Forget processing speed: cognitive changes in multiple sclerosis call for new measurement tools

Key Points

• The aim is to address the inadequacy of current measurement tools for cognitive changes in multiple sclerosis.
• Review of existing literature on cognition in multiple sclerosis.
• Critique of current measurement tools and methods.
• Discussion on the implications of cognitive changes in clinical practice.
• Current tools may not accurately reflect cognitive changes in multiple sclerosis.
• New measurement tools could lead to better diagnosis and treatment strategies.
• Highlighting the need for a shift in the focus from processing speed to a broader understanding of cognition.