Adina Maeir

• PhD
• Chair at Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Importance: Parents of autistic adolescents often experience unique caregiving responsibilities and significant stress, leading to challenges in navigating the complexities of their role and affecting their quality of life. Enhancing parental resilience is crucial for supporting autistic adolescents’ needs and fostering positive family outcomes. Ob...

Importance: Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience executive function (EF) impairments that affect their daily life and quality of life (QoL). Clinical guidelines recommend combining pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments. The Cognitive–Functional Intervention for Adults (Cog–Fun A) is a metacognitive, occ...

Background: Understanding the occupational experience of typically developing adolescents and their attributions of strengths and difficulties is important for promoting their adaptive occupational participation. Objectives: To explore the psychometric properties of the Self-Perception of Occupational Experiences for Teens (SPOT) interview, occu...

Importance: Engagement in meaningful activities (EMA) is a central determinant of older adults’ health and quality of life (QoL) and is a concern of occupational therapy. Objective: To examine the impact of EMA on QoL among community-dwelling older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and explore their subjective experiences of the pandemic’s impact...

Objective: This study explores the depressive symptoms and quality of life (QoL) of women in relationships with partners diagnosed with ADHD, as well as the role of engagement in health-promoting activities (HPA) on these outcomes, spotlighting the often-neglected perspective of these women. Methods: Employing a cross-sectional approach, the study...

Background Enhancing self-compassion ( SC) was found to enhance Quality of Life ( QoL). There is a need to comprehend SC manifestations among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who experience low QoL to provide a foundation for Recovery-based interventions aiming to enhance SC and QoL among adults with ADHD. Objective To e...

Date Presented 03/22/24 Comparing quality of life, resilience and stress of mothers and fathers of autistic adolescents highlight the need of OTs to take into account the views, wants and preferences of both parents, enabling a more accurate parent-specific intervention. Primary Author and Speaker: Tal Mazor-Karsenty Additional Authors and Speakers...

Introduction Parents of individuals with autism face various difficulties, among which are decreased resilience and heightened stress. OT-Parentship is an intervention for parents of adolescents with autism that aims to promote parental resilience and enhance adolescents’ participation in daily life. This study examines OT-Parentship’s feasibility...

Purpose: Grounded in the socio-ecological model of health, this study aims to understand the broader impact of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on the family system. With a notable gap in knowledge concerning the impact of adult ADHD on spouses' well-being, this research explores the lived experiences of women in relationships...

Background: OT-ParentShip intervention addresses the needs of autistic adolescents and the physical and emotional burden associated with parental caregiving. Aim: This article describes the qualitative findings of a mixed-method, single-group, pre-test-post-test pilot study to determine whether this intervention has adequate potential for furthe...

Introduction Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among adults has been associated with deficits in executive functioning and poor quality of life. The purpose of this study is to examine feasibility of the Cognitive Functional Remote Group intervention among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Method Mixed-method feasibility...

Objective This study examined the contribution of the temporal dynamics of two cognitive control mechanisms—inhibitory control (IC) and working memory (WM)—to emotion dysregulation (ED) in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in ecological settings. Method One hundred twenty-two participants (age 18–33 years; 60 with ADHD) reported thei...

Online awareness is essential to learning from one's experiences, enabling adaptive self-management, often challenged among adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study used an online awareness tool, the Occupational Performance Experience Analysis (OPEA), to examine (a) the online awareness of occupational performan...

Introduction: Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have unhealthy eating habits, associated with overweight/obesity. We explored whether they present with different food-related benefit/risk perceptions, compared to those without ADHD. Methods: One hundred five university students with (n = 36) and without (n = 69) ADHD, a...

Importance: Positive psychological factors have been related to better outcomes among adults with various health conditions. Objective: To predict functional ability and participation in older adults who had experienced a hip fracture on the basis of data at admission to acute (inpatient) rehabilitation. We measured physical factors, as well as...

