J Adv Nurs. 2022 Feb 7. doi: 10.1111/jan.15171. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
AIM: To describe Australian registered nurses’ awareness, and implementation of reasonable adjustments within their practice when caring for people with intellectual disability and/or autism. Additionally, the association between key demographic, workforce, and respondent variables and familiarity of the term and regularity of use was explored.
DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey.
METHODS: Survey data were collected between August and October 2020 using an online survey tool. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
RESULTS: Familiarity of the concept of reasonable adjustments was relatively low, compared to respondents who report applying adjustments when caring for people with intellectual disability and/or autism. Higher levels of confidence, comfort, and knowledge when caring for this cohort were associated with greater awareness and application of reasonable adjustments.
CONCLUSION: A higher volume, and diversity in type of, nursing education related to care for people with intellectual disability and/or autism is indicated.
PMID:35128714 | DOI:10.1111/jan.15171
