Anosognosia

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (39 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


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Activity Description

Anosognosia is a neurological condition in which the patient is unaware of their neurological deficit or psychiatric condition. It is associated with mental illness, dementia, and structural brain lesion, as is seen in right hemisphere stroke patients. It can affect the patient’s conscious awareness of deficits involving judgment, emotions, memory, executive function, language skills, and motor ability. This activity examines when this condition should be considered and the differential diagnosis for this condition. This activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the most common etiology of anosognosia in patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders.
  • Describe the evaluation of patients with anosognosia.
  • Outline the treatment and management options available for patients with anosognosia.
  • Explain interprofessional team strategies for evaluating, managing, and educating patients and their families about anosognosia.

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Reviews

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مساعد on 7/3/2023

I find that a number of people do improve their neglect following a stroke.

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