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. 2022 Sep 15. Online ahead of print. doi: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2022.06.007

Table 2.

Semi-structured interview and response categories.

Area Question Category 1 Category 2
Employment status Is the patient currently working? No On leave
Retired/pensioner
Unemployed
Yes
Only if the previous question is answered “Yes”.
Has the patient returned to work as normal? Yes Does the patient work in the same conditions as before COVID-19?
No Works with adaptations
Works with a reduction in working hours
Has the patient noticed difficulties in performing daily tasks? No
Yes Attention-focus
Cognitive slowing
Memory-retention capacity
Tiredness-physical fatigue
Education Is the patient currently studying? No
Yes
Only if the previous question is answered “Yes”.
Has the patient noticed difficulties in following classes or studying? No
Yes Attention-focus
Cognitive slowing
Memory-retention capacity
Tiredness-physical fatigue
Management of everyday affairs Has the patient noticed difficulties in managing everyday affairs? No
Yes Frequent forgetfulness
Executive functions (organisation, multiple tasks)
Disorientation in space
Use of external memory aids (diary)