A qualitative investigation of the factors influencing the uptake of noninvasive ventilation among Australians with motor neurone disease
Authors:
- Marnie GracoMGMarnie Graco
- Nicole GrivellNGNicole Grivell
- Charissa ZagaCZCharissa Zaga
- Nicole L. SheersNSNicole L. Sheers
- David J. BerlowitzDBDavid J. Berlowitz
- NIV in MND Stakeholder Advisory GroupNGNIV in MND Stakeholder Advisory Group
Open Access
- 30 July 2026
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Disability and Rehabilitation
- p. 1-20
Abstract
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness and severe disability. Median age of onset is 65 years, and life expectancy is typically two to t...Keywords
Funding Information
- MND Research Australia Post-doctoral Research Fellowship (awarded to Marnie Graco)
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