Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis care in Saudi Arabia: A survey of providers' perceptions.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Provision of care for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is complex and requires the contribution of multiple healthcare professionals. Several international ALS care measures were developed to ensure optimal care for ALS patients. We looked at the rate of inconsistency in providing standard ALS care measures in Saudi Arabia (SA).

Methods

A 5-point response survey was distributed to practicing neurologists in SA. They were asked to grade their perceived consistency of accessibility for 19 items of ALS care measures at their center. The list of ALS care measures items was derived from international ALS guidelines.

Results

The response rate from neurologists was 47.3% (62/131), and the responses of 39 neurologists who follow ALS cases were inclu

SUBMITTER: Abuzinadah AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7559620 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature