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December 2, 2025Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareOpen Access

Assessment of cognitive functions in patients with alcohol dependence disorder and its implications for primary care: A cross-sectional study

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KSKashyap ShahVNVijay NiranjanRMRahul Mathur

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals cognitive impairments in alcohol dependence disorder, suggesting primary care integration for better patient outcomes.

Key Points

  • Cognitive dysfunction is prevalent in alcohol dependence disorder, impacting overall patient outcomes.
  • Patients with severe alcohol dependence exhibited significant cognitive impairments as assessed by various cognitive tests.
  • Neurocognitive evaluations using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and other tools identified links between severity and cognitive functions.
  • Integrating routine cognitive assessments into primary care may enhance management of alcohol-related healthcare burdens.

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Shah et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692e3d846c9b3ab28c1873cfhttps://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_224_25
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