While we work with patients when they are victims of an adverse event in their care, we too often ignore the fact that the caregiver also experiences the consequences of this event. Some of these events lengthen hospital...While we work with patients when they are victims of an adverse event in their care, we too often ignore the fact that the caregiver also experiences the consequences of this event. Some of these events lengthen hospital stays, aggravate health problems and can even lead to death. For the caregivers involved, as well as for the health-care teams, the effects are far from negligible in terms of affect and psychological suffering. It is therefore important to act here and develop systematic interventions.
One year after her election as President of the Ordre National des Infirmiers (ONI), Sylvaine Mazière-Tauran answers our questions about the body, current events and the outlook for the profession over the coming months.One year after her election as President of the Ordre National des Infirmiers (ONI), Sylvaine Mazière-Tauran answers our questions about the body, current events and the outlook for the profession over the coming months.
Psychotherapy is one of the treatments offered to patients with functional neurological disorders (FND). Various forms of therapy, such as Eye Movement Neuro-emotional Integration (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy...Psychotherapy is one of the treatments offered to patients with functional neurological disorders (FND). Various forms of therapy, such as Eye Movement Neuro-emotional Integration (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), enable patients to regain control of their symptoms and the course of their lives.
Psychoeducation provides tools for coping with illness and acquiring autonomy in care, by providing structured information on the disease and its treatments. This article details the psychoeducation intervention for pati...Psychoeducation provides tools for coping with illness and acquiring autonomy in care, by providing structured information on the disease and its treatments. This article details the psychoeducation intervention for patients with functional neurological disorder (FND) offered at the bipol-AIR Center, a private psychiatric day hospital, in Lyon.
At the crossroads of neurology and psychiatry, functional neurological disorders (FND) require detailed, coordinated management. Through the experience of the ACT N'PSY unit, this article shows how nurses, and in particu...At the crossroads of neurology and psychiatry, functional neurological disorders (FND) require detailed, coordinated management. Through the experience of the ACT N'PSY unit, this article shows how nurses, and in particular advanced practice nurses (APNs), are becoming key players: from psycho-education to clinical follow-up, coordination and networking, they are boosting the efficiency of care paths.
Functional neurological disorders are disorders at the intersection of two disciplines: neurology and psychiatry. The psychiatric team is involved when the diagnosis is made and announced to the patient by the neurologis...Functional neurological disorders are disorders at the intersection of two disciplines: neurology and psychiatry. The psychiatric team is involved when the diagnosis is made and announced to the patient by the neurologist. The aim is to gain an overall view of the patient's situation and disorder, and to identify the mechanisms involved, in order to offer individualized, multidisciplinary care tailored to the assessed needs.
NFT is a common condition resulting from dysfunction of neural networks without any structural damage identifiable by standard additional tests. It manifests itself through motor and sensory disorders and dissociative fu...NFT is a common condition resulting from dysfunction of neural networks without any structural damage identifiable by standard additional tests. It manifests itself through motor and sensory disorders and dissociative functional crises. Diagnosis is essentially clinical, based on positive signs. Additional tests are used to rule out neurological comorbidities and confirm the functional origin. Management is based on a multidisciplinary approach.
Functional neurological disorders are characterized by a variety of neurological symptoms that are not explained by an identifiable organic pathology. Despite their significant prevalence and major impact on quality of l...Functional neurological disorders are characterized by a variety of neurological symptoms that are not explained by an identifiable organic pathology. Despite their significant prevalence and major impact on quality of life, their recognition and management remain inadequate. Formerly known as hysteria, modern criteria (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition [DSM-5]) allow a positive diagnosis, distinct from malingering. These disorders often lead to long periods of misdiagnosis, high levels of care consumption and significant socio-economic repercussions, including frequent loss of employment. Improving the training of professionals, developing specific treatments, reducing stigmatization and providing support for patients are crucial to meeting this public health challenge.
Pain management is now an essential part of nursing practice, and a legal obligation for all care providers. To raise awareness of this issue among first-year students, the entire teaching staff of the nursing program at...Pain management is now an essential part of nursing practice, and a legal obligation for all care providers. To raise awareness of this issue among first-year students, the entire teaching staff of the nursing program at the Institut de formation en soins infirmiers Théodore-Simon in Neuilly-Sur-Marne (Seine-Saint-Denis) decided to organize a morning session entitled "Relieving pain, a priority for caregivers".