Hemispatial neglect

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2004 Jan;75(1):13-21.

Abstract

The syndrome of hemispatial neglect is characterised by reduced awareness of stimuli on one side of space, even though there may be no sensory loss. Although it is extremely common, it has proven to be a challenging condition to understand, and to treat. New insights from detailed behavioural and anatomical studies in patients, as well as functional imaging in healthy individuals, have begun to reveal some of the component deficits underlying the disorder. This review focuses on important clinical issues in neglect, including bedside diagnostic tests and emerging therapeutic and rehabilitation methods, involving both behavioural and drug treatments.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Perceptual Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Perceptual Disorders / psychology*
  • Perceptual Disorders / rehabilitation
  • Point-of-Care Systems