American Journal of Nursing
August 2020 – Volume 120 – Issue 8 – p 32-37
Pabst, Christine MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC; Subasic, Kim PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
Nurses have an important role in the identification, treatment, and care of PANS/PANDAS children. This free review, offered by the American Journal of Nursing, discusses the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of these disorders, plus teaching points for parents and patients.
THIS REVIEW INCLUDES:
- ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS
- PREVALENCE AMONG CHILDREN WITH OCD OR TIC DISORDERS
- PANDAS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
- CLINICAL PRESENTATION
- DIAGNOSING PANDAS
- TREATMENT AND PROGNOSIS
- A COMPOSITE CASE HISTORY
- NURSING IMPLICATIONS
- TEACHING POINTS FOR PARENTS AND PATIENTS
