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Evaluation of Emotional Intelligence (Ei) in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (Nmosd) Patients Compared to Healthy Individuals Publisher Pubmed



Ramezani N1 ; Yarahmadi P1 ; Alirezaei M1 ; Forouzannia SM1 ; Kazemi Mozdabadi RS1 ; Rezaei Aliabadi H2 ; Gheini MR3 ; Sahraian MA1 ; Naser Moghadasi A1
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  1. 1. Multiple Sclerosis Research Center, Neuroscience institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Neurology, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders Published:2020


Abstract

Background: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is known as an autoimmune astrocytopathic disorder involving central nervous system (CNS). The aim of this study was to compare Emotional Intelligence (EI) score between NMOSD patients and healthy individuals, and to find out the possible effect of this disease on EI. Methods: A total of 45 NMOSD participants and 48 healthy individuals were enrolled in this study. Demographic information (e.g., gender and age) of all participants as well as their level of education, and data on the patients’ duration of disease were collected. EI of each participant was assessed using Persian version of Emotional Quotient inventory (EQ-i) questionnaire. Results: The mean total EI score was significantly different between the participants and controls (322±36.7 vs 338±31.5, p value<0.03). Compared to controls, patients had a poor performance in 4 of 15 EI subscales including emotional self-awareness (21.29±3.6 vs 22.85±3, p value<0.03), optimism (22.4±4 vs 24.1±3.1, p value<0.03), self-regard (22.7±4.6 vs 24.5±3.4, p value<0.04), and impulse control (16.9±6.5 vs 19.5±5.5, p value<0.05). No difference was found between anti-aquaporin-4 antibody (AQP4-IgG) positive and AQP4-IgG negative patients regarding EI score or its subscale scores, except for self-actualization (p value<0.05). Conclusion: Our study showed that EI could be regarded as a tool for understanding emotions, thoughts, and behavior of NMOSD patients. It was implied that taking therapeutic steps could improve the performance of NMOSD patients with EI impairment in social life. © 2020 Elsevier B.V.
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