Relationship Between Cognitive Function and Clinical Features in Patients With Bipolar I Disorder.

Introduction: Previous studies suggest that the severity of alterations in cognitive functions in people with a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder (BP-I) are directly related to the deterioration in overall functioning and life quality. Altered cognitive function is associated with a worse prognosis of BP-I, however little is known about the relationship between cognitive functions and the clinical features of BP-I.

Objective: To establish possible associations between cognitive function and the clinical and socio-demographic characteristics of patients with BP-I.