Publications by authors named "E Lojek"
Article Synopsis
- * Researchers analyzed data from 341 COVID-positive adults over four months, identifying five key symptom factors: flu-like, respiratory, cold, neurological, and neurocognitive.
- * Findings indicated that neurocognitive symptoms significantly predicted PTSD-like symptoms later on, highlighting the importance of neurocognitive assessments and interventions for affected individuals.
Ethical issues in clinical neuropsychology: International diversity perspectives.
Appl Neuropsychol Adult
November 2023
Objective: Much of the information about the ethical practice of clinical neuropsychology has focused on North America. Additionally, of the scholarly publications on the intersection of ethical issues and cultural diversity practices in neuropsychology, most have focused on North America. The extent to which practitioners in other parts of the world are aware of, and find useful, such information is largely unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the healthcare system under substantial strain that has caused elevated psychological distress among healthcare workers (HCWs). Previous studies have found a high prevalence of burnout among HCWs exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and have delineated some associated factors, but further research is needed. Little is known, for example, whether the economic status of HCWs or experiencing negative and positive emotions contribute to burnout.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMany studies have indicated a weakening in several areas of cognitive functioning associated with the normal ageing process. One of the methods supporting cognitive functions in older adults is dual-task training which is based on performing cognitive and motor exercises at the same time. The study aimed at examining the characteristics of dual-task training compared to single-task training in participants over 65 years of age.
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- - COVID-19 has led to over 3.5 million deaths and more than 160 million infections, with many individuals experiencing neurological issues, including loss of smell, seizures, and strokes, which can lead to long-term cognitive and neuropsychiatric problems regardless of the severity of respiratory symptoms.
- - The article explores potential links between COVID-19 and neurological symptoms, particularly focusing on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, while examining factors like inflammation and viral mechanisms that may cause such issues.
- - A global research effort, the CNS SC2 consortium, is underway to standardize methods for studying the long-term effects of COVID-19 on brain health, with data collection occurring across multiple countries to improve overall understanding.