Objective cognitive performance and subjective complaints in patients with chronic Q fever or Q fever fatigue syndrome.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Primary aim of this study was to compare cognitive performance of patients with chronic Q fever or Q fever fatigue syndrome (QFS) to matched controls from the general population, while taking performance validity into account. Second, we investigated whether objective cognitive performance was related to subjective cognitive complaints or psychological wellbeing. METHODS:Cognitive functioning was assessed with a neuropsychological test battery measuring the domains of processing speed, episodic memory, working memory and executive functioning. Tests for performance validity and premorbid intelligence were also included. Validated questionnaires were administered to assess self-reported fatigue, depressive symptoms and cognitive complaints. RESULTS:In total, 30 patients with chro

SUBMITTER: Reukers DFM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7275429 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature