ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess and manage Unilateral Spatial Neglect in acute stroke patients by using the mobile application 'Visual Attention Lite.'

Methods: This study was a Quasi experimental trial. Fourteen acute hemiplegic patients of Unilateral Spatial Neglect were taken in this single group study. At the Sheikh Zayed Hospital Lahore's neurological department, patients were assessed on day one using Visual Attention Lite (mobile application). On day ten same patients were reassessed after management through the same application, Visual Attention Lite. A treatment session of one hour was given to patients for ten consecutive days. The data was entered and analyzed by using SPSS 25.

Results: On the 10th day, there was a significant difference in the patient's pre and post-management assessment score in some levels of the mobile application "visual attention lite" while few levels showed no significant difference between pre and post-management assessment findings.

Conclusion: The study concluded that Visual Attention Lite is a useful tool for assessing and managing Unilateral Spatial Neglect in acute stroke patients.

Key words: Unilateral Spatial Neglect, Stroke, Virtual Reality, Visual Attention Lite