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Erschienen in: Quality of Life Research 4/2018

04.12.2017 | Review

The impact of rehabilitative interventions on quality of life: a qualitative evidence synthesis of personal experiences of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

verfasst von: Ammarah Y. Soofi, Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, Michelle E. Kho, Lori Letts

Erschienen in: Quality of Life Research | Ausgabe 4/2018

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Abstract

Background

The 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.

Purpose

This study synthesizes qualitative research regarding the potential that rehabilitation interventions have to maintain and/or improve QoL from the perspective of people with ALS.

Methods

The SPIDER search strategy was applied and five articles met inclusion criteria addressing the perceived impact of rehabilitation on QoL for individuals with ALS.

Results

Four themes emerged: the concept of control; adapting interventions to disease stage; struggles with interventions; and barriers between healthcare providers and patients.

Conclusions

Rehabilitation interventions were perceived to have potential to support QoL by people with ALS. Advantages and limitations of rehabilitation services within this population were identified.
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Titel
The impact of rehabilitative interventions on quality of life: a qualitative evidence synthesis of personal experiences of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
verfasst von
Ammarah Y. Soofi
Vanina Dal Bello-Haas
Michelle E. Kho
Lori Letts
Publikationsdatum
04.12.2017
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Quality of Life Research / Ausgabe 4/2018
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-017-1754-7

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