7. Post-Stroke Depression and Community Reintegration (original) (raw)

2014

Abstract

• Depression is a common complication of stroke. • Prevalence (major and minor) reported to affect 23-40% of stroke patients. • White (2002) – major depression 9-37% in 1 6 months; 5-16% next year; 19-21% thereafter in >1725 patients studied. • Most cases of PSD evident within 1 two years. • Episodes last 7-8 months or more. • Depression often observed in severe physical illnesses. • Less emphasis on feelings of low self-esteem, guilt and self-blame in post-stroke depression. • More emphasis on hypochondriac concerns, lethargy and behavioural disturbances; diminished energy, weight loss, insomnia, poor concentration and psychomotor alterations all of which can be associated with the stroke itself. • Often patients unable to communicate feelings due to aphasia.

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