Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from June 2000

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from June 2000

Editorial: Imprinting.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... As the gosling pecks its way into a new life outside of its protective shell, it bonds with the first image it encounters, usually its mother. The gosling then follows this image and adopts behaviors based on its observations and interactions...

Letters to the Editor.
June 1, 2000... Editor's Note: The following letters are additional replies to the question, By what means do you address and assess quality of life related issues in clinical practice, and if applicable, what instruments do you use? which was addressed in the...

Pain in Multiple Sclerosis: An Overview of Its Nature and Management.
June 1, 2000... Abstract: Pain is experienced by approximately two-thirds of all people with multiple sclerosis (MS) at some time during the course of their disease. Pain in MS occurs as a consequence of both the disease and the disability that it produces....

An Epilepsy Care Package: The Nurse Specialist's Role.
June 1, 2000... Abstract: Deficiencies in existing primary care for people with epilepsy are well-recognized in the United Kingdom and include a lack of structure and an inability to meet the patients' needs for information and support to cope with their...

Effective Nursing Interventions for the Management of Alzheimer's Disease(*).
June 1, 2000... Abstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes severe deterioration of functional and cognitive abilities. As the leading cause of dementia in adults, it affects one in every 10 people who are more...

Identifying Patients "At Risk" for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome and a Treatment Protocol.
June 1, 2000... Abstract: Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are common problems. It is estimated that more than 10 million Americans have problems with alcohol dependence that adversely affect their lives and the lives of their families. Many of these...

Skin Hemodynamics During Change from Supine to Lateral Position.
June 1, 2000... Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify the skin hemodynamics during the position change from supine to lateral in patients with neurodegenerative diseases. The participants were 19 patients with neurodegenerative diseases and 12...

The Biobehavioral Correlates of Post-traumatic Brain Injury Depression.
June 1, 2000... Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), typically resulting vehicle accidents or acts of violence, is a major public health concern. Survivors often `face lifelong impairments affecting functional status, cognition, and mood. Depression, the...

The Neurobiology of Antidepressants.
June 1, 2000... Introduction The nurse requires a thorough understanding of the underlying sciences that directly influence intervention; this is never more important than in the prescribing and administration of drugs. Knowledge of drug activity in the...

Compliance and Noncompliance in Neuroscience.
June 1, 2000... Promoting and restoring health, preventing illness, and mitigating suffering are the basic responsibilities of nurses,[2] and one important aspect of these responsibilities is the promotion of patient compliance with prescribed drugs and other...