02787oam 2200553 450 991013679700332120230621140446.09782889197583(ebook)(CKB)3710000000631152(oapen)https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/57315(EXLCZ)99371000000063115220191103h20162016 fy 0engur||#||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierPsychological issues in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis /edited by Francesco Pagnini and Gianluca CastelnuovoFrontiers Media SA2016[Lausanne, Switzerland] :Frontiers Media SA,[2016]©20161 online resource (103 pages) illustrations; digital file(s)Frontiers Research Topics"Published in: Frontiers in Psychology" -- front cover.Print version: 2889197581 Includes bibliographical references.Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a fatal and progressive disease, characterized by progressive muscles weakness, with consequent loss of physical capacities. Patients become relentlessly immobile and, in the late stages of the disease, develop a locked-in state in which only residual muscular movement is possible, but the intellect and the personality usually remain unimpaired. At now, there is no cure for ALS. The psychological impact of the disease is huge, on both patients and caregivers. Aim of the present Research Topic is to collect new evidence about quality of life, depression, anxiety, pain, spiritual and existential issues, hope and hopelessness in the ALS field, with attention to both patients and their caregivers. Emphasis will be provided to the investigation of psychological support and the possible role of psychologists in this challenging field.Frontiers research topics.Amyotrophic lateral sclerosisPsychological aspectsQuality of lifeClinical psychologyclinical psychologyAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosismedical psychologyQuality of LifeHealth PsychologyChronic disordersAmyotrophic lateral sclerosisPsychological aspects.Quality of life.Clinical psychology.616.8390019Gianluca Castelnuovoauth1331092Pagnini FrancescoCastelnuovo GianlucaUkMaJRUBOOK9910136797003321Psychological issues in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis3387916UNINA