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ArticleBMC psychology2024

Cognitive performance of post-covid patients in mild, moderate, and severe clinical situations.

Antonio de Pádua Serafim, Fabiana Saffi, Amanda Rafaella A Soares, Alessandra Mara Morita, Mariana Medeiros Assed, Sandro de Toledo, Cristiana C A Rocca, Ricardo S S Durães

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Article in BMC psychology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Antonio de Pádua SerafimInstitute of Psychology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. serafim@usp.br.
Fabiana SaffiInstitute of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Amanda Rafaella A SoaresInstitute of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Alessandra Mara MoritaInstitute of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Mariana Medeiros AssedInstitute of Psychology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Sandro de ToledoInstitute of Psychology, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil.
Cristiana C A RoccaInstitute of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Ricardo S S DurãesInstitute of Psychology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Universidade de São Paulo · BRUniversidade de Brasília · BR

Funding

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo 2020/07957-2
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundStudying individuals with varying symptoms, from mild to severe, can provide valuable insights into the spectrum of cognitive outcomes after COVID-19. We investigated the cognitive performance of adults who recovered from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) without prior cognitive complaints, considering mild (not hospitalized), moderate (ward), and severe (intensive care unit) symptoms.

methodsThis cross-sectional study included 302 patients who recovered from COVID-19 (mild, n = 102; moderate, n = 102; severe, n = 98). We assessed intellectual quotient (IQ), attention, memory, processing speed, visual-constructive ability, as well as symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, at least eighteen months after infection. The mean length of hospitalization was M

resultsCognitive difficulties were present in all three groups: mild (n = 12, 11.7%), moderate (n = 40, 39.2%), and severe (n = 48, 48.9%). Using Multinomial Logistic Regression and considering the odds ratio, our results indicated that a one-point increase in sustained attention, visual memory, and working memory might decrease the odds of being categorized in the severe group by 20%, 24%, and 77%, respectively, compared to the mild group.

conclusionsOur findings provide empirical evidence regarding the long-term cognitive effects of COVID-19, particularly in individuals experiencing severe manifestations of the disease. We also highlighted the need for a comprehensive, multidimensional approach in rehabilitation programs to address the enduring cognitive impacts of COVID-19.

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CognitionCOVID-19AdultAgedAnxietyAttentionCognitive DysfunctionCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsSARS-CoV-2Severity of Illness IndexCognitive difficultiesCOVID-19Long COVIDNeuropsychological assessment

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PMID38671529
PMCPMC11046800
OpenAlexW4395670024

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