Comprehensive Nursing Care for Parkinson's Disease (Paperback)

by Lisette K. Bunting-Perry (Editor), Gwyn M. Vernon (Editor)
Key Phrases: nonmotor complications, rehabilitation interventions, nursing older people, Parkinson's Disease, New York, Scientific Evidence (more...)

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Product Description
The incidence of Parkinson's is growing as the number of older adults making up the general population increases. The demand for nurses who specialize in the care of patients with movement disorders is also increasing and it is crucial that they have a comprehensive manual for patient care.

Lisette Bunting-Perry and Gwyn Vernon have years of experience working with Parkinson's patients and have put together a team of internationally renowned clinicians who provide a truly comprehensive review of the information you need for the care of patients with this complex clinical profile. Comprehensive Nursing Care for Parkinson's Disease covers what is currently known about the disease and current evidence-based standards of care including: management through deep brain stimulation, palliative care for frail older adults with Parkinson's, medication management, non-motor complications and psychosocial issues, and complementary and alternative approaches.

This is an indispensable bedside companion in caring for those with Parkinson's as well as a much needed catalyst for the evaluation of future patient needs and the further development of comprehensive models of care.

About the Author
Lisette Bunting-Perry, MScN, RN, is the assistant clinical director of the Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC) at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Philadelphia. Ms. Bunting-Perry earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from the University of Maryland and her master of science in chronic care and management from The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She currently is a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, where she is focusing her work on palliative care in elders with Parkinson's disease. Ms. Bunting-Perry is a John A. Hartford Foundation Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Predoctoral Scholar and has received funding from the Mayday Fund for the study of pain in older adults with Parkinson's disease. She has been active in numerous clinical trials, both as a clinical coordinator and principal investigator, and she has earned a certificate in the science of clinical investigation from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Through her publications and presentations, Ms. Bunting-Perry has received international recognition as a nurse expert in Parkinson's disease.

Gwyn M. Vernon, MSN, CRNP, is a certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) and has been caring for those with Parkinson's disease and their families for more than 20 years. She has functioned in the capacity of coordinator for an American Parkinson Disease Information and Referral Center, a National Parkinson Disease Center of Excellence, a clinical research coordinator, and a direct provider of patient care and services. Ms. Vernon has authored or coauthored more than 25 articles or chapters on Parkinson's disease and related topics and has lectured nationwide. She is on the faculty of the School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania and is currently in private practice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company; 1 edition (April 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826102379
• ISBN-13: 978-0826102379
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,230,152 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Nursing Care for Parkinson's Disease, November 30, 2007

By	I. Pretzer Aboff - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a well written, well organized and up-to-date resource. The authors expertise in working with individuals with Parkinson's disease is evident as they cover such topics as approach to clinical care, motor and nonmotor symptoms, caregiving, surgical options, palliative care, rehabilitation, and complementary and alternative medicine. Every health care professional that cares for this population of patients or knows someone with Parkinson's disese should read this comprehensive book and have it on their shelf as it is an EXCELLENT and one-of-kind resource.

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive teaching text and reference book, August 15, 2008

By	Susan C. Imke, RN, MS (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

These colleagues are well recognized as Parkinson experts, and the information and clinical insights provided in this compact text are absolutely first rate for seasoned professionals as well as newcomers to movement disorders. I have used this as the primary teaching tool for the Allied Team Training Program sponsored by the National Parkinson Foundation, and it gets rave reviews from nurses as well as allied health professionals.
Susan Imke, RN, GNP-C, Ft. Worth, TX