Evidence-based seizure disorder nursing assessment in law enforcement medical services

Nursing Practicum

Summary of evidence based on nursing seizure disorder assessment skills

Murray, J. (1996). The Benevolent Overreaction. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing 28 (4), 252 -- 258.

The article from Murray (1996), discusses how many family members of epileptics will often engage in overreactions to patients suffering from the disease (the benevolent overreaction). This is when the family will try to show increased amounts of sympathy for the patient (which could affect their ability to function). Where, they are no longer responsible for many different daily activities because of the illness. In this case, the nurse must be able to intervene and encourage family members to push epileptics to try to live normal lives. This is information is important, because it shows how the trained nurse must be able to identify the symptoms and reactions that family members could have towards the patients. As they want to ensure, that they are allowing this individual to help themselves, in a constructive manner. For the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Medical Services Bureau (LASDMSB), this information provides a better understanding as to how the patient and their family could be affected by the condition.

Lassonde, M. (2000). Neuropsychology of Childhood Epilepsy. Epileptic Disorders 2 (1), 3 -- 14.

This article by Lassonde (2000), talks about how Epilepsy will cause individuals to experience changes in the frontal lobe of the brain. This allows the patient to suffer from: a loss of memory, motor functions and the ability to reason. Where, the author has determined that the disorder is more than just a one single type of condition. Instead, the disease will have a dramatic impact upon every aspect of the patients underlying health. As a result, researchers have determined that various surgeries, far out weight any kind of negative effects that the disease will have on individual. This information is important, because it provides insights on how the condition could affect the patient. For nurses, this helps in understanding what assessment skills must be utilized, as this could reduce the amounts of suffering for individuals. This will allows the LASDMSB, to understand how the condition could have an impact upon the prisoners.

Summary of learning needs assessment developed.

Dekker, J. (1990). Neuropsychological Aspect of Learning Disabilities in Epilepsy. Epliepsia 31 (S4), S9 -- S 20.

The article that was written by Dekker (1990), discusses how any kind of epileptic learning needs assessment, must be conducted in two stages. First, you must examine the underlying effect on the patient's cognitive ability. Then, it is important to use observation and common sense to determine the overall impact of the disease on the individual. This is important, because it will help LASDMSB, to determine the extent of the condition on prisoners.

The outline of education program for the nursing staff

Fraser, R. (1983). Program Evaluation in Epilepsy Rehabilitation. Epliepsia 24 (6), 734 -- 746.

The source from Fraser (1983), discusses how patients suffering from Epilepsy were less inclined to have attacks when they received constant follow up and support. As the author found, that attacks were often associated with the patient's underlying levels of depression. When you have regular follow up and support, this prevents the depression, reducing the number of attacks. This information is important for nurse training, as it highlights how communication and support are necessary in helping to treat the condition.

Objectives.

Henneke, D. (2005). Overview and Perspective Employment in People with Epilepsy. Epliepsia 46 (S1), 52 -- 54.

The article that was written by Henneke (2005), talks about how epileptics can live normal lives with their condition. However, those individuals who have some kind of goal are less likely to suffer from attacks. This will help to prevent the onset of sadness and depression, which leads to the condition. This information is important, because it highlights how the LASDMSB nursing staff, must be focused on giving patients something to make them feel motivated. Where, this will to prevent the frequency of these attacks from occurring.

Content outline.

Shore, S. (2008). The Seizures and Epilepsy Education Program. Epilepsy & Behavior 12 (1), 157 -- 164.

The article from Shore (2008), discusses how those courses that focus on addressing the patients underlying levels of mental health, will help to prevent future seizures. This is because such programs have allowed the individual, to understand the disease and to reduce worry, resulting in fewer episodes. This information is important, because it can be used by the LASDMSB, to understand how to treat patients who are suffering from the condition and what content needs to be discussed during training as well as therapy.