title: Functional assessment of spatial neglect: a review of the Catherine Bergego scale and an introduction of the Kessler foundation neglect assessment process.
abstract: Spatial neglect is a debilitating poststroke neurocognitive disorder associated with prolonged hospitalization and poor rehabilitation outcomes. The literature suggests a high prevalence of this disorder, but clinicians have difficulty reliably identifying affected survivors. This discrepancy may result from suboptimal use of validated neglect assessment procedures. In this article, we suggest use of a validated assessment tool that is sensitive to identification of neglect and its functional consequences - the Catherine Bergego Scale (CBS). We provide detailed item-by-item instructions for observation and scoring - the Kessler Foundation Neglect Assessment Process (KF-NAP). Rehabilitation researchers may be able to use the CBS via the KF-NAP to measure ecological outcomes and specific, separable perceptual-attentional and motor-exploratory spatial behaviors.
authors.affiliation: Kessler Foundation Research Center, West Orange, New Jersey, USA.
authors.forename: Peii
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Kimberly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hreha
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fortis
authors.forename: Kelly M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Goedert
authors.forename: Anna M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Barrett
mesh_terms: D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests / Q000592:standards*; D010468:Perceptual Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D020521:Stroke / Q000503:physiopathology; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation