Nursing implications of Tourette's syndrome.
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder of gradual childhood onset which usually persists for life. Manifestations include motor, vocal and sensory tics. Behavioral manifestations such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit disorder and learning disabilities may also occur. Nurses can play a major role in assisting patients and their families, through education and fostering effective coping mechanisms, to adjust to Tourette's syndrome. Through a case study and review of the literature, this article presents the etiology, manifestations, management and nursing implications of Tourette's syndrome.
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Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, Maryland.
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012649:Self Concept; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents