Neuropsychological Predictors of Fatigue in Post-COVID Syndrome.

ABSTRACT: Fatigue is one of the most disabling symptoms in several neurological disorders and has an important cognitive component. However, the relationship between self-reported cognitive fatigue and objective cognitive assessment results remains elusive. Patients with post-COVID syndrome often report fatigue and cognitive issues several months after the acute infection. We aimed to develop predictive models of fatigue using neuropsychological assessments to evaluate the relationship between cognitive fatigue and objective neuropsychological assessment results. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 113 patients with post-COVID syndrome, assessing them with the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) and a comprehensive neuropsychological battery including standardized and computerized cognitive tes

SUBMITTER: Matias-Guiu JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9267301 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature