Video feedback in occupational therapy: its effects in patients with neglect syndrome

The use of video feedback in occupational therapy was evaluated in four patients with right hemisphere stroke and hemineglect. The study followed a single-case research experimental pretest, posttest, and follow-up (A1, B, A2, A3) design. Phases A1 and A2 included four observation times and phase A3 three, with 12 weeks for each patient. Three household tasks were assessed, and the patients' neglect behavior while performing these was videorecorded. One paper-and-pencil task using a modified Albert's test was also used, but not filmed. In the intervention program, the patients watched the film, which was stopped by the occupational therapist where the neglect behavior was significant. Through dialogue, the patients were led to perceive and interpret their neglect behavior, and strategies for relearning and remediation were recommended. The program seems to be effective for remediation and relearning a functional way of working.