Lee SH, Lim BC, Jeong CY, Kim JH, Jang WH. Assessment tools for differential diagnosis of neglect: Focusing on egocentric neglect and allocentric neglect. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(24): 8625-8633 [PMID: 36157805 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i24.8625]
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Woo-Hyuk Jang, PhD, Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Science, Kangwon National University, 346 Hwangjo-gil, Dogye-eup, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do 25949, South Korea. wlqtksek@hanmail.net
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Rehabilitation
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2022; 10(24): 8625-8633 Published online Aug 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i24.8625
Assessment tools for differential diagnosis of neglect: Focusing on egocentric neglect and allocentric neglect
Sang-Hyeok Lee, Byeong-Chan Lim, Chan-Young Jeong, Jun-Hyeok Kim, Woo-Hyuk Jang
Sang-Hyeok Lee, Byeong-Chan Lim, Chan-Young Jeong, Jun-Hyeok Kim, Woo-Hyuk Jang, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Science, Kangwon National University, Gangwon-do 25949, South Korea
Author contributions: Lee SH, Lim BC, Jeong CY, and Kim JH contributed to article investigation and collection, review, and writing; Jang WH contributed to conceptualization, editing, and supervision; and all authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Supported bythe National Research Foundation of Korea Grant funded by the Korea government, No. 2021R1G1A1093494.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No conflicts of interest are reported by the authors or by any individuals in control of the content of this article.
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Corresponding author: Woo-Hyuk Jang, PhD, Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Science, Kangwon National University, 346 Hwangjo-gil, Dogye-eup, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do 25949, South Korea. wlqtksek@hanmail.net
Received: March 14, 2022 Peer-review started: March 14, 2022 First decision: May 30, 2022 Revised: June 9, 2022 Accepted: July 20, 2022 Article in press: July 20, 2022 Published online: August 26, 2022
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background
There are various types of neglect, and the symptoms are also diverse. However, review studies on the differential diagnosis of the relatively recently discovered allocentric neglect (AN) and the already known egocentric neglect (EN) are lacking.
Research motivation
Compared to EN, AN has a more adverse effect on daily life, and the recovery rate is lower. In addition, the conventional treatment for EN is not effective in the treatment of AN. Therefore, the distinction between AN and EN is very important.
Research objectives
By reviewing the studies on differential diagnosis, we tried to find out the overall trend of the newly developed evaluation tools.
Research methods
A literature search on differential diagnosis was conducted through a search according to appropriate keywords.
Research results
Seven relevant papers were collected (paper-and-pencil 4, digital 3).
Research conclusions
All tests were effective in the differential diagnosis of EN and AN.
Research perspectives
A more effective intervention will be possible through an accurate differential diagnosis. It is hoped that more treatments for AN will be developed in the future.
