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COVID-19 and Aphasia.
Kong, Anthony Pak-Hin.
  • Kong AP; Academic Unit of Human Communication, Development, and Information Sciences (CDIS), The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, SAR, Hong Kong. akong@hku.hk.
Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep ; 21(11): 61, 2021 10 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2129135
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Aphasia is an acquired neurological language disorder after brain damages. Persons with aphasia (PWA) are more susceptible to behavioral and emotional implications due to inherent communication and/or cognitive difficulties. Currently, little is known regarding the impact of COVID-19 on PWA. RECENT

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There are now growing reports with evidence of neurological and dysexecutive syndromes subsequent to interference of brain functions in acute patients with COVID-19, leading to variable aphasia-like symptoms. COVID-19 affected chronic PWA more in terms of disrupted communication and daily routines, worsened psychosocial well-being, and difficulties getting aphasia services that adequately addressed their needs. Acute versus chronic PWA were disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Recognizing, examining, and managing COVID-19-related neurological and behavioral problems in PWA is not straightforward. As we passed the 1-year mark and approaching the 2-year mark of the onset of COVID-19, more research is necessary to prioritize strategies for improving current evidence-based care and rehabilitation of aphasia.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Aphasia / COVID-19 Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep Journal subject: Neurology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S11910-021-01150-x

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Aphasia / COVID-19 Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep Journal subject: Neurology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S11910-021-01150-x