MENTAL RETARDATION: AN UNRUSHED BANE TO OUR CHILDREN

Author Name: Anand R Joel

Volume/Issue: 02/12

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2022-18155812/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Professor cum HOD of Child Health Nursing, College of Nursing, LLRM Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study is to summarize the main research findings pertaining to mental retardation. This article focuses on the various aspects of mental retardation such as the criteria and basics through which we define mental retardation and its relationships with the present definitions given. This articles also gives a detail on the criteria of the classification according to the designated authorities. Prevention an important aspect of mental retardation is explained in detail in the aspect of etiology and treatment. The major focus of the article has been the role of nurse, which describes the perspective of the nurses in handling the clients with mental retardation.

Key words: Mental Retardation, Etiology, Prevention, Nurse