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The psychosocial and cognitive impact of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy

R J Polakoff1, A A Morton, K D Koch

  • 1Department of Psychology, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas 75219-3993, USA.

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
|July 14, 1998
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) impacts children physically and cognitively. This review covers emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and learning issues in DMD patients and families, offering physician guidance and research directions.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe neuromuscular disorder.
  • DMD affects physical function, cognition, and emotional well-being.
  • Families and caregivers of children with DMD face unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review emotional and behavioral issues in DMD.
  • To examine cognitive and learning problems in DMD.
  • To provide recommendations for physicians and future research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of emotional/behavioral aspects.
  • Analysis of research on cognitive/learning issues.
  • Synthesis of findings for clinical and research recommendations.

Main Results:

  • DMD is associated with significant emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and learning challenges.
  • Families and caregivers require specialized support.
  • Current research highlights the multifaceted impact of DMD.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive care for DMD must address neurological, emotional, and cognitive aspects.
  • Physicians need guidance on managing DMD-related issues.
  • Further research is crucial to understand and mitigate DMD's full impact.

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