Objective and subjective cognitive outcomes one year after COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate subjective cognitive, physical, and mental health symptoms as well as objective cognitive deficits in COVID-19 patients 1 year after infection.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study. Seventy-four patients, who contracted a SARS-CoV-2 infection in 2020, underwent an in-person neuropsychological assessment in 2021. This included standardized tests of memory, attention, and executive functions. In addition, participants also responded to scales on subjective attention deficits, mental health symptoms, and fatigue. Patients' scores were compared to published norms.

Results

Patients (N = 74) had a median age of 56 years (42% female). According to the initial disease severity, they were classified as mild (outpatients, 32%), moderat

SUBMITTER: Zamarian L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11537146 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature