Retraining the Brain: Neuroscience & Stroke Rehabilitation

Beyond Research

More than 50,000 Canadians suffer a stroke each year. Of those who survive, more than half will require ongoing assistance with daily activities due to cognitive deficits. Listen as Dr. Anne Sophie Champod, an associate professor of psychology at Acadia University, explains how her research team is working to develop more effective cognitive rehabilitation interventions, including a game called Peg-the-Mole, to improve recovery, independence, and quality of life for stroke patients.

Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-retraining-the-brain-neuroscience-and-rehabilitation/

In Season 1, Episode 9 – Retraining the Brain: Neuroscience & Stroke Rehabilitation, we cover:

1:14 – What is neuroscience?

3:01 – What is stroke and how does it impact the brain and body?

6:26 – Gap in stroke research

8:17 – What is spatial neglect

9:28 – Potential home treatment for spatial neglect: Peg the Mole

15:05 – Potential wider implementation in long term care facilities, healthcare, etc.

Thank you to our guest:

Dr. Anne Sophie Champod is an associate professor of psychology at Acadia University and the co-director of the Acadia University Centre for Neuroscience and Cognitive Health. Her research team is working to develop more effective cognitive rehabilitation interventions, including a game called Peg-the-Mole, to improve recovery, independence, and quality of life for stroke patients.

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