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GO-FAST 2.0 launched at Toxins Congress

GO-FAST 2.0, the updated digital tool developed by Toxnet to support the assessment and management of focal spasticity, was launched at the recent Toxins Congress.

The concept for GO-FAST was originally proposed by Jorge Jacinto, and the updated version was presented during a Merz-sponsored symposium by Stefano Carda, who outlined how GO-FAST 2.0 builds on the original framework to better support goal-oriented clinical decision-making in daily practice.

GO-FAST 2.0 incorporates refinements informed by clinical experience and expert feedback, with a continued focus on usability and real-world relevance for rehabilitation professionals.

More information and access to the tool is available here:  https://toxnet.net/go-fast-v2-application/

Supported by Merz Therapeutics GmbH

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Award scoring criteria

The following criteria will be judged out of a score of 5; (1 is suboptimal; 2 is adequate; 3 is good; 4 is very good; 5 is excellent)

GENERAL

  • Days per week working in spasticity management
  • Average number of unique spasticity patient encounters per month (by the individual)
  • Description of spasticity clinical team & management activities and (numbers, specialities etc)
  • Role of responsibility in managing patients with spasticity
  • Scientific appointments in spasticity
  • Honours for work undertaken in spasticity

SCHOLARLY

  • Number of research projects investigating relevant aspects of spasticity management (involvement)
  • Impact of research projects investigating relevant aspects of spasticity management
  • Number of peer-reviewed publications on topic
    Number of presentations of research at international meetings
  • Number of posters/presentations at local and national conferences
  • Teaching/mentorship of younger injectors
  • h-index

CLINICAL

  • Evidence of development or growth of a spasticity program at the applicant’s practice or institution
  • Breadth of services provided, including medications, toxins, physical interventions, and Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy (ITB)
  • Role of responsibility in managing patients with spasticity

ENDORSEMENT

  • Endorsed by senior peer

In the event of a tie, based on the above scoring criteria, the Toxnet Co-Chairs will make the final decision.