A Study of Cognitive Deficits In Patients Suffering From Depression In Tertiary Care Center In Easten India.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
Background and objectives: Emotional processing, motivational processing and cognitive processing each require interaction within and among specific brain networks. Major depressive disorder is a common condition with a high rate of recurrence, chronicity and staggering economic burden, including disability in the workforce. In 2010, MDD was the second leading medical cause of burden globally, with highest estimate of disability in people of working age .Major depressive episode is also involves in cognitive changes. Cognition is a mental process of comprehension, judgement, memory and reasoning. Methods: 60 patients of major depressive disorder(MDD) of 1 year and 3 year duration were assessed. Hamilton Rating Scale for depression was applied to each patient. The cognitive status(memory, mental balance, attention and concentration) were assessed by administration of P.G.I Battery of brain dysfunction. Results: Our study showed that positive and significant results between cognitive deficiency and depression at 1 year and 3 year duration in both male and female patients. 3 years depressive patients have more cognitive deficiency than that of one year depressives. Conclusion: There is a positive relation between depression and cognitive deficiency. There is no significant difference in the cognitive level between female and male depressive patients. There is a more cognitive deficiency in severe depression than mild to moderate depressive patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Mihir Ranjan Nayak, Manaswini Dash, Kirti Anurag, Sumit Singh
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