Spatial Neglect News Today

Spatial neglect is a behavioral syndrome occurring after brain injury. It is categorized by a failure to respond to stimuli after damage to the neural networks.

East Hanover, NJ. May 25, 2021. A team of experts in post-stroke neurorehabilitation confirmed that including prism adaptation treatment in standard of...

Researchers identify interventions to improve rehabilitation outcomes for people with spatial neglect A recent qualitative study of rehabilitation professionals caring for people with spatial neglect enabled researchers to identify interventions to improve rehabilitation outcomes. Experts reported that implementation of spatial neglect care depends on interventions involving family support and training, promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration, development of interprofessional vocabulary, a...

After a stroke, many people experience spatial neglect, a disabling complication that disrupts a persons internal GPS causing them to have difficulties in navigating the environment. Peii Chen, PhD: By taking steps to detect spatial neglect and intervene early, rehabilitation facilities can help individuals recovering from stroke get maximal benefit from their stay. Ensuring continuity of care through transitions and supporting patient education and continuing education for therapists will contr...