A Review of Theoretical and Clinical lssues in Limb Apraxia
Journal
職能治療學會雜誌
Journal Volume
18
Pages
59-71
Date Issued
2000
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper was developed to review recent advances in the study of limb apraxia in order to further understand the nature of this disorder and possible approaches to its interventions. The following issues surrounding research on this area that are of theoretical relevance and practical importance were addressed: (1) a theoretical model that would guide research into limb apraxia; (2) assessment and analysis of error types involving observational descriptions of error patterns, manifestation of laterality effects of brain lesions, and kinematic analysis of spatio-temporal deficits; (3) the pathological significance of body part as objects (BPO) and its relationship with limb apraxia; and (4) remediation. Implications for future research and clinical practice are provided.
Type
journal article