[What is the role of health volunteers in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?].
OBJECTIVE
Analysis of the literature about functions of health volunteers in ALS.


METHODS
Article selection in MEDLINE, CINHAL and EMBASE.


RESULTS
The notion of health volunteer has several meanings, and relates to different models varying between substitution and supply. The role of volunteers in a French and two Canadian NPO are described.


CONCLUSIONS
The function of the volunteer integrates potentially interpersonal aid relationships, social mediation, and active functional help components.
Guerrier
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Espace éthique, AP-HP, Département de Recherche en Ethique, Paris-Sud 11. marc.guerrier@sls.ap-hop-paris.fr
D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006758:Hospital Volunteers; D006801:Humans