Systematic assessment of apraxia and functional predictions from the Birmingham Cognitive Screen

Bickerton, Wai‐Ling; Riddoch, M. Jane; Samson, Dana; Balani, AB; Mistry, B; Humphreys, Glyn W.

doi:10.1136/jnnp-2011-300968

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“…Although previous studies found no significant association between these tasks (Butler, 2002; Bickerton et al, 2012; see also Riddoch et al, 1989), only two studies investigated both of these tasks in respect of our criteria: According to Jarry et al (2013), both of them are equally difficult whereas Randerath et al (2011) found real tool use to be much easier. This gap is most likely due to methodological variations since the latter authors employed a very structured task (i.e., patients were assessed with only two items, they did not have to select tools in real tool use and they were provided with verbal information about the action to be done).…”

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Tool use disorders after left brain damage

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In this paper we review studies that investigated tool use disorders in left-brain damaged (LBD) patients over the last 30 years. Four tasks are classically used in the field of apraxia: Pantomime of tool use, single tool use, real tool use and mechanical problem solving. Our aim was to address two issues, namely, (1) the role of mechanical knowledge in real tool use and (2) the cognitive mechanisms underlying pantomime of tool use, a task widely employed by clinicians and researchers. To do so, we extracted data from 36 papers and computed the difference between healthy subjects and LBD patients. On the whole, pantomime of tool use is the most difficult task and real tool use is the easiest one. Moreover, associations seem to appear between pantomime of tool use, real tool use and mechanical problem solving. These results suggest that the loss of mechanical knowledge is critical in LBD patients, even if all of those tasks (and particularly pantomime of tool use) might put differential demands on semantic memory and working memory.

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Tool use disorders after left brain damage

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“…The Birmingham Cognitive Screen, lasting around 1 hour, is not a test for the acute setting but provides a novel cognitive profile across a range of cognitive processes, amongst others also for praxis functions (Bickerton et al, 2012). In individuals with speech or language disorders, the Apraxia Battery for Adults (ABA-2) can be used for the diagnosis of limb apraxia when administered by experienced speech-language pathologists (Dabul, 2000).…”

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Limb apraxia in acute ischemic stroke: A neglected clinical challenge?

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Symptoms of limb apraxia and executive dysfunctions are currently not explicitly considered by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale and, thus, not routinely tested by clinicians in the acute care of patients with suspected stroke. Neuropsychological testing, clinical examination, MRI, and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) were performed in a right-handed patient with acute onset of left-sided sensorimotor hemiparesis due to a right hemisphere ischemic stroke. Deficits in the execution of meaningless and meaningful gestures were not detected properly on initial clinical examination but were revealed later on through neuropsychological testing. Instead, the patient's inability to respond to specific instructions in the acute care setting was mistaken to reflect severe deficits in auditory comprehension. fMRI revealed right-hemispheric localization of language in the right-handed patient. We suggest including a bedside test for limb apraxia symptoms in acute clinical care of stroke patients. The distinction between deficits in limb praxis and impairments of language can be complicated owing to the common hemispheric co-localization of the two functions.

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“…Following a stroke incident, a significant proportion of patients can suffer from Apraxia or Action Disorganisation Syndrome (AADS) which, among other symptoms [3], are demonstrated by the impairment of cognitive abilities to carry out activities of daily living (ADL). Recent study [4] estimates that 46% of stroke patients initially have a degree of Apraxia with 24% showing persistence of the problems at 9 months follow-up. Apraxia and AADS can have a dramatic impact on patients independence, and may obviously result in the need for continuous support and care provided by caregivers or specialist cares [5] .…”

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CogWatch: A web based platform for cognitive tele-rehabilitation and follow up of Apraxia and Action Disorganisation Syndrome patients

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Arredondo

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IEEE-EMBS International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI)

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Apraxia and Action disorganization Syndrome are common late effect of cerebrovascular disease. Both disorders affect the cognitive abilities of stroke survivors, causing dependence in the execution of daily living activities. Occupational and physical therapy are the most effective treatment for the rehabilitation, while nowadays there are not available technological solutions. CogWatch system has been designed in order to provide a customizable and continuous web based Personal Healthcare System for cognitive rehabilitation at home. On the other hand, ICT systems are able to assist clinicians in the follow-up of the patient rehabilitation. CogWatch system is expected to improve the common rehabilitation techniques, leading to increase independence of the patient and reduce hospital visits.

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Systematic assessment of apraxia and functional predictions from the Birmingham Cognitive Screen

Abstract: As a model based assessment, BCoS offers a quick and valid way to detect apraxia and predict functional recovery. It enables early and informative assessment of most stroke patients for rehabilitation planning.

Cited by 89 publications

References 41 publications

Tool use disorders after left brain damage

Tool use disorders after left brain damage

Limb apraxia in acute ischemic stroke: A neglected clinical challenge?

CogWatch: A web based platform for cognitive tele-rehabilitation and follow up of Apraxia and Action Disorganisation Syndrome patients

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