Nursing Education Needs an Upgrade for Better Disability Care

Geoff Cook

Nursing Education Needs an Upgrade for Better Disability Care

The quality of healthcare is a massive piece of the inclusion puzzle, and this new article highlights a critical gap: the way nurses are educated to provide care to people with disabilities.

As an organization focused on disability research, we see all the time how poor training leads to poor access. This piece shows that many nurses don't feel fully prepared to meet the needs of patients with disabilities, which can lead to gaps in care, miscommunication, and unequal treatment.

The research calls for a fundamental shift in nursing curricula, focusing on everything from communication techniques to understanding the complex relationship between disability and health. When educators prioritize inclusive training, the quality of care—and overall health equity—improves for everyone.

Read the full story on why this educational enhancement is so crucial: Enhancing Nursing Education for Better Disability Care

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