An international evaluation of networks and networking in learning disability nursing: The findings of a study by Paul Horan and Michael Brown into how learning disability nurses use networks to further their practice shows its growing importance in improving care

Horan, Paul; Brown, Michael

Abstract

This article presents the findings of a study of the networking activities of 665 learning disability and intellectual disability nurses in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Participants were emailed a descriptive survey questionnaire, which they completed online. Key findings from this study include an agreed definition of networking and evidence about professional networking activities within the profession

Citation

Horan, P., & Brown, M. (2009). An international evaluation of networks and networking in learning disability nursing: The findings of a study by Paul Horan and Michael Brown into how learning disability nurses use networks to further their practice shows its growing importance in improving care. Learning Disability Practice, 12(8), 32-37. https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp2009.10.12.8.32.c7312

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Oct 5, 2009
• Deposit Date: May 12, 2015
• Journal: Learning Disability Practice
• Print ISSN: 1465-8712
• Electronic ISSN: 2047-8968
• Publisher: RCN Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 12
• Issue: 8
• Pages: 32-37
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp2009.10.12.8.32.c7312
• Keywords: Learning disabilities; intellectual disabilities; networks; professional practice
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/8076