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Relationships between cognitive test performance and everyday cognitive difficulties in multiple sclerosis.

R Taylor1

  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, UK.

The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

In multiple sclerosis, cognitive test scores modestly correlated with self-reported difficulties. Informant ratings showed stronger links, especially when discrepancies suggested frontal lobe issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) frequently impacts cognitive functions.
  • Assessing cognitive deficits in MS is crucial for daily living.
  • Subjective and objective measures may not always align.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare cognitive test performance with self-rated and informant-rated everyday cognitive difficulties in multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • To investigate the relationship between objective cognitive testing and subjective reports of cognitive function in MS patients.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-nine subjects with multiple sclerosis participated.
  • Cognitive performance was assessed using standardized tests.
  • Everyday cognitive difficulties were rated by both subjects and their informants using questionnaires.

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Main Results:

  • Modest correlations were observed between cognitive test performance and questionnaire measures.
  • Higher correlations between cognitive tests and everyday functioning were found using informant ratings compared to self-ratings.
  • The discrepancy between subject and informant ratings correlated with performance on tests sensitive to frontal lobe dysfunction.

Conclusions:

  • Informant ratings provide a more accurate reflection of cognitive difficulties in multiple sclerosis than self-ratings.
  • Discrepancies in cognitive ratings may indicate specific patterns of cognitive impairment, particularly in frontal lobe functions.
  • Integrating informant feedback can enhance the assessment of cognitive impact in MS.