ABSTRACT
Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a very common complication that leads to increased physical disability, poor functional outcome, and higher mortality. Therefore, early detection and treatment are very important. Since there are currently no specific guidelines for this disorder in China, the purpose of this study was to develop PSD guidelines and provide suggestions for clinicians and related workers.
Subject(s)
Humans , Stroke/psychology , Depressive Disorder/diagnosis , Depressive Disorder/therapy , Psychotherapy , Time Factors , Severity of Illness Index , China/epidemiology , Risk Factors , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Survivors/psychology , Depression/etiology , Depressive Disorder/drug therapy , Depressive Disorder/epidemiology , Self Report , Stroke Rehabilitation/standards , Antidepressive Agents/therapeutic useABSTRACT
Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a very common complication that leads to increased physical disability, poor functional outcome, and higher mortality. Therefore, early detection and treatment are very important. Since there are currently no specific guidelines for this disorder in China, the purpose of this study was to develop PSD guidelines and provide suggestions for clinicians and related workers.