Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Formative Research
Date Submitted: Dec 11, 2020
Date Accepted: May 16, 2021
Date Submitted to PubMed: May 19, 2021
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A 5-Minute Cognitive Assessment For Remote Safety Use In COVID-19 Patients
ABSTRACT
Background:
Early experience with the COVID-19 Pandemic has begun to elucidate brain function changes resulting in compromised cognition. This occurs both acutely and during variable recovery periods.
Objective:
Aimed at characterizing different courses of injury and recovery, we present here a brief, reproducible cognitive examination that can be given safely by telephone.
Methods:
First developed for use in delirious cases, including subtle forms of encephalopathy, it gathers information by brain region for differential diagnosis, contrasted to simple orientation or simplistic screen exam scores.
Results:
We present a series of brief COVID-19 case vignettes to illustrate its use in diagnosis and treatment of brain effects.
Conclusions:
This is a safe, brief cognitive exam that can be given remotely in high risk situations such as active COVID-19 cases that is useful 1) in the evaluation of specific brain regions, 2) in serial follow-up testing, 3) and in situations requiring safe, least impact assessments. Clinical Trial: n/a
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