Rraklli Ereida¹*, Uruci Melisa¹ , Lekbello Megi² , Cibuku Oneda³and Kadiu Vahidije⁴

¹Regional Hospital of BERAT, Outpatient Service, Albania
²Kamez Health Care Center, Tirana
³American Hospital, Albania
⁴PhD Candidate, KU Leuven University, Belgium

*Corresponding Author: Rraklli Ereida, Regional Hospital of BERAT, Outpatient Service, Albania.

Received: February 12, 2024; Published: March 28, 2024

Abstract

Chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) not only affect physical health but also have implications for cognitive function. This study aimed to assess cognitive impairment in patients with RA and OA compared to healthy controls. A total of 67 RA and OA patients and 30 healthy individuals were recruited, and cognitive function was evaluated using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale. Results showed a high prevalence of cognitive impairment in both RA and OA patients, with older age and higher disease activity scores being significant factors associated with greater cognitive decline. Interestingly, no significant difference in cognitive function was observed between RA and OA patients. These findings underscore the importance of recognizing and addressing cognitive impairment in arthritis patients for comprehensive management and improved quality of life.

 Keywords: Cognitive Impairment; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Osteoarthritis; MMSE; MoCA; Disease Activity

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Citation

Citation: Rraklli Ereida., et al. “Cognitive Function Assessment in Albanian Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study ”. Acta Scientific Neurology 7.4 (2024): 48-50.

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