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Rev Elec Psic Izt 2013; 16 (1)

Anxiety, depression and neuropsychology in rheumatoid arthritis, in 180 portuguese female subjects. A case-control study

Coelho RMLA

Language: English
References: 25
Page: 141-143
PDF size: 122.00 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objectives: In the last years we have been studying the impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis in cognitive functions once it has not been well acknowledged in Portugal. Methods: We assessed the results of 90 Rheumatoid Arthritis female patients (RA group), comparing each patient in a case control paired strategy (years in school and age), with control subjects (n = 90, in a total of 180 subjects). Subjects were assessed with a Portuguese depressive screening test (IACLIDE), STAI (anxiety trace and trait test), Luria Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery, Mini Mental state examination, Paced Auditory Selective Attention Test and Word List Generation Test. Results: The results confirm our preliminary study in Portuguese patients, showing the incidence of main deficits in cognitive functioning (assessed by a variety of neuropsychological tests), and depressive and anxiety symptomatology. Conclusion: This article reinforces the necessity to improve psychoeducational, psychotherapeutic and cognitive stimulation, and strengthening of neuropsychological intervention in these kinds of patients.


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