Neuropsychological deficits and real-world dysfunction in cerebral revascularization candidates

• Published in: Journal of clinical and experimental neuropsychology Vol. 9; no. 4; p. 407
• Main Authors: Baird, A D, Brown, G G, Adams, K M, Shatz, M W, McSweeny, A J, Ausman, J I, Diaz, F G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.08.1987
• Subjects: Activities of Daily Living; Brain Damage, Chronic - psychology; Brain Ischemia - psychology; Brain Ischemia - surgery; Cerebral Revascularization - psychology; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; MMPI; Neuropsychological Tests; Postoperative Complications - psychology; Quality of Life; Sick Role; Social Adjustment
• DOI: 10.1080/01688638708405061
• ISSN: 1380-3395

An assessment strategy using multiple levels of observation permitted description of problems in everyday living experienced by cerebral revascularization candidates. We contrasted the neuropsychological deficits and real-world dysfunction displayed by candidates for cerebral revascularization with that manifested by patients with severe spinal complaints. Correlations between selected neuropsychological scores and life quality measures were modest. Prediction of real-world performance in individuals likely will require multivariate combinations of measures. Relationships between life quality measures and neuropsychological scores may differ for patients with known or suspected neurological disease and patients with disorders which do not threaten cognitive functioning.