Relationship between Cognitive Function and the Upper Limb Function in Multiple sclerotic Patients

Background: Cognitive impairment and upper limb impairment are common disabilities
in multiple sclerosis patients.
Purposes: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between
cognitive function and the affected upper limb function in patients with M.S. Thirty M.S
patients were selected from Abdullatif Jameel hospital, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh hospital and
East Jeddah hospital.
Materials and methods: All patients were assessed for functional performance by the
Action research arm test and cognitive function by Montreal Cognitive Assessment.
Results: The findings showed a moderate relationship between MoCA and ARAT. In
contrast, there was a non-significant correlation between MoCA and age, and duration of
illness.
Conclusion: There is a relationship between cognitive function and affected upper limb
function in MS patients.