Evaluation of overloading on caregivers of people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Introduction: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that results in the selective death of motor neurons, with weakness and generalized muscle atrophy as primary symptoms. With cure yet to be found, the patients in treatment need assistance in mobility and daily activit...

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Main Authors: Lilian Maria Sanguinett de Almeida, Ilka Veras Falcão, Tatiana Lins Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade Federal de São Carlos 2017-09-01
Series:Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional
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Online Access:http://www.cadernosdeterapiaocupacional.ufscar.br/index.php/cadernos/article/view/1618/899