Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from December 2006

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from December 2006

Stroke center certification: a beginning, not an end.(Guest Editorial)(Editorial)
December 1, 2006... The most important development in U.S. stroke care delivery during the last few years is the emergence of primary stroke centers (PCC). A PCC is a facility that can safely and appropriately provide evidence-based care for many patients with...

An ethical dilemma involving a shy-drager patient: a case study.(neurosciences research)
December 1, 2006... Abstract: Shy-Drager syndrome, one type of multisystem atrophy, is considered a Parkinson's-plus syndrome. Survival time is less than a decade from the onset of symptoms, and patients usually become physically dependent and wheelchair bound...

The neuroscience nursing 2005 role delineation study: implications for certification.(American Board of Nursing Specialties)(American Association of Neuroscience Nursing)
December 1, 2006... Abstract: A task force appointed by the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing conducted a role delineation study to define current practice in neuroscience nursing. The results were used to validate the content matrix for future Certified...

Nonspecific behaviors as early indications of cerebral vasospasm.
December 1, 2006... Abstract: This study investigated nonspecific behaviors as early indications of vasospasm following subarachnoid hemorrhage. Although symptoms of vasospasm (e.g., lowered level of consciousness, focal deficits such as hemiplegia or aphasia),...

Optimizing patient care in the pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit.(neurosciences research)(includes tables)
December 1, 2006... Abstract: In the pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit (PEMU) of a large midwestern hospital, patient care is optimized through the design of the unit, nurse and family education, communication, and medication administration. Four years after the...

The influence of spirituality on family management of Parkinson's disease.
December 1, 2006... Abstract: This study examined the role of spirituality in defining and managing Parkinson's disease (PD) for people with PD and their families. A content-analysis approach was used to interpret and analyze individual and family interviews from...

The influence of metamemory on the quality of life of persons with multiple sclerosis.
December 1, 2006... Abstract: This study examined the influence of metamemory (i.e., self-report of memory ability and skills), in combination with other factors, on quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants (482 persons with MS)...

Into the unknown: the experiences of individuals living with multiple sclerosis.(neurosciences research)
December 1, 2006... Abstract: This article examines the narratives of 16 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Before diagnosis, the participants had experienced disparate and transient symptoms. Diagnosis itself involved numerous tests and health...

Neurological correlates of high-risk behavior: a case study of Alphonse Capone.
December 1, 2006... Abstract: Neurological impairment, traumatic brain injury, and childhood trauma and abuse are all associated with violent and high-risk behaviors among prison inmates. This case study examines the medical history of a notorious...

A study of pupillary assessment in outpatient neurosurgical clinics.(neurosciences research)(includes statistical tables)
December 1, 2006... Abstract: This study compared the accuracy of three methods of assessing pupil diameter. Measurements from the ForSite[TM] pupillometer and visual assessments were compared with measurements obtained using a pupil gauge (the standard method)....

The pharmacological management of spasticity.(Pharmacology Update)(includes statistical table)
December 1, 2006... Spasticity is formally defined as a velocity-dependent increase in resistance to passive range of motion. It is a hallmark of neurological diseases that affect the central nervous system, including conditions that are congenital (e.g., cerebral...