AANN, ARN, and IOMSN Release Nursing Management of the Patient with Multiple Sclerosis in the Clinical Practice Guideline Series

Released: 11/30/2011 9:00 AM EST
Source: Association of Rehabilitation Nurses

Newswise — Glenview, IL— November 2011 —The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN), the Association for Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) and the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN) are proud to announce the newest addition to the respected AANN Clinical Practice Guideline series, Nursing Management of the Patient with Multiple Sclerosis. The publication was supported by an educational grant from TEVA Neuroscience.

Nursing care of patients with MS and their families or care partners has evolved from a focus on interventions during periods of crisis to a focus on symptom management, wellness, prevention of disease worsening, and empowerment. The goal of this guideline is to offer evidence-based recommendations on nursing activities that have the potential to maximize outcomes for adults with MS.

This guideline is the second collaborative publication in the AANN Clinical Practice Guideline series, which has produced more than ten guidelines to date. The publication promotes evidence-based practice across the continuum of care. A team of 26 nurse volunteers from AANN, ARN, and IOMSN developed, authored, and reviewed the content offered in the document.