People with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Bog af Maria João Sousa - Paperback
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive, disabling, neurodegenerative disease with upper and lower neuron involvement and, so far, no cure. As the disease progresses, the person with ALS becomes totally dependent, and the caregiver plays a key role in meeting his/her physical, psychological and emotional needs. This paper analyzes the factors associated with the burden and the perception of quality of life of informal caregivers of people with ALS. A descriptive-correlational study was designed,..