Objective Executive function deficits (EFD) are a central mechanism underlying negative outcomes in ADHD. This study examined awareness of EFD manifested in “real-time” task performance (Online Awareness) and in general self-knowledge of daily activities, outside the context of a specific task (Intellectual Awareness) among adolescents with and wit...

Objective Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is associated with emotional dysregulation (ED) and impaired health related quality of life (HRQoL). However, the role of ED in explaining the relationship between ADHD and HRQoL is unclear. The purpose of the present study was to do so in a sample of non-referred young adults with and witho...

Background. Children and youth with severe cerebral palsy (CP) have limited independent mobility, which affects opportunities for overall development. Purpose. To examine the effectiveness of Power Fun, a therapeutic powered mobility summer camp. Methods. A quasi-experimental, repeated-measure design was used, with participants acting as their own...

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. The OT-ParentShip protocol is a multidimensional intervention for parents of adolescents with high-functioning autism. Results from a pilot study display a significant improvement in adolescents’ participation and heightened parental resilience...

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. Power Fun, a therapeutic powered mobility summer camp, provides a pragmatic solution to promote mobility for children with severe cerebral palsy. This session presents the Power Fun protocol and the results of a repeated-measures mixed-methods...

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. The Occupational Interview for Adolescents: Strengths, Difficulties, and Resources was developed for understanding the occupational strengths and difficulties of adolescents and their attributions of successes and difficulties. Typical adolesce...

Objective: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is associated with emotional dysregulation (ED) and impaired quality of life (QoL). However, the role of ED in explaining the relationship between ADHD and QoL is unclear. The purpose of the present study was to do so in a sample of non-referred young adults with and without ADHD. Method: T...

Objective: Previous research in adults with ADHD showed high rates of obesity and unhealthy food choices. There is evidence that contextual cues, for example, advertisements, influence food choices. This study assessed the sensitivity of university students with ADHD to advertised food. Method: University students (N = 457) with and without ADHD pa...

Background College students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face difficulties with occupational performance in many functional domains. Despite the broad literature on academic and psychosocial functions, there is a gap in knowledge regarding how these students experience participation in their various daily functions. Objecti...

Date Presented 03/26/20 The ParentShip protocol is a multidimensional intervention for parents of adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Results from a pilot study display a significant improvement in adolescents’ participation and heightened parental resilience. Preliminary feasibility supports ParentShip as a strength-based f...

Date Presented 03/27/20 Power Fun, a therapeutic powered mobility (PM) summer camp, provides a pragmatic solution to promote independent mobility for children with severe cerebral palsy. This poster presents the protocol of Power Fun and the results of a repeated-measure mixed-method validation study (N = 24). Results showed significant improvement...

Objective: To examine the efficacy of a Cognitive-Functional (Cog-Fun) intervention for children with ADHD. Method: Random allocation of 107 children to study or control groups preceded 10 parent–child weekly Cog-Fun sessions emphasizing executive strategy training in games and daily activities. Controls received treatment after crossover. Study pa...

Objective Previous research on adults with ADHD revealed high rates of overweight and obesity, as well as unhealthy diet habits. Other studies demonstrated that social-affective contexts can influence food choice. This study examines the sensitivity of adults with ADHD to cues of food attractiveness and convenience, for healthy and unhealthy foods....

Participation in daily activities is crucial for healthy aging. There is limited research on participation of older adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD), defined as the experience of cognitive deficits with no evidence of objective cognitive deficits. Therefore, this study examined perceived changes in participation in this population, an...

Aim: Powered mobility has positive effects on development of children with limited independent locomotion, but many are deprived of this opportunity due to their limitations. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of Power Fun, a therapeutic summer camp, for students with severe cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: Five students with CP, ages 11–15,...

Date Presented 04/05/19 This is a prospective cohort study with 55 participants, mean age 80.82 (SD = 5.69). The aim was to examine the relationships between positive psychological factors of positive affect, optimism, and hope and physical factors six months after rehabilitation, and functional ability and participation among elderly with hip frac...

