Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles

Recent articles from Journal of Neuroscience Nursing

Healthcare reform--the time is now.(Editorial)
April 1, 2009... As Americans usher in an era of political "change," healthcare reform remains a top priority. Key Congressional and Executive Branch leaders and diverse consumer groups across the spectrum of the American electorate have identified accessible, affordable healthcare as a critical element of...

A review of health-related quality of life in adult traumatic brain injury survivors in the context of combat veterans.(Report)
April 1, 2009... ABSTRACT Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) research in traumatic brain injury (TBI) populations is beginning to emerge in the literature. Because rehabilitation and reintegration issues are complex with TBI, especially with new combat veterans, it is critical that future HRQOL...

Performance improvement measures in achieving glycemic control in the acute brain injury population.(CE)(Report)
April 1, 2009... ABSTRACT Glycemic control is becoming a standard practice in the intensive care environment because it has been shown to produce positive patient outcomes and benefits. A 14-bed neurointensive care unit initiated a strict glycemic protocol and evaluated the results over a 1-year period...

Identifying the perception of needs of family members visiting and nurses working in the intensive care unit.(Report)
April 1, 2009... ABSTRACT Recent initiatives encourage a family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and invasive procedures and more open visitation policies in intensive care units (ICUs). This study investigated perceptions of needs of those visiting and working in six ICUs. The needs of...

Profile, burden, and quality of life of Israeli stroke survivor caregivers: a longitudinal study.(Report)
April 1, 2009... ABSTRACT The aims of this study were to (1) delineate the sociodemographic profile of Israeli primary caregivers of stroke survivors; (2) examine the changes in caregivers' burden, physical and emotional health, social support network, and quality of life (QOL) during the first 6 months...