Focus group interviews examining the contribution of intellectual disability clinical nurse specialists in Ireland

Aims and objectives To explore the contribution of clinical nurse specialists in intellectual disability nursing in Ireland. Background While clinical nurse specialists exist since the 1940s, they have only been a reality in Ireland since 2001. While the role of clinical nurse specialist has developed over the years, it still however is often seen as a complex multifaceted role that causes confusion, frustration and controversy. Design A...