Feeding Tubes and Health Care Service Utilization in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Benefits and Limits to a Retrospective, Multicenter Study Using Big Data

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Keith M. Swetz MD, MA (Συγγραφέας), Stephanie M. Peterson BS (Συγγραφέας), Lindsey R. Sangaralingham MPH (Συγγραφέας), Ryan T. Hurt MD, PhD (Συγγραφέας), Shannon M. Dunlay MD, MS (Συγγραφέας), Nilay D. Shah PhD (Συγγραφέας), Jon C. Tilburt MD, MPH (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Έκδοση: SAGE Publishing, 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Θέματα: article
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neurologic disorder with predictable challenges regarding disease progression and end-of-life care. These include need for respiratory and nutritional support. Little is known about how such choices impact end-of-life health service utiliza...