Continuous Performance Test in Patients with Alcohol Dependence
- VernacularTitle:对酒依赖者的注意—操作能力测试
- Author:
Jianguang GAN
;
Tianlai GAO
;
Sainan GAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
psychiatry alcohol dependence case-control studies attention continuous performance test CPT
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
1989;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To study alcohol related attention damage and factors having influence on it. Method: 39 inpatients with alcohol dependence were examined with Continuously Performance Test (CPT) before and after 6 weeks treatment. 45 normal staffs were collected as control. Results: The index of CPT in patient group at baseline was higher than that of normal control. After 6 weeks treatment, the above index declined but was still higher than control. The CPT results before treatment were related to plasma level of alcohol when admitted, age and history of alcohol use. Conclusion: Alcohol dose damage to the attention of patients in dependence.
