Empowering patients to reduce lumbar puncture associated spinal headaches

Abstract

Risk factors for the development of post-lumbar puncture headaches (PLPH) and interventions to prevent and relieve them were determined and critically appraised through a systematic search and review of 13 reviews of literature and 28 single studies with the aim to use the information for staff and patient education.

Authors

Stephanie Alison Lindsay

Author Details

Stephanie Alison Lindsay, SN, Wilson School of Nursing, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Systematic Review

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Headaches, Lumbar Punctures, Patient Care

Recommended Citation

Lindsay, Stephanie Alison, "Empowering patients to reduce lumbar puncture associated spinal headaches" (2019). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 131.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2019/posters_2019/131

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

None: Event Material, Invited Presentation

Acquisition

Proxy-submission