Abstract
Cognitive difficulties appear to be a more prevalent clinical feature in progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) than previously thought, and significant cognitive impairment is prevalent in a majority of patients PSP patients not considered clinically demented. The neurocognitive performance of 200 patients with PSP across multiple sites was examined with a variety of commonly used neuropsychological tests. Results indicate primary executive dysfunction (e.g., 74% impaired on the Frontal Assessment Battery, 55% impaired on Initiation/Perseveration subscale of the Dementia Rating Scale), with milder difficulties in memory, construction, and naming. These results have important clinical implications for providers following patients with PSP.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 104-113 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2013 |
Keywords
- Dementia
- Frontal-executive
- Memory
- Parkinsonism
- Progressive supranuclear palsy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health