Efficacy of a neuropsychological training programme for patients with multiple sclerosis – a randomised controlled trial
| Autor: | Ulf Baumhackl, Natascha Tesar, Karin Bandion |
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| Rok vydání: | 2005 |
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Program evaluation medicine.medical_specialty Multiple Sclerosis MEDLINE Neuropsychological Tests Relaxation Therapy law.invention Nonverbal communication Randomized controlled trial Memory Neuropsychology law Outcome Assessment Health Care medicine Humans Longitudinal Studies Everyday life Cognitive Behavioral Therapy business.industry Recovery of Function General Medicine Middle Aged Executive functions Cognitive training Treatment Outcome Physical therapy Female Cognition Disorders business Program Evaluation |
| Zdroj: | Wiener klinische Wochenschrift. 117:747-754 |
| ISSN: | 1613-7671 0043-5325 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00508-005-0470-4 |
| Popis: | BACKGROUND: One aim of this project was to investigate the efficacy of a specific training programme for MS patients which also contained compensation strategies and relaxation exercises relevant to everyday life. The other aim was to check the programme's relevance to everyday life. METHOD: 19 patients, randomised into two groups, took part in the study. The participants in the treated group completed a specific neurological training programme which began immediately after the basic testing (visit 1) and lasted 4 weeks, with a total of 12 sessions. The monitoring test was done immediately after the training programme (at visit 2) and the follow-up was 3 months later (visit 3). Both study groups were fully comparable as regards clinical and socio-demographic data and baseline intelligence level. RESULTS: The results of the cognitive training programme were especially evident in the significant improvements in executive functions (CKV) and spatial-constructional abilities (HAWIE-R). Comparison between the treated and the control group showed no significant difference in the fatigue values (MFIS). However, when the treated group was examined over the three times of measurements, the symptoms of fatigue had diminished significantly. Regarding memory, comparison of the groups showed no changes; within the treated group; however, the verbal (VLT) and nonverbal learning and memory (NVLT) improved significantly. The results for sustained attention improved in both groups over time. It must be assumed that a learning effect had occurred here. The depression values (BDI) also improved in both study groups. The follow-up questionnaire showed that 60% (6) attributed an average to above-average benefit to the training. CONCLUSION: To summarise, it is apparent that MS patients with mild to moderate cognitive impairment are able to profit from even a fairly brief neuropsychological training programme and to integrate much of it into their everyday lives. In view of this, it would seem appropriate to offer such a programme as standard, associated with medication. |
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