Nursing Practice in Multiple Sclerosis
A Core Curriculum
2nd Edition
Published on 6. June 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
193 pages
978-1-888799-96-5 (ISBN)
Description
Nursing is a critical element in meeting the needs of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families. Over the years, the role of MS nurses have developed from strictly providing care and education, to also providing case management services, counselling, and rehabilitation. As well-educated professionals they have become knowledgeable of the disease process and available treatments.
Nursing Practice in Multiple Sclerosis: A Core Curriculum 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 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 immunologic basis for the disease.
Nursing Practice in Multiple Sclerosis: A Core Curriculum 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 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 immunologic basis for the disease.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York, NY
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
ISBN-13
978-1-888799-96-5 (9781888799965)
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Persons
June Halper is a certified adult nurse practitioner who has specialized in multiple sclerosis since 1978. She is the executive director of the Gimbel Multiple Sclerosis Center, past president and now executive director of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the founding director of the International Organization of MS Nurses (IOMSN), and a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing.
Colleen Harris is a Nurse Coordinator/Nurse Practitioner at the University of Calgary MS Clincic. Colleen is one of the founders and a past president of the International Orginization of MS Nurses(IOMSN).
Kathleen Costello is an Adult Nurse Practioner and Clinical Director of the Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis, located at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She collaborates with physicians at the Center to assist in the evaluation process and to provide ongoing care for persons with multiple sclerosis.
Colleen Harris is a Nurse Coordinator/Nurse Practitioner at the University of Calgary MS Clincic. Colleen is one of the founders and a past president of the International Orginization of MS Nurses(IOMSN).
Kathleen Costello is an Adult Nurse Practioner and Clinical Director of the Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis, located at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She collaborates with physicians at the Center to assist in the evaluation process and to provide ongoing care for persons with multiple sclerosis.
Content
Contents: Background Information for Nursing Practice in Multiple Sclerosis
The History of Multiple Sclerosis Care; Domains of Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Practice; Change Theory and Its Application in Multiple Sclerosis Nursing; Multiple Sclerosis Nurses, Code of Professional Conduct
The Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Epidemiology; The Complete Neurologic Examination; Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Determining the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Management of the Disease Process
The Immune System and Its Role in Multiple Sclerosis; Disease-Altering Therapies; Functional Alterations: Physical Domains; The Symptom Chain in Multiple Sclerosis; The Multiple Sclerosis Care Team; Bladder Dysfunction; Bowel Elimination and Continence; The Nurse's Role in Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Functional Alterations: Personal Domain
Psychosocial Implications; Financial and Vocational Concerns
Shaping Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Practice
Primary Care Needs; The Nurse's Role in Multiple Sclerosis Research; Study Guide in Multiple Sclerosis; Case Studies; Certification Study Questions.
The History of Multiple Sclerosis Care; Domains of Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Practice; Change Theory and Its Application in Multiple Sclerosis Nursing; Multiple Sclerosis Nurses, Code of Professional Conduct
The Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Epidemiology; The Complete Neurologic Examination; Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Determining the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Management of the Disease Process
The Immune System and Its Role in Multiple Sclerosis; Disease-Altering Therapies; Functional Alterations: Physical Domains; The Symptom Chain in Multiple Sclerosis; The Multiple Sclerosis Care Team; Bladder Dysfunction; Bowel Elimination and Continence; The Nurse's Role in Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Functional Alterations: Personal Domain
Psychosocial Implications; Financial and Vocational Concerns
Shaping Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Practice
Primary Care Needs; The Nurse's Role in Multiple Sclerosis Research; Study Guide in Multiple Sclerosis; Case Studies; Certification Study Questions.