Neuropsychological correlates of self-reported depression and self-reported cognition among patients with mild cognitive impairment

J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol. 2008 Mar;21(1):34-40. doi: 10.1177/0891988707311032.

Abstract

Patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) frequently experience significant depressive symptomatology and report cognitive disturbances. To date, no studies have examined the relationship between MCI patients' neuropsychologic functioning, self-reported depressive symptoms, and self-reported cognitive difficulties. In this study, 82 MCI patients completed a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation that included the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). A subset of 41 patients and informants also completed a measure of cognitive difficulties. Poorer memory functioning was associated with fewer self-reported depressive symptoms and fewer cognitive complaints.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Attitude to Health
  • Awareness
  • Cognition Disorders / diagnosis
  • Cognition Disorders / epidemiology*
  • Depression / diagnosis
  • Depression / epidemiology*
  • Depression / psychology
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Prevalence
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Surveys and Questionnaires*