A systematic review of neuropsychological and psychiatric sequalae of COVID-19: implications for treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

COVID-19 impacts multiple organ systems and is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Pathogenesis of viral infection, co-morbidities, medical treatments, and psychosocial factors may contribute to COVID-19 related neuropsychological and psychiatric sequelae. This systematic review aims to synthesize available literature on psychiatric and cognitive characteristics of community-dwelling survivors of COVID-19 infection.

Recent findings

Thirty-three studies met inclusion/exclusion criteria for review. Emerging findings link COVID-19 to cognitive deficits, particularly attention, executive function, and memory. Psychiatric symptoms occur at high rates in COVID-19 survivors, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep disruption, and to a less

SUBMITTER: Vanderlind WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8183238 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature