Background The multidisciplinary approach in the management of Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis (ALS) has been shown to provide superior care to devolved care, with better …

Objectives: There is inconclusive evidence of the effectiveness of stroke rehabilitation by a
community stroke team. The aim was to evaluate a specialist multiprofessional team in a …

The current mental health services consist of a web of professional and lay networks in the
hospital, the community, and in the voluntary and self-help sectors. Teams of workers …

The essential ingredients of effective teamwork are communication and trust between
members. In this chapter the complex role of leadership is explored, particularly in respect of …

A stroke team, coordinated by a physician and comprising a rehabilitation nurse and other
allied medical personnel, is the most important therapeutic tool for disabled stroke patients …

The management of rehabilitation of persons with stroke has come under increasing scrutiny
(Gresham, Duncan, Stason, et al., 1995). At issue is the cost-effectiveness of the …

There is increasing recognition that integrated services provide improved quality and cost-
effective care (;;). This article outlines the steps taken to create an integrated care pathway …

The overall goals of the health care professional working with an individual with a
neurodegenerative disease in the end-of-life stage are:(1) to improve quality of life through …

The provision of high quality care for people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is
challenging. The physical and psychological health needs experienced in this progressively …

Over the last 50 years, there have been many improvements in therapy for individuals with
neurologic disorders. Simultaneously, the complexity and cost of care have increased. The …