Practice Parameter update: The care of the patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Multidisciplinary care, symptom management, and cognitive/behavioral impairment (an evidence-based review)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Abstract
To systematically review evidence bearing on the management of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The authors analyzed studies from 1998 to 2007 to update the 1999 practice parameter. Topics covered in this section include breaking the news, multidisciplinary clinics, symptom management, cognitive and behavioral impairment, communication, and palliative care for patients with ALS.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 19.77
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 42
Authors
13- RGRupert G. MillerCorresponding
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
- CECarlayne E. Jackson
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
- EJEdward J. Kasarskis
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
- JDJ. D. England
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
- DFDallas Forshew
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Quality of life (healthcare)
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Palliative care
- Riluzole
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Intensive care medicine
- Neurology