Improving quality of life with right hemisphere stroke patient with neglect

The overall objective of our project is to develop a better understanding of the positive effects

of prism adaptation in patients with spatial neglect. Remarkable, long-lasting changes have

already been found using paper tests; we aim to take this one step further and test for

changes in activities that are important in every-day life. We also aim to develop a better

understanding of the underlying mechanisms of the prism adaptation procedure by using two

different adaptation techniques. By using these different techniques we can uncover whether

the positive effects of prism rehabilitation are limited solely to visually guided actions of can

generalize to perception. Understanding the effects of prism adaptation on every-day

activities, and determining the underlying mechanisms of these positive effects is incredibly

important if we are to introduce prism glasses as a rehabilitation tool. We hope that our

findings will have a large impact on a patient’s and their caregiver’s quality of life.

Faculty Supervisor:

Susanne Ferber

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Partner:

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Discipline:

Life Sciences

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University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

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