Deterioro cognitivo y emocional en esclerosis múltiple
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2018-11-12
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Rubio Peragón, Marta
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El interés para realizar este estudio recae en la controversia sobre si una consecuencia de la Esclerosis Múltiple (EM) es el deterioro cognitivo y/o emocional. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar variables de deterioro cognitivo y emocional en personas con EM. Se formaron dos grupos: experimental, personas con EM (n=16) y control, personas sin EM (n=11). A cada participante se le administraron instrumentos para evaluar ansiedad, depresión, inteligencia emocional, estrategias de afrontamiento, autoestima y una batería neuropsicológica. Se obtuvieron diferencias en la mayoría de las variables y se encontraron cercanas a la significación en otras dimensiones. Los resultados en línea con la mayoría de las investigaciones hay que tomarlos con precaución debido a la reducida muestra o a la deseabilidad social de los sujetos. Es necesaria la detección a tiempo del deterioro cognitivo y emocional porque esto supone un empeoramiento de la calidad de vida de estas personas.
The impetus for this study lies in the ongoing debate about whether cognitive and/or emotional decline is a consequence of multiple sclerosis (MS). The study aimed to evaluate variables related to cognitive and emotional decline in people with MS. Two groups were formed: an experimental group (16 people with MS) and a control group (11 people without MS). Each participant was administered instruments to assess anxiety, depression, emotional intelligence, coping strategies, self-esteem, and a neuropsychological battery. Differences were found in most variables, and differences approached significance in other dimensions. These results, consistent with most research, should be interpreted with caution due to the small sample size and the potential for social desirability bias. Early detection of cognitive and emotional decline is crucial because it significantly worsens the quality of life for these individuals.
The impetus for this study lies in the ongoing debate about whether cognitive and/or emotional decline is a consequence of multiple sclerosis (MS). The study aimed to evaluate variables related to cognitive and emotional decline in people with MS. Two groups were formed: an experimental group (16 people with MS) and a control group (11 people without MS). Each participant was administered instruments to assess anxiety, depression, emotional intelligence, coping strategies, self-esteem, and a neuropsychological battery. Differences were found in most variables, and differences approached significance in other dimensions. These results, consistent with most research, should be interpreted with caution due to the small sample size and the potential for social desirability bias. Early detection of cognitive and emotional decline is crucial because it significantly worsens the quality of life for these individuals.