Aim: To study cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia patients in State mental health hospital, Shimla.
Material and methods: We did a cross-sectional observation inpatients diagnosed with schizophreniain our hospital. After informed consent sociodemographic information and clinical characteristics were collected. Cognitive assessment was done using Mini mental state examination.
Results: The mean age of participants was around 37 years and most were male and single. Olanzapine was most common prescribed drug second most common was haloperidol. Mean MMSE score was 20.08 with majority of patients had moderate dysfunction (47.8%).
Conclusion: It is evident in this study that cognitive impairment is significant component and often overlooked in schizophrenia and institutionalisation also plays a role. The psychopathological factors also play crucial role in cognitive deterioration in schizophrenia.
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2022: 6.012
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