Download or read book What Nurses Know Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Lorraine Steefel and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What Nurses Know ... CFS provides validation to the more than one million PWCFS in the United States. It presents an overview of the illness and the latest informa-tion about, and description of, symptoms, as well as sug-gested management of them. It discusses getting a diagno-sis and putting together a health care team; for example, readers may choose a neurologist for management of their newly acquired headaches or a rheumatologist for joint pain. Emphasis is placed on the importance of finding a knowledgeable, caring health care provider who is suppor-tive, learning how to communicate with the health care provider and team, and making the most of appointment time"--

Download or read book Handbook of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Leonard A. Jason and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2003-06-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete Coverage of chronic fatigue syndrome The Handbook of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome provides authoritative coverage of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). A leading group of international contributors present up-to-date information and guidance to improve the understanding, proper identification, and treatment of this debilitating disease. The handbook's comprehensive, multidisciplinary format draws on the medical, as well as mental health-related, aspects of CFS, including: History, diagnosis, and classification Phenomenology Symptomatology Assessment Treatment and intervention Pediatric and community issues Topics covered include complexity of diagnosis, social effects of chronic disorders, and a variety of treatment techniques, including phase-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapies, exercise therapy, and nutritional approaches. An insightful and unique resource, the Handbook of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is an enlightening book for all mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and counselors, as well as medical personnel, such as nurses, physicians, and physical-occupational therapists.

Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality written by Ronda Hughes and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2008 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

Download or read book Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ME written by Elizabeth Turp and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)/ME experience extreme tiredness and a range of other symptoms, including pain, headaches, impaired concentration and memory, anxiety, sleep problems, and palpitations. The condition can affect all areas of a sufferer's life and, in turn, the lives of those who are close to them. This book provides the families and friends of people with CFS/ME with an accessible introduction to the condition, and explains what can be done to support those who have it. It offers useful advice on how to help a loved one cope with the illness, and suggests ways to help them with everyday issues such as personal hygeine, nutrition, finances, and relationships. Recognising that coping with the impact of CFS/ME can be just as difficult for the relatives and friends of those with the condition, it addresses the emotional, social, and practical aspects of having a loved one with CFS/ME, explains how to understand the changes in their relationship with the sufferer, how to manage stress, and where to go for further help and support. The book also includes detailed case studies and practical advice from a wide range of people with mild, moderate, and severe CFS/ME, and their loved ones. This book offers much-needed information and support to the friends, families, and carers of people with CFS/ME. It will also be a useful resource for health professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of CFS/ME, including home helps, care staff, counsellors, therapists, doctors, and nurses.

Download or read book Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are serious, debilitating conditions that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world. ME/CFS can cause significant impairment and disability. Despite substantial efforts by researchers to better understand ME/CFS, there is no known cause or effective treatment. Diagnosing the disease remains a challenge, and patients often struggle with their illness for years before an identification is made. Some health care providers have been skeptical about the serious physiological - rather than psychological - nature of the illness. Once diagnosed, patients often complain of receiving hostility from their health care provider as well as being subjected to treatment strategies that exacerbate their symptoms. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome proposes new diagnostic clinical criteria for ME/CFS and a new term for the illness - systemic exertion intolerance disease(SEID). According to this report, the term myalgic encephalomyelitis does not accurately describe this illness, and the term chronic fatigue syndrome can result in trivialization and stigmatization for patients afflicted with this illness. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome stresses that SEID is a medical - not a psychiatric or psychological - illness. This report lists the major symptoms of SEID and recommends a diagnostic process.One of the report's most important conclusions is that a thorough history, physical examination, and targeted work-up are necessary and often sufficient for diagnosis. The new criteria will allow a large percentage of undiagnosed patients to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome will be a valuable resource to promote the prompt diagnosis of patients with this complex, multisystem, and often devastating disorder; enhance public understanding; and provide a firm foundation for future improvements in diagnosis and treatment.

