title: Intrathecal baclofen for spasticity of cerebral palsy: project coordination and nursing care.
abstract: Spasticity caused by cerebral palsy is painful and disabling. Infusion of an intrathecal antispasmodic for relief is investigated in a multicenter, interdisciplinary clinical trial. Clinical nurse specialists coordinate local team endeavors. The nursing process serves as a functional framework for project development, protocol implementation and long-term patient follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Neurology Center of Wichita, KS 67214, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rawlins
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001418:Baclofen / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015918:Infusion Pumps, Implantable; D007278:Injections, Spinal / Q000451:nursing; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000187:drug effects; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001418:Baclofen