Abstract
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a fatal and progressive disease, characterized by progressive muscles weakness, with consequent loss of physical capacities. Psychologists can play an important role in ALS care, by providing clinical activities in every step of the disease, including support and counseling activities directed to patients, their caregivers and to physicians.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | Article 33 |
| Journal | Frontiers in Psychology |
| Issue number | JUL |
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| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Burnout
- Clinical psychology
- Neurological illness
- Psychological support
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology(all)
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Pagnini, F., Rossi, G., Lunetta, C., Banfi, P., & Corbo, M. (2010). Clinical psychology and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Frontiers in Psychology, (JUL), [Article 33]. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2010.00033