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Intentional neglect.

Kenneth M Heilman1

  • 1Department of Neurology, L3-100 McKnight Brain Institute, University of Florida College of Medicine, Newell Drive, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA. heilman@neurology.ufl.edu

Frontiers in Bioscience : a Journal and Virtual Library
|February 10, 2004
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Neglect syndrome, a neurological disorder, involves impaired awareness of stimuli opposite a brain lesion. This study explores intentional deficits like akinesia and impersistence contributing to neglect.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Neglect syndrome is characterized by a failure to respond to stimuli on the side contralateral to a brain lesion.
  • This deficit cannot be explained by primary sensory or motor impairments.
  • Attentional, representational-memory, and intentional deficits can underlie neglect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and discuss intentional deficits associated with neglect syndrome.
  • To describe methods for assessing these intentional disorders in patients.
  • To explore the neuropsychological and pathophysiological mechanisms of these deficits.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on neglect syndrome.
  • Definition and categorization of specific intentional deficits (akinesia, impersistence, response inhibition, motor perseveration).

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  • Discussion of clinical assessment strategies for identifying these deficits.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified four major intentional deficits: akinesia (body-part, directional, hemispatial), impersistence, defective response inhibition, and motor perseveration.
    • Provided detailed descriptions of each intentional deficit.
    • Outlined methods for clinical testing and evaluation of these disorders.

    Conclusions:

    • Intentional deficits represent a significant component of neglect syndrome.
    • Understanding these specific deficits is crucial for accurate diagnosis and targeted rehabilitation.
    • Further research into the neuropsychological and pathophysiological underpinnings is warranted.