Moderator: Svetlana Tomic (Osijek, Croatia) Guest: Veronica Cabreira (Edinburgh, United Kingdom) In this episode of eanCast, Prof. Svetlana Tomic and Dr. Veronica Cabreira delve into the definition functional cognitive impairment. This disorder, affecting a significant number of patients at memory clinics, is marked by severe attention and concentration issues, and excessive self-monitoring of cognitive performance. Diagnosis hinges on cognitive symptoms, distress, and internal inconsistency. Treatments range from explaining the diagnosis to cognitive restructuring, cognitive behavioral therapy, and managing comorbidities.
Moderator: Svetlana Tomic (Osijek, Croatia)
Guest: Veronica Cabreira (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
In this episode of eanCast, Prof. Svetlana Tomic and Dr. Veronica Cabreira delve into the definition functional cognitive impairment. This disorder, affecting a significant number of patients at memory clinics, is marked by severe attention and concentration issues, and excessive self-monitoring of cognitive performance. Diagnosis hinges on cognitive symptoms, distress, and internal inconsistency. Treatments range from explaining the diagnosis to cognitive restructuring, cognitive behavioral therapy, and managing comorbidities.