Author: Marij Middag-van Spanje

Title: Bringing Neglected Space to Light: Understanding and Treating Visuospatial Attention Deficits with Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation

Dissertation Maastricht University, Department of Cognitive Neuroscience of the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (Brain Stimulation and Cognition group)

This thesis investigates how non-invasive brain stimulation can support recovery in people with visuospatial neglect after stroke, a condition where individuals fail to notice visual information on one side of space, often the left. The research focuses on a gentle form of stimulation combined with attention training. The findings contribute to the development of affordable, brain-based therapies that complement traditional rehabilitation, aiming to improve recovery and independence in daily life. The work offers clinicians and researches new insights and tools to move toward more personalized, brain-targeted treatments, rather than one-size-fits-all approaches.

Marij Middag-van Spanje (August 19, 1989) earned her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Health Sciences at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. During her Master's study, she specialized in International Public Health and Prevention and Public Health. In June 2025, she completes her PhD project at the Brain Stimulation and Cognition group at the Department of Cognitive Neuroscience of the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience at Maastricht University.

LEGANTUR ACADEMIA - an imprint of Publishing House Legantur

ISBN 978-90-90399-48-5

268 pages

Release date: June 3, 2025

Price: € 35,-

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