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Neurological update: cognitive rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis
Michelle H Chen1,2, Nancy D Chiaravalloti1,2, John DeLuca3,4
1Kessler Foundation, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, East Hanover, NJ, 07052, USA.
Journal of Neurology
|May 24, 2021
Summary
Cognitive rehabilitation effectively treats cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis (MS). This low-cost approach offers significant benefits for patients experiencing MS-related cognitive dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Cognitive impairment is a significant and disabling symptom for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Current disease-modifying therapies show limited efficacy in addressing MS-related cognitive dysfunction.
- Cognitive rehabilitation has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy, supported by growing empirical evidence over the past decade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a concise overview of cognitive rehabilitation interventions for multiple sclerosis.
- To summarize the evidence supporting the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation in managing MS-related cognitive deficits.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on cognitive rehabilitation programs for multiple sclerosis.
- Analysis of studies evaluating both restorative and compensatory cognitive rehabilitation approaches.
Main Results:
- Cognitive rehabilitation programs, encompassing both restorative and compensatory strategies, demonstrate efficacy in ameliorating cognitive dysfunction in MS patients.
- Empirical support for cognitive rehabilitation in MS has strengthened over the last 10 years.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive rehabilitation is an effective treatment for cognitive impairment associated with multiple sclerosis.
- Clinicians are encouraged to consider cognitive rehabilitation as a low-cost, low-risk, and beneficial intervention for their patients with MS.
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