Department of Psychology, Wales, UK
Opinion Article
Depression that appears in the post-COVID-19 condition
Author(s): Edward Wilson*
Following recovery from COVID-19, more people in the UK are reporting increased vigilance and new side effects, collectively termed post-COVID conditions by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. While severe acute symptoms of COVID-19 have been well-documented, the return of distress after the acute phase subsides remains poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the recurrence of troubling symptoms and clinically significant depression over a 12-week period post-SARS-CoV-2 infection. We systematically searched PubMed, Ovid Medline, and Google Scholar for studies published between January 1, 2020, and June 5, 2021. Recurrence rates and factors contributing to post-COVID conditions were assessed through a combination of case reports. For prospective cohort studies, we used a modified version of the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale to evaluate study quality and bias risk.. View More»
