Two approaches to treating unilateral neglect after right hemisphere stroke: a preliminary investigation.
OBJECTIVE
This preliminary study assessed the efficacy of two treatment methods for persistent unilateral or hemispatial neglect following right hemisphere stroke.


METHODS
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.
Cherney
Leora R
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, The Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, and Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Halper
Anita S
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Papachronis
Dawn
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