CTE the New News Story
Published in Australasian Journal of Neuroscience
What's the story with CTE?
Published in Australasian Journal of Neuroscience
Surgical site infections in neurosurgical patients following cranial surgery: An integrative review
Published in Australasian Journal of Neuroscience
Aim To synthesise the literature pertaining to surgical site infections (SSIs) in neurosurgical patients following cranial surgery. Background SSIs in neurosurgical patients following cranial surgery present a major healthcare problem for healthcare providers worldwide. The most widely reported outcomes following SSIs include increased length of in...
2022 Annual Demographic Survey of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Nurse Specialists
Published in Australasian Journal of Neuroscience
Background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition that is the most common form of movement disorder. Caring for people with Parkinson's requires the skills and expertise of a Parkinson's disease and movement disorders nurse specialist (PDMDNS) (Bramble, Carroll, & Rossiter, 2018). The World Health Organisation has identified the ...
Understanding Parkinson's Disease: A Basic Overview
Published in Australasian Journal of Neuroscience
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a multi-system disease, with clinical features typically described across three domains: motor, non-motor, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. There is no known cause or cure for PD, and diagnosis occurs often through a process of elimination, remaining one of clinical assessment, expert opinion, and observing disease progres...
Book Review: The Trembling Mountain: A Personal Account of Kuru, Cannibals and Mad Cow Disease.
Published in Australasian Journal of Neuroscience
Spine Surgery and Home Again: The Nurse's Role in the Patient Journey
Published in Australasian Journal of Neuroscience
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs – also referred to as fast-track programs - are multidisciplinary, evidence-based perioperative pathways, designed to achieve early recovery for patients undergoing major surgery (Ali et al., 2018). ERAS utilises strategies to optimise the patient's condition for surgery and recovery. In particular, t...
Apomorphine subcutaneous titration in Parkinson’s disease - the effectiveness and safety of apomorphine challenges: A Li...
Published in Australasian Journal of Neuroscience
This review examined the body of evidence to determine the efficacy of an apomorphine challenge. Its primary objective is to identify the dose of the most common adverse events involved with apomorphine challenges. The secondary objective is to determine whether a titration challenge is warranted prior to commencing Apomorphine therapy or an altern...
A literature review of Patient care in the management of agitation leading to violence and aggression in neuroscience nu...
Published in Australasian Journal of Neuroscience
Background A correlation exists between staff retention, staff and patient safety and effective prevention of violence and aggression in neuroscience nursing. Workplace violence leads to a lack of productivity amongst nurses and legally a hospital is required to provide a safe working environment. This literature review aims to determine the themes...
Neurological Assessment: Practice Review’
Published in Australasian Journal of Neuroscience
Background statement Accurate completion of a Neurological Assessment including the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is of the upmost importance in identifying and escalating neurological deterioration. This assessment must be standardised to ensure patient safety and quality care. Aim This paper aims to review the standardisation of the GCS inclusive of a...
