title: Assessment of cognitive and psychological functions in patients with multiple sclerosis: considerations for databasing.
abstract: Test batteries for use in studying cognition and depression in patients are briefly but critically reviewed. Suggestions for a new battery that contains tests that are related to rehabilitation and work status are proposed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 26901, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK 73190 USA.
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Beatty
mesh_terms: D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D016208:Databases, Factual; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000523:psychology*; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012720:Severity of Illness Index