[Cognitive late sequelae of COVID-19]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2022 Apr 11;184(15):V09210730.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Cognitive sequelae of COVID-19 including memory and concentration difficulties have been observed in 40-65% of persons who have been hospitalised with COVID-19 and 27-50% of non-hospitalised individuals. The cognitive impairments are associated with reduced work function and quality of life. This review recommends systematic cognition screening at long-COVID clinics using brief and feasible objective cognitive screeners, such as the Screen for Cognitive Impairment in Psychiatry (SCIP) and Trail Making Test B or similar tests with sensitivity to cognitive impairment in young populations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / complications
  • Cognition
  • Humans
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
  • Quality of Life