Evaluation and Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome in the Primary Care Environment.
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Smallheer, BA
Published in: The Nursing clinics of North America
September 2018
Restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbon disease (RLS/WED) is a common sensorimotor disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move and is associated with an uncomfortable sensation typically in the lower extremities. Dopaminergic neurotransmission abnormalities, genetics, sleep deprivation, and iron deficiency all play key roles in the pathogenesis of primary RLS. Secondary RLS has been associated with other medical conditions and medication usage. A thorough subjective evaluation and complete neurologic examination are key in the diagnosis of RLS/WED. Treatment includes pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches. Referral to a neurologist or sleep specialist should be considered if initial treatment plans are ineffective.
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The Nursing clinics of North America
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1558-1357
ISSN
0029-6465
Publication Date
September 2018
Volume
53
Issue
3
Start / End Page
433 / 445
Related Subject Headings
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Primary Health Care
- Nursing
- Humans
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Smallheer, B. A. (2018). Evaluation and Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome in the Primary Care Environment. The Nursing Clinics of North America, 53(3), 433–445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2018.04.010
Smallheer, Benjamin A. “Evaluation and Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome in the Primary Care Environment.” The Nursing Clinics of North America 53, no. 3 (September 2018): 433–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2018.04.010.
Smallheer BA. Evaluation and Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome in the Primary Care Environment. The Nursing clinics of North America. 2018 Sep;53(3):433–45.
Smallheer, Benjamin A. “Evaluation and Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome in the Primary Care Environment.” The Nursing Clinics of North America, vol. 53, no. 3, Sept. 2018, pp. 433–45. Epmc, doi:10.1016/j.cnur.2018.04.010.
Smallheer BA. Evaluation and Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome in the Primary Care Environment. The Nursing clinics of North America. 2018 Sep;53(3):433–445.
Published In
The Nursing clinics of North America
DOI
EISSN
1558-1357
ISSN
0029-6465
Publication Date
September 2018
Volume
53
Issue
3
Start / End Page
433 / 445
Related Subject Headings
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Primary Health Care
- Nursing
- Humans