Cognitive function analysis using telephone-moca On resident with post covid-19 infection In dr. Moewardi hospital 2020-2021

Introduction: Individuals after Covid-19 infection are thought to have symptoms of cognitive impairment that can manifest as difficulties with concentration, memory, receptive language and/or executive function. Researchers wanted to use the telephone version of the MoCA-22 assessment to assess cognitive function..
Methods: The cross-sectional study was located at Dr Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta. Researchers assessed cognitive function telemedicine using Telephone-MoCA 22 (T-MoCA 22) and then compared it with the 30-point Standard MoCA-INA examination. The difference between the two assessments is in the visuo-executive and naming components. The analysis is continued on the results of the inspection of each component.
Results: During the duration of January 2020-December 2021 there were 191 Residents who were infected with Covid-19. After screening, 69 people were able to complete the study, of which 34 people with a history of Covid-19 infection (49.2%) and 35 people (50.8%) without a history of Covid-19 infection. The subjects consisted of 34 men (49.2%); 35 women (50.8%); age range 25-33 (±28.97) years; The education level of the resident is 28 juniors, 27 intermediates, and 17 seniors; In the regression test, it was found that the effect of Covid-19 history on cognitive function with p value = 0.94 if using MoCA 30, and p value = 1.17 if using T-MoCA 22. Comparative test of the two assessments obtained p value = 0.475. In the analysis of each component obtained less than the maximum value on the components of calculation, repetition and delayed memory.
Conclusion: In the study, it was found that a history of Covid-19 infection had no effect on cognitive function in research subjects tested using MoCA-INA or Telephone-MoCA. T-MoCA examination has a test value that is not significantly different from the full version of MoCA 30 points