Pupillometry Trends in the Setting of Increased Intracranial Pressure
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Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 13, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Research Bytes Source Type: research
Pupillometry Trends in the Setting of Increased Intracranial Pressure
Serial pupil examinations remain a mainstay of neurological assessments performed by neuroscience nurses. Integration of pupillometer technology has increased in recent years, because of its ability to address limitations of manual examinations and to evaluate trended data over time. Preliminary research has linked pupillometer values to intracranial pressure (ICP) values, but data on pupillary changes in the setting of increased ICP remain sparse. The purpose of this study was to determine trends in pupillometer values in the setting of increased ICP among critically ill patients with neurological injury. This is a second...
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 13, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
Challenges in Conducting Ethnography Among Hidden Populations in Rural South India
This article describes challenges experienced as a US-based researcher and native Indian woman conducting a focused ethnography among women with epilepsy in rural south India. The 5 challenges encountered during this research were (1) obtaining ethical approvals to conduct the study, (2) recruiting hidden participants, (3) being a halfie, (4) addressing a sensitive topic with a vulnerable population, and (5) managing researcher distress and intrapersonal conflicts. The article also details strategies used to confront these challenges. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 13, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Reflections Source Type: research
Choosing the Right Delirium Assessment Tool
Delirium is an increasing concern with current combined annual costs for the United States and Europe of approximately $350 billion. Although standardized definitions and diagnostic criteria exist, more than 80% of delirium in the acute care setting is overlooked or misdiagnosed. Delays in identification result in increases in severity and mortality and a reduction in quality of life. Selecting an assessment tool is the first step toward improving recognition. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 13, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
Unique Stroke Symptoms in Women: A Review
Conclusions and Nursing Implications: Current assessment tools and registries are not sensitive and specific to measuring unique stroke symptoms in women. Accurately identifying unique stroke symptoms in women may reduce presentation and treatment time, minimizing misdiagnoses and poor patient outcomes. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 13, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
A Pilot Primary Stroke Prevention Program for Elderly Korean Americans
Conclusion: This study demonstrated feasibility and effectiveness of the program to improve stroke knowledge and healthy behaviors in elderly Korean Americans. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 13, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
The Impact of Head-of-Bed Positioning and Transducer Location on Cerebral Perfusion Pressure Measurement
Introduction: Head-of-bed (HOB) elevation is the standard of care for patients with intracranial pressure monitoring at risk for intracranial hypertension. Measurement of cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) based on HOB elevation and arterial transducer position has not been adequately studied. Methods: This is a planned secondary analysis of prospectively collected data in which paired, serial arterial blood pressure (ABP), intracranial pressure, and CPP measures were obtained once per day for 3 days, with measures leveled at the tragus (Tg) and the phlebostatic axis (PA). The HOB position was recorded for all paired readin...
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 13, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
Poststroke Sleep Disorders: An Executive Summary
Conclusion: The causative mechanism seems to be multifactorial, but occurrence may differ depending on the stroke stage. Combined use of subjective and objective assessment methods may increase PSSD detection and early treatment. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 13, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Executive Summary Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - November 13, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Salivary Cortisol Profile Under Different Stressful Situations in Female College Students: Moderating Role of Anxiety and Sleep
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Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 8, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: CE Test Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Initiating Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis in Patients With Stroke: An Integrative Review
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a frequent and potentially fatal complication of immobility caused by cerebrovascular disease. This review examines the efficiency of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis methods. Patients with stroke initiated on DVT prophylaxis were compared with those who did not have any prophylaxis. Integrative review research design was used and included articles from 2010 to 2016. Search terms such as “DVT prophylaxis” and “stroke” were used to identify scientific publications. Of 173 studies identified, 12 articles were included and rated using the Canadian Medical Association and Center fo...
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 8, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
Effect of Multiple Sclerosis on Dyadic Adjustment
Conclusion: Most of the patients with MS who participated in this study were diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS with a mean Expanded Disability Status Scale score of 3, indicating that patients had the physical ability to perform routine activities. The total dyadic adjustment scale score (107.7) is above average, indicating that dyadic adjustment was at a good level. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 8, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
Factors Affecting the Adherence to Disease-Modifying Therapy in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
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Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 8, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Research Bytes Source Type: research
Factors Affecting the Adherence to Disease-Modifying Therapy in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Conclusion: Patients’ adherence to medication treatment was low and may be associated with social, physical, and cognitive measures. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 8, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
Salivary Cortisol Profile Under Different Stressful Situations in Female College Students: Moderating Role of Anxiety and Sleep
Conclusions: Female college students with increased anxiety under the stressful situation slept better. Those with poor sleep showed attenuated morning cortisol secretion. Those with higher trait anxiety had greater cortisol during the day. (Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - September 8, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Article Source Type: research
