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A qualitative, interdisciplinary study was undertaken to examine the experiences of mothers of children with developmental disabilities who were sexually abused. In-depth interviews were conducted with four mothers, their children, and the professionals involved with each case. The dual impact of caring for a child with a disability together with dealing with the aftermath of […]
…The article focuses on the issue of abuse for vulnerable adults. It asserts the importance of a national policy on protecting these adults, individually and institutionally, since nursing and care for these adults has a stigma attached to it despite being a priority for practice nursing. It discusses who constitutes venerable adults, types of adult […]
…Background: Maternity services should take into account the needs of all women, including those related to disability. No reliable information, however, exists on the extent and characteristics of disability in this population in the UK. This brief report provides an overview of the prevalence of disability in women giving birth in the UK as measured […]
…AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the value of early radiological investigations in predicting the long-term neurodevelopmental outcome of patients with inflicted traumatic brain injury (ITBI). METHODS: In 28 patients with ITBI, radiological investigations were performed during the acute phase of injury (0-3 days) and during the early post-injury phase (4 days […]
…The article discusses a report by Department of Health for England which states that by April 2014 people with learning disabilities should be sent in community care instead of inpatient hospital care. Resumen realizado por el/los autor/es
…An older man was befriended by a woman in King County, Washington. He moved into her basement. She abused and exploited him. This article describes the facts of the case, the missed opportunities for intervention, and some effective collaborative remedies. The case is a backdrop to describe the larger systemic response to elder abuse, and […]
…The aging population of Canada and the associated caregiving demands highlight the need for elder abuse research. The objectives of this article are to provide a review of literature while identifying recommendations and directions for future research. Significant gaps in the knowledge base are identified that preclude the development of effective programming and policies. Future […]
…The article reports on the $9.7 million lawsuit filed by 10 disabled people against New York City for its role in overseeing the foster care system that allowed them to be adopted and abused by Judith Leekin. It says that the city admitted no misconduct as described in the documents filed in the U.S. District […]
…Objective: Although the majority of poisonings in young children are due to exploratory ingestions and might be prevented through improved caregiver supervision, the circumstances that warrant evaluation for suspected maltreatment and referral to Child Protective Services (CPS) are unclear. Therefore the objective of this study was to determine the percentage and characteristics of young poisoning […]
…The article reports that Dr Laurence Taggart, lecturer at the University of Ulster’s Institute of Nursing and Health research, has recommended nurses to study health care of older people in order to address care related to people with learning disabilities. Resumen realizado por el/los autor/es
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