September 21, 2005 Issue:
Editorial
Welcome to the Third Publication
Welcome to the third publication of the International Journal of Nursing in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IJNIDD), which includes articles and book rev…
ARTICLES
Health Services to Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in British Columbia : Building Partnerships in our CommunitiesLouise Le Cavalier, RN, BSN, MN
British Columbia's (BC) Health Services for Community Living (HSCL) program is a province-wide government funded initiative that targets the delivery of community-based nursing and rehabilitation ser…
Nonverbal Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Experiencing GERD: From Infants to Older AdultsWendie C. Medina, DNP, RN, APN-CNS, CRRN
This clinical review article provides a brief overview of the general literature on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a focused review of existing and related research on GERD in nonverbal in…
Promoting Health, Supporting Inclusion: Developments in the Nursing and Midwifery Contributions to Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities in ScotlandMichael Brown, MSc, BSc (Hons), RN, Dip. CMHC, Dip. Prof. Stds. Cert.
Public policy within Scotland is directed towards social inclusion and health improvement for all citizens. Since political devolution in Scotland in 1999, there has been a considerable focus on the n…
Sometimes I Just Want to Be "Mom"Cheryl Crisp, MSN, APRN, BC, CDDN, CRRN
When a child with special needs enters the hospital, parents are often expected not only to participate in, but also to actually render care to their child, particularly if the parent has a medical ba…
BOOK REVIEWS
Core Curriculum for Specializing in Intellectual and Developmental Disability