Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from August 2006

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from August 2006

Culturally competent care.(Editorial)
August 1, 2006... There is no doubt that the world is becoming a smaller place. Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia are closer than ever. Just as we have a global economy and global communication, we have global healthcare issues. Languages, religions,...

Pilot testing of the starship infant neurological assessment tool.
August 1, 2006... Abstract: Neurological assessment can be a challenge in young children because of their physical, behavioral, and cognitive immaturity. The use of an infant neurological assessment tool allows nurses to easily perform a comprehensive...

Complementary therapy use and quality of life in persons with high-grade gliomas.
August 1, 2006... Abstract: Studies have indicated that 30%-80% of cancer patients use complementary and alternative practices and products (CAPPs), but little is known about CAPPs use by persons with brain tumors. This secondary analysis of Glioma Outcomes...

Efficacy of EMLA cream to reduce fear and pain associated with interferon beta-1a injection in patients with multiple sclerosis.
August 1, 2006... Abstract: Fear of pain from injections may affect adherence to needed drug therapy. A single-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of EMLA cream in reducing the fear and pain associated with...

From symptom to diagnosis: illness experiences of multiple sclerosis patients.
August 1, 2006... Abstract: This interview study describes 61 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients' conceptions of the disease before they were diagnosed and their experiences of the initial symptoms and the diagnosis. Qualitative content analysis was applied. The...

Sciatic nerve injury following intramuscular injection: a case report and review of the literature.
August 1, 2006... Abstract: A 25-year-old male patient presented with foot drop indicative of a sciatic nerve injury following gluteal intramuscular (IM) injections. Blood tests and magnetic resonance imaging of his spine were within normal limits, but...

Characteristics and symptom management of progressive supranuclear palsy: a multidisciplinary approach.
August 1, 2006... Abstract: Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurodegenerative disorder that may be mistaken for Parkinson's disease early in its course, is the most common type of atypical parkinsonism. PSP is fatal; it transforms a normal person into an...

Gizmos and gadgets for the neuroscience intensive care unit.
August 1, 2006... Abstract: Managing the critical neuroscience patient population challenges practitioners because of both the devastating injury involved and the complexity of care required. Emerging technology provides the neuroscience intensive care unit team...

Complementary and alternative therapies: the nurse's role.
August 1, 2006... Abstract: One objective of Healthy People 2010 is to increase both quality and years of healthy life. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) encompasses strategies that can help individuals meet this goal. CAM includes therapies such as...