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Clinical attention and assistance profile of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / Perfil clínico e assistencial de pacientes com esclerose lateral amiotrófica
Lima, Núbia Maria Freire Vieira; Nucci, Anamarli.
  • Lima, Núbia Maria Freire Vieira; State University of Campinas. School of Medical Sciences. Department of Neurology. Campinas. BR
  • Nucci, Anamarli; State University of Campinas. School of Medical Sciences. Department of Neurology. Campinas. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 69(2a): 170-175, Apr. 2011. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-583769
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the functional status of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients diagnosed at this institution; to analyze hospital and palliative care; to identify patients' knowledge about home care and supportive resources.

METHOD:

Twenty-nine patients were evaluated on the ALSFRS-R scale and two semi-structured questionnaires, at the start of the study and every four months thereafter for 1 year.

RESULTS:

ALSFRS-R score was 30.1±11.5 initially and 24.4±10.5 at 1 year. There was an increase in use of physiotherapeutic care and adaptive aids. The primary caregivers were spouses (55.2 percent), parents/children/cousins (20.7 percent), friends (10.3 percent) and private nurses (3.5 percent); 10.3 percent of patients had no caregivers. Basic ALS patient care was provided by the public health system.

CONCLUSION:

ALS patients' multidisciplinary care was provided by UNICAMP hospital and its outpatient clinics and, in some patients, complemented by a private health plan or personal expenditure. Few ALS patients were aware of the possibility of home nursing. It is necessary to implement national and regional public home nursing in addition to multidisciplinary specialized care of ALS patients.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Avaliar o estado funcional de um grupo de pacientes com esclerose lateral amiotrófica (ELA) na instituição; analisar a assistência hospitalar e de cuidados paliativos; identificar o conhecimento dos pacientes sobre potenciais recursos de assistência e home care.

MÉTODO:

Vinte e nove pacientes foram submetidos à escala ALSFRS-R e dois questionários semi-estruturados no início do estudo e a cada 4 meses, por um ano.

RESULTADOS:

O escore inicial da ALSFRS-R foi 30,1±11,5 e o final 24,4±10,5, tendo sido necessária maior assistência fisioterápica e uso de órteses. O cuidador primário foi cônjuge (55,2 por cento), pais/filhos/primos (20,7 por cento), amigos (10,3 por cento), particular (3,5 por cento); 10,3 por cento não tinham cuidador. A assistência na ELA baseou-se no sistema público de saúde.

CONCLUSÃO:

O cuidado multidisciplinar ao paciente com ELA fez-se através do hospital e ambulatórios UNICAMP e, para alguns pacientes, houve complementação por plano de saúde e custeio pessoal. A maioria dos pacientes desconhecia a possibilidade de assistência domiciliar na ELA. Faz-se necessária a estruturação nacional e regional da assistência domiciliar pública em ELA, acrescida ao trabalho multidisciplinar especializado.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Caregivers / Home Care Services / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: State University of Campinas/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Caregivers / Home Care Services / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: State University of Campinas/BR