Specialist epilepsy nurses for treating epilepsy

Efficacy of the epilepsy nurse: Results of a randomized controlled study

“…Bradley and Lindsay concluded from their Cochrane review about epilepsy nurses: “It is clearly plausible that specialist epilepsy nurses could improve quality in epilepsy care. However, there is as yet little evidence to support this assumption as the present research base is small.” One reason for the lack of those studies lies in the scarcity of suitable instruments to measure such effects.…”

“…Epilepsy nurses are increasingly involved in the treatment and care of people with epilepsy . The treatment gap and shortage of doctors are pivotal, but also the improvement of care and satisfaction with services are often reasons for engaging epilepsy specialists nurses.…”

Efficacy of the epilepsy nurse: Results of a randomized controlled study

“…Bradley and Lindsay concluded from their Cochrane review about epilepsy nurses: “It is clearly plausible that specialist epilepsy nurses could improve quality in epilepsy care. However, there is as yet little evidence to support this assumption as the present research base is small.” One reason for the lack of those studies lies in the scarcity of suitable instruments to measure such effects.…”

“…Epilepsy nurses are increasingly involved in the treatment and care of people with epilepsy . The treatment gap and shortage of doctors are pivotal, but also the improvement of care and satisfaction with services are often reasons for engaging epilepsy specialists nurses.…”

Reflections on a ‘virtual’ practice development unit: changing practice through identity development

“…Despite limited evidence for the effectiveness of the CNS role in the UK (Notter 1995, NRU 1998, Hobbs & Murray 1999, Jolly et al. 1999, Bradley & Lindsay 2004, Forbes et al. 2003, Loveman et al.…”

“…As a group, we completed some work on analysing our positions within and beyond the organization, defining our CNS role within the Trust and adapting the UKCC's Higher Level of Practice competencies for any such definitions (United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting, UKCC 2002). Despite limited evidence for the effectiveness of the CNS role in the UK (Notter 1995, NRU 1998, Hobbs & Murray 1999, Jolly et al 1999, Bradley & Lindsay 2004, Forbes et al 2003, Loveman et al 2003, we believed we were making a difference and had a lot to offer but that we lacked support in some aspects of our role. There was a strong feeling that we needed a collective voice and mutual support from peers within the group to meet our developmental needs.…”

Better Late Than Never: Fully Incorporating Oncology Advanced Practice Providers Into Cancer Clinical Trials

“…APPs appear to provide more informative and complete medical records than do physicians. [17][18][19] They also appear more compliant with clinical guidelines, 20 a trait that seems potentially relevant to trial protocol adherence. Given APPs' close connections with patients and direct involvement in clinical operations, 14,22 incorporating APPs as part of the clinical research team may enhance team communication with clinical research coordinators and personnel as a resource to assist in the management of patients on trial, including provision of oncology-specific education, evaluation of test results, and assessment of treatment modifications.…”

Efficacy of the epilepsy nurse: Results of a randomized controlled study

“…Bradley and Lindsay concluded from their Cochrane review about epilepsy nurses: “It is clearly plausible that specialist epilepsy nurses could improve quality in epilepsy care. However, there is as yet little evidence to support this assumption as the present research base is small.” One reason for the lack of those studies lies in the scarcity of suitable instruments to measure such effects.…”

“…Epilepsy nurses are increasingly involved in the treatment and care of people with epilepsy . The treatment gap and shortage of doctors are pivotal, but also the improvement of care and satisfaction with services are often reasons for engaging epilepsy specialists nurses.…”

Reflections on a ‘virtual’ practice development unit: changing practice through identity development

“…Despite limited evidence for the effectiveness of the CNS role in the UK (Notter 1995, NRU 1998, Hobbs & Murray 1999, Jolly et al. 1999, Bradley & Lindsay 2004, Forbes et al. 2003, Loveman et al.…”

“…As a group, we completed some work on analysing our positions within and beyond the organization, defining our CNS role within the Trust and adapting the UKCC's Higher Level of Practice competencies for any such definitions (United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting, UKCC 2002). Despite limited evidence for the effectiveness of the CNS role in the UK (Notter 1995, NRU 1998, Hobbs & Murray 1999, Jolly et al 1999, Bradley & Lindsay 2004, Forbes et al 2003, Loveman et al 2003, we believed we were making a difference and had a lot to offer but that we lacked support in some aspects of our role. There was a strong feeling that we needed a collective voice and mutual support from peers within the group to meet our developmental needs.…”

Better Late Than Never: Fully Incorporating Oncology Advanced Practice Providers Into Cancer Clinical Trials

“…APPs appear to provide more informative and complete medical records than do physicians. [17][18][19] They also appear more compliant with clinical guidelines, 20 a trait that seems potentially relevant to trial protocol adherence. Given APPs' close connections with patients and direct involvement in clinical operations, 14,22 incorporating APPs as part of the clinical research team may enhance team communication with clinical research coordinators and personnel as a resource to assist in the management of patients on trial, including provision of oncology-specific education, evaluation of test results, and assessment of treatment modifications.…”

Efficacy of the epilepsy nurse: Results of a randomized controlled study

“…Bradley and Lindsay concluded from their Cochrane review about epilepsy nurses: “It is clearly plausible that specialist epilepsy nurses could improve quality in epilepsy care. However, there is as yet little evidence to support this assumption as the present research base is small.” One reason for the lack of those studies lies in the scarcity of suitable instruments to measure such effects.…”

“…Epilepsy nurses are increasingly involved in the treatment and care of people with epilepsy . The treatment gap and shortage of doctors are pivotal, but also the improvement of care and satisfaction with services are often reasons for engaging epilepsy specialists nurses.…”

Reflections on a ‘virtual’ practice development unit: changing practice through identity development

“…Despite limited evidence for the effectiveness of the CNS role in the UK (Notter 1995, NRU 1998, Hobbs & Murray 1999, Jolly et al. 1999, Bradley & Lindsay 2004, Forbes et al. 2003, Loveman et al.…”

“…As a group, we completed some work on analysing our positions within and beyond the organization, defining our CNS role within the Trust and adapting the UKCC's Higher Level of Practice competencies for any such definitions (United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting, UKCC 2002). Despite limited evidence for the effectiveness of the CNS role in the UK (Notter 1995, NRU 1998, Hobbs & Murray 1999, Jolly et al 1999, Bradley & Lindsay 2004, Forbes et al 2003, Loveman et al 2003, we believed we were making a difference and had a lot to offer but that we lacked support in some aspects of our role. There was a strong feeling that we needed a collective voice and mutual support from peers within the group to meet our developmental needs.…”

Better Late Than Never: Fully Incorporating Oncology Advanced Practice Providers Into Cancer Clinical Trials

“…APPs appear to provide more informative and complete medical records than do physicians. [17][18][19] They also appear more compliant with clinical guidelines, 20 a trait that seems potentially relevant to trial protocol adherence. Given APPs' close connections with patients and direct involvement in clinical operations, 14,22 incorporating APPs as part of the clinical research team may enhance team communication with clinical research coordinators and personnel as a resource to assist in the management of patients on trial, including provision of oncology-specific education, evaluation of test results, and assessment of treatment modifications.…”