Clinical implementation of standardized neurocognitive assessment before and after radiation to the brain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Radiotherapy induced impairment of cognitive function can lead to a reduced quality of life. The aim of this study was to describe the implementation and compliance of standardized neurocognitive assessment. In addition, the first results of cognitive changes for patients receiving a radiation dose to the brain are described.

Materials and methods

Patients that received radiation dose to the brain (neuro, head and neck and prophylactic cranial irradiation between April-2019 and Dec-2021 were included. Three neuro cognitive tests were performed a verbal learning and memory test, the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test; a verbal fluency test, the Controlled Oral Word Association Test and a speed and cognitive flexibility test, the Trail Making Test A&B. Tests were performe

SUBMITTER: Zegers CML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10413416 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature