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Tag Archives: Inattention
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Inattention and Neglect video
This film shows an example of a person with Inattention/Neglect to the left side of the body.
Summary
By the end of this topic you should: Know more about perceptual problems after stroke including agnosia, visuo-spatial loss, inattention/neglect. Know some practical tips to help if the person has inattention/neglect. Know what dyspraxia is after stroke and practical tips … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Perceptual Problems
Tagged: Agnosia | Figure ground | Inattention | Neglect | Perception | Perceptual problems | Visuo spatial loss | dyspraxia
Tagged: Agnosia | Figure ground | Inattention | Neglect | Perception | Perceptual problems | Visuo spatial loss | dyspraxia
Effects of stroke which may make balancing and regaining mobility difficult.
Here are some of the effects of stroke which may make balancing and regaining mobility difficult. Muscular Physiological Psychological Loss of muscle control – muscles are required to move the body around and keep balance. Weak muscles – muscles need … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Physical deficits
Tagged: Anxiety | Balance | Fatigue | Inattention | Insight | Motivation | Muscle tone | Pain | Sensation | dyspraxia
Tagged: Anxiety | Balance | Fatigue | Inattention | Insight | Motivation | Muscle tone | Pain | Sensation | dyspraxia
Balance and mobility
Balance is the bodies’ automatic ability to stop us from falling over during tasks e.g. stepping; reaching etc. It is a key requirement for being able to move and walk. After a stroke balance can be affected and may take time … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Physical deficits
Tagged: Balance | Concentration | Fatigue | Inattention | Insight | Medication | Mobility | Pain | Sensation | dyspraxia
Tagged: Balance | Concentration | Fatigue | Inattention | Insight | Medication | Mobility | Pain | Sensation | dyspraxia
Practical advice for inattention or neglect 3 – outdoors
Going outdoors can be risky when there is a lot of movement, noise and distraction around the person. They maybe feeling less confident because they have been told they have a problem or over confident by not realising when there is a … Continue reading
Practical advice for inattention or neglect 2
Scanning. Practice scanning (by looking for static objects on the affected side or at objects as they move across the line of vision from side to side) The person can improve with practice. This can be slow and requires a lot of repetition. … Continue reading
Inattention or Neglect
The person appears to be unaware the affected side of the body and the space around them on the affected side. They may sit facing away from the affected side of the body.For example if the affected side is on the … Continue reading