Locked-in syndrome (LIS) is characterized by an inability to move or speak in the presence
of intact cognition and can be caused by brainstem trauma or neuromuscular disease …

Background People with motor neuron disease (pwMND) are routinely offered gastrostomy
feeding tube placement and (non‐invasive and invasive) ventilation to manage the …

In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is indicated if sleep-
disordered breathing (SDB), daytime hypercapnia, or significant diaphragmatic weakness is …

Impairment has a ubiquitous and troublesome position within disability studies. The absence
of an effective theoretical understanding of impairment has been a major problem for the …

Background Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) prolongs survival and quality of life in
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); however, its benefits depend upon the optimisation of …

Motor neuron disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a
neurodegenerative disorder that causes progressive muscle paralysis and typically leads to …

Objectives Transitioning from clinical care to community‐based self‐management
represents a significant challenge, throughout which social support can facilitate health …

Background Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) develops into a life-threatening condition 2
to 4 years after the onset of symptoms. Although many people with the disease decide in …

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has been shown to be beneficial for patients with respiratory
failure; however, many patients fail to tolerate it and require other interventions. The …

Background: Initiation to Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS) can be implemented in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Aims: We aimed to evaluate …