Childhood Neurological Disorders
Neurological disorders in childhood are significant health conditions that can result in life-threatening acute events as well as long-term effects on growth, development, learning, and quality of life. This chapter comprehensively addresses common neurological disorders in children from a nursing perspective, based on current evidence. Neurological assessment-based conditions, epileptic disorders, headache syndromes, neurodevelopmental disorders, motor system and neuromuscular disorders, as well as acute and functional neurological conditions are examined with regard to their clinical features, early diagnostic indicators, and follow-up approaches. The chapter emphasizes the critical role of nurses in the early recognition of neurological warning signs, the promotion of family-centered care, and the support of long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. Integrating clinical practice with current scientific knowledge, this chapter serves as an up-to-date and comprehensive resource that guides nurses and other healthcare professionals in the assessment, care, and follow-up of children with neurological disorders.
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