Evaluating Community-Based Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy: Effectiveness, Safety, and Feasibility

Evaluating Community-Based Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy: Effectiveness, Safety, and Feasibility

<b>Background:</b> Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) is used for the treatment of intractable spasticity. The burden of traveling for ITB screening and aftercare is problematic for nursing home residents with severe spasticity and seems to result in undertreatment of spasticity. The aim of this...

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Main Authors: Simone M. E. van der Gaag, Sander P. G. Frankema, Eva S. van der Ploeg, Sara J. Baart, Frank J. M. P. Huygen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
spasticity
neuromodulation
ambulatory care
intrathecal baclofen
screening
ITB trial
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/7/1840

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