A Study on Intelligence and Memory Functions in Post-Japanese Encepalitis Patients
- VernacularTitle:乙型脑炎患者智力及记忆测验结果分析
- Author:
Ding DING
;
Zhen HONG
;
Zhiyi XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Japanese Encephalitis(JE);
Cognitive functions;
Intelligence;
Memory
- From:Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology
1993;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate impaired cognitive functions in post-JE patients. Methods:32 post-JE patients and 44 non-disabled subjects were compared on various intelligence and memory measures. Results:25% and 34% post-JE patients showed significant cognitive impairments in intellectual and memory functions. Significant differences were found between groups on measures of FIQ,VIQ, PIQ and MQ. Conclusion: Impairment in cognitive functions was found to be a frequent sequelae of acute JE, which has often been overlooked.
