Nursing practice in multiple sclerosis [[electronic resource] ] : a core curriculum / / edited by June Halper, Kathleen Costello, Colleen Harris

• Pubblicazione: New York, N.Y., : Demos Medical Pub., c2006
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (208 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.8/340231
• Soggetto topico: Multiple sclerosis - Nursing
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: HalperJune CostelloKathleen HarrisColleen
• Note generali: Rev. ed. of: Nursing practice in multiple sclerosis / Kathleen Costello, June Halper and Colleen Harris. c2003.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Title Page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Contributors; The History of Multiple Sclerosis Care; Domains of Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Practice; Change Theory and Its Application in MS Nursing; Multiple Sclerosis Nurses' Code of Professional Conduct; Epidemiology; The Complete Neurologic Examination; Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Determining the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Multiple Sclerosis; The Immune System and Its Role in Multiple Sclerosis; Disease-Altering Therapies; The Symptom Chain in Multiple Sclerosis; The Multiple Sclerosis Care Team; Bladder Dysfunction ; Bowel Elimination and ContinenceThe Nurse's Role in Advanced Multiple Sclerosis; Psychosocial Implications; Financial and Vocational Concerns; Primary Care Needs; The Nurse's Role in MS Research; Study Guide in Multiple Sclerosis; Case Studies; Certification Study Questions; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Nursing Practice in Multiple Sclerosis: A Core Curriculum, 2nd Edition was written for nurses preparing to take the MS certification exam given under the auspices of the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN), and for everyone involved, or becoming involved, in the field of MS treatment and care. Developed as a companion to Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis, 2nd Edition and Advanced Concepts in Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Care, this guide will help readers learn about the history of MS, its diagnosis, management, and current theories regarding the immunol
• Titolo autorizzato: Nursing practice in multiple sclerosis
• ISBN: 1-281-97479-X; 9786611974794; 1-934559-84-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910451666803321
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