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Psychologické nálezy v rodině pacientů s Niemann-Pickovou chorobou typu C
Psychological consequences in families of patients with Neimann-Pick disease type C

Author(s): Helena Jahnová, Renata Hermánková, Pavel Ješina
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: psychological examination; executive functions; Niemann-Pick disease type C

Summary/Abstract: The text pays attention to psychological assessment of executive functions in rare inherited metabolic disorders as a part of a complex assessment process. Early assessment appears crucial to start efficient interventions and treatment. Specifics of psychological profile of adult patients with Niemann-Pick disease type C are demonstrated by three case studies.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 3-4
  • Page Range: 143-151
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Czech