The experience of non-invasive ventilation in motor neurone disease : a qualitative exploration

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a fatal neuromuscular illness defined by progressive muscle weakness and wastage. Death typically occurs within 2-3 years from symptom onset and is most often attributable to respiratory complications. Weakness in the respiratory muscles increases the risk of mortality...

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Main Author: Piggin, Lucy Helen
Published: University of Liverpool 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.569269