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A rehabilitation program based on music practice for patients with unilateral spatial neglect: a single-case study
Alma Guilbert1, Sylvain Clément1, Christine Moroni1,2
1a Axe "Neuropsychologie, Audition, Cognition, Action" (NACA), Laboratoire "Psychologie: Interactions, Temps, Emotions, Cognition" (PSITEC), EA 4072 , Université Lille Nord de France , Villeneuve d'Ascq , France.
Music practice improved unilateral spatial neglect (USN) in a chronic patient, showing lasting benefits in daily life. This multisensory approach offers a promising alternative to traditional rehabilitation methods.
Area of Science:
- Neurorehabilitation
- Auditory neuroscience
- Cognitive psychology
Background:
- Unilateral spatial neglect (USN) presents significant challenges in rehabilitation due to limited long-term efficacy and poor generalization to daily activities.
- Traditional therapeutic strategies for USN often struggle to overcome these persistent limitations.
Observation:
- A case study focused on a patient with chronic severe USN, Mrs BV.
- The patient underwent an 8-week rehabilitation program incorporating music practice as a multisensory intervention.
Findings:
- Significant improvements in USN were observed, documented through both paper-pencil assessments and enhanced daily functioning.
- The positive effects of the music practice intervention persisted for at least 4 months post-rehabilitation.
Implications:
- Multisensory music practice demonstrates potential in overcoming the key limitations of conventional USN rehabilitation.
- This approach may offer a promising and effective therapeutic tool for individuals with unilateral spatial neglect.
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