作者
Daphne FM Reukers, Justine Aaronson, Joris AF van Loenhout, Birte Meyering, Koos van der Velden, Jeannine LA Hautvast, Cornelia HM van Jaarsveld, Roy PC Kessels
发表日期
2020/12
期刊
BMC Infectious Diseases
卷号
20
页码范围
1-8
出版商
BioMed Central
简介
Background
Primary aim of this study was to compare cognitive performance of patients with chronic Q fever or Q fever fatigue syndrome (QFS) to matched controls from the general population, while taking performance validity into account. Second, we investigated whether objective cognitive performance was related to subjective cognitive complaints or psychological wellbeing.
Methods
Cognitive functioning was assessed with a neuropsychological test battery measuring the domains of processing speed, episodic memory, working memory and executive functioning. Tests for performance validity and premorbid intelligence were also included. Validated questionnaires were administered to assess self-reported fatigue, depressive symptoms and cognitive complaints.
Results
In total, 30 patients with chronic Q fever, 32 …
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