Quality of life of children with chronic neurological diseases: introductory remarks
Nihei, K.; Funato, M.
No to Hattatsu 28(3): 199-201
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-0831 PMID: 8688201 Document Number: 465759
Recent advances in medical technology, such as an assisted ventilation, have made a big impact on pediatrics. With such a progress, many children with intractable diseases have survived intact. On the other hand, chronically ill children with handicaps have also been increasing. Some of them have been artificially supported by a respirator to maintain life in a hospital or at home. Under these social conditions, we should establish a system for total care of these children, to promote their quality of lives, in collaboration with medicine, health & welfare, and education.