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Management of indwelling urinary catheters for people with learning disabilities
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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
Why you should read this article
to be able to communicate with a person with a learning disability about the need for, and issues associated with, urinary catheterisation
to understand the different types of urinary catheters available
to review the principles of informed consent and make reasonable adjustments for the patient with a learning disability
to learn about the ongoing care that promotes safety and well-being for the patient with a catheter in situ
to reflect on the psychosocial impact that an indwelling catheter can have on a person with a learning disability.
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