Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis
by Halper, June; Holland, Nancy, Ph.D.Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-08-30
Publisher(s): Springer Pub Co
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Summary
Among the many responsibilities of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) nurse, perhaps the most important is to help patients devise, learn, and implement self-care strategies to improve their wellness and quality of life. Taking a fresh perspective on the complex role of the MS nurse, this comprehensive clinical reference demonstrates how nurses can change the lives of patients with MS.
Table of Contents
| Contributors | p. ix |
| Foreword | p. xi |
| Introduction | p. xiii |
| Introduction to Multiple Sclerosis | |
| An Overview of Multiple Sclerosis | p. 1 |
| Integrating the Concept of Hope Into Clinical Practice | p. 17 |
| Educating the Patient and Family | p. 29 |
| Providing Advocacy for the Patient With Multiple Sclerosis | p. 43 |
| Managing The Disease and Its Symptoms and Promoting Healthy Coping | |
| Providing Culturally Competent Care | p. 53 |
| Managing and Minimizing Symptoms | p. 61 |
| Managing Elimination Dysfunction | p. 87 |
| Addressing Risk Factors Across the Disease Spectrum | p. 109 |
| Incorporating Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Symptom Management | p. 123 |
| Addressing Psychosocial Issues | p. 131 |
| Acknowledging Sexuality and Implementing Family Planning | p. 169 |
| Working With the Pediatric Patient Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis | p. 193 |
| Improving Outcomes | |
| Collaborating With the Rehabilitation Team | p. 215 |
| Maximizing the Effectiveness of Pharmacotherapeutics | p. 237 |
| Targeted Resources | |
| Managing Resources | p. 255 |
| Managing Multiple Sclerosis Relapses and Symptoms: Pharmacology Overview | p. 267 |
| Index | p. 271 |
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