Biomedical subjects

R Cutajar

Publications and source records attributed to R Cutajar.

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PubMed2000

Cognitive function and quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients.

This is a study on the longitudinal evaluation of cognitive functions in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and their quality of life (QoL). The study follow-up lasted for 3 years and the evaluation was performed every 9 months for four times altogether. We present data on the first and second session, when we evaluated the frontal component of cognitive functions, behavioural memory and quality of life. We administered the Luria Frontal Lobe Syndrome test (LFLS), the Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test (RBMT), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), SF-36 for QoL evaluation. The frontal component of cognitive functions and behavioural memory involvement is related to a worsening of QoL, in particular in the Physical Functioning and the Mental Health of SF-36.

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PubMed1991

The barrier inventory: a study on obesity and multiple sclerosis.

The Barrier Inventory was administered to a group of obese patients and group suffering from multiple sclerosis. Both achieved a B score significantly lower than the controls'. These results are in line with those achieved by other patients treated with the Rorschach test; this proves the Barrier Inventory's validity.

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PubMed1990

The Barrier inventory: a validity study.

The Barrier (B) inventory is a 37 item test based on the MMPI and measuring the B personality trait as conceived by Fisher. The validity of the inventory was tested by having the subjects (N = 94) complete it and answer a series of inkblot reproductions. In fact, according to Fisher, inkblot test responses are a useful means to assess the B trait. Correlation between the results of the two tests was high (.74).

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