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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nurses involved in neuroscience practice, education and research are located in a variety of different contexts. 'Neuroscience Nursing' is a comprehensive, practical text that reflects both the richness and the diversity of contemporary neuroscience nursing. "Superior. An important resource fornurses" Shanne McNamara, Vice President, British Association ofNeuroscience NursesNeuroscience Nursing is a comprehensive, practical textthat reflects both the richness and the diversity of contemporaryneuroscience nursing. It aims to inform the practice ofneuroscience nursing through the report of current research, bestavailable evidence, policy and education.This important new book is divided into several sectionsexploring anatomy and physiology of the nervous system; assessment,interpretation and management of specific problems in theneurological patient; neurological investigations and neurosurgicalprocedures; management of patients with intracranial disorders; andmanagement of patients with long-term conditions. It also exploresthe underpinning concepts of neuroscience care, including itshistory and development, and legal and ethical issues. Uniquely,this text also includes patients' perspectives of living witha variety of neurological conditions.Key features:The first evidence-based UK neuroscience textbook fornurses Extensive full colour illustrations throughout Applicable to a wide variety of settings including prevention,primary care, acute and critical care, rehabilitation andpalliative care Contributions from nurse specialists, nurse consultants,academics and subject experts from throughout the UK

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781405163569

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.