Care of the Neurological Patient
Care of the Neurological Patient Books
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Neurological conditions (stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease etc.) account for the third largest number of patient admissions within the UK (after heart disease and cancer). Very small attention or priority is given to the needs of these patients and many are nursed outside specialist units (acute neurology cases account for 20% of admissions to general medical wards). This book aims to help students and registered nurses develop their skills in caring for patients with ongoing neurological disorders.
Care of the Neurological Patient focuses on matter-of-fact care in a non-specialist setting, using the ‘12 Activities of Living’ develop of nursing. The initial chapter addresses assessment and prioritisation of care needs and later chapters focus on specific patient needs in each of the twelve areas. Topics include swallowing and elimination problems, sensory and perceptual problems, chronic pain and fatigue, depression, cognitive and communication problems, mobility problems and spasticity. It Includes matter-of-fact evidence-based guidelines for administration existing problems and preventing complications.
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