Neuroanatomy and physiology in modern child psychiatric nursing
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Topic:
Brain anatomy and brain function pertinent to clinical practice in child and adolescent psychiatric nursing.
Purpose:
Over the past two decades psychiatry has increasingly turned to biological explanations for the etiology of mental disorders. In addition, public awareness of neurobiology has been kindled by a steady flow of articles in the media about the brain. Finally, there has been a tremendous proliferation of psychopharmacological agents used in the treatment of mental disorders in both adult and pediatric populations. Hence, nurses are increasingly expected to employ a knowledge base that embraces the fundamentals of neuroscience.
Sources:
This article briefly reviews current information about brain anatomy and function in order to provide a foundation for current practice.
Conclusion:
Contemporary psychiatric nursing practice all but requires nurses to acquire a basic understanding of neuroanatomy and physiology.