Cognitive Impairment during Subacute Rehabilitation Period in Patients after COVID-19 Infection

Description

The aim of the study was to investigate cognitive impairment in patients undergoing subacute rehabilitation after Covid - 19 infection.  . The design of the study: Quantitative, descriptive study. Participants: 32 patients after Covid - 19 infection, who are receiving medical rehabilitation services at rehabilitation center "Jaunķemeri" with cognitive impairment according to the Montreal Cognitive Function Assessment Scale (MoCA) Procedure and data analysis: Patient evaluation with three RehaCom screening test modules – divided attention (GEAT), working memory (PUME) and memory for words (WOMT). Analysis of the obtained data where done by using descriptive statistical methods - percentage distribution and frequency, mean, minimum, maximum indicator.. Patients with a medical history of Covid – 19 infection experience impaired attention and concentration abilities, difficulty responding to auditive stimuli (19%) and visual stimuli (16%). Impaired word memory and learning abilities (9%) and work memory (28%). Cognitive impairments are not related to age or level of education.. Covid-19 infection affects the specific mental functions of the body – attention functions (b140), memory functions (b144) and thought functions (b160). RehaCom digital cognitive therapy program screening tests can be used as an additional assessment tool to set precise treatment goals and plan the treatment process, but additional screening modules need to be used to gain a better understanding of post-Covid-19 cognitive impairment.  

Period	29 Mar 2023
Event title	RSU Research week 2023: Society. Health. Welfare
Event type	Conference
Conference number	9
Organiser	Rīga Stradiņš University
Location	Riga, LatviaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International