QUALIDADE DE VIDA EM PACIENTES COM ESCLEROSE LATERAL AMIOTRÓFICA COM ENFÂSE NO ENFERMEIRO

Abstract

Objective: To describe the quality of life in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and the main diagnoses and nursing interventions to provide better comfort to patients with the pathology, trying as main objective to nursing professionals a humanized look at patient care. Method: Integrative literature review of articles published in Scielo, PubMed, Bireme, from the descriptors of "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis", "nursing interventions in ALS" and "Quality of life in patients with ALS". Results: ALS is a debilitating disease that affects the quality of life of patients, nursing plays a key role in patient care by providing emotional support, symptom management and helping patients cope with changes in physical and emotional ability. Conclusion: Nursing Systematization is an important tool for providing quality, humanized care, allowing nurses to identify patient needs and develop appropriate interventions.