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Cognitive functions and social cognition in multiple sclerosis: An overview
Aikaterini Giazkoulidou1, Lampros Messinis, Grigorios Nasios
11st Department of Psychiatry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, "Papageorgiou" General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece. giazkoulidou@yahoo.com.
Hellenic Journal of Nuclear Medicine
|March 17, 2019
Summary
Cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis (MS) affects social cognition, impacting interpersonal skills and quality of life. Addressing these social cognitive deficits is crucial for improving patient well-being.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
- Neurology
Background:
- Cognitive decline is common in multiple sclerosis (MS), affecting various domains.
- Social cognition deficits, including empathy and theory of mind, are underestimated in MS.
- These deficits impact social functioning and psychological quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of social cognition deficits in multiple sclerosis.
- To explore the relationship between social cognition, general cognitive function, and neuroanatomy in MS.
- To underscore the need for further research into social cognition in MS.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on cognitive function in MS.
- Analysis of social cognition tasks and their relation to general cognitive performance.
- Examination of neuroanatomical correlates of social cognition deficits.
Main Results:
- Social cognition deficits are prevalent in MS patients across all disease stages and subtypes.
- Impairment in social cognition is not always parallel to general cognitive dysfunction.
- White matter damage and regional brain changes may underlie social cognition deficits.
Conclusions:
- Social cognition deficits represent a significant and distinct aspect of MS-related impairment.
- Understanding these deficits is vital for improving the quality of life for MS patients.
- Further research is needed to elucidate mechanisms and develop targeted interventions for social cognition.
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