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Supportive needs of informal caregivers of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Switzerland: a qualitative study.

Christopher PoppeKathi SchweikertTanja KronesTenzin Wangmo
Published in: Palliative care and social practice (2022)
Informal caregiving for people with ALS can be demanding. This study provides evidence for improvements in supporting informal caregivers. It shows administrative needs of informal caregivers, stresses their needs regarding advance care planning early in the context of ALS, and underlines the importance of social support, be it in peer-groups or community care.
Keyphrases
  • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • social support
  • palliative care
  • advance care planning
  • depressive symptoms
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • quality improvement
  • pain management