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ArticleNeurodegenerative disease management2025

Exploring mechanisms of behavior change for healthcare professionals in cough and secretion management in ALS.

Charlotte Massey, Esther Hobson, Alys Wyn Griffiths, Lucy Musson, Christopher McDermott

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Article in Neurodegenerative disease management, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Charlotte MasseySheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Esther HobsonSheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Alys Wyn GriffithsSheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Lucy MussonSheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Christopher McDermottSheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-1269-9053

Funding

National Institute for Health and Care Research NIHR301648
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo explore healthcare professionals' experiences managing cough and secretion problems in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

methodsA qualitative study was completed with 23 individuals participating in four focus groups. Data was analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis and COM-B and theoretical domains framework (TDF) behavior change frameworks.

resultsThis study found that roles, responsibilities, and expectations needed to be clearly defined and that building relationships was important to support care delivery. Barriers identified included limited access to specialist care, equipment, and opportunities to gain knowledge and skills. A structured clinical assessment was highlighted to enable good-quality care. Data mapped most commonly to the environmental context/resources, knowledge, skills (TDF), and physical capability (COM-B) behavior change domains.

conclusionCough and secretion management in ALS is complex due to the multifaceted nature of the disease. This study emphasizes the need for future development of clinical interventions to support care.

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Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisCoughHealth PersonnelAdultFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative Researchamyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)coughMotor neuron disease (MND)multidisciplinary caresecretion managementsialorrhoea

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PMID40391540
PMCPMC12296054

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