Post-Covid-19 Syndrome in the orofacial region with emphasis in the Andes: Systematic Literature Revision DOI Creative Commons

Marcela Verónica Paucar Sánchez,

Grace Paola Naranjo Urgilés,

Marcelo Enrique Cazar Almache

et al.

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(3), P. 1071 - 1081

Published: June 24, 2023

Post COVID-19 syndrome, according to the WHO, is a disease that occurs in individuals with history of SARS-CoV-2 infection, usually within three months from its onset. It characterized by persistent clinical manifestations related sensory organs. The objective this review determine symptoms orofacial region Latin America emphasis on Andean region. A literature was conducted based publications 2020 2022, using several digital databases, including PubMed, Latindex, and Google Scholar. After applying an inclusion exclusion criteria, 24 articles were selected for analysis most common reported fatigue, myalgia, headaches. In regards region, main included dysgeusia, anosmia, lesser extent, tinnitus, xerostomia. highest prevalence withing syndrome hypogeusia, ageusia as well which among frequent Visual disturbances such red eye vision loss also reported, minor alterations oral mucosa. These conditions are important have symptoms, requiring further studies subject. thorough medical recommended identify specific signs patients.

Language: Английский

What is current care for people with Long COVID in England? A qualitative interview study DOI Creative Commons
David Sunkersing, Mel Ramasawmy, Nisreen A Alwan

et al.

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. e080967 - e080967

Published: May 1, 2024

Objective To investigate current care for people with Long COVID in England. Design In-depth, semistructured interviews living and healthcare professionals; data analysed using thematic analysis. Setting National Health Service England post-COVID-19 services six clinics from November 2022 to July 2023. Participants 15 professionals 21 currently attending or discharged (18 female; 3 male). Results lived experience highlighted the multifaceted nature of COVID, including its varied symptoms, impact on people’s lives complexity involved managing this condition. These impacts encompass physical, social, mental environmental dimensions. People reported barriers accessing primary care, as well negative general practitioner consultations where they felt unheard invalidated, though some positive interactions were also noted. Peer support systems proved highly valuable beneficial individuals, aiding their recovery well-being. Post-COVID-19 viewed spaces overlooked voices found validation, offering more than medical expertise. Despite initial challenges, providers’ increasing expertise diagnosing treating has helped refine approaches Conclusion is not uniform across all locations. Effective communication, specialised comprehensive are crucial. A patient-centred approach considering unique complexities health, social aspects needed. Sustained access imperative, success dependent continuous rehabilitation beyond rapid recovery, acknowledging condition’s enduring complexities.

Language: Английский

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A Three-Year Cross-Sectional Analysis of Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Patients with Post-COVID-19 Syndrome DOI Creative Commons

Adrian Vasile Bota,

Iulia Bogdan,

David Vladut Razvan

et al.

International Journal of General Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 751 - 762

Published: March 1, 2024

Background: This study explores the longitudinal psychosocial impact of Long-COVID syndrome, also known as Post-COVID-19 characterized by enduring symptoms after coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection, over years 2020, 2021, and 2022. It aimed to examine variations in depression, anxiety, quality life among patients during these years, hypothesizing significant inter-year differences reflecting pandemic's evolving influence. Methods: Conducted at Victor Babes Hospital for Infectious Diseases Pulmonology, Romania, this cross-sectional research involved 324 diagnosed with mild moderate COVID-19, assessed six months post-hospitalization. Standardized instruments, namely Short Form (SF-36) life, Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) were utilized. Results: The observed a consistent average patient age around 55 across years. A notable increase COVID-19 vaccination rates was recorded, rising from 20.9% 2020 70% 2022 (p< 0.001). Trends key post-COVID like fatigue cognitive issues varied Importantly, there decrease feelings sadness or scores declining 7.3 4.8 SF-36 survey indicated steady improvement overall health, reaching 55.8± 7.1 (p=0.035). Both GAD-7 PHQ-9 showed reductions anxiety depression p-values 0.030 0.031, respectively. Factors such smoking status, substance use, initial severity infection significantly associated levels. Conclusion: findings suggest that despite persistent physical symptoms, experienced enhancements mental well-being studied period. increasing might have contributed improvement. Addressing modifiable risk factors use could further optimize care health outcomes. Keywords: SARS-CoV-2, long-COVID, post, acute COVID

Language: Английский

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Cognitive impairments and mental health of patients with post-COVID-19: A cross-sectional study DOI

Eva Morawa,

Johannes Krehbiel,

Andrea Borho

et al.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 173, P. 111441 - 111441

Published: July 31, 2023

Language: Английский

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What have we learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic? DOI
Shampa Chatterjee, Amaro Nunes Duarte‐Neto, Marco Cascella

et al.

Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 867 - 892

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Health Resort Treatment Mitigates Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Long COVID Patients: A Retrospective Study DOI Open Access
Grzegorz Onik, Katarzyna Knapik,

Dariusz Górka

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 196 - 196

Published: Jan. 19, 2025

Background/Objectives: Among the neuropsychiatric symptoms of long COVID, following may be listed: sleep disturbances, headaches, anxiety, depression, dizziness, numbness, memory loss, and concentration difficulties. Various therapies have been implemented to mitigate these symptoms; however, health resort treatments that utilize a wide range modalities stimulating multidirectional biological reactions also effective. The aim this study was assess severity in COVID patients who qualified for treatment, evaluate effectiveness treatment group patients, effect balneological factors course. Methods: A retrospective analysis medical records 120 people with (69 women 51 men) aged 42–79 underwent 2021 performed. People were eligible at lowland based on valid referral from doctor. included therapies, physical medicine modalities, exercise programs, education, psychological support. Patients assessed persistent 0–10 point scale before after treatment. Results: After greatest improvement noted disorders (2.47 ± 2.23 points vs. 0.86 1.25 points, p < 0.00001) dizziness (1.39 1.94 0.34 0.76 0.00001). lowest observed (2.68 2.5 1 1.4 Conclusions: reported mild symptoms. Health mitigates symptoms, as it is complex approach. Treatment includes improves greater extent. This method should integrated into standard COVID.

Language: Английский

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Mapping of long COVID condition in India: a study protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Nidhi Jain, Komal Shah,

Roshani Chauhan

et al.

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has reported significant alarming aftereffects experienced by some individuals following acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, commonly referred to as long COVID. Long COVID is a set symptoms that remain for weeks or months, after the initial phase infection ended. Objective This study protocol outlines methodology systematic review followed meta-analysis comprehensively assess chronic effects on Indian population and determine likely risk factors connected development persistence Methodology will employ comprehensive search through custom-made strategy across databases (PubMed, MEDLINE etc.) grey literature identify related from January 2020 December 2023. A be conducted synthesize data various studies. synthesis involve narrative tabular presentation outcome included studies, focusing long-term in population. contingent upon availability suitability data. If sufficient comparable quantitative are identified statistical undertaken. Subgroup sensitivity analyses manage confounders, while MedCalc software facilitate pooled Publication bias evaluated using tests ensure integrity findings. In absence adequate data, performed summarize findings systematically transparently. Conclusion anticipated contribute refined understanding this condition its lingering symptoms, guiding healthcare interventions future research endeavors mitigate impact

Language: Английский

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Cognitive and Affective Performance of Brazilian Long COVID Patients: An In-Depth Analysis Before and After Psychoeducational Rehabilitation DOI Creative Commons

Lígia Maria do Nascimento Souza,

George P. Prigatano, Sandro Barbosa de Oliveira

et al.

Neurorehabilitation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 28, 2025

Background Long COVID patients report various cognitive and affective symptoms that are poorly understood. Objective This study analyzed performance in 208 pre post psychoeducational rehabilitation using a standardized screening test of higher cerebral functions. Identifying persistent difficulties may help guide future efforts. Methods The sample was comprised by subset who completed from 614 seeking rehabilitation. Performance on specific items compared to reference 114 educationally matched normal functioning adults. Results Detailed item analyses revealed the efficiency learning memory, expression, ability accurately predict verbal memory sample. showed variable deficits attention, visual-spatial problem solving measures. Language related functions were consistently at level commensurate with normally individuals. Conclusions Persistent impairments identified post-rehabilitation. Future programs should aim improve enhance range self-awareness functional capacities. Rehabilitation consider multifactorial causes these neuropsychological symptoms.

Language: Английский

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A multidisciplinary approach to assessment and management of long COVID cognitive concerns DOI
Katlin R. Schultz, Shana McGrath,

Therese A. Keary

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Life Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 357, P. 123068 - 123068

Published: Sept. 18, 2024

Language: Английский

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More than “Brain Fog”: Cognitive Dysfunction and the Role of Occupational Therapy in Long COVID DOI

Helen Skiffington,

Ciara Breen

Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 36(1), P. 39 - 49

Published: Dec. 30, 2024

Long COVID is a disabling condition which affects occupational performance and quality of life. It interferes with activities daily living, work, many meaningful life roles. Cognitive dysfunction frequently reported symptom, yet it commonly overlooked. important that cognitive activity considered when working people long COVID, particularly identifying triggers post exertional symptom exacerbation. There are potential mechanisms could be driving in including neuroinflammation, viral persistence, vascular damage, orthostatic intolerance. to consider these help guide intervention. The purpose this clinical perspective highlight the debilitating impact those share key role therapists area. may missed on standardized assessments as they not sensitive enough due episodic nature symptoms. Occupational can play area experts assessing providing safe assessment rehabilitation.

Language: Английский

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Online multimodal rehabilitation programme to improve symptoms and quality of life for adults diagnosed with long COVID-19: a Randomised Clinical Trial protocol DOI Creative Commons
Sandra León-Herrera, Rosa Magallón Botaya, Bárbara Olivan‐Blázquez

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Sept. 7, 2023

Long COVID is a multisystemic condition which affects quality of life and implies multidisciplinary treatment approach. There still limited evidence on management techniques for this syndrome. "Telerehabilitation" could be an important tool when addressing the symptoms patients with aim increasing their life. The purpose trial to analyse effectiveness online multimodal rehabilitation programme improve symptomatology people long A pragmatic randomised controlled will performed two parallel groups: (1) usual by primary care practitioner (Treatment as usual, TAU; control group) (2) TAU plus use programme, including videoconferences content published Moodle platform (intervention group). data collected before after intervention. follow-up take place 3 months later. lack knowledge regarding COVID. This creates need add scientific about disease, considering that social health teams can offer necessary so these recover previous life.Clinical registration: protocol study was registered ISRCTN Registry [registration number: ISRCTN15414370] 28 December 2022.

Language: Английский

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