Use of novel virtual reality system for the assessment and treatment of unilateral spatial neglect: A feasibility study

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi Sugarman ◽  
Aviva Weisel-Eichler ◽  
Arie Burstin ◽  
Riki Brown
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Spatial Neglect ◽  
Virtual Reality System ◽  
Unilateral Spatial Neglect ◽  
Assessment And Treatment

The Use of Virtual Reality Tools for the Assessment of Executive Functions and Unilateral Spatial Neglect

2016 ◽  
pp. 115-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Pedroli ◽  
Silvia Serino ◽  
Alice Chicchi Giglioli ◽  
Federica Pallavicini ◽  
Pietro Cipresso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Neuropsychological Assessment ◽  
Spatial Neglect ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Medical Decision ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Unilateral Spatial Neglect ◽  
Future Challenges

Virtual Reality is one of the most promising tools in the development of new methods for neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. Neuropsychological assessment is typically carried out by administering paper-and-pencil tests to patients. However, these tests have some limitations, due to the fact that they are not effectively able to evaluate the subject's performance of daily activities. To cope with this void, neuropsychologists base their evaluation on their clinical experience, often successfully. Nevertheless, this is not an evidence-based practice, thus it is not considered optimal from a medical decision-making perspective. More recently, however, the increasing accessibility of advanced technology such as virtual reality has opened new possibilities for neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. Starting with this frame, the chapter explores the changes that have occurred over time in the neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation up to the most recent VR-based tools. In particular, we will present a VR-based PC tool for the assessment of executive functions, and a VR-based mobile tool for the assessment and rehabilitation of unilateral spatial neglect. In accordance with the literature, we show the potential for virtual reality, highlighting the advantages, limitations, and the possible future challenges.

scholarly journals Pediatric unilateral spatial neglect: A systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 345-359
Author(s):  
Emerson Hart ◽  
Emily Grattan ◽  
Michelle Woodbury ◽  
Teri Lynn Herbert ◽  
Patty Coker-Bolt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Spatial Neglect ◽  
Pediatric Stroke ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Unilateral Spatial Neglect ◽  
Current Prevalence ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Poor Outcomes

PURPOSE: Unilateral spatial neglect (USN), an inability to attend to one side of space or one’s body, is commonly reported in adult stroke survivors and is associated with poor outcomes. USN has been reported in pediatric survivors of stroke, but its impact is unclear. The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize and evaluate the literature regarding USN in pediatric stroke survivors. METHODS: PRISMA guidelines, Scopus, CINAHL, PubMed, and other relevant databases were searched with terms including “children”, “stroke”, and “unilateral neglect”, with the ages of participants limited from to birth to 18 years. Data were extracted from studies on the clinical presentation of pediatric USN, the assessment of this condition, treatment options, or USN recovery. RESULTS: A total of 18 articles met inclusion criteria. There were no current prevalence data available. USN presents similarly in children compared to adults. Several different USN assessments were used, however, there were little data regarding treatment options. Furthermore, the data suggest that not all children fully recover. CONCLUSION: This systematic review reveals a lack of quality research to inform the assessment and treatment of children with USN. Although the literature spans decades, there remain no guidelines for standardized assessment or treatment. Similar to adults, paper-and-pencil testing may be less able to identify USN than functional assessments. It is likely that there are children who struggle with undetected USN-related deficits years after their injuries. With a rise of pediatric stroke survivors, there is a pressing need for clinicians to be educated about USN in children, clinical presentations, assessments, and treatments.

The Use of Virtual Reality Tools for the Assessment of Executive Functions and Unilateral Spatial Neglect

2018 ◽  
pp. 891-916
Author(s):  
Elisa Pedroli ◽  
Silvia Serino ◽  
Alice Chicchi Giglioli ◽  
Federica Pallavicini ◽  
Pietro Cipresso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Neuropsychological Assessment ◽  
Spatial Neglect ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Medical Decision ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Unilateral Spatial Neglect ◽  
Future Challenges

Virtual Reality is one of the most promising tools in the development of new methods for neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. Neuropsychological assessment is typically carried out by administering paper-and-pencil tests to patients. However, these tests have some limitations, due to the fact that they are not effectively able to evaluate the subject's performance of daily activities. To cope with this void, neuropsychologists base their evaluation on their clinical experience, often successfully. Nevertheless, this is not an evidence-based practice, thus it is not considered optimal from a medical decision-making perspective. More recently, however, the increasing accessibility of advanced technology such as virtual reality has opened new possibilities for neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. Starting with this frame, the chapter explores the changes that have occurred over time in the neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation up to the most recent VR-based tools. In particular, we will present a VR-based PC tool for the assessment of executive functions, and a VR-based mobile tool for the assessment and rehabilitation of unilateral spatial neglect. In accordance with the literature, we show the potential for virtual reality, highlighting the advantages, limitations, and the possible future challenges.

scholarly journals Use of immersive virtual reality to detect unilateral spatial neglect in chronic stroke

2018 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. e90-e91 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Ronchi ◽  
D. Perez-Marcos ◽  
A. Giroux ◽  
M. Thomasson ◽  
A. Serino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Spatial Neglect ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Unilateral Spatial Neglect
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