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[BCcogSEP: a French test battery evaluating cognitive functions in multiple sclerosis]
K Dujardin1, P Sockeel, M Cabaret
1Université Charles de Gaulle, Lille 3, UFR de psychologie, Lille. dujardin@univ-lille3.fr
Revue Neurologique
|February 24, 2004
Summary
A new French cognitive assessment battery (BCcogSEP) was developed to evaluate multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. This tool effectively detects cognitive impairment, even in early MS stages, by considering demographic factors.
Area of Science:
- Neuropsychology
- Neurology
Context:
- Cognitive impairment is a significant challenge in multiple sclerosis (MS) management.
- Existing cognitive assessment tools lack standardization in French.
- Accurate cognitive assessment is crucial for understanding disease impact and treatment efficacy in MS.
Purpose:
- To develop and validate a French-language cognitive assessment battery for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.
- To adapt and expand upon the Brief Repeatable Battery of Neuropsychological tests for Multiple Sclerosis (BRB-N).
- To ensure the developed battery (BCcogSEP) is sensitive to cognitive deficits in MS, considering demographic variables.
Summary:
- The study developed the BCcogSEP battery, comprising 8 tests, based on the BRB-N and additional memory/executive function assessments.
- Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and ANOVA were used to refine the battery and identify demographic influences (age, sex, education).
- The final battery demonstrated the ability to detect cognitive impairment in MS patients, including those with mild physical disability, identifying deficits in executive function, processing speed, and memory.
Impact:
- Provides a standardized, psychometrically validated cognitive assessment tool for French-speaking MS patients.
- Facilitates better understanding of cognitive disease burden and progression in MS.
- Aids in evaluating treatment effectiveness on cognitive function in multiple sclerosis.