Validation of the Santa Casa evaluation of spasticity scale

Abstract

Spasticity is a clinical condition that has negative repercussions on function. A scale capable of quantifying the severity and impact of an injury is fundamental to the rehabilitation process. The objective of this study was to retest and validate the Santa Casa evaluation of spasticity scale, a descriptive assessment of activities of daily living, transfers and locomotion. We analyzed spasticity and functional status in 97 hemiparetic patients. With statistical significance (p<0.05), this new scale demonstrated reliability in assessing clinical-functional conditions and reproducibility as a daily assessment scale for use during rehabilitation.

Dificuldades de pacientes e cuidadores na realização do cateterismo intermitente limpo: revisão de escopo

“…Orlandin L, Nardi A, Costa RRO, Mazzo A muscular e redução da atividade do sistema musculoesquelético, originando condições incapacitantes como a espasticidade, as quais podem diminuir a capacidade funcional do indivíduo 65 .…”

Difficulties of patients and caregivers in performing clean intermittent catheterization: scoping review

“…There are several clinical conditions that affect the central nervous system, which can result in changes in muscle tone and reduced activity of the musculoskeletal system, leading to disabling conditions such as spasticity, which can reduce the individual's functional capacity 65 .…”