Neuropsychological evidence for subjective memory complaints in the neurologically well individual
South African Journal of Psychiatry
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Neuropsychological evidence for subjective memory complaints in the neurologically well individual | |
| Creator | Lucas, M D | |
| Description | Background. Subjective memory and concentration difficulties are frequently expressed in modern society and, if sufficiently worrying, may elicit a medical consultation for elucidation. When a clear explanation cannot be given, a neuro- psychological assessment may be a useful tool.Method. The present naturalistic study recruited 20 patients who reported cognitive difficulties for which a medical expla- nation could not be found. Each subject underwent a clinical interview and neuropsychological assessment in order to iden- tify the nature and severity of the problem, and to identify a possible cause of these complaints.Results. Several possible explanations were documented but mood disturbance was considered the most likely reason for the identified cognitive difficulties.Limitations. This was a naturalistic study with a specific sample, and consequently generalisability may be reduced.Conclusion. Even in episodes of mild depression cognitive dif- ficulties occur that may be presented to neurologists rather than psychiatrists. In such instances the patient is at risk of not receiv- ing the appropriate treatment for his or her mood disorder . | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2003-09-01 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v9i2.134 | |
| Source | South African Journal of Psychiatry; Vol 9, No 2 (2003); 4 2078-6786 1608-9685 | |
| Language | eng | |
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