Objective To observe the effect of motor imagery on unilateral spatial neglect (USN) in stroke patients. Methods 40 stroke patients with USN were divided into treatment group (n=20) and control group (n=20). Both groups received routine physical therapy training,while the treatment group received motor imagery in addition. All the patients were assessed with Chinese Behavioral Inattention Test (CBIT), Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE), Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) and modified Barthel index (MBI) before and 8 weeks after treatment. Results The scores of CBIT, MMSE, FMA and MBI were better in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.01).Conclusion Motor imagery combined with routine physical treatment can improve the function of stroke patients with USN and their activities of daily living.

Objective To observe the effect of community-based rehabilitation stroke unit on the function of stroke patients. Methods 94 patients with stroke were divided into intervention group (n=47) and control group (n=47). The control group accepted routine community home care, while the intervention group accepted community-based rehabilitation stroke unit care. They were assessed with modified Barthel index (MBI), simple Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) and Social Disability Screening Schedule (SDSS) before and after intervention. Results There was not significant difference between the groups in scores of MBI, FMA and SDSS (P>0.05) before intervention. All the scores improved significantly in both groups (P<0.01) 3 months after intervention, and improved more in the intervention group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Community-based rehabilitation stroke unit can improve the functional recovery of stroke patients.