Neuropsychological deficits have only limited impact on psychological well-being in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

ConclusionThe study provides evidence that minor neuropsychological deficits do not interfere with psychological well-being of ALS in contrast to alterations on behavioural level. Thus, abnormalities in individual cognitive domains have limited relevance for the patients ’ everyday life in comparison to the impact of behavioural alterations.

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Source: Journal of Neurology - July 2, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research