Date Presented 04/05/19 Primary Author and Speaker: Orit Fisher Additional Authors and Speakers: Adina Maeir Contributing Authors: Itai Berger, Ephraim Grossman

Date Presented 04/05/19 Primary Author and Speaker: Orit Segev-Jacubovski Additional Authors and Speakers: Hagit Magen, Adina Maeir

Introduction Adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder face neurocognitive impairments that impede their occupational functioning. The Cognitive-Functional model is a metacognitive occupational therapy intervention for individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder that harnesses self-awareness and strategy behavior to su...

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the lived experience of older adults who seek medical help for perceived memory problems, defined as “help-seekers.” We examined how they make sense of their experience of memory problems, the effect on everyday life and the role of personal and environmental factors. Materials and methods: A qualitative approac...

We aim to explore factors contributing to community reintegration and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among community-dwelling older adults three months after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation following hip fracture. We performed a prospective cohort study with follow-up. Thirty-three consecutive patients (age 66-89) after surgery for...

Exploring occupational adaptation among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is essential due to associated occupational difficulties. Occupational Performance History Interview scales—identity, competence, and environments—were compared between 51 adults with and 50 without ADHD who participated in occupations. Internal and...

This study aimed to examine whether adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in students is associated with overeating or with unhealthy food choices. Sixty university students with and without ADHD, aged 20 to 30 years, completed the Food Frequency Questionnaire and reported their height and weight. Students with ADHD had a higher bod...

The Parentship protocol is a short-term intervention program in occupational therapy for parents of adolescents with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (HFASD). Its purpose is to promote parental resilience and enhance adolescents' participation in daily life. Aims: To explore and analyze the perceptions of occupational therapists and pare...

Hip fracture is prevalent among older adults impacting on all aspects of daily life. The gaols of this study were: (a) Examine the trajectory of activities of daily living (ADL)/instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) functioning and participation among older adults with hip fracture from prefracture to 6-months postrehabilitation; (b) deter...

Objective: This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Here's How I Write-Hebrew (HHIW-HE) and compared handwriting self-awareness between children with and without dysgraphia. Method: Fifty-eight children (29 with and 29 without dysgraphia) completed the HHIW-HE. Occupational therapists provided corresponding ratings that were ba...

Introduction The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to describe the occupational profile and quality of life among college students with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Method Forty college students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and 40 controls (mean age 25.81 years, SD = 3.02) were evaluated with the O...

Introduction Subjective memory complaints in older adults are associated with adverse emotions and functional deficits. This feasibility study evaluated an occupation-based metacognitive group intervention for older adults with subjective memory complaints, and examined post-intervention changes on occupational goal attainment and metamemory. Meth...

Objective: We examined the Pictorial Interview of Children's Metacognition and Executive Functions' (PIC-ME's) reliability and validity, targeting children's appraisal of their executive function (EF) in daily life. Method: One hundred children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and 44 typically developing children (ages 5-10 y...

Aim: The family context of children with ADHD plays a role in intervention outcomes, especially when parents are involved in treatment. Parental participation in evidence-based treatment for ADHD may play a role in improving their own parenting self-efficacy (PSE) as well as child outcomes. This study examined the impact of Cognitive-Functional (C...

Background: Preliminary evidence suggests that older people who seek medical help for subjective memory complaints (SMC) may be at risk for depression, poor quality of life (QoL), and functional limitations. This study aims to: (1) further investigate bio-psycho-social characteristics, participation in personally meaningful activities and QoL of h...

Objective: We examined the effect of the Cognitive-Functional (Cog-Fun) occupational therapy intervention on executive functions and participation among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Method: We used a randomized, controlled study with a crossover design. One hundred and seven children age 7-10 yr diagnosed with A...

