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The Professional Nursing Role in Support of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities across the Lifespan

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The professional nurse is likely to encounter people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in any area of practice, as they become increasingly integrated within their communities. Whether the nurse is engaged in general practice, or specializes in health care to this population, the three primary functions of preventive health care, continual assessment and coordination of services and supports are essential to the provision of high quality care. Developmental disabilities nursing organizations around the world have identified scopes and standards of practice that serve as guides. Nursing services support people with IDD throughout their life and serve as educators, service providers and advocates.

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    Marisa C. Brown MSN, RN

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Brown, M.C. (2016). The Professional Nursing Role in Support of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. In: Rubin, I.L., Merrick, J., Greydanus, D.E., Patel, D.R. (eds) Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities across the Lifespan. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18096-0_140

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