Comprehensive Nursing Care for Parkinson's Disease

by Lisette K. Bunting-Perry MScN, RN (Editor), Gwyn M. Vernon MSN, CRNP (Editor)

Overview

"This is a wonderful resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals providing care for patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD)Ö.This unique book provides readers with access to multiple experts in the field and a wide variety of pertinent topics in the care of patients with PD. This is an excellent addition to the field and will be extremely useful for interdisciplinary teams caring for these patients." Score: 100, 5 stars

--Doody's

The incidence of Parkinson's is growing as the number of older adults making up the general population increases. The demand for nurses who specialize in the care of patients with movement disorders is also increasing and it is crucial that they have a comprehensive manual for patient care.

Lisette Bunting-Perry and Gwyn Vernon have years of experience working with Parkinson's patients and have put together a team of internationally renowned clinicians who provide a truly comprehensive review of the information you need for the care of patients with this complex clinical profile. Comprehensive Nursing Care for Parkinson's Disease covers what is presently known about the disease and current evidence-based standards of care, including management through deep brain stimulation, palliative care for frail older adults with Parkinson's, medication management, nonmotor complications and psychosocial issues, and complementary and alternative approaches.

This is an indispensable bedside companion in caring for those with Parkinson's as well as a much needed catalyst for the evaluation of future patient needs and the further development of comprehensive models of care.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826103451
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	04/14/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Lisette Bunting-Perry, MScN, RN, is the assistant clinical director of the Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC) at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Philadelphia.

Gwyn M. Vernon, MSN, CRNP, has been caring for those with Parkinson's disease and their families for more than 20 years. She is on the faculty of the School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania and is currently in private practice.

Table of Contents

"List of Contributing Authors
Preface
Foreword by Matthew B. Stern, MD
Acknowledgments

1. Parkinson's Disease--Then, Now, and in the Future, Gwyn M. Vernon
2. Theoretical Approach to the Clinical Care of Parkinson's Disease, Amy M. Sawyer
3. Motor Symptoms and Medication Management, Barbara Fitzsimmons, Gwyn M. Vernon, and Constance Ward
4. The Psychiatric Realm of Parkinson's Disease, Rebecca Martine
5. Nonmotor Complications in Parkinson's Disease, Constance Ward, and Lisette Bunting-Perry, Julia Howard, Rebecca Martine, and Jacqueline Rick
6. Deep Brain Stimulation Management, Susan Heath, Constance Ward, with contributions by Gwyn M. Vernon
7. Palliative Care: Caring for Frail Older Adults with Parkinson's Disease, Lisette Bunting-Perry
8. Role of the Nurse in the Care of the Patient with Parkinson's Disease, Heidi Watson, Lisette Bunting-Perry, and Gwyn M. Vernon
9. Caregiving and Psychosocial Issues in Parkinson's Disease, Gretchen L. Glenn
10. Rehabilitation Interventions in Parkinson's Disease, Heather J. Cianci
11. Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Parkinson's Disease, Constance Ward
Index

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What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"While basic aspects of diagnosis, medical and surgical therapies are included, it is particularly noteworthy that significant attention is paid to aspects of PD often overlooked in medical texts and yet crucial to understanding how best to treat our patients and how wellness is really defined....This text is an important resource for nurses and ancillary healthcare providers treating PD patients. Physicians treating PD and other neurodegenerative diseases will also find that its contents have broad applicability and value. Finally, patients and families dealing with PD will derive invaluable information that will assist them in adjusting to living with PD, finding the right blend of professional assistance and comprehensive care, and discovering that quality of life and sense of well-being are well within their grasp."
—Matthew B. Stern, MD, Parker Family Professor of Neurology, Director, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, University of Pennsylvania, from the foreword

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Kathleen M. Woodruff, DNP, RN, ANP-BC(USC School of Social Work)
Description: This is a wonderful resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals providing care for patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD). The editors bring together many experts in the field to provide diverse, pertinent, and current information related to the care of patients with this disease.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide the nursing community with expert clinical knowledge of this disease with the expectation of improving care for patients and families living with PD. The editors and authors not only meet but surpass these worthy objectives.
Audience: The book is written for the general nursing community, specialists in PD, and ancillary professionals caring for patients with PD. The editors as well as the contributing authors are respected experts.
Features: The chapters provide diverse information covering the wide variety of issues affecting providers and patients with PD. The book provides a comprehensive yet concise history of PD and brings the reader up to date on the current research. Many areas are covered, from medical management, complementary/alternative medicine, and psychiatric issues to palliative care and caregiver issues. This is a valuable resource that brings together many experts in the field to comprehensively disseminate healthcare information on a complex disease.
Assessment: This unique book provides readers with access to multiple experts in the field and a wide variety of pertinent topics in the care of patients with PD. This is an excellent addition to the field and will be extremely useful for interdisciplinary teams caring for these patients.

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