Date Presented 3/30/2017 The Pictorial Interview of Children’s Metacognition and Executive Functions (PIC–ME) was designed to evaluate self-perception of executive function challenges in daily life among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and to promote their engagement in goal setting. Results support the initial reliability an...

Objective: Adult ADHD is associated with impaired quality of life (QoL) and deficient executive function (EF). Given the absence of studies examining the relationship between EF and health-related quality of life (HRQL) in this population, the purpose of the present study was to do so, by the use of rating scales and tests. Method: Adults with ADHD...

Background Trigger finger (TF) is a common hand pathology frequently encountered in hand clinics. Occupational therapists predominantly assess TF symptoms as opposed to using standardized hand functioning assessments. The purpose of this study was to assess the construct validity of dexterity and grip strength assessments for clients with TF. Meth...

Objective: This is a randomized control trial examining the efficiency of computerized cognitive training (CCT) for adults with ADHD, comparing two training conditions with graded levels of executive cognitive demands. Method: Adults with ADHD (n = 60) were randomized into study (n = 34) and control (n = 26) groups. Training was conducted with the...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the long-term functional outcomes of trigger finger (TF) as perceived by the patient. Methods: Three study groups were included in the study: prolonged follow up TF group (at least 1-year post-treatment) (PF-TF), patients with acute TF and a control group. The first group was recruited retrospective...

Background: Occupational identity (OI) is shaped by occupational experiences over time and has been studied among individuals with a variety of health conditions. Adolescents with ADHD face numerous challenges in their occupational performance that may threaten their OI. Objective: This study sought to compare the occupational identities of adolesc...

Date Presented 4/7/2016 The focus of the study was to evaluate the impact of trigger finger (TF) from a biopsychosocial perspective. Although TF is considered to be mild hand pathology, we found that it has a wide-ranging impact. Activity, participation, and quality of life should be addressed when treating people with TF. Primary Author and Speake...

Date Presented 4/8/2016 The purpose of the study was to evaluate the ability of the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL–BREF) questionnaires to distinguish between stenosing flexor tenosynovitis (SFT) severity grades. It appears that the WHOQOL–BREF questionnaire is more appropriate th...

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of trigger finger (TF) on hand motor function, activity and participation (A&P) and quality of life (QOL), and to evaluate the association between personal factors (age and gender, disease severity) and body functions (dexterity and strength) with A&P and QOL in patients with TF. Methods: Sixty-six patients with T...

The clinical literature provides evidence for increased risk taking by individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Most of the experimental tasks used to measure risk taking, confounded risky and disadvantageous alternatives, and therefore did not disentangle increased risk seeking from suboptimal decision making. The aim of t...

Background: The percentage of working age people with mild stroke has risen. Evidence indicates that even mild stroke impact cognition, executive functioning, and daily functioning, consequently affecting participation, quality of life (QoL) and return to work (RTW). Objectives: (1) Compare cognition, participation and QoL between people 3 months p...

Date Presented 4/17/2015 Results of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) provide evidence for the effectiveness of cognitive–functional (cog-fun) treatment in occupational therapy in improving self-efficacy of parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

To test functional improvement after a group cognitive-functional occupational therapy intervention for preschoolers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Seventeen preschooler-parent dyads attended 11 weekly group sessions focused on acquiring executive strategies through occupational performance. Functional improvement was measure...

The purpose of this study was to describe the reported evaluation and treatment methods commonly administered by occupational therapy (OT) specialists in hand therapy for patients with trigger finger (TF). Sixty‐one therapists from Israel and the United States completed an electronic survey. Sixty‐nine per cent of the therapists reported evaluating...

Introduction Self-awareness has been found to be an important factor in individuals' performance in daily activities. Yet, to date, the relationship between this factor and handwriting performance has not been examined. The purpose of this study was to compare the handwriting self-awareness (that is, self-knowledge and on-line awareness) and perfor...

