Reduce Inefficiencies in Management of Spasticity

Reduce Inefficiencies in Management of Spasticity

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a spasticity screener and to determine if the spasticity screener results are useful to healthcare providers and impact clinical decision making

Inclusion Criteria:

• Currently admitted for an acute hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke; recurrent stroke allowed if no spasticity at baseline
• NIHSS score of > 0 on items 5 or 6 (required of at least 1 limb)
• Willingness to participate in the study for 24 months
• Able to sign consent form or availability of a legally authorized representative to sign
• Able to read/write in English
• Identified MD for follow up post hospitalization

Exclusion Criteria:

• Botulinum toxin use for any indication within the past 12 weeks
• Acute life threatening illness
• Prior limb injury or neurological diagnosis that limited movement in the now affected limb(s)
• Any terminal illness that would limit participation in study follow ups
• Known spasticity or other movement disorders that impact tone