Identifying the factors affecting the implementation of strategies to promote a safer environment for patients with learning disabilities in NHS hospitals: a mixed-methods study

• Main Authors: I Tuffrey-Wijne (Author), N Giatras (Author), L Goulding (Author), E Abraham (Author), L Fenwick (Author), C Edwards (Author), S Hollins (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: National Institute for Health Research, 2013-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: There has been consistent evidence that people with learning disabilities experience health inequalities and poor NHS health-care provision, leading to avoidable harm and premature, avoidable death. Objectives: To describe the factors in NHS hospitals that promote or compromise a safe en...