Neurocognitive deficits in severe COVID-19 infection: Case series and proposed model
Douglas M. Whiteside, Victoria C. Oleynick, Erin Holker, Eric J. Waldron, James N. Porter, Michael Kasprzak
Abstract
The results suggest evidence for neurocognitive deficits after severe COVID-19 infection, particularly in encoding and verbal fluency. These results were interpreted with caution given the limited number of patients and the telephone-based battery. The specific mechanism that caused these cognitive deficits in these individuals remains unclear. A proposed three-stage model of cognitive dysfunction is described to help guide future research.
Topics & Concepts
NeurocognitiveDeliriumMedicinePsychiatryVerbal fluency testApathyCognitionAnxietyPediatricsClinical psychologyNeuropsychologyLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Intensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersCOVID-19 and Mental Health