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Published on: October 13, 2016
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: time for research on psychological intervention?
Francesco Pagnini1, Zachary Simmons, Massimo Corbo
1Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Milan, NEuroMuscular Omnicentre, Fondazione Serena Onlus, Ospedale Niguarda Cà Granda, Milan, Italy. francesco.pagnini@unicatt.it
Abstract:
The literature on psychological aspects of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has explored quality of life, depression, anxiety, spirituality, hopelessness, and other constructs in an attempt to understand the patient's grief and other psychological responses to the disease. However, there is a lack of research on the efficacy of psychological interventions. We believe it is important to develop 'best practices' for the improvement of quality of life and the reduction of psychological distress related to ALS.
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