Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Spasticity Management in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: This systematic review aims to determine the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for the management of spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). A comprehensive literature search in health science databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, CINHAL) was performed to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) (up to April 2024). Manual searching in journals and screening of the reference lists of identified studies were conducted. Two authors independently selected the studies, assessed the methodological quality, and summarized the evidence. A meta-analysis was not feasible due to the methodological, clinical, and statistical diversity of the included studies. Overall, 32 RCTs (n=1,481 participants) investigated various types of non-pharmacological interventions includi

SUBMITTER: Amatya B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11540453 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature