2022 年 39 巻 3 号 p. 224-228
We reviewed the current status of neuromuscular diseases in the COVID–19 epidemic and the nursing system for patients with cognitive decline and delirium who are hospitalized with COVID–19. COVID–19–related neurological diseases range from non–specific symptoms such as headache and fatigue to specific symptoms such as olfactory and gustatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, and stroke. The frequency of neurological complications of COVID–19 is higher than that of other viral diseases such as influenza, and the severity is particularly high in severe cases and patients with dementia. In patients with dementia, infection and serious illnesses are more frequent due to lack of understanding of infection prevention measures, and cognitive function may deteriorate due to isolation in nursing care. We believe that it will be important to take a new perspective in response to social structural changes, such as the use of IT equipment and the telemedicine.
