Nursing Practice Related to Spinal Chord Injury and Disorders

by Nelson, Audrey; Zejdlik, Cynthia Perry; Love, Linda

• ISBN13: 9780970887313
• ISBN10: 0970887310
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: Demos Medical Pub

Summary

(Eastern Paralyzed Veteran's Association) James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital, Tampa, FL. Text for nurses working in a variety of healthcare settings. Offers a thorough examination of the care requirements of patients with spinal cord injury or disorders. Takes a multidisciplinary perspective on issues from health maintenance to psychological support. Outline format. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Foreword	v
Preface	vii
Contributing Authors	xi
Reviewers	xiii
Focus Group Participants	xvii
SECTION 1: Background Information for Nursing Practice Related to Spinal Cord Impairment (SCI)
Historical Overview	1	(8)
Anne Scott
American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses	9	(2)
Audrey Nelson
Philosophy, Goals, and Process of SCI Nursing Practice	11	(12)
Barbara Simmons
Diversity in Nursing Practice Roles and Settings	23	(6)
Marilyn L. Ter Maat
Cultural Issues Affecting Care Delivery	29	(26)
Mary H. Gardenhire
Teams and Collaboration	55	(10)
Margaret Ross Kraft
SECTION 2: Foundation for Nursing Practice Related to SCI
Anatomy and Physiology of the Spine and Spine Cord	65	(16)
Ellen Barker
Consequences of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury	81	(8)
Ellen Barker
Consequences of Spinal Cord Disorders	89	(16)
Ellen Barker
Janet M. Paarlberg
Neurological Assessment Related to SCI	105	(6)
Holly Watson-Evans
Linda Love
Special Issues Related to Pediatric Care	111	(16)
Janet M. Paarlberg
SECTION 3: Functional Alterations: Physical Domain
Respiratory / Pulmonary	127	(18)
Kathryn M. La Favor
Cardiovascular and Thermoregulatory Control	145	(18)
Linda Love
Bladder Elimination and Continence	163	(26)
Jan A. Giroux
Nutrition	189	(14)
Cynthia Kraft Fine
Audrey Nelson
Bowel Elimination and Continence	203	(22)
Audrey Nelson
Cynthia Kraft Fine
Skin	225	(22)
Susan S. Thomason
Musculoskeletal System	247	(18)
Joan Stelling
Audrey Nelson
Sensation/Pain	265	(14)
Nahid Veit
Pat Quigley
Spasticity	279	(6)
Nahid Veit
Pat Quigley
SECTION 4: Functional Alterations: Personal Domain
Sexuality and Reproduction	285	(24)
Kelly M. Johnson
Body Image and Self-Concept	309	(20)
Laureen G. Doloresco
Family	329	(18)
Constance G. Captain
Stress and Coping	347	(12)
Barbara N. Simmons
Activity and Exercise	359	(12)
Theresa M. Chase
SECTION 5: Trajectory of SCI Nursing Care
Spinal Cord Injury Prevention	371	(14)
Mimi Watson Sutherland
Trauma Emergency	385	(16)
Holly Watson-Evans
Connie J. Mattera
Critical Care	401	(8)
Holly Watson-Evans
Denise Miller Lemke
Rehabilitation	409	(14)
Audrey Nelson
Caregivers: Training and Support	423	(18)
Fina Canave-Jimenez
Community Reintegration and Independent Living	441	(8)
Donna L. Stultz
Prevention and Management of Secondary Disability	449	(20)
Sheila M. Sparks
Aging with a Disability	469	(14)
Grace Nolde-Lopez
SECTION 6: Shaping SCI Nursing Practice
Quality Improvement and Outcome Evaluation	483	(14)
Andrea Kaye Hixon
Priorities for Research Related to SCI Nursing	497	(12)
Audrey Nelson
Glossary	509