Perceptions of people with motor neurone disease, families and HSCPs: a literature review.
Br J Community Nurs
; 27(4): 188-198, 2022 Apr 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1771806
ABSTRACT
Motor neurone disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a rapidly progressive terminal neurodegenerative condition caused by degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurones in the central nervous system of the brain. The effects of motor neurone disease are multifaceted, leading to many adjustments in everyday life. This literature review asked what the experiences of people living with motor neurone disease was before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in terms of their condition and the support they received from health and social care services. A key theme identified was lack of knowledge among professionals when they cared for people living with motor neurone disease and their families. This lack of knowledge often resulted in delayed diagnosis and poor standards of care. COVID-19 impacted on the care of people living with motor neurone disease and their families, and there is a paucity of evidence on how services were perceived by these groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. The experiences of people living with motor neurone disease and their families are currently missing in the literature. In conclusion, further studies are required to include care of people living with motor neurone disease and their families.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Motor Neuron Disease
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
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Reviews
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Br J Community Nurs
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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