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Rozina Bhimani¹, Jiayue Bella Xiong², Lisa Anderson²

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Spasticity management requires understanding its individual nature and patient-reported factors. Effective communication between patients and clinicians is crucial for personalized treatment of spasticity and its associated non-motor symptoms.

Keywords:

Dysesthesia Fatigue Functional limitations Individual Pain Spasticity

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

Spasticity is a complex sensory-motor disorder with significant non-motor symptoms like pain and fatigue.
Discrepancies often exist between patient and clinician perceptions of spasticity.
Spasticity is highly variable, influenced by individual factors and environmental stressors.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of patient perspectives in understanding and managing spasticity.
To emphasize the role of patient-clinician communication in effective spasticity care.
To explore various treatment modalities as reported through patient experiences.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of patient experiences with spasticity.
Focus on patient-reported symptom variability and triggers.
Review of commonly utilized treatment approaches from a patient viewpoint.

Main Results:

Spasticity is a highly individualized experience, encompassing both motor and non-motor symptoms.
Patient narratives reveal key factors influencing spasticity severity and relief.
Effective management hinges on understanding patient-specific symptom profiles.

Conclusions:

Prioritizing patient-reported outcomes and experiences is essential for optimizing spasticity management.
Enhanced patient-clinician communication facilitates tailored treatment strategies.
A comprehensive approach integrating various therapies, guided by patient input, improves outcomes.