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ArticleJournal of primary care & community health2017

An Investigation of Perspectives of Respite Admission Among People Living With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and the Hospitals That Support Them.

Michiko Nakai, Yugo Narita, Hidekazu Tomimoto

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Michiko Nakai1 Suzuka University of Medical Science, Suzuka, Mie, Japan.
Yugo Narita2 Mie University Hospital, Mie, Japan.
Hidekazu Tomimoto3 Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan.

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Abstract

backgroundAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive disease with rapid degeneration. Respite care is an essential service for improving the well-being of both patients with this disease and their family caregivers, but accessibility of respite services is limited. This study investigates perspectives on respite admission among people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the hospitals supporting them.

methodWe conducted semistructured interviews among 3 patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and 12 family members, exploring demographic information and their awareness and experience of respite admission. We also interviewed 16 representatives from hospitals about awareness of and preparation for respite admission for patients with this disease, the role of regional networks for intractable diseases, and knowledge about communication support schemes.

resultsWe found significant differences in the revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale between patients who had and had not received respite admission. Qualitative analysis of the data indicated that respite admission was a contributory factor in continuing and stabilizing home care. Limited provision of social services and hospital care quality were barriers to respite admission.

conclusionRespite admission was essential to continued home care for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Severe-stage patients were eligible for respite admission. Its accessibility, however, was limited, especially for patients living in rural areas. Supporting hospitals had limited capacity to respond to patients' needs. Individualized care and communication were internal barriers to respite admission.

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HospitalizationAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAmyotrophic Lateral SclerosisFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedRespite Careamyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)family caregiverongoing home carerespite admissionservice accessibility

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PMID28606028
PMCPMC5932694

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