Abstract |
We randomly assigned 33 patients with left hemisphere stroke, limb apraxia, and aphasia to an apraxia or a control ( aphasia) treatment group. Before and after each treatment, patients underwent a comprehensive neuropsychological testing battery and a caregiver evaluation of patient's activities of daily life ( ADL) independence. Apraxia severity was related with ADL independence. Control ( aphasia) treatment improved patients' language and intelligence performance. Apraxia treatment specifically improved praxic function and ADL.
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Authors | N Smania, S M Aglioti, F Girardi, M Tinazzi, A Fiaschi, A Cosentino, E Corato |
Journal | Neurology
(Neurology)
Vol. 67
Issue 11
Pg. 2050-2
(Dec 12 2006)
ISSN: 1526-632X [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 17159119
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Activities of Daily Living
- Adult
- Aged
- Aphasia
(complications, rehabilitation)
- Apraxias
(complications, rehabilitation)
- Extremities
(physiopathology)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Stroke
(complications)
- Stroke Rehabilitation
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