Spatial exploration strategy training for spatial neglect: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT: Spatial neglect is a syndrome due to impaired neural networks critical for spatial attention and related cognitive and motor functions. Affected individuals also have impaired self-awareness of their own neglect symptoms. The present randomized controlled study was the first proof-of-concept pilot examining the multi-context treatment approach using a protocol of spatial exploration strategy training in one brief session (20-30 minutes). The therapist provided supportive feedback and semi-structured guidance to promote strategy learning and self-discovery of omission errors. 40 patients with left-sided neglect after right brain stroke were included. The results showed that the treatment reduced lateralized bias toward the ipsilesional side of space but did not improve overall detection per

SUBMITTER: Toglia J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7855016 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature