Staff shortages: why the stakes are high in learning disability nursing

Key Points

• The aim is to highlight the severe staff shortages in learning disability nursing and their implications.
• Conducted a survey of 506 registered nurses in learning disabilities and 60 nursing students
• Focused on the experiences and perspectives of current nursing professionals
• Analyzed responses to assess the state of the nursing workforce
• The survey indicates alarming staff shortages in learning disability nursing
• Responses reflect concerns about the sustainability of the profession
• The critical situation may affect the quality of care for individuals with learning disabilities.

Abstract