Caring for the Adult with Developmental Disability
Course Overview
Adults with developmental disabilities are living longer and are likely to be living in the community. They may have a variety of health problems and may be seen in any healthcare setting from acute care to nursing homes. There are few nursing education curricula that teach nurses how to best provide care for these individuals. This course will discuss health problems that may occur in adults with developmental disabilities and suggest approaches to care for them. In addition, this course will discuss health maintenance needs, changes related to aging, and the ethics involved in providing care to the 7 million people in the United States with developmental disabilities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Define developmental disability and provide examples of specific types of developmental disabilities.
- Cite specific barriers in providing optimal health care to patients with developmental disabilities.
- Discuss health conditions that commonly occur with specific types of developmental disabilities.
- Explain mental health conditions that may occur with intellectual disability.
- Identify pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches to treating mental health issues in those with developmental disabilities.
- Discuss approaches to providing quality care to adults with developmental disabilities, including techniques for working with families and caregivers.
About the Author/Presenter
Connie Vogel, PhD, ANP, is a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric nursing and a nurse educator. She holds a Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing and a doctorate in Family Studies. Her primary clinical focus is geriatric psychiatry. She has worked in Veteran's Affairs facilities, managed care, mental health centers, and private psychiatric practice. She currently resides in Colorado, where she works as a consultant and in teaching an online MSN program.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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