Publications by authors named "Catherine Bergmann"
Aim And Rationale: Problems with manual dexterity and cognition impact the everyday performance of people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Accumulated findings point to the relationship between deficits in manual dexterity and auditory domains of cognition with a lack of evidence on visuospatial and verbal aspects of cognitive functioning. Therefore, this study explores the relationship between manual dexterity and cognition in a cohort of PwMS.
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- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) negatively affects quality of life (QoL), influenced by factors like depression, fatigue, disability, and cognitive impairment, which need further study.
- The study evaluated 171 people with MS using various assessments to identify which symptoms and cognitive factors predict QoL more accurately.
- Results showed that cognitive functions like attention and executive functioning significantly impact QoL, highlighting the importance of a thorough evaluation for better patient-centered care.
Background: Neurologists' perceptions of the presence of cognitive impairment (CI) in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) may not always align with findings of objective cognitive assessment. The accuracy of self-reported CI in PwMS can also be highly variable across individuals, and may not align with objective measurement of cognitive disturbances. Research suggests that additional factors impact perceived cognitive ability, such as depression and fatigue.
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