Initiating a pediatric spasticity program with multispecialty and multi-institutional support: a preliminary report

Hector E James; Paul B Hofrichter; Louise Z Spierre; Philipp R Aldana

doi:10.1159/000355125

Initiating a pediatric spasticity program with multispecialty and multi-institutional support: a preliminary report

Pediatr Neurosurg. 2013;49(1):11-5. doi: 10.1159/000355125. Epub 2013 Oct 2.

Authors

Hector E James¹, Paul B Hofrichter, Louise Z Spierre, Philipp R Aldana

Affiliation

¹ Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, USA.

PMID: 24107310
DOI: 10.1159/000355125

Abstract

We describe the initiation and development of a comprehensive multidisciplinary and multi-institutional program for the evaluation and management of youth with spasticity. A descriptive step-by-step process of the administrative and organizational sequence of the development of the program is delineated. The Spasticity Clinic now meets regularly, and multiple diagnostic and treatment modalities are performed. This experience may assist those that wish to initiate a similar venue for youth with spasticity.

Publication types

Multicenter Study
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Ambulatory Care Facilities / organization & administration
Child
Humans
Muscle Spasticity / rehabilitation*
Muscle Spasticity / therapy*
Neurosurgery / organization & administration*
Occupational Therapy / organization & administration
Orthopedics / organization & administration
Patient Care Team / organization & administration*
Pediatrics / organization & administration*
Physical Therapy Specialty / organization & administration
Pilot Projects
Program Development
Quality Improvement / organization & administration