Identification of Personal Factors in Motor Neurone Disease : A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Source
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a devastating condition.
This preliminary study aims to identify relevant personal factors affecting the experience of living with MND from the perspective of persons with MND (pwMND) in an Australian cohort.
A prospective cross-sectional survey of pwMND (n=44) using an open-ended questionnaire identified personal factors that were categorised thematically.
Standardised questionnaires assessed disease severity: depression, anxiety, and stress and coping strategies.
Personal factors identified included demographic factors (socioeconomic status), emotional states (depression, anxiety, and fear), coping strategies (problem-based coping and denial), personality, beliefs (religious and personal values), attitudes (of the patient), and others (such as perceived support).
An understanding of personal factors by treating clinicians is essential in the provision of optimal care in MND.
This study may assist in the development of personal factors within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health for improved consensus of care and communication amongst treating clinicians.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ng, Louisa& Khan, Fary. 2011. Identification of Personal Factors in Motor Neurone Disease : A Pilot Study. Rehabilitation Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504989
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ng, Louisa& Khan, Fary. Identification of Personal Factors in Motor Neurone Disease : A Pilot Study. Rehabilitation Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504989
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ng, Louisa& Khan, Fary. Identification of Personal Factors in Motor Neurone Disease : A Pilot Study. Rehabilitation Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504989
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504989