In this category you will find care plans related to neurological disorders.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a degenerative condition caused by the loss of dopamine, which disrupts the suppression of excitatory impulses and causes the extrapyramidal system to malfunction. It is a chronic, disabling condition that worsens over time. Falls, poor self-care, dysfunctional body systems, and depression can result from debilitation. Although the exact cause of Parkinson’s … Read more
Encephalopathy is a general term used to describe damage or disease affecting brain function. The causes are varied and can be related to infection, liver conditions, drug toxins, and more. Some of the major types include the following: Symptoms of encephalopathy include: If not treated, encephalopathy can progress to seizures, coma, irreversible brain damage, and … Read more
Headaches are a common nuisance that many people experience at one time or another due to stress, poor sleep, and illness. There are over 150 different types of headaches with the most common being: tension headaches, cluster headaches, or a more debilitating migraine headache. Headaches can be classified as either primary or secondary. Migraine, tension, … Read more
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious form of head injury that causes damage to the brain resulting from an external mechanical force. This condition can result in temporary and permanent impairment in sensory perception, cognition, mobility, or psychosocial function. Major causes of TBI include falls, assault, motor vehicular accidents, and injuries causing a blow … Read more
Seizures occur when an uncontrolled burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain results in abnormalities in muscle control, sensation, behavior, memory, and consciousness. Seizures that are not caused by the condition of epilepsy can occur due to an array of conditions such as high fever, sleep deprivation, withdrawal symptoms (alcohol, benzodiazepines), electrolyte disturbances, or … Read more
A cerebrovascular accident (CVA), more commonly known as a stroke, occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked. Types of Stroke There are two main types of stroke: ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes are caused by a reduction or complete blockage of blood flow to an area of the brain. Without oxygen and nutrients, … Read more
Dementia is a commonly used term, formerly used to describe a decline in mental cognition that interferes with daily life. Dementia has been replaced in the DSM-V criteria by the term Major Neurocognitive Disorder (MND). Patients with MND experience a significant decline in cognition along with a decrease in the ability to perform everyday tasks. … Read more