Accessing and Receiving Speech-Language Pathology Services at the Multidisciplinary Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic: An Exploratory Qualitative Study of Patient Experiences and Needs
Anna Huynh,
Kerry Adams,
Carolina Barnett-Tapia
et al.
Abstract:Purpose:
This study sought to explore how patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) presenting with coexisting bulbar and cognitive impairments and their caregivers experienced the speech-language pathologist (SLP) services provided in multidisciplinary ALS clinics in Canada and identified their perceived needs for bulbar symptom management.
Method:
This qualitative study was informed by interpretive description. Seven interviews were conducted … Show more
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