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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