Module 1—Cognition in COVID; sleep and fatigue
fatigue, cognitive deficits
The first step is to provide feedback on the results of cognitive assessment from the baseline visit and to relate it to the cognitive deficits observed in the long covid. Validating and normalizing symptomatology while simultaneously highlighting appropriate strategies to alleviate problems is an important step in psychoeducational programs [Regarding sleep and fatigue, the mechanisms underlying sleep–wake regulation are explained to the patient. For fatigue management, recommendations include the use of a fatigue diary to identify triggers and patterns of fatigue, reorganization of patient’s schedule of the week to avoid exhaustion, practice of physical activity as well as relaxation techniques.