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Fragmented care and missed opportunities: the experiences of adults with myasthenia gravis in accessing and receiving allied health care in Australia.

Isobel DevlinKatrina Louise WilliamsKirstine Shrubsole
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation (2022)
Findings highlighted a need for clear referral pathways, coordinated multidisciplinary care, improved access to community-based services and education for allied health professionals about MG.Implications for rehabilitationAdults with myasthenia gravis (MG) report a lack of referral pathways to allied health services, leading to unmet needs and fragmented care.Although there is a perceived benefit to allied health care, experiences are impacted by health provider capacity and attitudes.There needs to be an overall shift towards multidisciplinary care for people with MG, and the development of clear referral pathways.Specific education about MG should be available for allied health professionals to improve their knowledge and skills in treating this population.
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