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ArticleBMC neurology2021

Validity and reliability of the Georgian-language brief international cognitive assessment for multiple sclerosis (BICAMS).

Nazibrola Botchorishvili, Nino Shiukashvili, Nina Mikeladze, Ann Dzagnidze, Nino Mikava, Maia Tighashvili, Marina Janelidze

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Article in BMC neurology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  3. A review of the validation of the Brief Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis in Latin America.Multiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinical
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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Nazibrola BotchorishviliTbilisi State Medical University, Vazha Pshavela avenue 33, 0177, Tbilisi, Georgia. nbphosta@gmail.com.
Nino ShiukashviliSchool of Natural Sciences and Medicine, Ilia State University, Kakutsa Cholokashvili avenue 3/5, 0162, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Nina MikeladzeTbilisi State Medical University, Vazha Pshavela avenue 33, 0177, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Ann DzagnidzeTbilisi State Medical University, Vazha Pshavela avenue 33, 0177, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Nino MikavaS. Khechinashvili University Hospital, Chavchavadze avenue 33, 0179, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Maia TighashviliS. Khechinashvili University Hospital, Chavchavadze avenue 33, 0179, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Marina JanelidzeTbilisi State Medical University, Vazha Pshavela avenue 33, 0177, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Tbilisi State Medical University · GEIlia State University · GE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCognitive impairment is one of the common features of multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite high prevalence, cognitive decline is often overlooked by neurologists. The Brief International Cognitive Assessment for MS (BICAMS) was therefore introduced by the international expert committee as a brief and effective tool for the assessment and monitoring of cognitive functions in patients with MS. The validity and reliability of BICAMS have been demonstrated in many countries. Our aim was to validate the BICAMS in Georgian patients with MS.

methodsA total of 68 patients with MS and 68 matched controls were assessed by the Georgian-language BICAMS. All healthy controls and seven patients were re-evaluated with identical tests to assess retest reliability.

resultsIn comparison to healthy controls, patients with MS performed significantly worse on all tests in the assessment battery. Test-retest reliability measures were good for all tests. The prevalence of cognitive impairment in patients with MS was 43%.

conclusionThe Georgian-language BICAMS is a reliable and valid battery for the assessment of cognitive function in patients with MS.

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LanguageAdultCognitionCognitive DysfunctionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultiple SclerosisNeurologistsNeuropsychological TestsPrevalenceReproducibility of ResultsBrief International Cognitive Assessment in MS (BICAMS)Cognitive impairmentGeorgian languageMultiple sclerosisValidation

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