Poster Session  |   July 2017
Quality of Life Perspectives Within the Dyad of Persons With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Caregivers
Stephanie Johnson, MHS, OTR/L; Katie Faulkner; Bryant Alonso; Haley Jones; Britton Monroe; Leigh Lehman, PhD, OTR/L; Pamalyn Kearney, EdD, OTR/L
Author Affiliations
  • Augusta University
Article Information
Neurologic Conditions / Health Services Research and Education
Poster Session   |   July 2017
Quality of Life Perspectives Within the Dyad of Persons With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Caregivers
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111510197p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO5052
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111510197p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO5052
Abstract

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This study compared quality of life (QOL) perspectives between persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (PALS) and their caregivers (CG). Results revealed QOL perspective differences between PALS and CG, especially for mental domains; awareness of differences is vital to providing holistic care.

Primary Author and Speaker: Stephanie Johnson

Additional Authors and Speakers: Katie Faulkner, Bryant Alonso, Haley Jones, Britton Monroe, Leigh Lehman, Pamalyn Kearney