THE INVESTIGATION OF THE COGNITIVE COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONS OF SURVIVORS OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19): A SURVEY STUDY


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Köse A., UYSAL H. T., Baştuğ Dumbak A., Parlak M. M., TANRIVERDİ M., Kavakci M.

Karya Journal of Health Science, vol.3, no.3, pp.338-342, 2022 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 3 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.52831/kjhs.1173174
  • Journal Name: Karya Journal of Health Science
  • Journal Indexes: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.338-342
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) can cause problems in cognitive-communication functions such as attention, executive function, and short-term memory. The aim of the study is to investigate the cognitive-communication functions of survivors of COVID-19. Method: A total of 484 adult individuals (Age: 18-73, M=27.2, SD=6.2) participated in the study. A 40-item survey that includes attention, memory, executive functions, language, and orientation domains was used. Results: The common problems were related to memory function (61.4%), attention (56.2%) and executive functions (50.4%), respectively. The mainly problematic area in executive functions was found to be controlling emotions (38.9%). Participants reported that 37.6% of them had problems with their naming skills during a conversation. Conclusion: While there may be fewer problems with orientation skills, which is one of the cognitive communication functions, in individuals with COVID-19, problems in short-term memory, maintaining attention, and organizing emotions can be seen more.