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Cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis.: II. Impact on employment and social functioning

Rao, S. M., Leo, G. J., Ellington, L., Nauertz, T., Bernardin, L., Unverzagt, F.·1991·Neurology

Abstract

We designed a study to assess the specific contribution of cognitive dysfunction to multiple sclerosis patients' problems in daily living. Based on the results of a comprehensive neuropsychological test battery, we classified 100 MS patients as either cognitively intact (N = 52) or cognitively impaired (N = 48). In addition to a neurologic examination, MS patients completed questionnaires on mood and social functioning, underwent a comprehensive in-home occupational therapy evaluation, and were rated by a close relative or friend regarding specific personality characteristics. While there were no significant differences between the two groups on measures of physical disability and illness duration, patients in the cognitively impaired group were less likely to be working, engaged in fewer social and avocational activities, reported more sexual dysfunction, experienced greater difficulty in performing routine household tasks, and exhibited more psychopathology than cognitively intact patients. These findings suggest that cognitive dysfunction is a major factor in determining the quality of life of patients with MS.

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Authors
Rao, S. M., Leo, G. J., Ellington, L., Nauertz, T., Bernardin, L., & Unverzagt, F.
Affiliations
Medical College of Wisconsin (US)
Venue
Neurology
Published
1991-05
Volume
41
Issue
5
Pages
692-696
ISSN
  • 0028-3878 (ISSN-L)
  • 1526-632X
OpenAlex
W2007948644
Cited by
890
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FWCI
6.04
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Neurology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (K04 NS01055-04, K04NS001055, R01 NS22128-05, R01NS022128)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
Keywords
multiple sclerosis, cognitive impairment, activities of daily living, quality of life, occupational therapy, mood, social functioning, sexual dysfunction, psychopathology, housework, work participation
MeSH terms
Activities of Daily Living, Adult, Cognition, Cognition Disorders, Demography, Employment, Female, Humans, Male, Multiple Sclerosis, Reference Values, Social Behavior, Case-Control Studies

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