The complexity of multidisciplinary respiratory care in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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Authors

David J. Berlowitz · Institute for Breathing and Sleep

Susan Mathers · Calvary Health Care Bethlehem

Karen Hutchinson · Central Coast Local Health District

Anne Hogden · UNSW Sydney

Kate A. Carey · Institute for Breathing and Sleep

Marnie Graco · University of Melbourne

Brooke‐Mai Whelan

Abstract

To highlight the complexities surrounding respiratory care in ALS.To alert clinicians to the risk that complexity of ALS care may modify the effectiveness of any specific, evidence-based therapy for ALS.To describe the importance of person-centred care and shared decision-making in optimising care in ALS.

Topics & Keywords

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Breathe

Volume 19, Issue 3, pp. 220269-220269

DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0269-2022

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