Background People with intellectual disability are at risk of poor hospital experiences and
outcomes. The aims were to conduct a content and quality review of research into the acute …

Poor patient–provider communication in hospital continues to be cited as a possible causal
factor in preventable adverse events for patients with severe communication disabilities. Yet …

Background People with intellectual disability have a higher prevalence of physical health
problems but often experience disparities in accessing health care. In England, a number of …

Background Research suggests that registered nurses (RNs) do not feel adequately
prepared to support patients with intellectual disability disorder (IDD). This is unsurprising …

ABSTRACT Aims and Objectives To survey the educational experience of Registered
Nurses in Australia, at undergraduate, post graduate and continuing professional …

Background People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have higher levels of health needs
compared with the general population, many of which are unrecognised and unmet. While …

People with disability are subject to inequality in oral health both in terms of prevalence of
disease and unmet healthcare needs. Over 18% of the global population is living with …

Background There is a high burden of unmet health needs for people with intellectual
disability. Despite experiencing significantly higher rates of morbidity and mortality …

Background Individuals with intellectual disability experience chronic and complex health
issues, but face considerable barriers to healthcare. One such barrier is inadequate …

Aims To examine the role of learning disability liaison nurses in facilitating reasonable and
achievable adjustments to support access to general hospital services for people with …