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The health role of local area coordinators in Scotland: A mixed methods study. (2013)
Journal Article
Brown, M., Karatzias, T., & O'Leary, L. (2013). The health role of local area coordinators in Scotland: A mixed methods study. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 17, 387-402. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744629513509795

The study set out to explore whether local area coordinators (LACs) and their managers view the health role of LACs as an essential component of their work and identify the health-related activities undertaken by LACs in Scotland. A mixed methods cro... Read More about The health role of local area coordinators in Scotland: A mixed methods study..

Management of erectile dysfunction in adult men with learning disabilities and diabetes (2012)
Journal Article
Brown, M., Duff, H., Boyd, M., & Shaw, J. (2012). Management of erectile dysfunction in adult men with learning disabilities and diabetes. Diabetes and primary care, 14, 120-126

The effective management of obesity, diabetes and associated complications, such as erectile dysfunction (ED), in people with learning disabilities is an important and evolving area. ED may be poorly recognised and poorly understood by people with le... Read More about Management of erectile dysfunction in adult men with learning disabilities and diabetes.

A review of the literature relating to psychological interventions and people with intellectual disabilities: Issues for research, policy, education and clinical practice (2011)
Journal Article
Brown, M., Duff, H., Karatzias, T., & Horsburgh, D. (2011). A review of the literature relating to psychological interventions and people with intellectual disabilities: Issues for research, policy, education and clinical practice. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 15, 31-45. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744629511401166

The aim of this review is to identify and analyse the published evidence base and wider literature in relation to psychological interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities. The review suggests that the evidence base regarding psychologica... Read More about A review of the literature relating to psychological interventions and people with intellectual disabilities: Issues for research, policy, education and clinical practice.

Learning Disability Liaison Nursing Services in south-east Scotland: a mixed-methods impact and outcome study (2011)
Journal Article
Brown, M., MacArthur, J., McKechanie, A., Mack, S., Hayes, M., & Fletcher, J. (2011). Learning Disability Liaison Nursing Services in south-east Scotland: a mixed-methods impact and outcome study. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 56, 1161-1174. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01511.x

Background There have been significant concerns about the care and treatment of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) when attending general hospitals, which have led to inquiries that highlight service and systems failures. One response has be... Read More about Learning Disability Liaison Nursing Services in south-east Scotland: a mixed-methods impact and outcome study.

Equality and access to general health care for people with learning disabilities: reality or rhetoric? (2010)
Journal Article
Brown, M., MacArthur, J., McKechanie, A., Hayes, M., & Fletcher, J. (2010). Equality and access to general health care for people with learning disabilities: reality or rhetoric?. Journal of Research in Nursing, 15, 351-361. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987110370019

This paper contributes to the growing debate relating to meeting the health needs of people with learning disabilities when accessing general health services. It is set within the context of a population that has historically experienced poor care an... Read More about Equality and access to general health care for people with learning disabilities: reality or rhetoric?.

An international evaluation of networks and networking in learning disability nursing. (2009)
Journal Article
Horan, P., & Brown, M. (2009). An international evaluation of networks and networking in learning disability nursing. Learning Disability Practice, 12, 32-37. doi:10.7748/ldp2009.10.12.8.32.c7312

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 c... Read More about An international evaluation of networks and networking in learning disability nursing..

Out-of-area placements in Scotland and people with learning disabilities: a preliminary population study. (2008)
Journal Article
Brown, M., & Paterson, D. (2008). Out-of-area placements in Scotland and people with learning disabilities: a preliminary population study. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 15, 278-286. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2850.2007.01223.x

People with learning disabilities have a different pattern of disease from the general population and high health needs that are frequently unidentified and unmet. Many require responses from general and specialist health services. A picture is emerg... Read More about Out-of-area placements in Scotland and people with learning disabilities: a preliminary population study..

The experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities and their carers in general hospitals: a focus group study (2008)
Journal Article
Gibbs, S. M., Brown, M., & Muir, W. J. (2008). The experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities and their carers in general hospitals: a focus group study. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 52, 1061-1077. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2788.2008.01057.x

Background People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have higher levels of health needs compared with the general population, many of which are unrecognised and unmet. While there has been interest and research into the primary health provision for... Read More about The experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities and their carers in general hospitals: a focus group study.

Policy and learning disabilities: a Scottish perspective. (2007)
Journal Article
Brown, M. (2007). Policy and learning disabilities: a Scottish perspective. Advances in mental health and learning disabilities, 1, 22-25. doi:10.1108/17530180200700006

This paper outlines the development of legislative and policy frameworks in Scotland with a particular focus following political devolution. The impact of these changes and developments on the lives of people with learning disabilities are discussed.

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)
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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..