Living with Lyme disease

Abstract

Learn how to recognize posttreatment Lyme disease syndrome, which occurs when Lyme disease symptoms last for more than 6 months after the infection is gone.

Nurses’ perceptions of climate sensitive vector‐borne diseases: A scoping review

“…The literature in this scoping review suggests that nurses and/or nurse practitioners working in a variety of practice settings should be aware of the threat and signs and symptoms of vector‐borne diseases to ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment and ensure expert care is provided to patients (Adams et al., 2021; Campbell & Drehr, 2002; Cavendish, 2003; Dean, 2020; Fletcher, 2003; Force, 1999; Gillespie, 2021; Harrison, 2002; Marchese & Primer, 2013; McGhee et al., 2018; Nichols & Windemuth, 2013; Pallares & Winokur, 2017; Pearson, 2014). However, no literature in this review studied the impact of colonization on health care treatment for Indigenous people.…”

“…Adams et al. (2021); Bender and Thompson (2003); Dean (2020); Franklin et al. (1997); Gagnon‐Dorsa (1990); Harrison (2002); Marchese and Primer (2013); McGhee et al.…”

“…protection strategies to individuals, families, communities, and populations, is necessary for nursing graduates. Furthermore, recognizing the holistic relationship Indigenous peoples have in relation to the land is important when considering prevention strategies for vector-borne diseases (CASN, 2020).Nurses' role in patient education and primary prevention was well-documented in the literature Adams et al (2021)Bender and Thompson (2003); Dean (2020); Franklin et al (1997); Gagnon-Dorsa (1990); Harrison (2002); Marchese and Primer (2013); McGhee et al (2018); Network to Reduce Lyme Disease in School-Aged Children, Washington, DC (2010); Nichols and Windemuth (2013); Pallares and Winokur (2017), and Pearson (2014) all mention that nurses and/or nurse practitioners should educate patients on vector-borne disease exposure and primary preventative measures.Additionally,Capps et al (1999) found that nurses are most knowledgeable about personal protection against Lyme disease and should be aware of surveillance, incidence, and prevalence of Lyme disease in their communities Franklin et al (1997).…”