Tag: ALS

  • Patient Survey on DMC in People with ALS

    Patient Survey on DMC in People with ALS

    The DMC Patient Survey is a survey of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that gathers important insights into their satisfaction with the DMC medication used to treat speech and swallowing difficulties. DMC Care for ALS Dextromethorphan/quinidine (DMC) is a medication used to treat speech and swallowing difficulties in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, with…

  • Patient Survey on PEG in People with ALS

    Patient Survey on PEG in People with ALS

    The patient survey is a nationwide, systematic survey of 200 patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), designed to gather important insights into patient satisfaction with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and medication administration via a PEG tube.Medication Administration via PEG­Pharmacotherapy for ALS is particularly complex when the disease is accompanied by progressive and severe swallowing difficulties…

  • Patient survey on THC:CBD in people with ALS

    The THC:CBD patient survey is a systematic survey of 130 patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), in which important findings on experience and satisfaction with treatment with cannabis-containing medicines containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are obtained. Cannabis-containing treatment for ALS Medicines containing cannabis are used for severe illnesses when conventional medicines are not sufficiently…

  • Relaunch of the ALS App: Better Features and Faster Technology

    Relaunch of the ALS App: Better Features and Faster Technology

    In recent years, the ALS app has become a trusted companion for people with ALS. About 1,000 members of our network use it to track the progression of their disease, assess their prognosis, and participate in care management. With this relaunch, we’re offering faster performance and have improved several features. The latest update to the…

  • The individual progression of ALS in the ALS app: the new “My progression form” function

    The individual progression of ALS in the ALS app: the new “My progression form” function

    The course of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) can be very different and individual. The way in which the symptoms develop is described by the specific progression that is present in each affected person. Two factors are particularly important for an individual assessment of the course of the disease: To be able to better assess the course…

  • Request an e-prescription, redeem it at your ALS pharmacy via the ALS app, and continue to support ALS research

    Request an e-prescription, redeem it at your ALS pharmacy via the ALS app, and continue to support ALS research

    The e-prescription is currently being rolled out nationwide. It will replace the “pink paper prescription.” Important: Even with the e-prescription, you can continue to receive your medications from your ALS pharmacy and participate in ALS research. There are two steps to follow. Step 1: Request a printed copy of the e-prescription You will continue to…

  • Digital care during the coronavirus pandemic: communicating requirements for medical aids and medication online

    Digital care during the coronavirus pandemic: communicating requirements for medical aids and medication online

    The reliable supply of aids and medication is crucial for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. At the same time, transportation and travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic can make it more difficult to provide outpatient care. To ensure outpatient care, Ambulanzpartner offers patients the opportunity to document their care needs…

  • Bold ideas for the joint design of assistive technology provision

    Bold ideas for the joint design of assistive technology provision

    We would like to thank you for attending the Outpatient Partner Conference for Assistive Technology Providers on November 15, 2019. It was a very interesting conference where we developed ideas together on how we can implement better care for the patients in our network. Here are some impressions of the conference. We will keep you…

  • New software for the remedies module goes live

    New software for the remedies module goes live

    The remedies module that has been running on our internet platform since 2011 has been revised both technically and in terms of content. In terms of content, we have given the new remedies module some modified functions and new overviews. Technically, the new remedies module has been developed using responsive technology so that the content…

  • Pilot phase of the Ambulanzpartner care research seal completed

    Pilot phase of the Ambulanzpartner care research seal completed

    The pilot phase, in which the APST seal was tested on selected care partner websites, began at the start of 2017. The pilot phase showed us that the seal was stable and how often it was clicked on. Our healthcare research seal identifies companies, practices and individuals who participate in research with their patient care…