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The correlation between EDSS and cognitive impairment in MS patients. Assessment of a Brazilian population using a BICAMS version / Correlação entre EDSS e déficit cognitivo em pacientes com EM. Avaliação de uma população brasileira usando uma versão do BICAMS
Caneda, Marco A G de; Vecino, Maria Cecília A de.
  • Caneda, Marco A G de; Hospital Moinhos de Vento. Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa. Departamento de Neurologia. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Vecino, Maria Cecília A de; Hospital Moinhos de Vento. Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa. Departamento de Neurologia. Porto Alegre. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 74(12): 974-981, Dec. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-828001
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Multiple sclerosis (MS) may present with a cognitive impairment as disabling as the physical disabilities. Therefore, routine cognitive evaluation is pivotal. Valid and reliable neuropsychological tests are essential in follow-up and to define future therapeutic interventions. Objectives To investigate the correlation between the disabilities of MS patients and their cognitive impairment assessed by the Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis (BICAMS). Methods Forty patients with definitive diagnoses of MS were selected. The correlation coefficient (r) between the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and the neuropsychological tests of BICAMS were calculated. Results The correlation was clinically substantial and significant with r = 0.55 (p < 0.01) in the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT), 0.54 (p < 0.01) in the Brief Visuospacial Memory Test (BVMT) and 0.40 (p < 0.05) in the California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT). Conclusion BICAMS has easy and satisfactory application and evaluation for routine visits and presents a significant correlation with the EDSS. Its use may be indicated for screening and monitoring of cognitive impairment in patients with MS.
RESUMO
RESUMO A esclerose múltipla (EM) pode apresentar um déficit cognitivo (DC) tão devastador quanto suas debilidades físicas. Uma avaliação cognitiva rotineira é essencial e testes neuropsicológicos (TNs) validados e confiáveis são fundamentais no acompanhamento e definição de futuras intervenções terapêuticas. Objetivos Investigar a correlação entre o estado de incapacidade física de pacientes com EM e o comprometimento cognitivo, avaliado pelo Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis (BICAMS). Métodos Foram calculados coeficientes de correlação (r) entre a Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) e resultados dos testes do BICAMS em quarenta pacientes com diagnóstico definitivo de EM. Resultados A correlação foi clinicamente substancial e significativa, com r = 0.55 (p < 0.01, no Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT), 0.54 (p < 0.01) no Brief Visuospacial Memory Test (BVMT) e 0.40 (p < 0.05) no California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT). Conclusão O BICAMS é de fácil e satisfatória aplicação e avaliação em visitas de rotina e apresenta uma correlação significativa com a EDSS. Seu uso pode ser indicado como rotina no acompanhamento do (DC) em portadores de EM.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale / Cognition Disorders / Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting / Disability Evaluation Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Moinhos de Vento/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale / Cognition Disorders / Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting / Disability Evaluation Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Moinhos de Vento/BR