Cognitive status in patients with multiple sclerosis in Lanzarote

Autor: María Yaiza Pérez-Martín, Pablo Eguia-del Rio, Alejandro Jiménez-Sosa, Montserrat González-Platas
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment
ISSN: 1178-2021
Popis: Objectives Cognitive impairment is a common feature in multiple sclerosis affecting ~43%–72% of patients, which involves cognitive functions such as memory, processing speed, attention, and executive function. The aim of this study was to describe the extent and pattern of the involvement of cognitive impairment and psychological status in all patients with multiple sclerosis on a small Spanish island. Patients and methods In all, 70 patients and 56 healthy controls were included in the study between February 2013 and May 2013. All participants were assessed using the Brief Repeatable Battery of Neuropsychological Test. The patients also completed instruments to evaluate the presence of fatigue, perceived cognitive dysfunction, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. All procedures were performed in a single session. Results Cognitive impairment, defined as a score
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