Understanding hospital care for adults with learning disabilities
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study observes how care is given to adults with learning disabilities while they are in the hospital. It aims to understand the care experience better, which could lead to improvements in how hospitals support people with learning disabilities.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a learning disability.
- You are currently staying in the hospital as an inpatient.
- Your cognitive impairment is not caused by a head injury or similar (that would rule you out).
- You are not receiving end-of-life care at the time of joining the study.
- You are not being treated in the intensive care unit at the time of joining the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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