Abstract
In all phases of multiple sclerosis (MS), cognitive deficits (CD) are an important predictor of the quality of life and the most often cause of losing one's job. The deficits usually have a character mild cognitive impairment and their manifestation varies a lot.
Therefore an exact neuropsychological assessment is important. The moderate cognitive symptoms in MS usually include problems with information processing speed and visual learning, the dysfunction of complex attention and executive functions.
The rehabilitation of cognitive functions can significantly influence and minimize the impacts of the disease. The cognitive deficits rehabilitation has changed from "pencil-paper" method to computer-programs-based rehabilitation.
This article presents a lot of studies dealing with cognitive functions rehabilitation, including both quantitative and qualitative results of the single studies, and it monitors both short-term and long-term results. The positive effects of rehabilitation are definitely shown in an increased quality of life and alleviating depressive symptoms.
The further discussion is necessary whether the effects are of short-term character and also what other factors can positively support the training effects.