“Brain Fog” as a symptom of the “Long-COVID” syndrome, its impact on the mental health of those affected by COVID-19 and its treatment

  • Anna Bilali Independent Researcher, Athens, ATH 15771, Greece
  • Frosyna Anagnosti Department of Nursing, Sotiria Athens Chest Diseases Hospital, Athens, ATH 11527, Greece
  • Pinelopi Stamati Athens Nursing Home, Financial Services of Athens Merciful Society, Athens, ATH 11524, Greece
  • Kiriaki Gatanas Adult Care Facility, Saint Michael’s Home, Yonkers, New York City, NY 10705, USA
  • Nikolaos Thalassinos Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of West Attica, GR 12243, Greece
  • Agis Terzidis Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, ATH 11527, Greece
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v3i1.358
Keywords: Brain Fog; Long-COVID; mental health; patients

Abstract

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s lives is dramatic. The relationship between Brain Fog and Long-COVID, the consequences on the mental health of patients, and its treatment are the objectives of this systematic review. An electronic search was carried out and databases searched included PubMed, Emerald, EMBASE, and Science Direct. Regarding the review, data collection included English papers with full bibliographies, abstracts, and keywords, published in electronic form in the last 2 years (2020–2022). The findings indicate the importance of a holistic approach and treatment of Post-COVID Brain Fog. It is also necessary for healthcare workers to investigate the biological and psychosocial background of Brain Fog symptoms in detail to provide the appropriate health service. However, more scientific studies are needed on the effectiveness of treatment approaches for the benefit of public health and well-being.

Author Biography

Frosyna Anagnosti, Department of Nursing, Sotiria Athens Chest Diseases Hospital, Athens, ATH 11527, Greece

Frosyna Anagnosti is a PhD candidate in the Department of Biomedical Sciences of the School of Health and Welfare Sciences of the University of West Attica. She is an MSc graduate of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece with a master’s degree in Thoracic Oncology: Current Basic and Clinical Approach and Research. She received the BSc in Nursing program of Technological Educational Institute of Epirus in 2008.

She has written in international journals and her research work has been recognized by other researchers.

In addition, she actively participates in Hellenic, World, Pan-European Scientific Conferences and Meetings with collaborations and publications of research papers as she has been distinguished by receiving Commendations.

 She is a remarkable personality with special sensitivities to social issues that she has proven many times by participating in conferences and scientific activities focusing on supply and cancer patients, participating in a lot of conferences.

She has been working as a nurse at “Sotiria” Athens’ Chest Diseases Hospital since 2010. She has professional experience at the 1st university pulmonology clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as well as in the 6th department of respiratory medicine. She has been working at emergency department since 2019. Furthermore, she worked as a clinical instructor at Public Vocational Training Institute, Peristeri Greece.

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Published
2024-01-23
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Bilali, A., Anagnosti, F., Stamati, P., Gatanas, K., Thalassinos, N., & Terzidis, A. (2024). “Brain Fog” as a symptom of the “Long-COVID” syndrome, its impact on the mental health of those affected by COVID-19 and its treatment. Applied Psychology Research, 3(1), 358. https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v3i1.358
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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024)
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