Neuropsychological and Psychological Functioning Aspects in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 Patients in Italy.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) is an autosomal dominant genetic illness, characterized by a progressive loss of strength. Important deficits in cognitive functioning and a significant prevalence of psychiatric disorders have been previously reported. Methods:A neuropsychological and psychological assessment was carried out in 31 DM1 patients (61% males) in order to measure the cognitive functioning and explore their personality profiles. The MMSE Mini-Mental State Examination, Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB), ENB-2 Battery assessing memory (short term, long term and working memory), integration capacities, visual-spatial ability, attention (selective, divided, shifting/switching) executive functions, praxis, discrimination and logic capabilities and psychopath

SUBMITTER: Callus E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6160752 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature