COVID-19-associated psychosis: A systematic review of case reports.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To describe the comorbidities, presentations, and outcomes of adults with incident psychosis and a history of COVID-19.

Methods

We completed a descriptive systematic review of case reports according to PRISMA guidelines, including cases of adult patients with incident psychosis and antecedent or concurrent COVID-19. We extracted patient demographics, comorbidities, clinical course, and outcomes, and assessed cases for quality using a standardized tool.

Results

Of 2396 articles, we included 40 reports from 17 countries, comprising 48 patients. The mean age of patients was 43.9 years and 29 (60%) were males. A total of 7 (15%) had a documented psychiatric history, 6 (13%) had a substance use history and 11 (23%) had a comorbid medical condition. Delusions wer

SUBMITTER: Smith CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8546431 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature