2nd Edition

Spasticity Management A Practical Multidisciplinary Guide, Second Edition

Edited By Valerie L. Stevenson, Louise Jarrett Copyright 2016
    304 Pages 76 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    304 Pages 76 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Spasticity is a common symptom that arises in a wide range of neurological conditions. Unfortunately, a poor understanding and inadequate management of spasticity often results in it having a greater impact on patients than necessary.

    Using a multidisciplinary approach, Spasticity Management: A Practical Multidisciplinary Guide provides the essential knowledge for the effective management of spasticity as well as the practical tools for developing wide-ranging services.

    In line with the previous edition, this book emphasises the importance of all team members being involved in educating the individual with spasticity and, if appropriate, their carers and families. Thoroughly updated, this edition discusses new medications available for spasticity management, increased coverage of postural management via occupational therapy input, and pragmatic guidance using illustrations, algorithms and linkages to real-world clinical practice.

    New chapters have been added to address individuals making the transition from paediatric to adult services as well as the provision of optimal end-of-life care. Also included are real-life case studies to emphasise learning points while engaging the reader, making this a valuable guide to any practitioner involved in managing spasticity.

    What Is Spasticity?
    Jonathan F. Marsden

    Assessment of the Individual with Spasticity
    Valerie L. Stevenson, Katrina Buchanan, Elizabeth Keenan and Louise Jarrett

    Provision of Education and Promoting Self-Management
    Louise Jarrett and Elizabeth Keenan

    Physical and Postural Management of Spasticity
    Katrina Buchanan and Susan Hourihan

    Oral Medication
    Valerie L. Stevenson

    Focal Treatments, Including Botulinum Toxin
    Rachel Farrell and Katrina Buchanan

    Intrathecal Baclofen and Phenol
    Valerie L. Stevenson, Elizabeth Keenan and Louise Jarrett

    Transitioning Young People with Spasticity from Paediatric to Adult Services
    Sarah Perides and Margaret Kaminska

    End-of-Life Care and Managing Spasticity
    Jane Neerkin and David Oliver

    APPENDICES

    Generalised Spasticity Multidisciplinary Proforma

    Focal Spasticity Multidisciplinary Proforma

    Spasticity Outcome Measures Form

    Patient Information - Managing Your Spasticity and Spasms

    Patient Information - Managing Spasticity and Spasms with Exercise

    Patient Information - How Botulinum Toxin May Help Your Spasticity

    Patient Information - How Intrathecal Baclofen May Help to Manage Your Spasticity

    Medical Procedure for the Intrathecal Baclofen Trial Injection

    Nursing Care Plans for Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy

    Competencies for Intrathecal Baclofen Specialist Nurses

    Physiotherapy Guidelines for Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy

    Surgical Procedure for Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Placement

    Refill Procedure for Medtronic Intrathecal Pumps

    Patient Information - How Intrathecal Phenol May Help to Manage Your Spasticity

    Nursing Care Plan for Intrathecal Phenol Therapy

    Palliative Care Narrative

    Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment

    Biography

    Edited by

    Valerie L. Stevenson, MD, MRCP (UK), National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK

    Louise Jarrett, RGN, PhD, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK

    "This is good as a reference guide for clinicians who like a quick review of spasticity management. A nice feature is the inclusion in most chapters of sections presenting evidence-based data. The second edition is necessary to present up-to-date information such as baclofen pumps and the newer medications to treat spasticity." - Stevenson, Valerie L., MD, MRCP; Jarrett, Louise, BA(Hons), RGN, Doody’s Book Review Service