Effect of head-centered and body-centered hemispace in unilateral neglect

Author(s): Fukatsu, R., Suzuki, K., Yamadori, A.

Journal/Book: J Clin Exp Neuropsychol. 1996; 18: P O Box 825, 2160 Sz Lisse, Netherlands. Swets Zeitlinger Publishers. 777-783.

Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of head-centered and body-centered hemispace on a line bisection task in patients with left unilateral neglect. Five patients with left unilateral neglect were given a line bisection task under four different conditions. The results clearly demonstrate that both head-centered and body-centered hemispace had a statistically significant effect on the line bisection task. The results are discussed with respect to a reference frame of space and the validity of dividing unilateral neglect into two components (i.e., spatial neglect and object neglect) is proposed.

Note: Article Fujii T, Tohoku Univ, Grad Sch Med, Div Disabil Sci, Aoba Ku, Sect Neuropsychol, 1-1 Seiryo Machi, Sendai, Miyagi 98077, JAPAN

Keyword(s): SPATIAL NEGLECT; LINE BISECTION; VISUAL NEGLECT; SPACE; REPRESENTATION; ORIENTATION; LESIONS; DEFICIT; MEMORY

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