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Connor, Eilis O.; Corcoran, Yvonne – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
This study elicited the experiences of nurses caring for children with life-limiting conditions and their family, within a community based intellectual disability service. A qualitative descriptive research approach was adopted where purposeful sampling recruited 10 participants. Data was collected using one to one semi-structured interviews and…
Descriptors: Nurses, Children, Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons
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Hughes, Douglas; Kleespies, Phillip – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2001
The relationship between medical illness and suicide seems to be multi-faceted. While medical illness is not the sole determinant of suicide, certain illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS and brain cancers, do appear to elevate the risk of suicide. Possible effective prevention efforts include education of primary care providers, and improved medication…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, At Risk Persons, Cancer, Crisis Intervention