Minimal Neuropsychological Assessment of MS Patients: A Consensus Approach
University at Buffalo, State University of New York · Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo · +12 more institutions
Abstract
Cognitive impairment is common in multiple sclerosis (MS), yet patients seen in MS clinics and neurologic practices are not routinely assessed neuropsychologically. In part, poor utilization of NP services may be attributed to a lack of consensus among neuropsychologists regarding the optimal approach for evaluating MS patients. An expert panel composed of neuropsychologists and psychologists from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia was convened by the Consortium of MS Centers (CMSC) in April, 2001. Our objectives were to: (a) propose a minimal neuropsychological (NP) examination for clinical monitoring of MS patients and research, and (b) identify strategies for improving NP assessment of…
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- 6.94
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- 100%
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17Topics & keywords
- Neuropsychology
- Neuropsychological assessment
- Psychology
- Cognition
- Executive dysfunction
- Clinical psychology
- Working memory
- Depression (economics)
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