Brazilian Nursing and Psychology students' visits to patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: prospective analysis.

Antonio Geraldo Abreu Filho Leila Salomão Plata Cury Tardivo Acary de Souza Bulle de Oliveira Helga Cristina Almeida da Silva

Published in: Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria (2020)

Students' visits to PALS may contribute to the maintenance of the QOL of the patients. Additionally, visits, with psychological support for the students, seem safe and could contribute to the students' psychological maturation as health professionals. Additional psychological support may be necessary for some students in fragile subgroups/moments.

Keyphrases

high school
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
end stage renal disease
healthcare
newly diagnosed
mental health
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
sleep quality
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis