Abstract
Recently, formal standards for the management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have been proposed by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). However, there are few information about the actual care of ALS. We have assessed the management of ALS in Italy in various clinical settings, on basis of a self-reported questionnaire. Thirty-six out of the 80 Italian ALS neurological departments with a particular interest in ALS care answered the questionnaire. The centers were subdivided according the mean number of patients currently followed-up (≥30 vs.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 145-150 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of the Neurological Sciences |
| Volume | 191 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 15 2001 |
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Keywords
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Management
- Models of care
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ageing
- Clinical Neurology
- Surgery
- Neuroscience(all)
- Developmental Neuroscience
- Neurology
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis care in Italy : A nationwide study in neurological centers. / Chiò, Adriano; Silani, V.
In: Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Vol. 191, No. 1-2, 15.10.2001, p. 145-150.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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