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People with learning disabilities in Scotland (2007)
Book Chapter
Brown, M. (2006). People with learning disabilities in Scotland. In M. Jukes, & J. Aldridge (Eds.), Person-centred practices: an holistic and integrated approachQuay books

People with Learning Disabilities (2007)
Book Chapter
Sowney, M., & Brown, M. (2006). People with Learning Disabilities. In B. Dolan, & L. Holt (Eds.), Accident & Emergency: Theory and Practice 2e, 547-558. Bailliere Tindall

A new research agenda: improving health care in general hospitals (2006)
Journal Article
Brown, M., & MacArthur, J. (2006). A new research agenda: improving health care in general hospitals. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 15(11), 1362-1370. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01408.x

Aim and objectives.  To set out the research required to improve the health of people with learning disabilities in general hospital settings. The objectives are: (i) to share service developments in a mapping exercise to provide a picture of current... Read More about A new research agenda: improving health care in general hospitals.

Caring for people with learning disabilities in emergency care (2006)
Journal Article
Sowney, M., Brown, M., & Barr, O. (2006). Caring for people with learning disabilities in emergency care. Emergency Nurse, 14(2), 23-30. https://doi.org/10.7748/en2006.05.14.2.23.c1225

By focusing on patient journeys through emergency departments, MARGARET SOWNEY and colleagues address some of the key areas of concern in providing care for and discharging patients with learning disabilities, including communication difficulties, co... Read More about Caring for people with learning disabilities in emergency care.

Cognitive behaviour therapy and people with learning disabilities: implications for developing nursing practice (2006)
Journal Article
Brown, M., & Marshall, K. (2006). Cognitive behaviour therapy and people with learning disabilities: implications for developing nursing practice. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 13(2), 234-241. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2850.2006.0

People with learning disabilities are an ageing and increasing population and have been the subject of policy initiatives by the four countries of the UK, detailing the range of supports that need to be in place for this group. The evidence base of t... Read More about Cognitive behaviour therapy and people with learning disabilities: implications for developing nursing practice.

Promoting Health, Supporting Inclusion: Developments in the Nursing and Midwifery Contributions to Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Scotland. (2005)
Journal Article
Brown, M. (2004). Promoting Health, Supporting Inclusion: Developments in the Nursing and Midwifery Contributions to Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Scotland. International Journal of Nursing in Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 2. . 3-12. . .

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 needs of people with intellectual disabilities. To... Read More about Promoting Health, Supporting Inclusion: Developments in the Nursing and Midwifery Contributions to Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Scotland..

Emergency care for people with learning disabilities: What all nurses and midwives need to know (2005)
Journal Article
Brown, M. (2005). Emergency care for people with learning disabilities: What all nurses and midwives need to know. Accident and emergency nursing, 13(4), 224-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aaen.2005.06.001

People with learning disabilities have high health needs and as a result will require access to all aspects of healthcare systems, including the emergency services. The evidence of the health needs experienced by this group is evolving and developing... Read More about Emergency care for people with learning disabilities: What all nurses and midwives need to know.

Three of a kind. (2004)
Journal Article
Brown, M. (2003). Three of a kind. Learning Disability Practice, 7, ISSN 1465-8712

Nurse networks in learning disability. (2000)
Journal Article
Brown, M. & Moore, G. (1999). Nurse networks in learning disability. Nursing Times. 96. . 40. . ISSN 0954-7762.

In 1997, three senior community nurses from Lothian Primary Care NHS Trust, Greater Glasgow Primary Care NHS Trust and Ayrshire and Arran Primary Care NHS Trust established the Scottish Community Learning Disability Nursing Network. The aim was to en... Read More about Nurse networks in learning disability..