Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Milan Milan, Italy.
Front Psychol. 2010 Jul 21;1:33. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2010.00033. eCollection 2010.
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.
肌萎缩侧索硬化症是一种致命且进行性的疾病,其特征是肌肉逐渐无力,进而导致身体机能丧失。心理学家在 ALS 的护理中可以发挥重要作用,为疾病的各个阶段提供临床活动,包括为患者、他们的护理人员和医生提供支持和咨询活动。