International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Amanda McIntyre
Parkwood Institute Research B3-123C Parkwood Institute Main Building St. Josephs Health Care London 550 Wellington Road, London,
Ontario
Canada
Research Article
Treatment of Spasticity with Botulinum Toxin: The Stroke Patient’s Perspective
Author(s): Amanda McIntyre, Shannon Janzen, Thomas Miller, Keith Sequeira, Michael Payne, Robert Teasell and Ricardo VianaAmanda McIntyre, Shannon Janzen, Thomas Miller, Keith Sequeira, Michael Payne, Robert Teasell and Ricardo Viana
Objective: To explore self-reported reasons why individuals continue to receive botulinum toxin for treatment of their tone related impairment (spasticity).
Methods: Qualitative cross-sectional study, using semi-structured interviews, exploring patient reports of expectations, outcomes, experiences and perceptions of botulinum toxin injections. Interviews were digitally audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Inductive content analysis was used to identify themes. Analysis began after the first interview was completed and continued in parallel with data collection until saturation of themes was reached.
Results: Content analysis of the interview transcripts identified the following thematic categories: 1) Themes with Functional Implication, including a) Impact on Mobility, b) Impact on Activities of Daily Living Perfo.. View More»