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Post-COVID: a specific neuropsychological profile in performance deficits
Britta Müller1, Ulrike Balz1, Katharina Bartels1
1Institute of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Rostock University Medical Centre, Rostock, Germany.
Journal of Neural Transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996)
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Summary
Post-COVID cognitive impairment affects attention more than memory. Cluster analysis reveals distinct cognitive profiles, aiding in clinical characterization and rehabilitation planning for Post-COVID conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- SARS-CoV-2 infection is linked to cognitive impairment, with Long-COVID and Post-COVID diagnoses for persistent symptoms.
- Cognitive complaints often involve attention, memory, and executive functions, but detailed patterns are not well-defined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the specific pattern and extent of cognitive deficits in a Post-COVID cohort.
- To identify distinct cognitive profiles using cluster analysis.
Main Methods:
- 88 patients diagnosed with COVID symptoms underwent neuropsychological assessment.
- Tests covered attentional performance, working memory, and executive functions.
- Cluster analysis identified subgroups based on cognitive performance.
Main Results:
- 55.7% of patients exhibited below-average attentional performance; memory deficits affected 33.0%.
- Cluster analysis revealed three subgroups: globally impaired, generally impaired with preserved verbal fluency, and cognitively preserved.
- Distinct cognitive profiles were identified, ranging from severe deficits to average or above-average performance.
Conclusions:
- Attentional impairments are more prevalent than memory deficits in Post-COVID patients.
- Identified cognitive profiles can inform clinical characterization and rehabilitation strategies.
- Understanding these cognitive patterns is crucial for managing Post-COVID conditions.
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