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Visual perception and praxis in adults after stroke

C D York1, S A Cermak

  • 1Maine Medical Center, Portland 04032, USA.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
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Individuals with left or right cerebrovascular accident (CVA) show impaired praxis and visual perception compared to controls. Specific deficits depend on the stroke

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) can lead to distinct neurological deficits.
  • Understanding hemispheric contributions to praxis and visual perception is crucial for targeted rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the performance differences in praxis and visual perception between individuals with right (RCVA) and left (LCVA) cerebrovascular accidents.
  • To elucidate the specific roles of the left and right cerebral hemispheres in praxis and perception.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 45 participants, including 15 with RCVA, 15 with LCVA, and 15 controls, were assessed.
  • Participants completed standardized tests evaluating praxis (production, comprehension, discrimination) and visual perception.

Main Results:

  • Both RCVA and LCVA groups exhibited poorer performance on all tests compared to controls.
  • LCVA group showed significant deficits in gesture comprehension and praxis production.
  • RCVA group demonstrated greater impairment in gesture discrimination and visual perception tasks.

Conclusions:

  • Both cerebral hemispheres contribute differentially to various aspects of praxis.
  • Visual perception skills are interconnected with gesture comprehension, discrimination, and praxis production post-stroke.
  • Findings inform clinical strategies for perceptual and praxic training in stroke survivors.

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