A multidisciplinary approach to assessment and management of long COVID cognitive concerns

Life Sci. 2024 Nov 15:357:123068. doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.123068. Epub 2024 Sep 18.

Abstract

Cognitive dysfunction is a commonly reported feature of Long COVID (LC). With the overlap of assessment and treatment for cognitive concerns across multiple disciplines, coupled with current guidelines supporting interdisciplinary care, the aim of this clinically focused article is to provide a review of current guidelines and research related to assessment and interventions to address LC-related cognitive concerns within clinical practice from a multidisciplinary perspective, incorporating best practices for collaboration among Clinical Neuropsychologists, Rehabilitation Psychologists, and Speech-Language Pathologists. Current guidelines for assessment and interventions for cognitive functioning are provided, with clinical suggestions for best practices offered. Additional considerations related to diversity and variable patient presentations are identified. This article provides guidance based on current research and practice standards regarding the utilization of a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to provide comprehensive assessment and treatment for individuals with LC-related cognitive concerns.

Keywords: Brain fog; COVID-19; Cognitive dysfunction; Cognitive rehabilitation; Long COVID; Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome; Rehabilitation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / complications
  • COVID-19* / psychology
  • COVID-19* / therapy
  • Cognitive Dysfunction* / etiology
  • Cognitive Dysfunction* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Patient Care Team
  • Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • SARS-CoV-2