Nursing in Huntington’s Disease and Cell and Gene Therapy
摘要
Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an inherited, progressive, deteriorating, and non-curable disease affecting physical and cognitive states. Recent advancements in cell and gene therapy have brought in new treatment options that challenge Huntington’s Disease, with the ultimate goal to modify its trajectory. This article emphasizes the role of nurses in Huntington’s Disease advanced treatments. Furthermore, it underlines the importance of patient-oriented care as well as the ethical considerations that may occur.