Title
The Care of the Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Multidisciplinary Care, Symptom Management, and Cognitive/Behavioral Impairment
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
October 1, 2009
Last Updated Month/Year
January 16, 2023
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
To systematically review evidence bearing on the management of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Outpatient
Intended Users
Psychologist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D000690 - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Keywords
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS
Source Citation
Practice Parameter update: The care of the patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Multidisciplinary care, symptom management, and cognitive/behavioral impairment (an evidence-based review). Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. R. G. Miller, C. E. Jackson, E. J. Kasarskis, J. D. England, D. Forshew, W. Johnston, S. Kalra, J. S. Katz, H. Mitsumoto, J. Rosenfeld, C. Shoesmith, M. J. Strong, S. C. Woolley. Neurology Oct 2009, 73 (15) 1227-1233; DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e3181bc01a4