Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients with Fibromyalgia
A Multivariate Analysis
Keywords:
Cognition, Fibromyalgia, Quality of LifeAbstract
Objevtive: Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome characterized by multiple symptoms, including cognitive deficits that affect quality of life. This descriptive cross-sectional study investigated clinical, functional, and socioeconomic factors associated with cognitive impairment in 84 fibromyalgia patients, using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MoCA), and sociodemographic variables. Through multivariate analysis, it was identified that higher education was associated with better cognitive performance, while anxiety and absence from work were related to worse performance. The results suggest that educational, emotional, and occupational factors influence cognitive function, reinforcing the importance of multidimensional approaches to preserving it and improving quality of life.
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