Page No 123-131
Latha, and R.P.Jaya Priya
University of Madras, Chennai
Cognitive quality of life is an important factor for adjustment and well being.
Researchers have demonstrated the vulnerability for cognitive dysfunction
and impairment in different clinical samples. Rehabilitation of the patients
must include cognitive domain as an important quality of life. This becomes
more important in conditions like Coronary artery disease, Diabetes, which
have become a economic and social burden in addition to psychological
burden in urban India. Screening these patients for their cognitive status is of
primary importance. Using a case control design 57 cardiac patients, 59 diabetic
patients and 50 normal subjects were assessed for self -reported cognitive
states and cognitive performance. In addition, these groups were also assessed
for anxiety and mood states. Statistical analysis of the data revealed
significant difference between the groups and also the role of psychological
states in influencing the cognitive performance. Implication of the results
for training and rehabilitation are discussed.
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