Rehabilitation of hemispatial neglect in stroke

Authors

  • Muhammad Tawab Khalil Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Umer Younas Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Imran Irshad Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Farooq Azam Rathore Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.22-32

Abstract

Hemi-spatial neglect (HSN) is a debilitating post stroke cognitive deficit resulting in reduced attention to stimuli presented in the contra-lateral hemi-visual field.  It adversely impacts patient's medical recovery, activities of daily living and quality of life. Early referral to Rehabilitation Medicine specialist for thorough evaluation, prompt recognition of functional impairments and formulation of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan unique to patient is important. It is part of the comprehensive and holistic management of stroke patients with HSN. We summarize the current management strategies used for post-stroke HSN rehabilitation with the options including non-invasive brain stimulation, visuomotor feedback training, robotic rehabilitation and trans-dermal nicotine patch.

Keywords: Hemispatial neglect, Stroke, Rehabilitation, Non-invasive brain stimulation, Robotic rehabilitation.

Published

2022-04-05

How to Cite

Muhammad Tawab Khalil, Umer Younas, Imran Irshad, & Farooq Azam Rathore. (2022). Rehabilitation of hemispatial neglect in stroke. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 72(4), 782–783. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.22-32

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Section

REHABILITATION SCIENCES CORNER

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