Neuropsychology and Movement Disorders

Julia A Thomas; Alexander I Tröster

doi:10.1016/j.ncl.2024.05.008

Neuropsychology and Movement Disorders

Neurol Clin. 2024 Nov;42(4):821-833. doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2024.05.008. Epub 2024 Jun 17.

Authors

Julia A Thomas¹, Alexander I Tröster²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, Barrow Neurological Institute, 222 West Thomas Road, Suite 315, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA.
² Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, Barrow Neurological Institute, 222 West Thomas Road, Suite 315, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA. Electronic address: alexander.troster@dignityhealth.org.

PMID: 39343477
DOI: 10.1016/j.ncl.2024.05.008

Abstract

Neuropsychology is important in differential diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical work-up, and support of patients with movement disorders and their families. The cognitive profiles of several movement disorders are reviewed here. The authors also review relevant neuropsychologic literature related to neurosurgic intervention and cognitive-enhancing medication for patients with movement disorders.

Keywords: Cognition; Neuropsychology; Parkinson’s disease.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cognition Disorders / diagnosis
Cognition Disorders / etiology
Humans
Movement Disorders* / diagnosis
Movement Disorders* / psychology
Movement Disorders* / therapy
Neuropsychology