people’s human...
Updated: 22 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
