[Cognitive functions of the prefrontal cortex: neuroscience and clinic].
Basic neuroscientific research has greatly contributed to a deeper understanding of the cognitive functions of the prefrontal cortex (PFC). Injuries of the PFC typically give rise to severe cognitive disorders that usually are subsumed under the broad rubric of executive dysfunctions (EDF). The umbrella term of EDF denotes a high-level disorder in the control of thought and action. The existence of EDF is of critical importance for the prognosis of disabilities in daily living, vocational rehabilitation, and social integration. Neuropsychological assessment instruments and intervention programs are discussed.
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Neurologische Klinik, Klinikum Braunschweig und Forschungsgesellschaft für Kognitive Neurologie, Institut an der Technischen Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany. b.kopp@klinikum-braunschweig.de
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