Feasibility study for remote assessment of cognitive function in multiple sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive impairment is common in multiple sclerosis (MS), and affects employment and quality of life. Large studies are needed to identify risk factors for cognitive decline. Currently, a MS-validated remote assessment for cognitive function does not exist. Studies to determine feasibility of large remote cognitive function investigations in MS have not been published.

Objective

To determine whether MS patients would participate in remote cognitive studies. We utilized the Modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS-M), a previously validated phone assessment for cognitive function in healthy elderly populations to detect mild cognitive impairment. We identified factors that influenced participation rates. We investigated the relationship between MS r

SUBMITTER: George MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5330281 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature