RNJ Trending Topics: January/February 2024

If you are an ARN member or a Rehabilitation Nursing Journal (RNJ) subscriber, you should soon receive the January/February issue in the mail. Check out a preview of the articles that will be gracing the pages of this issue or visit the journal online to read the full issue.

The perceived meaning of traumatic brain injury for older adults: A longitudinal-multiple case study 

Jung and colleagues examined the perceived meaning of a traumatic brain injury in older adults. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with participants at 1 week, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months post-injury. The themes identified included gratitude, vulnerability and dependence, slowing down and being more careful, and a chance for reflecting on life. Most participants' responses remained consistent, either positive or negative, over the year's period.

Jung, W., Vogel, M., Figuaracion, C. F., Byun, E., & Thompson, H. (2024). The perceived meaning of traumatic brain injury for older adults: A longitudinal-multiple case study. Rehabilitation Nursing 49(1), 14-23.

Cognitive symptom awareness among patients with multiple sclerosis using a mobile application 

Cognitive impairment is a common sequelae in persons with multiple sclerosis. In this QI project, 32 persons agreed to download the app from MS Care Connect and completed a pre- and post-questionnaire regarding their awareness of cognitive changes. However, only 18 persons used the app. In this small sample, a mobile application did not change awareness of cognitive symptoms.

Miller, D., Okai, A., Scott, K., & Reynolds, S. S. (2024). Cognitive symptom awareness among patients with multiple sclerosis using a mobile application. Rehabilitation Nursing 49(1), 24-29.

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Interested in submitting an article to RNJ? We are always looking for more submissions, including evidence-based practice papers, professional issues, and clinical consultation papers. Additionally, the RNJ editorial board is opening submissions to hear more about your personal experiences and stories as a rehabilitation nurse. If you are interested in submitting a manuscript but don't know where to begin, the RNJ editorial staff is happy to walk you through the process.