Download or read book Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Sylvia Engdahl and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome causes extreme fatigue that can't be explained by any underlying medical condition. The fatigue may worsen with physical or mental activity, and it doesn't improve with rest. Provide your readers with essential information on CFS. This book also serves as a historical survey, by providing information on the controversies surrounding its causes. Compelling first-person narratives by people coping with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome give readers a first-hand experience. Readers will learn from the words of patients, family members, or caregivers. The symptoms, causes, treatments, and potential cures are explained in detail. Alternative treatments are also covered. Each essay is carefully edited and presented with an introduction, so that they are accessible for student researchers and readers.

Download or read book What Nurses Know Menopause written by Karen Roush and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-17 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurses are experts at translating knowledge for patients. Rouse, a registered nurse, has written this book for women experiencing this bewildering time in life through the eyes of a nurse. The easy-to-read text mixes understandable explanations with solid

Download or read book What Nurses Know Headaches written by Wendy Cohan and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of headaches focusing on how to help prevent headaches, from modifications to diet and stress level to such mind-body techniques as deep relaxation, visualization, and biofeedback.

Download or read book What Nurses Know PTSD written by Mary E. Muscari and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-12 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A holistic overview of the disorder describes symptoms, causes, and the currently available treatments while providing tips for managing stress, discussing the situation with a doctor, and finding sources of help.

Download or read book What Nurses Know HIV AIDS written by Maithe Enriquez, PhD, RN, ANP-BC and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Nurses Know...HIV/AIDS provides up-to-date, reliable and practical health information for people living with HIV and their significant others. In easy-to-understand everyday language the authors give information to help individuals with HIV navigate the healthcare system, covering everything from receiving an initial HIV test to becoming an engaged member of their healthcare team, knowledgeable and actively involved in their healthcare decisions. The authors include vignettes based on their real-life experiences that speak to the individual with aids. However, they approach HIV in a holistic manner and write not for the individual with HIV, but also their friends, family, and community. What Nurses Know Series: Nurses hold a critical role in modern health care that goes beyond their day-to-day duties. They share more information with patients than any other provider group, and are alongside patients twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week offering understanding of complex health issues, holistic approaches to ailments, and advice for the patient that extends to the family. Nurses themselves are a powerful tool in the healing process. The What Nurses Know series will give down-to-earth information, address consumers as equal partners in their care and explain clearly what a reader needs to know and wants to know to understand their condition and move forward with their lives.

Download or read book What Nurses Know Diabetes written by Rita Girouard Mertig, MS, RNC, CNS, DE and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Honorable Mention: Foreword Book of the Year Health 2010 In the US, 23.6 million people-7.8 percent of the population-have diabetes. Diabetes can lead to serious complications, including blindness, kidney damage, cardiovascular disease, peripheral neuropathy and lower-limb amputations. People with diabetes can lower the occurrence of these and other diabetes complication by controlling blood glucose, blood pressure, and blood lipids. What Nurses Know...Diabetes sheds new light on this disease from a trusted source: nurses. This book will provide down-to-earth information and explain clearly what a reader needs to know and wants to know to understand about diabetes so they can move forward with their lives. Special Features Include Numerous call-out boxes with "What Nurses Know " Definitions of Common Terms Resources, online tools, and specific websites to those living with diabetes About the Series Nurses hold a critical role in modern health care that goes beyond their day-to-day duties. They share more information with patients than any other provider group, and are alongside patients twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, offering understanding of complex health issues, holistic approaches to ailments, and advice for the patient that extends to the family. Nurses themselves are a powerful tool in the healing process. What Nurses Know gives down-to-earth information, addresses consumers as equal partners in their care, and explains clearly what readers need to know and wants to know to understand their condition and move forward with their lives.

