Neuropsychological functions of patients recovered from covid-19, compared with the healthy population

Several studies show that SARS-CoV-2 viruses, which cause acute respiratory distress syndrome and covid-19 disease, can cause changes in the central nervous system (CNS). Some people infected with SARS-CoV-2 may show symptoms of neuropsychological diseases long after the disease has recovered.

This research was conducted to compare the improved neuropsychological functions of the diseased and healthy populations.

The statistical population of this research consists of those who have recovered from Covid-19, who were diagnosed and treated in the medical centers of Mashhad in the fall and winter of 2021, and at least 14 days had passed since they recovered. A sample consisting of 80 recovered patients from covid-19 and 80 healthy individuals were selected and screened with the Beck Depression Questionnaire(BDI-II). In each group, 65 people who scored less than 19 were selected by purposive sampling. N-Back, GO/NO GO, Wisconsin Card Sorting (WCST), and Color Stroop computer tests are used to collect data. The data were analyzed by the "Y-Man-Whitney" test.

The results showed that the neuropsychological function includes active, cognitive, and behavioral memory and is acceptable in patients with non-diseased treatments. It has long-term improved performance of patients, and it can be used to rehabilitate these patients.