Volume : V, Issue : VI, June - 2015

Chronic schizophrenia – Cognitive dysfunction

Dr. Y. S. R Shanti Navyatha, Dr. Nagabhushanam

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 Background: Deficits in neurocognitive function are a hallmark of schizophrenia. They are associated withclinical manifestations and the course of the illness. A study of cognitive dysfunction in Indian patients withschizophrenia is of significance in view of a more benign course and outcome of the illness in this region. Aim: To study cognitive deficits in patients with chronic schizophrenia and comparethem with those in the normal population. Methods: We compared 100 patients with chronic schizophrenia with 100 matched normal controls onmultiple measures of attention, executive function and memory. Results: Compared to normal individuals, patients with schizophrenia performed poorly in all cognitivetests. Conclusion: The neurocognitive profile of Indian patients with chronic schizophrenia resembles those ofpatients in developed countries

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Dr. Y.S.R Shanti Navyatha, Dr. Nagabhushanam Chronic Schizophrenia‾Cognitive Dysfunction Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 6 June 2015

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