title: Causation of problematic behaviour in people with learning disabilities: 1.
abstract: This article, the first of two parts, examines the need for learning disability nurses to explicate the specific behaviours which are often grouped under the umbrella term 'challenging/problematic behaviours'. The prevalence of such behaviours in people who have learning disabilities is discussed. In addition, a review of the main theories of causation of problematic behaviour is presented, with a particular emphasis on the issues of violence and aggression in clients. The second article will offer suggestions on interpreting challenging behaviours in people who have learning disabilities.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Slevin
mesh_terms: D015984:Causality; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D015995:Prevalence; D013041:Specialties, Nursing