A Nurse-Led Clinic Model for the Treatment of Cervical Dystonia Using Botulinum Toxin
| Autor: | Elaine G Tyrrell |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Deep brain stimulation Botulinum Toxins medicine.medical_treatment Pain Clinical nurse specialist 030207 dermatology & venereal diseases 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine medicine Humans Cervical dystonia General Nursing Torticollis Dystonia Practice Patterns Nurses' business.industry Chronic pain medicine.disease Botulinum toxin Nurse-led clinic Physical therapy Anxiety medicine.symptom business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery medicine.drug |
| Zdroj: | British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing). 29(19) |
| ISSN: | 0966-0461 |
| Popis: | Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterised by sustained or intermittent muscle contractions, producing abnormal and often repetitive movements, abnormal posture or both. It is often accompanied by chronic pain, depression and anxiety. The treatment of dystonia is primarily symptomatic, designed to improve posture and function and to relieve associated pain. This can include oral medications, botulinum toxin (BoNT) injection, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). This article will focus on BoNT treatment, which is just one facet in the treatment of cervical dystonia. The involvement of clinical nurse specialists and the use of a nurse-led clinic can increase efficiency and effectiveness (namely, increased clinic efficiency and capacity, reduced appointment waiting times, and improved continuity of care for the patients), as well as patient access, education, psychosocial support, monitoring and, ultimately, empowerment. This article will discuss the key elements, considerations and benefits of setting up a nurse-led clinic for patients with dystonia. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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