Download or read book What Nurses Know Multiple Sclerosis written by Carol Saunders, BA, BSN, MSCN and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02-19 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An initial response to a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is typically an active search for information about the disease itself and its potential long-term effects. Over 450,000 people in the US have received a diagnosis of MS and are living with this chronic debili- tating condition. What Nurses Know...Multiple Sclerosis sheds new light on this illness and itÌs symptoms from a trusted source: nurses. Written by a nurse who has practiced with MS patients for 25 years and was named the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Volunteer of the Year in 2008, the author presents up-to-date information on every- thing a person with MS would want to know. Special Features Include Numerous call-out boxes with "What Nurses Know..." Resources Definitions of Common Terms And much more! About the Series Nurses hold a critical role in modern health care that goes beyond their day-to-day duties. They share more information with patients than any other provider group, and are alongside patients twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, offering understanding of complex health issues, holistic approaches to ailments, and advice for the patient that extends to the family. Nurses themselves are a powerful tool in the healing process. What Nurses Know gives down-to-earth information, addresses consumers as equal partners in their care, and explains clearly what readers need to know and wants to know to understand their condition and move forward with their lives.

Download or read book What Nurses Know Gluten Free Lifestyle written by Sylvia A. Llewelyn Bower, RN and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: User-friendly, evidence-based advice for living a healthy gluten-free lifestyle. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with celiac disease or has a sensitivity or allergy to gluten, What Nurses Know: Gluten-Free Lifestyle provides the clear, science-backed information necessary to live and eat safely and well. As a registered nurse living with celiac disease, Sylvia Llewelyn Bower understands how challenging it can be to know what to eat and what to avoid, how to set up a gluten-free kitchen, what to watch for in medications, and how to safely dine out and travel. Here, she cuts through the confusion and offers clear, practical advice and tips for dealing with the every day issues and challenges of living gluten free. Youíll find: Quick-reference lists of gluten-free foods and those that contain gluten What you need to know about reading labels A one-week healing meal plan of simple, delicious, and nutritious gluten-free dishes to help you get started Ways to help a child live gluten free How to get the nutrients and vitamins you need and prevent weight gain from too many gluten-free packaged foods Advice to help you stay gluten free while traveling and eating out What Nurses Know: Gluten-Free Lifestyle takes the guesswork out of living gluten free. About the Series Nurses constantly straddle the line between the world of medicine and the patientís experience. This series offers down-to-earth, evidence-based advice from expert nurses who offer straightforward and practical guidance for dealing with all kinds of medical conditions.

Download or read book Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses Fifth Edition written by Cynthia Saver and published by Sigma Theta Tau. This book was released on 2024-05-22 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “With Saver’s text as your essential writing companion, you will have instant access to user-friendly, expertly crafted content that can help pave your way to publishing success. Hands down, it is my personal go-to reference!” –Linda Laskowski-Jones, MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN Editor-in-Chief, Nursing2024: The Peer-Reviewed Journal of Clinical Excellence “An easy-to-read treasure trove of information and tips from seasoned editors and other experts, this book is an amazing resource for nurses at any career phase. An upto- date gem of a book that deserves a wide audience.” –Sean Clarke, PhD, RN, FAAN Ursula Springer Professor in Nursing Leadership and Executive Vice Dean NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing Editor-in-Chief, Nursing Outlook If you need to make the leap from single sentences to a published manuscript, you will find valuable help and resources in this fully updated fifth edition of Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses. In this practical and useful guide, lead author and editor Cynthia Saver removes the fear and confusion surrounding the writing and publishing process. Along the way, 25 of nursing’s top writing experts and decision-makers share important insights to help you craft a quality manuscript and get it accepted for publication. Learn how to: -Use artificial intelligence responsibly (and how it is misused in publishing) -Enhance dissemination of your work using video and graphical abstracts -Understand the evolving publishing terminology -Improve your writing skills -Create effective titles, abstracts, and cover letters -Write review articles, including systematic, scoping, and integrative reviews -Report evidence-based practice projects or qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies -Write collaboratively with professionals in other healthcare disciplines -Turn your dissertation or DNP project into a published article -Understand preprints, reporting guidelines, and publication legal/ethical issues -Promote your work via posters and social media TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I: A Primer on Writing and Publishing Chapter 1: Anatomy or Writing Chapter 2: Finding, Refining, and Defining a Topic Chapter 3: How to Select and Query a Publication Chapter 4: Finding and Documenting Sources Chapter 5: Organizing the Article Chapter 6: Writing Skills Lab Chapter 7: All About Graphics Chapter 8: Submissions and Revisions Chapter 9: Writing a Peer Review Chapter 10: Publishing for Global Authors Chapter 11: Legal and Ethical Issues Chapter 12: Promoting Your Work Part II: Tips for Writing Different Types of Articles Chapter 13: Writing the Clinical Article Chapter 14: Writing the Research Report Chapter 15: Writing the Review Article Chapter 16: Reporting the Quality Improvement or Evidence-Based Practice Project Chapter 17: Writing for Presentations Chapter 18: From Student Project or Dissertation to Publication Chapter 19: Writing for Continuing Professional Development Activity Chapter 20: Writing the Nursing Narrative Chapter 21: Think Outside the Journal: Alternative Publication Options Chapter 22: Writing a Book or Book Chapter Chapter 23: Writing for a General Audience Part III: Appendices A: Tips for Editing Checklist B: Proofing Checklist C: Publishing Terminology D: Guidelines for Reporting Results E: Statistical Abbreviations F: What Editors and Writers Want G: Publishing Secrets from Editors

