Module Code - Title:

NM4134 - INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY ADULT NURSING

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

0

Tutorial

1

Other

4

Private

3

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

Building on previous knowledge this module addresses nursing aspects related to young and middle adulthood and specific support and intervention strategies required assisting in health and wellbeing of adults with an ID.

Syllabus:

Theories of adulthood. Transition from adolescences, rights of the adult with an intellectual disability. Services to support community integration, empowerment, advocacy, autonomy and choice. Communication to support decision making in choosing a home, employment and parenting services, interpersonal relationships, marriage and parenthood. Therapeutic relationships and psychosocial supports for health and lifestyle decisions and health promotion activities in adulthood. Holistic case management; values based support; personal, health work and leisure. Safeguarding; recognising and responding to abuse.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

(Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis) Demonstrate knowledge of the theories and principles of adulthood Demonstration knowledge of an adults rights and vulnerabilities Discuss values based support in decision making

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

(Attitudes and Values) Demonstrate an understanding of the values of engagement, support and care provision in a holistic manner Value the adult with an intellectual disability as a decision maker

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

(Physical Skills) N/A

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Experience The module will be taught through a combination of lectures and tutorials that engage with selected primary texts and supplemented by secondary material (assigned, recommended and/or sourced by students). Lectures will combine contextualisation with close reading, illustrated, where necessary, by visual and audio material. Tutorials will have an emphasis on participative group-work, and focus on exploring values, attitudes and understanding of disability. Research Appreciate current evidence based literature and its relevance to nursing practice and incorporate relevant national and international health policy

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Atherton, H.L. and Crickmore, D.J. (2012) Learning disabilities toward inclusion. 6th Edition. , London: Churchill Livingstone.

Lindsay, P. and Morrisson, J. (2011) Care of the adult with intellectual disability in primary care. , Florida: CRC Press.

Mafuba, K. (2023) Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice , London: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group.

Other Relevant Texts:

Taggart, L. and Cousins, W. (2014) Health promotion for People with intellectual and developmental disabilities. , Berkshire: Open University Press.

Clement, T. and Bigby, C. (2010) Intellectual disabilities: Encouraging inclusion and participation. , London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

BSNUIDUFA - NURSING (INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY)

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Spring

Module Leader:

rosemary.lyons@ul.ie