Jiayue Xiong, Rozina Bhimani, Chih-Lin Chi, Siobhan McMahon, Lisa Anderson
{"title":"A Primer for Big Data Research: A Protocol Reflection.","authors":"Jiayue Xiong, Rozina Bhimani, Chih-Lin Chi, Siobhan McMahon, Lisa Anderson","doi":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000829","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000829","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94240,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"144-147"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143712292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shivani Bhatnagar, Allison Nelsen, Mariah Eisner, Adam Ostendorf
{"title":"Use of AANN Seizure and Epilepsy Certificate Program to Improve Neuroscience Nurse's Knowledge and Confidence.","authors":"Shivani Bhatnagar, Allison Nelsen, Mariah Eisner, Adam Ostendorf","doi":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000824","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000824","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>BACKGROUND : Epilepsy centers and epilepsy monitoring units (EMUs) specialize in the care of individuals with epilepsy, often requiring patients to undergo evaluations that may increase their risk of injury or status epilepticus. The National Association of Epilepsy Centers has established an accreditation framework for these centers, which includes epilepsy-specific training for nurses in level 3 and 4 facilities. The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) launched a certificate program for the seizure and epilepsy healthcare professional, addressing this educational requirement. This study assessed the effects of the AANN epilepsy certificate on nursing knowledge and self-reported confidence in delivering care in an EMU. METHODS : This prospective cohort study involved 39 neuroscience nurses who completed a 20-item knowledge assessment and self-reported measures of knowledge and confidence using a Likert scale before and after completing the AANN epilepsy certificate, followed by 2 additional evaluations. RESULTS : The mean scores on the epilepsy knowledge check increased from 12.3 to 16.1 ( P < .001). This improvement in knowledge was correlated with the highest terminal degree attained ( P = .046), but not with years of experience, time spent in neurology, pediatric nurse certification, or the frequency of work in the EMU. In addition, self-reported confidence scores rose from 19.0 to 22.1 ( P < .001). Based on chart review of the 2 months before and after completion of the modules, the time from seizure identification to seizure treatment decreased from a mean of 6.5 to 4 minutes. CONCLUSION : The completion of the AANN certificate program enhanced the epilepsy-related knowledge and confidence of neuroscience nurses. These educational modules help to meet accreditation requirements for epilepsy centers and provide substantial benefits for nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":94240,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"104-107"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143712398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Some People Fart When They Laugh.","authors":"DaiWai M Olson","doi":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000830","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000830","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94240,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"101"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143618123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mary C Forgea, Carla Jungquist, Jeanne Langan, Chin-Shang Li, Christina Zaccarini, Rebecca A Lorenz
{"title":"Factors Affecting Functional Improvement in the Initial Months of Recovery After Stroke: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Mary C Forgea, Carla Jungquist, Jeanne Langan, Chin-Shang Li, Christina Zaccarini, Rebecca A Lorenz","doi":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000828","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000828","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to examine factors affecting functional improvement among survivors of stroke during the initial months of stroke recovery. METHODS: A 1-group repeated measures sequential mixed methods design was used. Quantitative longitudinal data were collected on admission, discharge, and postdischarge from the inpatient rehabilitation unit to evaluate the change in patient engagement and the relationship between environmental, personal, and behavioral factors, and functional independence. Semistructured interviews were conducted up to 6 months postdischarge. RESULTS: The sample included 27 participants with a mean age of 64.67 (SD = 13.56). There was a significant increase in patient engagement from admission to discharge ( P < .0001), followed by a nonsignificant decrease from discharge to follow-up ( P = .36). The change in functional improvement from admission to discharge was significant ( P < .0001). Stroke severity was the only significant predictor of functional improvement ( P = .008). There was a significant but weak negative correlation between Patient Health Engagement scale (PHE-s®) total score and sleep disturbance ( r = -0.344, P = .008) and sleep disturbance and self-efficacy ( r = -0.362, P = .005). There was a moderate positive correlation between PHE-s total score and self-efficacy ( r = 0.662, P < .001). Five participants participated in follow-up interviews. The 5 main themes that emerged from interview data were (1) feeling happy to be home, (2) wishing recovery was quicker, (3) living with disability, (4) overcoming obstacles, and (5) social support. CONCLUSION: This pilot study provides insight into the experiences of survivors of stroke during rehabilitation and recovery. The results of this study indicate a need for additional support (eg, transportation, social/emotional) for survivors of stroke after discharge from the rehabilitation unit. Further research to investigate the barriers and facilitators of recovery for survivors of stroke after discharge and the development of interventions aimed at improving sustainable recovery outcomes is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":94240,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"120-126"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143560311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sheena Ramazanu, Agani Afaya, Ang Seng Hock Martin, Priya Baby
