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In this review we present an overview of quality of life (QOL) and QOL measures in neuromuscular disorders. We discuss the characteristics of QOL measures used in neuromuscular research, highlighting differences between generic versus disease-specific and global versus health-related QOL instruments. The phenomenon of response shift is reviewed. Commonly used QOL instruments are reviewed for am...

Neuromuscular disorders is a general term that encompasses large number of diseases with different presentations. Progressive muscle weakness the predominant condition these disorders. Respiratory failure can occur in significant diseases. The use devices to assist ventilation quite frequent types patients. Noninvasive be applied by various means, including nasal, oronasal, or facial masks. Mas...