Differences in executive functions applied to memory processes in people with migraine: a cross-sectional study

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to identify differences in memory processes and the role of executive functions in memory, in people with migraine and in a control group. Neuropsychological evaluation was made in one session on 63 participants distributed into interictal migraine-with-aura...

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Published in:Universitas psychologica 2016-01, Vol.15 (5), p.1-11
Main Authors: Quiroz Padilla, Maria Fernanda, Pitta, Patricia, Lombana-Angel, Laura, Ingram, Gordon, Gómez, Carolina, Restrepo, Jorge A
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Language:English
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PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Summary:The aim of this cross-sectional study was to identify differences in memory processes and the role of executive functions in memory, in people with migraine and in a control group. Neuropsychological evaluation was made in one session on 63 participants distributed into interictal migraine-with-aura (n = 24), interictal migraine-without-aura (n = 16) and control (n = 23) groups. ANOVAs on the individual tasks revealed statistically significant differences between groups on Rey-Osterrieth direct and percentile copy strategy and recall (both p < 0.001). Differences were identified between control and migraine groups in performance on the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure, but not on other memory tasks, suggesting the existence of brain dysfunctions in people with migraine affecting organizational and planning abilities that are necessary for visual memory.
ISSN:1657-9267
2011-2777
DOI:10.11144/Javeriana.upsy15-5.defa