The nurse's role in assessing and measuring spasticity.
Spasticity is a common feature of neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, brain and spinal injuries. The management of spasticity remains a challenge for not only the person with spasticity but also their family, carers and healthcare professionals. Accurate assessment and measurement is essential to ensure individuals receive the most appropriate interventions.
Jarrett
Louise
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCL Hospitals Foundation Trust, London.
D000886:Anthropometry; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001828:Body Image; D006801:Humans; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support