Characteristics of Cognitive Function Changes and Related Factors in Individuals With Cognitive Impairment During the Pandemic of COVID-19: A Retrospective Chart Review Study
| Autor: | Jin-Hui Choi, Bon-Hoon Koo, Wan-Seok Seo, Eun-Jin Cheon, Hyung-Mo Sung, Ji Yean Kim, Hyun-Seok Jeong, Younggyo Kim, Hye-Geum Kim |
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| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | Psychiatry Investigation. 20:109-119 |
| ISSN: | 1976-3026 1738-3684 |
| Popis: | Objective This study aimed to explore the characteristics and factors related to changes in cognitive function in vulnerable individuals with cognitive impairment during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Methods Among patients who visited a local university hospital with subjective cognitive complaints, those who had been tested for cognitive function at least once after the onset of COVID-19 and tested regularly at least three times within the last 5 years were included (1st, the initial screening; 2nd, the test immediately before the COVID-19 pandemic; 3rd, the most recent test after the pandemic). Finally, 108 patients were included in this study. They were divided into groups according to whether the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) was maintained/improved and deteriorated. We investigated the characteristics of the changes in cognitive function and related factors during COVID-19.Results When comparing CDR changes before and after COVID-19, there was no significant difference between the two groups (p=0.317). Alternatively, the main effect of the time when the test was conducted was significant (p |
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