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Social Cognition Abilities in Patients With Different Multiple Sclerosis Subtypes.
Audrey Henry1, Ayman Tourbah2, Marie-Pierre Chaunu3
11Cognition,Health and Socialization lab,University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne,Reims,France.
Summary
Social cognition deficits vary across multiple sclerosis (MS) subtypes, particularly in progressive forms. These impairments correlate with executive functions but not depression or disability.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is often linked to social cognition impairments.
- Social cognition has not been previously studied across different MS subtypes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in social cognition across MS subtypes.
- To explore the relationship between social cognition, executive functions, and mood in MS patients.
Main Methods:
- 62 MS patients and 33 controls completed tasks for facial emotion recognition and theory of mind (ToM).
- Cognitive functioning, specifically executive functions, was also assessed.
Main Results:
- MS patients showed social cognition deficits compared to controls.
- Patients with progressive MS performed worse on ToM tasks.
- Specific subtypes (PPMS, SPMS) exhibited deficits in recognizing certain facial emotions, correlating with processing speed, working memory, and verbal fluency.
Conclusions:
- Preliminary findings suggest distinct social cognition difficulties among MS phenotypes.
- Impairments are linked to executive functions, independent of disability or depression.
- Further research is needed to confirm these findings in larger progressive MS populations and assess interpersonal impact.
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