Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from February 2003

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from February 2003

AANN and ABNN--family or friends?(American Association of Neuroscience Nurses and American Board of Neuroscience Nursing)(Editorial)
February 1, 2003... Have you ever thought about the relationship between the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) and the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN)? Did you wonder whether they were two different groups or if one was a subsidiary...

Letter to the editor.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003... Dear Editor: There is a lot of banter about the nursing shortage these days. Hospitals are restructuring nursing staffs, grants are being issued, and research studies are being presented. What surprises me is that very little is being said...

Correction.("Glial Tumors--New Approaches in Chemotherapy" Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, December 2002)(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2003... In the Pharmacology Update section of the December 2002 issue (Volume 34, Number 6) of the journal, the article "Glial Tumors--New Approaches in Chemotherapy" appeared on pages 326-330. The first paragraph of that article should read as...

Defining neuroscience nursing practice: the 2001 role delineation study.(American Board of Neuroscience Nursing; includes statistical tables)
February 1, 2003... Abstract: Studies that provided a blueprint for the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) examination were conducted in 1987, 1992, and 1997. In 2000, the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN) formed a task force to re-examine...

Complex regional pain syndrome-type I: research relevance, practice realities.(neuroscience nursing research)
February 1, 2003... Abstract: Because complex regional pain syndrome--type I usually occurs following minor trauma, clients will most likely be encountered in community settings. Nurses will come into contact with them as family members, friends, neighbors, and...

The educational needs of caregivers of stroke survivors in acute and community settings.(neuroscience nursing research)
February 1, 2003... Abstract: Stroke is a major cause of chronic illness in Australia, where it is estimated that between 200,000 and 250,000 people live with disabilities due to stroke. Given stroke's effect on survivors and the accompanying burden on caregivers,...

Broadening the understanding of injury prevention: a case study.(neuroscience nursing research)
February 1, 2003... Abstract: The death or injury of a loved one is tragic, especially if that injury could have been prevented. Programs to reduce the incidence and severity of neurological trauma are traditionally driven by injury statistics, and the literature...

Adolescents' lived experience of epilepsy.(neuroscience nursing research; includes statistical tables)
February 1, 2003... Abstract: To improve the well-being of adolescents with epilepsy, research is needed on how adolescents cope. In this study, Lazarus' model of stress and coping and Antonovsky's Theory of Sense of Coherence were used as the theoretical...

Metastatic compression fractures--vertebroplasty for pain control. (Clinical Corner).(neuroscience nursing research)
February 1, 2003... Cancer is a devastating disease that can cause widespread invasion and destruction within the body. The spinal column is a common site for metastasis of lymphoma, lung, breast, and prostate cancer, with progressive bony involvement leading to...

Scientific integrity--the cornerstone of knowledge. (Research Corner).(neuroscience nursing research; includes table)
February 1, 2003... Scientific misconduct has been a topic of discussion in research, practice, and policy arenas for decades. Scientific misconduct is a serious violation of the fundamental principle that scientists be truthful and fair in the conduct of research...

Guiding growth. (Horizons).(bioresorbable peripheral nerve guide by Polyganics)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Repair of peripheral nerve injuries is limited by the growth of neuromas and fibrous tissue into the anastamosis. This results in incomplete regeneration and thus incomplete return of neurologic function. A bioresorbable product that shields...

'Daily victories'. (Horizons).(www.AlzheimersDisease.com)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Because of the incurable nature of Alzheimer's disease, many healthcare providers are reluctant to aggressively diagnose and treat the disease in its early stages. Drug therapy is available that slows symptom progression, yet only about...

New self-efficacy scale. (Horizons).(multiple sclerosis research at Liverpool University)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Self-efficacy has been shown to be an important factor in adjustment to any disease, but particularly important in a chronic disease such as multiple sclerosis (MS). Measuring self-efficacy, however, can be a challenge, and several scales are...

New migraine medication. (Horizons).(frovatriptan)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Migraine is the major health problem in the United States. The introduction of the triptan group of medications represents a major advance in migraine management. However, not all people respond to the triptans, and many suffer side effects. A...

Volume and mortality. (Horizons).(neuroscience nursing research)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... In yet another study of the relationship between experience and outcomes, hospital volume was found to inversely relate to surgical mortality. In other words, high-volume hospitals were shown to have lower surgical morbidity rates for...

Family involvement in CPR. (Horizons).(cardiopulmonary resuscitation )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Television programs often show the inadvertent presence of family members during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) efforts, yet the reality is often the opposite. Families are quickly escorted out of the area and called in after the event....