Effect of Occupational Therapy on Unilateral Spatial Neglect after Stroke
- VernacularTitle:针对性作业疗法治疗脑卒中所致单侧空间忽略的疗效观察
- Author:
Li YOU
;
Weibo SHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, occupational therapy, unilateral spatial neglect
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(5):457-458
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of occupational therapy(OT) on unilateral spatial neglect(USN) in stroke patients.Methods 108 stroke patients with USN were randomly divided into OT group(54 cases) with OT and other rehabilitation therapy and control group(54 cases) without OT.They were assessed with line bisection test,number cancellation test,copying drawing test and clock-drawing before and 2 months after treatment.Results The incidence of USN of both groups were significantly reduced after treatment(P<0.01),while that of the OT group were lower than of the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion OT can significantly improve the USN after stroke.
