Mary Glover Lecture 2006: the contributions of neuroscience nursing to the field of quality of life.
The scholarly literature related to quality of life (QoL) is reviewed. Specific contributions by neurosciences nursing related to quality of life for patients and family caregivers is presented in the areas of stroke, neuro-oncology, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy. QoL information is important, as it is used in decisions concerning treatment and interventions for patients and their family members who are living with neurological conditions and their consequences.
White
Carole L
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Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, USA. white2@uthscsa.edu
D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000451:nursing*; D009488:Neurosciences; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000639:trends*; D011788:Quality of Life; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000639:trends*