Advanced concepts in multiple sclerosis nursing care (Demos, 2007)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-271) and index
The nature of multiple sclerosis / June Halper -- Therapeutic advances in the treatment of progressive forms of multiple sclerosis / Kathleen Costello -- Optimal primary care management for people with multiple sclerosis / June Halper -- The evolution of disease management / Amy Perrin Ross -- Defining and treating acute exacerbations in multiple sclerosis / Colleen Harris -- Infusion therapies in multiple sclerosis : nursing implications / June Halper and Marie A. Namey -- Promoting adherence to complex protocols / Marie A. Namey -- The role of research in nursing practice / Elsie E. Gulick -- Research coordinator : another dimension of multiple sclerosis nursing / Linda A. Morgante -- Case management / June Halper -- Recognizing and treating cognitive impairment / Colleen Murphy Miller -- Strategies and challenges in managing spasticity / Jane Johnson, Louise Jarrett, and Bernadette Porter -- Pulmonary complications / Linda Lehman, Mary Ann Picone, and June Halper -- Pain / Heidi Maloni -- Depression in MS assessment and treatment / June Halper -- Skin care in multiple sclerosis / June Halper -- Complementary and alternative therapies / Patricia M. Kennedy -- Dealing with uncertainty : sustaining hope in multiple sclerosis / Linda A. Morgante
The nurse plays a vital role as an educator, care provider, and advocate for patients and families affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). The companion book to an earlier work, Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis, Advanced Concepts in Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Care, 2nd Edition examines complex issues in MS management and reflects a new philosophy of MS care: one of empowerment. The focus is on the numerous settings in which MS nurses practice, as well as their many roles and responsibilities in managing this highly variable disease. It will provide the reader with an updated view