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Perspectives Of Awareness And Cognitive Processing During The Event Of Stroke And Subsequent Recovery: Competence Versus Performance, Pennie Seibert, Pernilla Stridh-Igo, Tiffany Whitmore, Christian Zimmerman
Perspectives Of Awareness And Cognitive Processing During The Event Of Stroke And Subsequent Recovery: Competence Versus Performance, Pennie Seibert, Pernilla Stridh-Igo, Tiffany Whitmore, Christian Zimmerman
Pennie S. Seibert
We investigated strokes' effects on awareness and cognition from the participants' perspective in four case studies, ages 37-50 (mean = 45). Data is comprised of standardized and open-ended interviews, medical chart reviews, literature reviews, and professional consultations. Although the participants sustained various types of injuries, they reported similar patterns of awareness, perceptions, emotions, and thoughts. These case studies endorse the idea that stroke victims are far more aware of their surroundings than they appear. Their reports indicate active mental processes, such as emotion and thoughts, occurring even while their bodies were unable to respond appropriately. We discuss four areas of …
The Emerging Role Of Telemedicine In Diagnosing And Treating Sleep Disorders, Pennie Seibert, T. Whitmore, P. Parker, F. Grimsley, K. Payne, J. O'Donnell
The Emerging Role Of Telemedicine In Diagnosing And Treating Sleep Disorders, Pennie Seibert, T. Whitmore, P. Parker, F. Grimsley, K. Payne, J. O'Donnell
Pennie S. Seibert
Over one-third of adults are at risk of developing sleep disorders. Telemedicine is emerging as an effective tool in sleep medicine by allowing people to undergo sleep studies without overnight hospital stays (e.g. monitoring at home). Telemedicine has the potential to overcome several obstacles in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders by offering increased access to sleep specialists, enhancing health-care support for patients in their homes and providing cost-effective professional education. The initial costs for telemedicine equipment and training are not insignificant; however, the benefits may outweigh the expense over time. However, recapturing the initial costs cannot be assumed.