{"title":"Stroke Risk Prediction and Diabetes Management in Multiethnic Rural Communities.","authors":"Sheena Ramazanu, Agani Afaya, Ang Seng Hock Martin, Priya Baby","doi":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000823","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000823","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94240,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"119"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143443056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"AANN 2024: Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Impact.","authors":"Kimberly S Meyer, Erin Fecske","doi":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000827","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000827","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94240,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"102-103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143559836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mary Kay Bader, Stephan A Mayer, Parshaw J Dorriz, Masoom Desai, Matthew Kaplan, Michel T Torbey, DaiWai M Olson, Paul M Vespa
{"title":"Nursing Initiation of Rapid Electroencephalography Point-of-Care Monitoring: Lessons From the Pioneer Summit.","authors":"Mary Kay Bader, Stephan A Mayer, Parshaw J Dorriz, Masoom Desai, Matthew Kaplan, Michel T Torbey, DaiWai M Olson, Paul M Vespa","doi":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000820","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000820","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>BACKGROUND: Status epilepticus is an emergency, and applying electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring is an important part of diagnosing and treating seizure. The use of rapidly applied limited array continuous EEG (rapid EEG) has become technologically feasible in recent years. Nurse-led protocols using rapid EEG as a point-of-care monitor are increasingly being adopted. METHODS: A virtual summit meeting of nurses and physicians was convened to discuss various technological and practical aspects of rapid EEG, including the use of nurse-led protocols using rapid EEG. After oral presentations, participants responded to a survey indicating their level of agreement with key position statements. RESULTS: From the 52 participants who participated in the 2-hour summit, there was a strong agreement with the statement \"Bedside nurses can start point-of-care EEG with automated seizure alert software to provide more informed care,\" with a median Likert score of 5 (completely agree) and an interquartile range of 4 to 5. CONCLUSION: Using rapid EEG to monitor for seizure is a valid and valuable method that falls within the nursing domain. Nurse-driven protocols may provide the opportunity to enhance patient care through early identification of seizures.</p>","PeriodicalId":94240,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"114-118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143070387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Is the Electronic Medical Record Also Causing Harm?","authors":"DaiWai M Olson","doi":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000817","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000817","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94240,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"57-58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143124289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Linda L Pierce, Julie L Smith, Scott W Pierce, Edna R Smith
{"title":"Empowered Family-Centered Care: Our Story.","authors":"Linda L Pierce, Julie L Smith, Scott W Pierce, Edna R Smith","doi":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000800","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000800","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94240,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"80-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142607876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors Influencing Postoperative Quality of Life in Korean Brain Tumor Survivors.","authors":"Soomin Lim, Smi Choi-Kwon","doi":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000814","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JNN.0000000000000814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>BACKGROUND: Patients with brain tumors continue to exhibit a lower quality of life than the general population, even after an extended period after surgery. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the postoperative quality of life of patients with brain tumors in South Korea and explore its determinants. METHODS: This study used a descriptive correlational design and collected data using questionnaires and electronic medical records. The collected data included the participants' characteristics, anxiety and depression levels, uncertainty, social support, and quality of life. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 29.0, with descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. RESULTS: Of the 117 subjects, 84 (71.8%) had benign tumors, and 33 (28.2%) had malignant tumors, with an average postoperative duration of 42.7 (51.0) months. Thirty-four participants (29%) reported experiencing depression, whereas the average uncertainty score was 91.8 (12.0) points. The average quality-of-life score was 67.52 (20.31) points, indicating a lower quality of life compared with the general population. Lower average monthly income (β = 0.174, P = .044), higher depression levels (β = -0.413, P < .001), and greater uncertainty (β = -0.230, P = .025) were associated with reduced quality of life. In terms of social support, family support was linked to quality of life but did not have a significant influence ( P = .780), whereas healthcare provider support significantly affected quality of life ( P = .015). CONCLUSION: This study highlights the persistent decline in the postoperative quality of life of patients with brain tumors due to depression and uncertainty, emphasizing the need for healthcare provider support. Clarifying these challenges, it may serve as a basis for developing nursing interventions to enhance survivors' long-term quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":94240,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"74-79"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142985898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}