Discontinuation of botulinum neurotoxin type-A treatment during COVID-19 pandemic: an Italian survey in post stroke and traumatic brain injury patients living with spasticity.

CONCLUSIONS: The discontinuation of BoNT-A treatment was associated with worsening of activities and participation and perceived spasticity. COVID-19 related problems and rehabilitation showed an association with loss of independence.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: This study will provide useful information in the field of spasticity management using a patient's centred approach, with consistent quantitative and qualitative information.
PMID: 33263248 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - December 2, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Santamato A, Facciorusso S, Spina S, Cinone N, Avvantaggiato C, Santoro L, Ciritella C, Smania N, Picelli A, Gasperini G, Molteni F, Baricich A, Fiore P Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research