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PURPOSE: This study describes how patients experience intrathecal baclofen (ITB)
treatment. METHODS: Data were collected from interviews with 14 patients (19-76
years old) who were diagnosed with spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis
(MS), or cerebral palsy (CP). Data were analyzed using conventional content
analysis. RESULT: The analysis resulted in 16 subcategories arranged into five
main categories: procedures before treatment, the effect of ITB on daily life and
activities, continuous follow-up, expected and unexpected consequences of ITB,
and overall level of satisfaction with ITB. Together these categories described
the patients' experiences with ITB treatment. When the patients were asked
whether they would undergo ITB again, they all stated that they would.
CONCLUSION: Patients stated that they were highly satisfied with the ITB
treatment. However, the patients identified several areas that could be improved.
Specifically, the patients wanted more information about the different steps in
the treatment process and what to expect from ITB treatment.

Langue : ANGLAIS