OBJECTIVE. The objectives of this study were to better understand the cognitive profile of adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), their occupational performance, and their quality of life (QoL) and to examine the validity of a cognitive-functional evaluation (CFE) battery for these adults. METHOD. Eighty-one adults with ADHD a...

Background: Self-awareness is a significant predictor of neurorehabilitation process and outcome and encompasses metacognitive knowledge and online awareness. The literature focuses primarily on intellectual awareness and research on online awareness is lacking. Objective: To examine online awareness for functional tasks, how it is affected by t...

Purpose: This study focused on the relationships between cognition, participation and quality of life (QoL) among first-ever mild ischemic stroke patients 3 months post-event. We hypothesized that significant correlations exist between cognition, executive functions (EF), QoL and participation; and that EF and QoL will significantly contribute to...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Cognitive-Functional (Cog-Fun) intervention for young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Method: Nineteen children ages 5-7 yr diagnosed with ADHD were allocated to treatment and wait-list control groups. After the 12-wk intervention, the con...

Even experienced professionals might minimize the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among certain groups of patients. Decreased attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are sensitive but non-specific behavioral patterns, frequently reported in a wide range of children and adults with different disorders. Therefore, the...

This chapter will present the application of the Cog-Fun intervention model (see chapter 6 in this book) to adolescents with ADHD. The chapter will include: (a) a discussion of the unique issues of adolescents with ADHD; (b) hypothesized enabling factors that promote satisfying participation in life roles and quality of life, factors that will be p...

This chapter will describe an integrative cognitive functional intervention designed to complement pharmacological treatment for children with ADHD. The intervention is theoretically grounded in the World Health Organization model of health implications, the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) (WHO 2001) which ex...

Long-term disabilities are common among stroke survivors and are associated with reduced quality of life (QoL). Research on occupation-based intervention for chronic stroke survivors is sparse. The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of neurofunctional treatment (NFT), an occupation-based client-centred treatment approach, for...

This article provides a theoretical context to understand the role of executive functions in occupational performance. The authors provide definitions of the components of executive functions and their occupational significance. Assessment and intervention strategies for individuals with executive function deficits are discussed.

The purpose of this prospective study was to examine the predictive and ecological validity of the Multiple Errands Test (MET) on discharge from neurorehabilitation hospital to the community. The specific objective was to examine the relationships between discharge MET scores and follow-up scores on the Participation Index (M2PI). The study sample...

Participation in everyday occupations influences people's health and well-being. To enable individuals to do the activities they want and need to do is the main concern of occupational therapy practice. Many daily occupations are universal, but they also depend on culture. The development of the Activity Card Sort in eight countries has offered the...

Mild cognitive deficits in the elderly are associated with emotional and functional difficulties, including lower participation and quality of life. The objective of this article was to operationalize a theoretically driven, participation-centered treatment protocol for this population. The underlying bio-psycho–social mechanisms that impede partic...

The executive function (EF) deficits of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) hinder their performance of complex daily functions. Despite the existing evidence-based pharmacological interventions for ADHD symptoms, no intervention has yet been found that deals directly with EFs in daily tasks. Fourteen children and their pa...

This study described participation, health-related quality of life, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in survivors of terrorist attacks and examined the relationships among these outcomes. Participants were 35 survivors of terrorist attacks, an average of 2 years after the injury, with a mean age of 32.1 (± 13.8) years. Most of the particip...

The centrality of executive function deficits (EFD) in attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is well accepted albeit EFD is not synonymous with ADHD. The purpose of the present study was to examine the extent to which ADHD and EF overlap and to validate the Hebrew version of the Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Functions (BRIEF)....

During the past few decades, terrorist acts have been an unfortunate reality worldwide. There is a striking paucity of research investigating the multitude of long-term outcomes after severe physical injury due to terrorist attacks, a unique subgroup of trauma patients. The purpose of this study was to provide a profile of the long-term health-rela...

