Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from April 2005

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from April 2005

Telling it like it is.(need for portrayals and media coverage of nurses)(Editorial)
April 1, 2005... Since nurses are such a prevalent part of medical care, it is not unusual to see nurses portrayed in the media, from print media to television, in both fictional and real-life situations. But rarely are nurses depicted in a realistic manner,...

Lumbar burst fracture associated with bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction: case study.(Award Winner)
April 1, 2005... Abstract: Lumbar burst fractures occur when unusual force and flexion are placed on the spine, causing the vertebral body to rupture and possibly protrude in to the spinal canal. A resulting conus medullaris injury is possible, but not common....

Spinal epidural abscess--from onset to rehabilitation: case study.(Award Winner)
April 1, 2005... Abstract: Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition; consequently, the clinical significance of early diagnosis often is overlooked. The challenge with SEA is not its treatment, but achieving early diagnosis before neurological symptoms...

Health promotion interests of women with disabilities.
April 1, 2005... Abstract: The number of women with disabilities (WWD) in the United States is substantial and growing. Health promotion education can play a key role in the achievement of optimal health and well-being for this population. A preliminary step in...

The validity and reliability of the Knowledge of Women's Issues and Epilepsy (KOWIE) Questionnaires I and II.
April 1, 2005... Abstract: The Knowledge of Women's Issues in Epilepsy (KOWIE) Questionnaires I and II were developed to assess what women with epilepsy (WWE) and practitioners know about relevant topics and concerns. Prior to disseminating any tool, an...

Participation in a dementia evaluation program: perceptions of family members.
April 1, 2005... Abstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, disabling, eventually fatal condition that affects approximately 4 million adults in the United States. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore several issues from the caregiver's...

Health-related quality of life in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy fusion.
April 1, 2005... Abstract: Outcomes are an integral part of surgical decision making among patients, families, physicians, and nurses. The purpose of this descriptive, longitudinal study was to investigate and compare health-related quality of life as an...

The symptoms, neurobiology, and current pharmacological treatment of depression.
April 1, 2005... Abstract: Depression as a medical disorder increasingly is being recognized and treated. The mood of an individual with major depression is often described as sad, hopeless, or discouraged, and there are many physical symptoms associated with...

Stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus for the treatment of Parkinson's disease: postoperative management programming, and rehabilitation.
April 1, 2005... Abstract: High-frequency stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus is a neurosurgical procedure for the alleviation of motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease and debilitating medication-induced dyskinesias. Stimulation is achieved with electrodes...

What cues do nurses use to predict aggression in people with acquired brain injury?
April 1, 2005... Abstract: There is a paucity of research on the frequent and repeated episodes of aggression and violence experienced by nurses when working with people who have an acquired brain injury. The purpose of this study was to bring this issue into...