Key Messages

  • Many people experience changes to their attention following a stroke.
  • The various types of attention are related to a number of different areas of the brain. Stroke can experience changes to some attention processes and not others.
  • Different tasks require different attention processes and valid assessment is essential to determine which processes require rehabilitation.
  • As Michael’s strengths and challenges with each attention type was identified, it was possible for a more attention-specific work rehabilitation programme to be developed.