SPASM: Support programme for assembly of database for spastictiy measurement

• Research unit: EU RFP
• Project number: 02.0326

Key words (English)

Life Sciences; Medicine; Health; Scientific Research; Social Aspects

Alternative project number (English)

EU project number: QLG5-CT-2001-00818

Research programs (English)

EU-programme: 5. Frame Research Programme - 1.1.8 Generic R&D activities

Short description (English)

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Abstract (English)

The overall objective of the proposed Thematic Network is to establish best practice in the clinical measurement of spasticity based on current knowledge and research in Europe. This will be achieved by the establishment of an Interdisciplinary Research Group at the European Level. The activities will consist of a review of current practice, leading to proposals and agreements of Clinical Assessment Scales, Biomechanical and Neurophysiological measurement methodologies and protocols. A programme of research exchanges will enable achievement of common standards and protocols. Finally, an International conference will disseminate the results of the study.

The overall objective of the proposed Thematic Network is to establish best practice in the clinical measurement of spasticity based on current knowledge and research in Europe. The key objectives are as follows:
1. Establishment of an Interdisciplinary Research Group at the European Level;
2. A pan-European review of measurements methods currently in use;
3. Agreements on protocols for Clinical Assessment Scales, Biomechanical and Neurophysiological measurement methodologies;
4. Collection of data on comparability of different approaches through researchexchanges;
5. Establishment of a European Spasticity Club for the pooling of data and expertise.

References in databases (English)

Swiss Database: Euro-DB of the
State Secretariat for Education and Research
Hallwylstrasse 4
CH-3003 Berne, Switzerland
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Swiss Project-Number: 02.0326