Abstract

By the end of this session participants will be able to discuss common medical conditions that affect adults with Down syndrome as they age and develop care plans that include planning for the succession of the primary caregiving role.

Author Details

Patricia Sciscione, PhD, RN, CSN-NJ, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda Delta

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Advanced Practice Nurses, Down Syndrome, Future Planning

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Incorporating Future Planning Into the Medical Plan of Care for Adults With Down Syndrome

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

By the end of this session participants will be able to discuss common medical conditions that affect adults with Down syndrome as they age and develop care plans that include planning for the succession of the primary caregiving role.