The relationship between cognition, education, and employment in multiple sclerosis patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Processing speed decline is a common manifestation of multiple sclerosis (MS). The processing speed test (PST) is a validated electronic cognitive assessment based on the Symbol-Digit Modalities Test, which is routinely administered as part of the multi-institutional Multiple Sclerosis Partners Advancing Technology and Health Solutions (MS PATHS) initiative. The longitudinal relationship between education, processing speed, and employment is unclear.

Objectives

Determine the longitudinal impact of educational attainment on processing speed and employment.

Methods

MS PATHS data through March 2020 were analyzed. Repeat PST assessments at 1, 2, and 3 years were classified as improved, worsened, or stable. Linear regression was used to evaluate the relationship

SUBMITTER: Conway DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9358587 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature