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

• Главные авторы: Keith M. Swetz MD, MA (Автор), Stephanie M. Peterson BS (Автор), Lindsey R. Sangaralingham MPH (Автор), Ryan T. Hurt MD, PhD (Автор), Shannon M. Dunlay MD, MS (Автор), Nilay D. Shah PhD (Автор), Jon C. Tilburt MD, MPH (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: SAGE Publishing, 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...