Publications by authors named "Wiltine G Moerman-van den Brink"
Clin Neuropsychol
May 2020
Article Synopsis
- * A total of 47 KS patients participated, and the study measured executive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms using various cognitive tasks and assessments like the NPI-Q and MoCA.
- * While neuropsychiatric symptoms were prevalent (85.7% of participants), the analysis found no significant relationship between executive functions and these symptoms; however, a notable link was observed between general cognitive functioning and neuropsychiatric symptoms, suggesting the need for further research into the cognitive
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
March 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study reviews the prevalence and severity of behavioral symptoms in Korsakoff syndrome (KS), highlighting the importance of understanding these symptoms for better management.
- Fifteen relevant studies were analyzed, but none focused specifically on KS, and all suffered from significant methodological flaws, leading to varied prevalence estimates for symptoms like depression and aggression.
- The research concludes that high-quality studies on KS behavioral symptoms are essential to enhance management strategies and support for affected patients.
