| Autor: |
Gervais, R O, Russell, A S, Green, P, Allen, L M, Ferrari, R, Pieschl, S D |
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Journal of Rheumatology; August 2001, Vol. 28 Issue: 8 p1892-1899, 8p |
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OBJECTIVE: To examine whether symptom exaggeration is a factor in complaints of cognitive dysfunction using 2 new validated instruments in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). METHODS: Ninety-six patients with FM and 16 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were administered 2 effort or symptom validity tests designed to detect exaggerated memory complaints as part of a battery of psychological tests and self-report questionnaires. RESULTS: A large percentage of patients with FM who were on or seeking disability benefits failed the effort tests. Only 2 patients with FM who were working and/or not claiming disability benefits and no patient with RA scored below the cutoffs for exaggeration of memory difficulties. CONCLUSION: This study illustrates the importance of assessing for exaggeration of cognitive symptoms and biased responding in patients with FM presenting for disability related evaluations. |
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