Psychosis during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review of case reports and case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preliminary data suggest that patients with COVID-19 may experience psychiatric symptoms, including psychosis. We systematically reviewed the literature to evaluate the concurrence of new-onset psychosis or exacerbation of clinically stable psychosis through case reports and case series.

Methods

Six databases were searched, followed by an electronic and manual search of the relevant articles. Studies were identified using predetermined eligibility criteria. We evaluated the demographic characteristics, clinical history, course of illness, management, and prognosis of the patients in these studies.

Results

Case reports and case series, altogether consisting of 57 unique cases were included. The mean patient age for onset of psychotic symptoms was 43.4 years

SUBMITTER: Chaudhary AMD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9248300 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature