A Systematic Review of Cognitive Function in Adults with Spina Bifida.
Dev Neurorehabil
; 24(8): 569-582, 2021 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1455095
ABSTRACT
Background:
Though much research has been done on the cognitive profiles of children, the abilities of patients with SBM as they age into adulthood are not well understood.Objective:
Determine if adults with SBM have impairments in overall cognition, attention, executive function, and memory compared to typically developing adults or a standardized population mean.Methods:
A medical librarian composed a search of spina bifida, adults, and cognitive function. 549 results were screened using title and abstract. Data were extracted using Covidence review software, including risk of bias assessments. 24 studies were included.Results:
Memory impairments, notably working and prospective, have been reported. Results in other domains varied. Average VIQ or PIQ did not imply lack of impairment in other specific domains.Conclusion:
Memory impairments should be accounted for and neuropsychological testing should be considered when providing care to adults with SBM. Future longitudinal cognitive aging and interventional studies are needed.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Spinal Dysraphism
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Meningomyelocele
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Reviews
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Adult
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Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Dev Neurorehabil
Journal subject:
Neurology
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Pediatrics
/
Rehabilitation
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
17518423.2021.1907813
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