Attention

 

Recommendations 6.39.1

A. Any person after stroke who appears easily distracted or unable to concentrate should have their attentional abilities (e.g. focussed, sustained and divided) formally assessed

B. Any person with impaired attention should have cognitive demands reduced through:

• having shorter treatment sessions
• taking planned rests
• reducing background distractions
• avoiding work when tired

C. Any person with impaired attention should:

• be offered an attentional intervention (e.g. Time Pressure Management, Attention Process Training, environmental manipulation), ideally in the context of a clinical trial
• receive repeated practice of activities they are learning

 

Sources 6.39.2

A. Consensus

B. Consensus

C. Lincoln et al. 2000; Winkens et al. 2009; consensus