[Journalistic narrative can complement health professional understanding in rehabilitation]

Narrative journalism was used to convey subjective patient perspectives in a study of multidisciplinary rehabilitation of six people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Narratives brought out complementary issues and compensated for loss of speech. A majority of health professionals assessed the narratives as relevant and useful for their professional duties. We suggest that when dealing with rehabilitation in chronic cases demanding palliation, a narrative method should be incorporated in order to complement health disciplines in the field.