Homonymous hemianopsia versus unilateral spatial neglect rehabilitation strategies in stroke patients

Cognitive rehabilitation for spatial neglect following stroke.

BACKGROUND Unilateral spatial neglect causes difficulty attending to one side of space. Various rehabilitation interventions have been used but evidence of their benefit is lacking. OBJECTIVES To assess whether cognitive rehabilitation improves functional independence, neglect (as measured using standardised assessments), destination on discharge, falls, balance, depression/anxiety and qualit...

Hearing and music in unilateral spatial neglect neuro-rehabilitation

Unilateral spatial neglect (USN) is an attention deficit in the contralesional side of space which occurs after a cerebral stroke, mainly located in the right hemisphere. USN patients are disabled in all daily activities. USN is an important negative prognostic factor of functional recovery and of socio-professional reinsertion. Thus, patient rehabilitation is a major challenge. As this deficit...

Occupational therapists' identification, assessment, and treatment of unilateral spatial neglect during stroke rehabilitation in Canada.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Unilateral spatial neglect (USN) is a disabling feature of stroke, and its identification and management are critical for optimizing patient outcomes. This study examined USN problem identification, assessment, and treatment among clinicians working in stroke rehabilitation. METHODS This report was based on a Canada-wide survey of 253 occupational therapists providing i...

A study of left unilateral spatial neglect with special reference to hemianopsia

Unilateral spatial neglect (USN) is a phenomenon frequently observed in patients sustaining injuries in cerebral hemispheres. It is also called unilateral spatial agnosia (USA) or unilateral spatial inattention (USI) as well as hemi-inattention. The syndrome consists in ignoring stimuli presented on one side of the body contralateral to the injured hemisphere. Its mechanism of origin is yet to ...

Swan Unilateral Spatial Neglect