title: A comprehensive guide to the halo brace. Application, care, patient teaching.
abstract: In several studies of different aspects of halo brace patient care, patients say they were taught very little about what to expect and how to adapt. Mangum's experience was similar. Teaching was sporadic and centered around pin-site care. There is so much more that can be done to teach and support the patient with a halo brace as he or she undergoes a difficult and challenging experience. Access to accurate information and the ability to recognize patient needs are keys to successful patient care.
authors.affiliation: Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mangum
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Sunderland
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001828:Body Image; D001915:Braces; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D003020:Clothing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology