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Parkinson's Disease : A Guide to Patient Care.
Title:
Parkinson's Disease : A Guide to Patient Care.
Author:
Tuite, Dr. Paul.
ISBN:
9780826122698
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (317 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- SECTION I: PROBLEMS 1 -- Anxiety -- Apathy -- Caregiver Role Strain -- Compulsive Behaviors -- Constipation -- Depression -- Drooling -- Dyskinesia -- Dystonia -- Fatigue -- Freezing -- Hallucinations -- Leg Swelling -- Micrographia -- Motor Fluctuations -- Numbness and Tingling -- Orthostatic Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure) -- Pain in Parkinson's Disease -- Postural Instability -- Psychosis -- Seborrheic Dermatitis -- Self-Care Deficit -- Sexual Dysfunction -- Shortness of Breath -- Sleep Problems -- Social Isolation -- Speech Problems -- Swallowing Problems -- Tremor -- Urinary Dysfunction -- Vision Problems -- Walking /Gait Abnormalities -- Weight Loss/Gain -- SECTION II: EVALUATION -- Genetic Testing in Parkinson's Disease -- Imaging -- Neurological Evaluation -- Neuro-Ophthalmology Consultation -- Neurophysiological Studies -- Neuropsychological Evaluation -- Nutritional Consultation -- Parkinson's Disease Rating Scales -- Sleep Studies -- Speech Evaluation -- Swallowing Evaluation -- Urological Testing in Parkinson's Disease -- SECTION III: TREATMENT -- A: Pharmacological Management -- Goals of Therapy -- Special Considerations for Health Care Professionals -- Agents Used for Motor Control -- Agents Used for Depression: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors -- Other Agents Used for Depression in Parkinson's Disease -- Antipsychotic Agents Best Tolerated in Parkinson's Disease -- Anxiolytic Agents Used in Parkinson's Disease -- Agents Used for Cognitive Problems in Parkinson's Disease -- Agents Used for Dystonia -- Agents Commonly Used for Gastrointestinal Disturbances -- Agents Used for Skin Conditions in Parkinson's Disease -- Agents Used for Urinary Problems Associated With Parkinson's Disease -- Agents Used for Erectile Dysfunction -- Agents Used for Dry Eyes in Parkinson's Disease.

Agents Used to Improve Sleep/Alertness in Parkinson's Disease -- Agents Used to Improve Blood Pressure in Parkinson's Disease -- Pharmacologic Agents That Should Be Used Carefully or Avoided in Parkinson's Disease Management -- B: Nonpharmacological Management -- Care Settings in Parkinson's Disease -- Complementary Therapies -- Education and Support -- Physical Therapy -- Psychosocial Support -- Occupational Therapy -- Sleep Hygiene -- Speech and Language Pathology -- Surgery for Parkinson's Disease -- SECTION IV: APPENDICES -- Supplemental Reading -- Rating/Assessment Scales -- Medication Tools -- Additional Notes -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Z.
Abstract:
This book serves as a practical compendium on the management issues related to Parkinson's disease (PD). As a quick, user-friendly reference, the book covers all aspects of effectively managing PD, with discussions of symptoms, causes of PD, patient evaluation, and home care advice. Conveniently organized in bullet-point, encyclopedic format, Parkinson's Disease is the comprehensive, one-stop reference for health professionals treating patients with PD. Four key sections:.:.; Problems presents guidelines on addressing complications that occur during the disease process, including anxiety, hallucinations, depression, vision problems, and more.; Evaluation discusses the numerous patient evaluations required throughout the duration of the illness, such as genetic testing, brain imaging, speech and swallowing evaluation, and more.; Treatment presents both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches for patients with PD.; Appendices include supplemental reading, medication tools and assessment scales, rating scales, and additional notes. Nurses, doctors, and associated health care professionals--from rehabilitation specialists to social workers--will find Parkinson's Disease the one reference they cannot do without.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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