Cognitive function and quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients

J Neurovirol. 2000 May:6 Suppl 2:S186-90.

Abstract

This is a study on the longitudinal evaluation of cognitive functions in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and their quality of life (QoL). The study follow-up lasted for 3 years and the evaluation was performed every 9 months for four times altogether. We present data on the first and second session, when we evaluated the frontal component of cognitive functions, behavioural memory and quality of life. We administered the Luria Frontal Lobe Syndrome test (LFLS), the Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test (RBMT), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), SF-36 for QoL evaluation. The frontal component of cognitive functions and behavioural memory involvement is related to a worsening of QoL, in particular in the Physical Functioning and the Mental Health of SF-36.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anxiety / psychology
  • Cognition*
  • Depression / psychology
  • Emotions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Memory
  • Mental Status Schedule
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Sclerosis / physiopathology*
  • Multiple Sclerosis / psychology*
  • Quality of Life*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires