![]() Objective: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a computerized cognitive rehabilitation program (RehaCom) in post COVID-19 patients with cognitive complaints. Knowledge on the effect of computerized training on attention and working memory in patients suffering from COVID-19 is urgently needed, and may contribute to more evidence-based rehabilitation programs. In former studies computerized training in other populations has been proven to be effective. There are no established and effective treatments yet for these patients. Like fatigue, cognitive complaints are associated with anxiety and depression and have an impact on every day functioning, return to work and account for diminished health-related quality of life (HR-QoL). Fatigue and cognitive impairment have been consistently reported to be some of the most common and debilitating features of post COVID-19 condition. Furthermore, less capacity of working memory, inhibition deficits and lower information processing speed is frequently reported. Detailed research shows deficits in attention, both in sustained and executive components. Many post COVID-19 victims suffer from fatigue, cognitive deficits and / or subjective cognitive complaints, even after 1 year after hospitalization. Current evidence suggests that approximately 10%-20% of people experience symptoms of post COVID-19 condition. Since 2019, the world has been overwhelmed by COVID-19, a respiratory infectious disease. Condition or diseaseĬOVID-19 Cognitive Impairment Cognition Disorder Memory Disorders Attention Deficit Memory Impairment Memory Loss Attention Impaired ![]() Therefore the effectiveness of computerized training of attention and working memory in post COVID-19 patients with cognitive complaints will be studied in this study. ![]() Knowledge on the effect of computerized training on attention and working memory in patients suffering from COVID-19 is urgently needed, and may contribute to more evidence-based rehabilitation programs for these patients. In former studies computerized training of cognition in other populations has been proven to be effective. In rehabilitation programs in the Netherlands, most interventions are based on physical therapy or learning how to cope with fatigue and low levels of energy. These complaints have a huge impact on psychological well-being and quality of life. Many post COVID-19 patients suffer from cognitive deficits, even after 1 year after hospitalization.
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