Communicating with head and neck cancer patients.

Background: Head and neck cancer is only 3 to 5% of all the cancers in the United States. The disease causes major changes in the appearance and functional ability of patients.

Purpose: To explore how caregivers communicate with head and neck cancer patients who have impaired communication abilities from the disease and from treatment.

Optimizing the functionality of clients with age-related macular degeneration.

Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a major cause of severe vision loss and blindness among older people. This condition is progressive, incurable, and significantly compromises central vision. Rehabilitation nurses have a pivotal role in the assessment and management of clients with ARMD.