Star Cancellation Flashcards

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What does a star cancellation test find out?

A

If there is one sided spatial neglect where individuals fail to be aware of one side of their body

typically occurs in patients post stroke

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What are the score cut offs for a star cancellation

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<44 out of 54 => Unilateral spatial neglect (typically left sided innattention)

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What does the star cancellation test actually invovle

A

Finding all the small stars on a page

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