Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from April 1997

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from April 1997

Surfing the net: the sequel. (use of the Internet in nursing)(Editorial)
April 1, 1997... Ever since there has been access to the internet, the way we communicate with patients has changed. As a new technology, it is certainly not available to everyone, but more and more people are taking advantage of the benefits the internet has...

Perceived self-care information needs and information-seeking behaviors before and after elective spinal procedures.
April 1, 1997... Introduction Patients undergoing elective spinal surgery procedures constitute a nursing challenge regarding discharge instruction. Within the last decade, there has been a dramatic decrease in the length of stay (LOS) of patients...

Screening for acute confusion in elderly long-term care residents.
April 1, 1997... Introduction Acute confusion (AC) or delirium has been described in the clinical setting as reversible dementia, pseudosenility and acute brain syndrome.[1 6] These labels are often inaccurately attributed to old age or dementia. While...

Hope and a health-promoting lifestyle in persons with Parkinson's disease.
April 1, 1997... Introduction People are living longer. As a result, people will be living longer with chronic diseases. According to the Bureau of the Census, 110 million people in the United States (US) are affected with one or more chronic...

Stereotactic radiosurgery for malignant brain tumors: the patient's perspective.
April 1, 1997... Introduction Anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma multiforme are the most frequent primary brain tumors in the adult age group and represent a major cause of morbidity and mortality.[17] The American Cancer Society states that each...

Soft tissue manipulation: neuromuscular and muscle energy techniques.
April 1, 1997... Soft Tissue Manipulation Soft tissue manipulation includes several techniques; some involve pressure or stretching of muscle fibers and others involve range of motion against resistance. Two of these are the neuromuscular technique...

Distinguishing conversion disorder from neurologic impairment.
April 1, 1997... Introduction Could neurology and psychiatry be two sides of the same coin? The many close links between the two disciplines have long been appreciated. Historically, neurology grew out of neuropsychiatry, a well-established discipline...