Cognitive Impairments in Multiple SclerosisImplications for Rehabilitation

Neuropsychological functioning in multiple sclerosis (MS) has recently become an area of increased interest to health care professionals. This article reviews how various cognitive domains are affected by MS. Studies have shown impairments in individuals with MS in the areas of memory, information processing, complex attention, visuospatial functions, and executive functioning while ability is generally preserved in the intellectual and language domains. The implications of these findings for cognitive rehabilitation in MS is discussed.