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Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Schizophrenia


Authors: Z. Lenderová
Authors‘ workplace: Psychiatrická klinika FN, Hradec Králové, přednosta prof. MUDr. J. Libiger, CSc.
Published in: Čes. a slov. Psychiat., , 2004, No. 2, pp. 73-77.
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Overview

Cognitive impairment is consistently reported for patients with schizophrenia and is considered asa core defi cit in this disease. Impaired memory, attention and executive functions are main domainsunderlying multiple neuropsychological defi cit. Evidence is accumulating that these impairmentsare predominantly related to abnormalities in the prefrontal cortex and mediotemporal structuresof the brain. Cognitive defi cits are closely connected with malfunctioning in everyday life situationsand with a quality of life of patients.

Key words:
schizophrenia, cognitive functions, diagnostic methods.

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Addictology Paediatric psychiatry Psychiatry
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