Prehospitalization Preparation for Institutionalized People with Mental Retardation: A Nursing Approach.

Murphy, Diane M.

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ERIC Number: EJ345407

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Publication Date: 1986

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Prehospitalization Preparation for Institutionalized People with Mental Retardation: A Nursing Approach.

Murphy, Diane M.

Mental Retardation, v24 n5 p307-10 Oct 1986

A program developed by the nursing department at Fernald State School (Massachusetts) prepares nurses to develop prehospital admission teaching programs for mentally retarded persons. Two case studies indicate that the program's emphasis on an interdisciplinary team approach is successful. (CB)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Case Studies, Hospitals, Institutionalized Persons, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mental Retardation, Nurses, Nursing Education, Patient Education, Team Teaching, Training Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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