Journal article
The impact of rehabilitative interventions on quality of life: a qualitative evidence synthesis of personal experiences of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Abstract
BackgroundThe nature of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is progressive and degenerative, thus influencing individuals physically, emotionally, and socially. A broad review of qualitative studies that describe the personal experiences of people with ALS with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language pathology interventions, and how those affect QoL is warranted.PurposeThis study synthesizes qualitative research regarding …
Authors
Soofi AY; Bello-Haas VD; Kho ME; Letts L
Journal
Quality of Life Research, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 845–856
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
April 2018
DOI
10.1007/s11136-017-1754-7
ISSN
0962-9343