The Impact of Cognitive and Behavioural Sequelae in Patients with Primary Brain Tumours on Family Members

01 Oct 2008
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Brain tumours (BT) can cause impairments in behavioural disturbance and higher order cognitive functioning (also known as executive dysfunction) but there has been limited investigation into the extent of such problems.

The presence of such sequelae have broader consequences, also adversely affecting carers. However, it is not known how many carers face such impairments, nor the impact of such sequelae on their emotional state.

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