COPE COVID: Cognitive and Psychological Effects of COVID-19 Patients in Acute Rehabilitation-Session Presentation

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In this presentation, the speakers discussed the cognitive and psychological manifestations in patients in acute rehabilitation after COVID-19. They presented data from a retrospective analysis of patients admitted to acute rehab after hospitalization for COVID-19. The majority of patients had some degree of cognitive impairment and depressive symptoms. Cognitive impairment was more prominent in the elderly population, while depressive symptoms were more common in female patients. There was a significant positive correlation between anxiety and depression scores. The speakers also discussed the importance of early recognition and non-pharmacologic interventions for delirium and the need for screening COVID-19 patients for cognitive impairment, depression, and anxiety. They highlighted the significance of cognitive and psychological impairments in COVID-19 patients and the potential impact on functional recovery and quality of life. They emphasized the need for further research in this area, including long-term follow-up of patients after discharge. Overall, this presentation provided valuable insights into the cognitive and psychological effects of COVID-19 and highlighted the importance of addressing these issues in patient care.

Keywords

cognitive manifestations

psychological manifestations

acute rehabilitation

COVID-19

cognitive impairment

depressive symptoms

anxiety

screening

functional recovery

patient care