Telerehabilitation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Colleen O’Connell, Suzanne Salsman

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Résumé

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurological disease affecting upper and lower motor neurons, causing weakness and impairment of speech, swallowing, and respiratory functions. There is currently no cure, and treatment is largely focused on care through specialized multidisciplinary clinics, addressing symptom management, and maintaining function and quality of life. Access to such clinics can be challenging for many persons with ALS and their family, due to distance, time, and physical and emotional factors, particularly as the disease progresses. Further, the unrelenting advance of the disease often necessitates support and intervention by health workers between clinic visits. Telerehabilitation strategies for persons with ALS have been demonstrated to be effective and welcomed by patients and families, with outcomes appearing similar to in-person visits, with benefits of reduced stress and burden.

Langue d'origineEnglish
Titre de la publication principaleTelerehabilitation
Sous-titre de la publication principalePrinciples and Practice
Maison d'éditionElsevier
Pages135-148
Nombre de pages14
ISBN (électronique)9780323824866
ISBN (imprimé)9780323824941
DOI
Statut de publicationPublished - janv. 1 2022

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Medicine
  • General Health Professions

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