Sentences with phrase «with spatial neglect»
Stroke survivors with spatial neglect are more likely to develop delirium, an acute disorder of attention and cognition, suggesting that these conditions may share a common brain mechanism.
http://www.KesslerFoundation.org/
The $ 80,000 Distinguished Award funds her research on interventions to improve rehabilitation outcomes for people with spatial neglect, a hidden disability that complicates recovery after stroke.
«Having a care plan that includes goals and requires frequent communication among patients, family members, and clinicians may minimize the negative outcomes associated with spatial neglect,» remarked Dr. Chen.
Patients with spatial neglect are more likely to experience poor rehabilitation outcomes, prolonged hospitalization, lower home return rates, and increased risks for injuries.
Moreover, people with spatial neglect were 45 % less likely to be discharged home.
«Falls were 6.5 times more likely in the group with spatial neglect and hospital stays were 10 days longer.
Not exact matches
Using the Kessler Foundation Neglect Assessment Process (KF - NAP), Kessler researchers found a high rate of spatial neglect among inpatients with Neglect Assessment Process (KF - NAP), Kessler researchers found a high rate of spatial neglect among inpatients with neglect among inpatients with stroke.
Stroke, which affects 17 % of the US population 65 and over, makes individuals particularly vulnerable to developing delirium and / or spatial neglect, with up to 50 % incidence for one or both disorders after right - brain stroke.
«The severity of spatial neglect, which can be measured with KF - NAP, can affect rates of home discharge, an important benchmark for stroke rehabilitative care,» noted Dr. Barrett.
The Telegraph did at least contrast the sea level fall at the tide gauge with remote sensing data showing general sea level rise, although it neglected to mention that the remote sensing studies relate to a broader spatial scale than the tide gauges.