This article critically synthesizes current literature regarding communication between nurses
and people with an intellectual disability who communicate non-verbally. The unique …

This is the first of two articles presenting the findings of a qualitative study which explored
the experiences of Registered Nurses Intellectual Disability (RNIDs) of communicating with …

This is the second of two articles presenting the findings of a qualitative study which explored
the experiences of Registered Nurses Intellectual Disability (RNIDs) of communicating with …

Background Communication is an integral part of life and of nurse-patient relationships.
Effective communication with patients can improve the quality of care. However, the specific …

The therapeutic relationship is an interpersonal affiliation between a nurse and a client. It is
central to the growth of interdependent psychological, emotional, cognitive, social and …

… Non-verbal communication between nurses and people with an intellectual disability: a
review of the literature. J Intellect Disabil. 2010;14(4):303–14. …

This study examines how intellectual disability nurses employed in residential living services
for persons with intellectual disabilities, in Norway, deal with medication management for …

The number of people with intellectual disability living into old age and developing dementia
continues to increase. Dementia presents a wide range of challenges for staff due to …

People with intellectual disabilities are now living longer and as a consequence are likely to
have greater physical and mental health needs compared to the general population. Nurses …

A better understanding of how communication-based behaviour supports are applied with
adults with intellectual disabilities may reduce reliance on restrictive practices such as holding…