Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients' Sociological Resilience, Self-Determination, and Decision-Making for Life-Sustaining Treatments

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Key points

Author uses mixed-methods to explore the relationships between people with ALS and their socioecological resilience, self-determination, and decision making for life-sustaining treatments. Study provides empirical rationales for increased socioeconomic resources to support people with ALS’ decisions for life-sustaining treatments.
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Jeremy Jon Van Tress

Journal

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Summary

Follow the link to review a dissertation on persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (PALS) and their sociological resilience, self-determination, and decision-making for life-sustaining treatments.

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