Relationship Between Cognitive-Behavioral Impairment and Clinical and Functional Parameters in ALS and Reliability of the Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen to Assess ALS: Preliminary Findings

Conclusions: We found no relationship between cognitive-behavioral impairment and time since onset of symptoms nor time since ALS diagnosis. Because the ECAS does not correctly reflect the executive function of individuals with ALS, function-specific neuropsychological tests are preferred. Test selection must take into account individuals’ physical characteristics and their consequent ability to respond gesturally or orally.
Source: Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology - Category: Neurology Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research