Validity and Inter-Rater Reliability of a Novel Bedside Referral Tool for Spasticity
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Neurology, Neurology, Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 10/11/2018 |
| Start Date: | January 30, 2018 |
| End Date: | August 1, 2018 |
The purpose of this study is to improve spasticity diagnosis through development of a simple
physical examination guide for primary care providers to identify patients who would benefit
from being referred to a movement disorders neurologist for a spasticity evaluation.
physical examination guide for primary care providers to identify patients who would benefit
from being referred to a movement disorders neurologist for a spasticity evaluation.
The aim of this study is to improve spasticity (a form of muscle rigidity) diagnosis through
development of a simple physical examination guide for primary care providers/clinicians.
This guide will assist in the identification of patients who would benefit from being
referred to a movement disorders neurologist for spasticity evaluation and subsequent
treatment. The examination tool will be tested for bedside implementation in all consenting
participants residing in Tennessee State Veteran's Home, which is a long-term care facility
in Murfreesboro, TN. Each of the 140 residents will receive one neurological examination and
two physical examinations guided by the referral tool. A medical record review will also be
performed.
development of a simple physical examination guide for primary care providers/clinicians.
This guide will assist in the identification of patients who would benefit from being
referred to a movement disorders neurologist for spasticity evaluation and subsequent
treatment. The examination tool will be tested for bedside implementation in all consenting
participants residing in Tennessee State Veteran's Home, which is a long-term care facility
in Murfreesboro, TN. Each of the 140 residents will receive one neurological examination and
two physical examinations guided by the referral tool. A medical record review will also be
performed.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males or female subjects of any race, aged 18 and above
- Resident of the selected long-term care facility
- The subject, or if appropriate their medical decision maker, is willing and able to
provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects for whom participation in the study may cause medical harm
We found this trial at
1
site
345 Compton Road
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130
Principal Investigator: David Charles, M.D.
Phone: 615-895-8850
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