KMID : 0607520230310020072
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Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine 2023 Volume.31 No. 2 p.72 ~ p.78
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Psychosomatic Symptoms Following COVID-19 Infection
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Park Sun-Young
Ryu Shin-Hye Im Woo-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives£ºThis study aims to identify various psychiatric symptoms and psychosomatic symptoms caused by COVID-19 infection and investigate their long-term impact.
Methods£ºA systematic literature review was conducted, selecting papers from domestic and international databases using keywords such as ¡°COVID-19¡± and ¡°psychosomatic.¡± A total of 16 papers, including those using structured measurement tools for psychosomatic symptoms, were included in the final analysis.
Results£ºPsychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and somatic symptoms have been reported in acute COVID-19 infection, while long-term post-COVID symptoms include chest pain and fatigue. The frequency of long-term psychosomatic symptoms has been estimated to be 10%-20%. Factors contributing to these symptoms include psychological and social stress related to infectious diseases, gender, elderly age, a history of psychiatric disorders, and comorbid mental illnesses. It is suggested that systemic inflammation, autoimmune responses, and dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system may be involved.
Conclusions£ºPsychosomatic symptoms arising after COVID-19 infection have a negative impact on quality of life and psychosocial functioning. Understanding and addressing psychiatric aspects are crucial for symptom prevention and treatment.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, Psychosomatic symptom, Post COVID-19 Syndrome
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