TY - JOUR
T1 - The amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) support network of Kentucky
T2 - An informational support group using interactive video
AU - Kasarskis, Edward J.
AU - Elza, Theresa A.
AU - Bishop, Nancy G.
AU - Spears, Andy C.
PY - 1997/10/1
Y1 - 1997/10/1
N2 - Support groups are beneficial to ALS patients and their families by providing a forum for discussion and emotional support. The low prevalence of ALS and the patients limited mobility make it difficult to sustain support groups in rural environments. We describe the organization of an ALS support network in the Commonwealth of Kentucky using real-time, interactive video.
AB - Support groups are beneficial to ALS patients and their families by providing a forum for discussion and emotional support. The low prevalence of ALS and the patients limited mobility make it difficult to sustain support groups in rural environments. We describe the organization of an ALS support network in the Commonwealth of Kentucky using real-time, interactive video.
KW - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
KW - Interactive video
KW - Support group
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U2 - 10.1016/S0022-510X(97)00252-9
DO - 10.1016/S0022-510X(97)00252-9
M3 - Article
C2 - 9419062
AN - SCOPUS:0030666286
SN - 0022-510X
VL - 152
SP - S90-S92
JO - Journal of the Neurological Sciences
JF - Journal of the Neurological Sciences
IS - SUPPL. 1
ER -