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Communication regarding breathing support options for youth with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Author(s) -

Eric Ferguson,

Marilyn Wright,

Teresa Carter,

Cindy Van Halderen,

Renata Vaughan,

Margaret Otter

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

paediatrics and child health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1918-1485

pISSN - 1205-7088

DOI - 10.1093/pch/16.7.395

Subject(s) - duchenne muscular dystrophy , medicine , timeline , modalities , neuromuscular disease , family medicine , physical therapy , disease , social science , archaeology , pathology , sociology , history

Ventilators for home use, manual and mechanically assisted coughing techniques, and the services of in-home respiratory therapists are options for youth with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Evidence supports the use of these modalities, but there seems to be few youth who are receiving these therapies. Is there a knowledge transfer issue? Is there a lack of resources? What is the best way to discuss the issues? What do youth and parents want?

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