Treatment of visual perceptual deficits after stroke: four single case studies

The transfer of training approach to the treatment of visual perceptual deficits was evaluated with three left hemiplegic and one bilateral hemiplegic stroke patients, using single case designs. The results showed little evidence of effective treatment for perceptual deficits, although there was a s...

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Published inInternational disability studies Vol. 11; no. 1; p. 25
Main Authors Edmans, J A, Lincoln, N B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 01.01.1989
Subjects
Activities of Daily Living
Attention
Cerebrovascular Disorders - complications
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Perceptual Disorders - diagnosis
Perceptual Disorders - etiology
Perceptual Disorders - rehabilitation
Visual Perception
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Summary:The transfer of training approach to the treatment of visual perceptual deficits was evaluated with three left hemiplegic and one bilateral hemiplegic stroke patients, using single case designs. The results showed little evidence of effective treatment for perceptual deficits, although there was a slight response to treatment for inattention deficits. Overall the changes were minimal. The importance of monitoring treatment is discussed.
ISSN:0259-9147
DOI:10.3109/02599148909166374