Caregiver Burden and Associated Factors Among Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
BACKGROUND: Informal caregiving of stroke survivors often begins with intensity compared with the linear caregiving trajectories in progressive conditions. Informal caregivers of stroke survivors are often inadequately prepared for their caregiving role, which can have detrimental effects on their well-being. A greater depth of understanding about caregiving burden is needed to identify caregivers in most need of intervention. The purpose of this study was to examine caregiver burden and associated factors among a cohort of informal caregivers of stroke survivors. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 88 informal caregivers ...
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 7, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
Updating External Ventricular Drainage Care and Intrahospital Transport Practices at a Community Hospital
CONCLUSION: The goals for the project were met, and practice variation is being reduced. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 7, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Clinical Nursing Focus Source Type: research
Emergency Department Length of Stay and Other Factors Contributing to Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patient Outcomes: An Executive Summary
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 7, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Executive Summary Source Type: research
Viruses Don't Care What You Believe
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 7, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Reflections on Nursing Ingenuity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
INTRODUCTION: This reflections article provides insight toward nursing innovations to reduce the overuse of personal protective equipment while maintaining a safe environment for staff taking care of COVID-19 patients. The secondary aim of this article to capitalize on recent advances in mass electronic communication through social media to encourage nurses across the globe to share their knowledge and expertise during this pandemic. INNOVATIONS: The many innovations that have been implemented fall into 3 categories of reducing unnecessary use of personal protective equipment, promoting staff safety and readiness, and redu...
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 3, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Reflections Source Type: research
Posters of the 2020 American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Annual Meeting: The Year There Was No Wall on Which to Hang Them
The 2020 annual meeting of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a summary of 27 abstracts presented in poster format that were accepted to that meeting. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 3, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: CE Test Source Type: research
Information Needs and Preferences of Family Caregivers of Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 3, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: CE Test Source Type: research
Impact of Electroacupuncture Stimulation on Postoperative Constipation for Patients Undergoing Brain Tumor Surgery
CONCLUSION: Acupuncture and EA are novel adjuvant therapies to treat constipation. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 3, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
Effects of Localized Heating on Pain, Skin Perfusion, and Wound Healing After Lumbar Decompression
CONCLUSION: Localized heating can effectively relieve postoperative pain and improve skin perfusion. These results suggest that localized heating tailored to the wound healing process may be beneficial for patients undergoing spinal surgery. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 3, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
Continuous Electroencephalographic Training for Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit Nurses: A Feasibility Study
BACKGROUND: Use of continuous electroencephalographic (cEEG) monitoring has more than doubled at our institution for the last 4 years. Although intensive care unit cEEG is reviewed remotely by board-certified epileptologists every 4 to 6 hours, there are inherent delays between occurrence, recognition, and treatment of epileptiform activity. Neuroscience intensive care unit (NSICU) nurses are uniquely positioned to monitor cEEG in real time yet do not receive formal training. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an education program to teach nurses to monitor cEEG, identify a burst suppression pat...
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 3, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
Challenges and Lessons Learned Tailoring a Behavioral Intervention for Stroke Survivor–Care Partner Dyads
CONCLUSIONS: Dyad-focused behavioral interventions hold promise for use with stroke survivors and their care partners. They also present unique implementation challenges compared with survivor-only interventions. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 3, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Reflections Source Type: research
Evaluation of Evidence-Based Guidelines for Fever Management in Critically Ill Adult Patients With Brain Injury
CONCLUSION: Evidence-based guidelines for fever management in patients with a brain injury can be used in nursing practice with rapid response, improving healthcare efficiency and contributing to better outcomes for critically ill patients. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 3, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension: An Underrecognized Complication of Parkinson Disease
CONCLUSIONS: Nurses can play a crucial role in the recognition and management of nOH. Nurses who are educated about nOH are well suited to partner with care providers to treat disabling motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson disease. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 3, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Clinical Nursing Focus Source Type: research
Day-to-Day Change in Pulsatility Index Describes Anterior Cerebral Circulation Disturbance and Functional Outcomes in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
This study is the first to report day-to-day PI change in children with TBI and provides early insights into anterior cerebral artery circulation alterations of children with TBI. Although further research is needed, this study provides early evidence that TCD may be a valuable noninvasive neuromonitoring option in the management of children with TBI. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 3, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
Assessing Postvoid Residual to Identify Risk for Urinary Complications Post Stroke
CONCLUSION: Identifying the risk for urinary complications post stroke can lead to early interventions that can improve recovery. This also allows for specific patient education related to preventative measures to reduce risk of urinary complications. The use of a specific bladder scanning protocol is recommended as standard practice for all patients admitted with stroke. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 3, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Evidence-Based Practice Source Type: research
