Executive function deficit in patients with long COVID syndrome: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-COVID-19 condition (Long COVID) refers to a condition in which patients endure persistent symptoms for more than 12 weeks, typically occurring at least 3 months after the onset of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. It occurs when a constellation of symptoms persists following the initial illness, and this may obstruct a daily routine and impose difficulty in life. Therefore, this study aimed to systematically review published articles assessing the neurocognitive profile of long COVID patients, with a specific emphasis on executive function (EF), and to determine the correlation between EF deficits and brain alterations through the utilisation of neuroimaging modalities.

Methods

A thorough search was conducted using the PubMed/MEDLINE and Web of S

SUBMITTER: Nasir SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11848075 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature