A Comprehensive Nursing Approach To Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Support And Quality Of Life
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Nursing Care; Quality of Life.Abstract
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and incurable neurodegenerative disease that impairs motor, respiratory, nutritional, communicative, and emotional functions, leading to a progressive loss of autonomy, high dependency, and a significant impact on the family. The aim of this study was to describe the comprehensive nursing approach to individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, emphasizing clinical support and nursing care focused on improving quality of life. An integrative literature review with a descriptive approach was conducted through a search of scientific evidence in PubMed, Google Scholar, SciELO, Dialnet, and ScienceDirect, including studies published between 2021 and 2026, with the exceptional inclusion of one relevant study from 2020. Following the PRISMA 2020 selection process, 20 scientific articles were analyzed. The findings indicate that nurses play a fundamental role in continuous assessment, symptom management, respiratory and nutritional support, functional rehabilitation, therapeutic communication, palliative care, and emotional support for patients and their families. The importance of multidisciplinary teamwork and humanized care in reducing complications and improving quality of life is also highlighted. It is concluded that comprehensive nursing care is an essential component in optimizing well-being, enhancing quality of life, and promoting patient-centered care that addresses the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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