[The possibilities of neuropsychological rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis]

Abstract

Cognitive deficits are common in multiple sclerosis (MS) occurring in over half of the patients. Deficits may have a multidimensional impact on patients' quality of life. The preliminary research evidence on the effectiveness of neuropsychological rehabilitation in MS so far is positive: rehabilitation may have favourable effects on patient's cognitive performance, mood, and fatigue symptoms. The patient's ability to manage with disease-related cognitive symptoms can be promoted by individually planned neuropsychological rehabilitation. In clinical work, the diagnostics and treatment of cognitive problems should be improved in patients with MS. Neuropsychological rehabilitation should be an important part of rehabilitation regimen in MS.