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Spatial neglect is a characteristic sign of damage to the right hemisphere and is
typically characterized by a failure to respond to stimuli on the left side. With
about a third of stroke victims showing initial signs of neglect, it is a
frequent but also one of the most disabling neurological syndromes. Despite
partial recovery in the first months after stroke one third of these patients
remain severely disabled in all daily activities, have a poor rehabilitation
outcome and therefore require specific treatment. The last decades have seen an
intensive search for novel, more effective treatments for this debilitating
disorder. An impressive range of techniques to treat neglect has been developed
in recent years. Here, we describe those techniques, review their efficacy and
identify gaps in the current research on neglect therapy.
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