COGNITIVE, NEUROLOGICAL, NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL AND NEUROPSYCHIATRIC ALTERATIONS IN POST-COVID-19 PATIENTS.

Authors

  • Vicente A. López-Cortés Faculty of Psychology, Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla
  • Samanta B. Torres-Romero Faculty of Psychology, Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla
  • Jeison A. Ciendúa-Chaparro Faculty of Psychology, Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla
  • Héctor Pelayo-González Faculty of Psychology, Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla
  • Ignacio Méndez-Balbuena Faculty of Psychology, Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla

Keywords:

COVID-19, Adults, neuropsychological disorders, cognitive impairment, neuropsychiatric sequelae, disease

Abstract

Introduction. The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 disease, reports hundreds of infections daily, the alterations and sequelae of this new pathogen have been reported globally, due to the seriousness of being an older adult and evolving seriously.

Methodology. The present work has a qualitative approach, with exploratory and descriptive intentions of the alterations at a cognitive, neuropsychological, neuropsychiatric and neurological level.

Results. In the analysis, 16 articles were included that express alterations in areas of functioning that compromise the quality of life in patients over 18 years of age, the scientific evidence is strong on the alterations caused by the new SARS-CoV-2 virus, from the deterioration of cognition, visuospatial abilities and constant headaches among other symptoms, which are of attention from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Conclusions. The transmission of the virus in the adult population poses a risk to health, this study shows alterations at the cognitive, motor and neurological level, age being a factor that predisposes the appearance of sequelae.

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Published

2023-05-01

How to Cite

Vicente A. López-Cortés, et al. “COGNITIVE, NEUROLOGICAL, NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL AND NEUROPSYCHIATRIC ALTERATIONS IN POST-COVID-19 PATIENTS”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 51, no. 3, May 2023, pp. 88-97, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/35.

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 3 (2023)

Section

Original