Download or read book Student Workbook for Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses Fifth Edition written by Cynthia Saver and published by Sigma Theta Tau. This book was released on 2024-05-23 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This student workbook for Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses, Fifth Edition, provides students with multiple practice opportunities to build excellent writing skills. Each chapter of the student workbook summarizes that chapter’s material in the main book and includes relevant learning activities so that students can maximize their writing skill set. If you need to make the leap from single sentences to a published manuscript, you will find valuable help and resources in the fully updated fifth edition of Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses. Lead author and editor Cynthia Saver, along with 25 of nursing’s top writing experts and decision-makers, share important insights to help you craft a quality manuscript and get it accepted for publication. The book includes instruction on how to write clinical articles, research reports, review articles, nursing narratives, peer reviews, book chapters, and much more, as well as an overview of the publication process.

Download or read book Facilitator Guide for Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses Fifth Edition written by Cynthia Saver and published by Sigma Theta Tau. This book was released on 2024-05-23 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This facilitator guide for Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses, Fifth Edition, includes a summary of each chapter of the main book and writing exercises that will help students apply what they have learned. This guide also includes advice for teachers to turn some of the writing exercises into group projects as well as resources teachers can use to help students learn about the publishing process. If you need to make the leap from single sentences to a published manuscript, you will find valuable help and resources in the fully updated fifth edition of Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses. Lead author and editor Cynthia Saver, along with 25 of nursing’s top writing experts and decision-makers, share important insights to help you craft a quality manuscript and get it accepted for publication. The book includes instruction on how to write clinical articles, research reports, review articles, nursing narratives, peer reviews, book chapters, and much more, as well as an overview of the publication process.

Download or read book It s All in Your Head written by Suzanne O'Sullivan and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A neurologist explores the very real world of psychosomatic illness. Most of us accept the way our heart flutters when we set eyes on the one we secretly admire, or the sweat on our brow as we start the presentation we do not want to give. But few of us are fully aware of how dramatic our body's reactions to emotions can sometimes be. Take Pauline, who first became ill when she was fifteen. What seemed at first to be a urinary infection became joint pain, then food intolerances, then life-threatening appendicitis. And then one day, after a routine operation, Pauline lost all the strength in her legs. Shortly after that her convulsions started. But Pauline's tests are normal; her symptoms seem to have no physical cause whatsoever. Pauline may be an extreme case, but she is by no means alone. As many as a third of men and women visiting their GP have symptoms that are medically unexplained. In most, an emotional root is suspected and yet, when it comes to a diagnosis, this is the very last thing we want to hear, and the last thing doctors want to say. In It's All in Your Head consultant neurologist Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan takes us on a journey through the very real world of psychosomatic illness. She takes us from the extreme -- from paralysis, seizures and blindness -- to more everyday problems such as tiredness and pain. Meeting her patients, she encourages us to look deep inside the human condition. There we find the secrets we are all capable of keeping from ourselves, and our age-old failure to credit the intimate and extraordinary connection between mind and body.