Time perception in mild cognitive impairment: Interval length and subjective passage of time

Coelho, Sara; Guerreiro, Manuela; Chester, Catarina Carapeto da Silva; Silva, Dina Lúcia Gomes da; Maroco, João; Coelho, Miguel; Paglieri, Fabio; Mendonça, Alexandre de

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Coelho, Sara

Guerreiro, Manuela

Chester, Catarina Carapeto da Silva

Silva, Dina Lúcia Gomes da

Maroco, João

Coelho, Miguel

Paglieri, Fabio

Mendonça, Alexandre de

Abstract(s)

Objectives: Patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may have difficulties in time perception, which in turn might contribute to some of their symptoms, especially memory deficits. The aim of this study was to evaluate perception of interval length and subjective passage of time in MCI patients as compared to healthy controls. Methods: Fifty-five MCI patients and 57 healthy controls underwent an experimental protocol for time perception on interval length, a questionnaire for the subjective passage of time and a neuropsychological evaluation. Results: MCI patients presented no changes in the perception of interval length. However, for MCI patients, time seemed to pass more slowly than it did for controls. This experience was significantly correlated with memory deficits but not with performance in executive tests, nor with complaints of depression or anxiety. Conclusions: Memory deficits do not affect the perception of interval length, but are associated with alterations in the subjective passage of time.