visual neglect
[ˈvɪʒuəl nɪˈɡlekt]
noun
negligência visual
1. A neuropsychological condition, typically resulting from brain injury or stroke, in which a person fails to notice or respond to stimuli on one side of their visual field, usually the left side
After suffering a right hemisphere stroke, the patient developed visual neglect and consistently ignored objects on the left side of their environment.
Após sofrer um acidente vascular cerebral no hemisfério direito, o paciente desenvolveu negligência visual e consistentemente ignorava objetos no lado esquerdo de seu ambiente.
2. A failure to pay attention to or acknowledge visual information on one side of space, despite intact sensory perception
Visual neglect is often assessed by asking patients to copy drawings or cross out lines distributed across a page.
A negligência visual é frequentemente avaliada pedindo aos pacientes que copiem desenhos ou risquem linhas distribuídas em uma página.
Visual neglect is primarily a medical and clinical psychology term used by healthcare professionals in both Brazil and the United States. It represents an important diagnostic criterion for assessing neurological damage, particularly after stroke or traumatic brain injury. Early identification and rehabilitation therapy are crucial for patient recovery. The condition has significant implications for patient safety and quality of life, making it a priority in stroke rehabilitation programs.
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