Spatial neglect (SN) is a common heterogeneous cognitive affliction that predicts poor recovery after a stroke. It is important to identify SN so alliviating actions can be initated. Results of this cross-country study between Iceland and Lithuania should provide information on how to best identify SN in clinical care.
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The Catherine Bergego Scale (CBS)
Timeframe: 1 year post stroke.
Conventional visuo-graphic test: Star cancellation (Index test)
Timeframe: Within 5 days post stroke.
Conventional visuo-graphic test: Figure copying (Index test)
Timeframe: Within 5 days post stroke.
Neglect Experience Qestionnaire (NEQ)
Timeframe: 1 year post stroke
National Institute of HealthStroke Scale (NIHSS) picture description to screen for SN (Index test)
Timeframe: Within 5 days post stroke.