Patterns of Reading Performance in Acute Stroke: A Descriptive Analysis
2010
Reading Performance Patterns in Acute Stroke
Sample size: 112
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Author Information
Author(s): Cloutman Lauren L., Newhart Melissa, Davis Cameron L., Kannan Vijay C., Hillis Argye E.
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
Patterns of reading deficits after brain injury have not been thoroughly explored.
Conclusion
Distinct patterns of reading performance were identified in acute stroke patients, with notable differences from chronic dyslexia patterns.
Supporting Evidence
- The study involved 112 acute left hemisphere stroke patients.
- Performance was examined for error rate and type in reading tasks.
- Distinct patterns of reading performance were identified.
- No patient produced pure semantic errors in reading.
Takeaway
When people have a stroke, they can have different problems with reading, and this study looked at how they read words right after the stroke.
Methodology
112 acute left hemisphere stroke patients were tested on oral reading tasks within 1–2 days of hospital admission.
Participant Demographics
Acute left hemisphere stroke patients.
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