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Neuropsychological functioning in severe acute respiratory disorders caused by the coronavirus: Implications for the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Neuropsychological functioning in severe acute respiratory disorders caused by the coronavirus: Implications for the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Authors :
Rabinovitz, Beth
Jaywant, Abhishek
Fridman, Chaya B.
Source :
Clinical Neuropsychologist. Oct-Nov2020, Vol. 34 Issue 7/8, p1453-1479. 27p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Objective: The coronavirus class of respiratory viruses - including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - has been associated with central nervous system (CNS) disease. In fact, multiple mechanisms of CNS involvement have been proposed, making it difficult to identify a unitary syndrome that can be the focus of clinical work and research. Neuropsychologists need to understand the potential cognitive and psychological sequelae of COVID-19 and the impact of the interventions (e.g., ICU, ventilation) that have been used in treating patients with severe forms of the illness. Method: We briefly review the literature regarding the neurological and neuropsychological effects of similar coronaviruses, the limited information that has been published to date on COVID-19, and the literature regarding the long-term cognitive and psychological effects of undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU). Results: We discuss the roles that neuropsychologists can play in assessing and treating the cognitive difficulties and psychiatric symptoms described. Conclusions: At this time, the mechanisms, correlates, and effects of COVID-19 are poorly understood, but information gleaned from the literature on similar viruses and utilized interventions should help inform neuropsychologists as they begin to work with this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13854046
Volume :
34
Issue :
7/8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146466494
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2020.1803408