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- The study aimed to evaluate two treatment methods for persistent neglect after right hemisphere stroke, focusing on either attention improvement or functional task practice.
- Four patients were involved; two received attention-focused interventions while the other two practiced oral reading tasks, with standardized tests administered before and after treatment.
- The results showed inconclusive outcomes for both methods, with several factors affecting the overall findings discussed in the study.
Article Abstract
Purpose: This preliminary study assessed the efficacy of two treatment methods for persistent unilateral or hemispatial neglect following right hemisphere stroke.
Method: Two patients received an intervention focusing on the underlying impairment of attention during visual scanning. Two other participants received an intervention that provided repetitive practice during a functional task of oral reading. Standardized tests of attention and neglect were administered before and after treatment. Performance on a functional task assessing generalization of treatment was probed at every session.
Results: Results indicate no clear conclusions regarding the efficacy of either approach. Factors contributing to these equivocal findings are addressed.
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