Restless legs syndrome: a case study.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensory motor neurological movement disorder affecting 12 million Americans. Few healthcare providers know of the existence of this syndrome. Often underdiagnosed and unrecognized because of comorbid conditions, RLS is a lifelong condition with worsening symptoms. For the healthcare provider, RLS may present with confusing symptoms. With no cure, treatment is often unsuccessful in alleviating the discomfort associated with the syndrome. Although RLS is a common, potentially disabling condition, neuroscience nurses may provide interventions to assist in the successful management of the syndrome.
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University of Virginia, School of Nursing Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies, Charlottesville, VA, USA. Ngc2n@virginia.edu
D000328:Adult; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D018492:Dopamine Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012148:Restless Legs Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012890:Sleep; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000379:methods
D018492:Dopamine Antagonists