Cognitive rehabilitation in posterior cortical atrophy.

IF 2.4 Q2 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

PRACTICAL NEUROLOGY Pub Date : 2024-11-07 DOI:10.1136/pn-2024-004259

Aida Suárez-González, Nathalie Bier, Hélène Sauvageau, Victoria S Pelak, Samrah Ahmed

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Abstract

Posterior cortical atrophy is an uncommon type of dementia often caused by Alzheimer's disease and characterised by progressive loss of visuospatial and perceptual abilities. Although there is no curative treatment, patients may benefit from a range of symptom-based techniques and strategies to address visuospatial deficits and apraxia, and to reduce disability. Specific techniques based on visual and tactile cues, adapted and assistive equipment, environmental modifications and skill training may help people with posterior cortical atrophy continue to carry on activities that are important to them. We share vignettes from patients treated in our clinics to illustrate the practical delivery and potential impact of these therapies.

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后皮质萎缩的认知康复。

后皮质萎缩是一种不常见的痴呆症，通常由阿尔茨海默病引起，其特征是视觉空间和感知能力的逐渐丧失。虽然目前还没有根治性的治疗方法，但患者可以通过一系列对症治疗的方法和策略来解决视觉空间障碍和失语问题，减少残疾程度。基于视觉和触觉提示的特定技术、经过调整的辅助设备、环境改造和技能训练可以帮助后皮质萎缩患者继续从事对他们来说很重要的活动。我们将分享在我们诊所接受治疗的患者的小故事，以说明这些疗法的实际效果和潜在影响。

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PRACTICAL NEUROLOGY Medicine-Neurology (clinical)

CiteScore

3.70

自引率

3.60%

发文量

113

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