Post-traumatic stress disorder: A differential diagnostic consideration for COVID-19 survivors
Erin T. Kaseda, Andrew J. Levine
Abstract
Heightened risk of PTSD occurred in MERS and SARS survivors. While data concerning COVID-19 is lacking, PTSD is known to occur in patient groups who undergo similar hospital courses, including ICU survivors, patients who are intubated and mechanically ventilated, and those that experience delirium. Research with patients who develop PTSD in the context of mild traumatic brain injury further suggests that PTSD may account for some or all of a patient's subjective cognitive complaints and neuropsychological test performance. Recommendations are provided for assessing PTSD in the context of COVID-19.
Topics & Concepts
Context (archaeology)NeuropsychologyTraumatic stressNeuropathologyPsychiatryMedicineDeliriumClinical psychologyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PsychologyCognitionDiseaseInternal medicineBiologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)PaleontologyIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersLong-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 and Mental Health