Yingying Su|Carl D’Arcy|Shuai Yuan|Xiangyi Meng
How does childhood maltreatment influence ensuing cognitive functioning among people with the exposure of childhood maltreatment? A systematic review of prospective cohort studies
University of Saskatchewan|University of Saskatchewan|Mitacs|McGill University|Douglas Mental Health University Institute
childhood maltreatment closely related normal cognitive development ensuing adverse mental health outcomes cognitive dysfunction current comprehensive systematic review examines relationship childhood maltreatment cognitive functioning focusing prospective studies allow us draw inferences temporal relationships among constructs make causal inferences databases embase healthstar psychoinfo medline cochrane library searched using systematic methodology identify prospective studies published december 2017 explore relationship childhood maltreatment cognitive functioning quality assessment study rated using newcastleottawascale nos 10 articles 11 studies included evaluating cognitive development memory academic achievement literacyverbal comprehension intelligence executive function processing speed perceptional reasoning nonverbal reasoning among children exposed abuse neglect domestic violence either individually combined intelligence executive function frequently reported cognitive impairments findings review collectively indicated nine domains cognitive functioning impairments significantly related multiple forms maltreatment significance remained multivariable analyses controlling potential confounders high degree heterogeneity various domains cognitive functioning different measurements among selected studies precluded use metaanalysis childhood maltreatment considered one consistent factors related later life cognitive dysfunction study outcomes provide direction future research children experienced child abuse implications delivery health mental health services develop clinical practice intervention maltreated children