Challenging behaviour and learning disabilities: summary of NICE guidance

General principles of care Working with people with a learning disability and behaviour that challenges, and with their families and carers When providing support and interventions: -Take into account the severity of people's learning disability and their developmental stage, any communication...

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Published in:BMJ (Online) 2015-06, Vol.350 (jun02 10), p.h2652-h2652
Main Authors: Pilling, Stephen, Marcus, Elena, Whittington, Craig, Murphy, Glynis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aggression - psychology
Antipsychotic Agents - therapeutic use
Behavioral Symptoms - diagnosis
Behavioral Symptoms - prevention & control
Behavioral Symptoms - psychology
Caregivers - education
Cognitive Therapy - methods
Communication
Delivery of Health Care
Disability
Families & family life
Family Health
GUIDELINES
Humans
Intervention
Learning disabilities
Learning Disorders - psychology
Mental health
Methods
Middle Aged
Patient Care Team
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Psychological Tests
Quality of Life
Risk Assessment - methods
Self destructive behavior
Self-Injurious Behavior - prevention & control
Self-Injurious Behavior - psychology
Skills
Social Isolation - psychology
Social Support
Stereotyped Behavior
Supervision
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Summary:General principles of care Working with people with a learning disability and behaviour that challenges, and with their families and carers When providing support and interventions: -Take into account the severity of people's learning disability and their developmental stage, any communication difficulties, and physical or mental health problems -Aim to provide support and interventions in the least restrictive setting (such as the person's home or in other places where the person regularly spends time) -Aim to prevent, reduce, or stop the development of future episodes of behaviour that challenges -Offer support and interventions respectfully and aim to improve quality of life -Ensure that the focus is on improving people's support and increasing their skills rather than changing people -Ensure that people know whom to contact if they are worried about care or interventions, including their right to a second opinion -Offer independent advocacy to the person and to family members or carers.
ISSN:0959-8138
1756-1833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.h2652