We examined the reliability and validity of the Kettle Test, a brief performance measure based on a complex everyday task designed to tap into basic and higher level cognitive processes. Participants included 21 people attending stroke rehabilitation and 4 occupational therapists for the reliability analysis, 36 people at discharge from stroke reha...

We investigated the relationship of executive functioning and self-awareness to participation in daily life of people after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) referred to occupational therapy in the postacute phase. Thirteen participants who sustained mTBI (average time since injury = 4.7 months, mean age = 43.4 years) were evaluated with the Behav...

The purpose of this paper is to conceptualize the evaluation process for individuals with suspected cognitive disabilities. The Cognitive Functional Evaluation (CFE) process yields a comprehensive profile of the clients' cognitive strengths and weaknesses in occupational performance. The components of the CFE are outlined in six stages as a decisio...

To examine the validity of the Color Trails Test (CTT), a culture- fair analogue of the Trails Test, in the pre-driver assessment of individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). Retrospective study. 30 participants with ABI completed the CTT and Useful Field of View (UFOV) in a driving rehabilitation clinic. Within the same week an on-road evaluat...

הפרעת קשב וריכוז (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD) קשורה לליקויים בתפקודים ניהוליים (Executive Functions) שהם תהליכים קוגניטיביים גבוהים המאפשרים פעילויות מכוונות מטרה. מקצוע הריפוי בעיסוק נדרש להערכה אקולוגית של התפקודים הניהוליים על מנת לנבא את בעיות היום-יום הקשורות בליקויים ניהוליים. הערכה אקולוגית באמצעות שאלון מאפשרת קבלת מידע...

To evaluate the functional status, leisure activity and satisfaction in adult stroke survivors participating in a community rehabilitation program, and to compare these outcomes with stroke survivors not attending any program. Subjects included in the study were survivors of a first stroke that received inpatient rehabilitation and were living at h...

The purpose of this study was to establish further the validity of the Behavioural Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome (BADS) in a population with schizophrenia. Specific objectives were: to examine the construct validity and sensitivity of the BADS in differentiating between adult inpatients during an acute episode of illness, adult outpatient...

To evaluate the chronic consequences of stroke in terms of activity limitations, restricted participation and dissatisfaction from life, and the relationship between these variables, in stroke survivors living in the community one-year post onset. A total of 56 stroke patients (mean age: 57.7) who completed an in-patient rehabilitation programme, w...

The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Executive Function Performance Test (EFPT) in a schizophrenic population. Participants were 30 individuals with the acute phase of schizophrenia and 31 with the chronic stage. Internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha was high (α = .88). Two-way multiple analysis of cova...

The Activity Card Sort (ACS) is a comprehensive instrument for assessing participation in occupational performance of instrumental, social-cultural, and leisure activities. The purpose of the study was to determine the reliability and validity of the ACS within different adult and older adult groups. The study included 263 participants comprising 5...

To investigate the frequency of unawareness of disabilities after stroke during the rehabilitation stage, the relationship of unawareness with neuroanatomical variables, and the impact of unawareness on functional outcomes. Sixty consecutive patients (36 with right, 24 with left hemisphere damage) admitted to rehabilitation hospital with a first, s...

Occupational therapy focus on client-centred, occupational performance intervention may become complicated by the phenomena of self-awareness. The problem of awareness deficits in clients with neurological disorders may be attributed to neurological impairment of self-awareness and/or psychological denial of disability. These phenomena present them...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness of deficit profiles of stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation, and examine the impact of unawareness on rehabilitation functional outcomes. Sixty first-event stroke patients, 36 after right hemisphere damage and 24 after left hemispheric damage were included. The Awareness Interview was adminis...

The purpose of this study was to investigate anosognosia for hemiplegia (AHP) in the rehabilitation phase after onset of stroke. Forty-six hemiplegic stroke patients, 29 with right hemisphere damage (RHD) and 17 with left hemisphere damage (LHD) were evaluated approximately 1 month after onset of stroke. Anosognosia was evaluated with an implicit m...