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  Title Dementia care: A literature review Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication (up) Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 7 Issue 13 Pages 33-36  
  Keywords Dementia; Nurse-patient relations; Quality of health care; Nursing; Education  
  Abstract This article defines dementia, and explores recent trends in relation to why it is such a misunderstood condition in the health care setting. Within a theoretical framework of literature development, nurse client relationships, and quality of care and attitudes are analysed. Gaps, inconsistencies and consistencies are outlined, with the implications for nursing practice and education explored.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1279  
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Author Vernon, R.A. openurl 
  Title Clinical case study: Acute traumatic head injury Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication (up) Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 7 Issue 12 Pages 3-9  
  Keywords Trauma; Emergency nursing; Nursing specialties; Quality of health care  
  Abstract This clinical case study takes an integrated approach to investigation and critical analysis of the complex physiological and pathophysiological treatment modalities instigated when a patient presents following acute traumatic head injury. A broad overview of the developmental physiology of the brain and an explanation of the mechanism of traumatic brain injury as it relates to alterations in cerebral blood flow, intracranial pressure and cerebral metabolism is presented. The author describes in narrative form the clinical presentation of a patient, her symptoms and initial treatment rationale. It concludes with analysis of the patients initial treatment priorities and symptom management during the first 48 hours of her care.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1281  
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