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ArticleEuropean neurology2024

Characteristics and Impact of Long COVID at a Neurology Clinic.

Juyeon Oh, Eun Joo Chung, Jin Ho Jung, Jin San Lee, Seong-Il Oh

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Juyeon OhCollege of Nursing, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.
Eun Joo ChungDepartment of Neurology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea.
Jin Ho JungDepartment of Neurology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea.
Jin San LeeDepartment of Neurology, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Seong-Il OhDepartment of Neurology, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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Abstract

introductionLong COVID can also lead to neurological sequelae that affect existing diseases. This study explored how COVID-19 infection affects neurological patients and the relationship between long COVID and exacerbating factors.

methodsThis retrospective study was conducted on 85 patients with neurological diseases after COVID-19 at the Neurology Department, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Korea. The data were collected between August and October 2022. The patients had a medical history, including COVID-19 infection, and completed symptom questionnaires. A long COVID questionnaire consisting of 35 inquiries in 10 categories was completed. Anxiety, depression, fatigue, functional difficulties, QOL, and health status changes were assessed.

resultsThe analysis comprised 85 participants (age: 56.4 ± 15.2 years; 63.5% women). Of the categories, neurological symptoms (68.2%) were the most prevalent, followed by systemic symptoms (64.7%) and cardiopulmonary symptoms (56.5%). Anxiety, depression, and fatigue symptoms were reported by 36.5%, 34.1%, and 42.4% of the participants. Subjective neurological deterioration after COVID-19 was reported in 28 participants (28/81, 34.6%). Anxiety, depression, and fatigue were influenced by long COVID symptoms and the subjective deterioration of neurological conditions.

conclusionThis study analyzed the long COVID symptoms in patients with preexisting neurological conditions and their impact on mental health and quality of life. One-third of the participants reported a subjective worsening of their preexisting neurological conditions. This study highlights the need for comprehensive follow-ups and a multidisciplinary approach for patients with neurological conditions and prolonged COVID-19 symptoms.

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AnxietyCOVID-19DepressionFatigueNervous System DiseasesAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeurologyPost-Acute COVID-19 SyndromeQuality of LifeRepublic of KoreaRetrospective StudiesBrain fogCoronavirus disease 2019FatigueLong COVIDQuality of life

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