Neurocognitive and Psychosocial Characteristics of Pediatric Patients With Post-Acute/Long-COVID: A Retrospective Clinical Case Series.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Studies suggest a large number of patients have persistent symptoms following COVID-19 infection-a condition termed "long COVID." Although children and parents often report cognitive difficulties after COVID, very few if any studies have been published including neuropsychological testing.

Methods

A retrospective chart review was completed for the first 18 patients referred for a neuropsychological evaluation from a multidisciplinary pediatric post-COVID clinic. The neuropsychological screening battery assessed verbal fluency and category switching, attention, working memory, processing speed, and verbal learning and memory. Patients' caregivers also completed standardized questionnaires regarding day-to-day mood and behavior.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Ng R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9384547 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature