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Liao W, Chen D, Wu J, Liu K, Feng J, Li H, Jiang J. Risk factors for post-stroke depression in patients with mild and moderate strokes. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34157. [PMID: 37390261 PMCID: PMC10313280 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023] Open
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To determine the possible risk factors for post-stroke depression in patients with mild and moderate acute strokes. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted involving 129 patients with mild and moderate acute strokes. The patients were divided into post-stroke depression and non-depressed stroke groups according to the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale for Depression-17 item and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 item assessments. All participants were evaluated based on clinical characteristics and a battery of scales. Patients with post-stroke depression had an increased stroke frequency, severe stroke symptoms and poor performance in activities of daily living (ADL), cognitive function, sleep quality, interest in pleasurable activities, negative life events, and utilization of social support compared to stroke patients without depression. The Negative Life Event Scale (LES) score was significantly and independently associated with an increased probability of depression in stroke patients. Negative life events were shown to be independently associated with the incidence of depression in patients with mild and moderate acute strokes, likely mediating the influence of other predictors of depression, such as a history of stroke, decreased ADL ability, and utilization of support.
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- Wenxiang Liao
- Neurology Department, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Geriatrics Department, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Neurology Department, Graduate College of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Neurology Department, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Neurology Department, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Neurology Department, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Neurology Department, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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Wang M, Liu Y. Chronic disease self-efficacy and factors influencing this in patients with ischemic stroke. Technol Health Care 2023; 31:2225-2233. [PMID: 37302056 DOI: 10.3233/thc-230145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients' self-efficacy levels are significantly associated with the process of recovery and creating social support in the inpatient recovery setting can help prevent post-stroke depression and anxiety. OBJECTIVE To explore the current status of factors influencing chronic disease self-efficacy in patients with ischemic stroke, to provide theoretical basis and clinical data for implementing corresponding nursing interventions. METHODS The study included 277 patients with ischemic stroke who were hospitalized in the neurology department of a tertiary hospital in Fuyang, Anhui Province, China from January to May 2021. Participants for the study were selected by convenience sampling method. A questionnaire for general information developed by the researcher and the Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy Scale were used for collecting data. RESULTS The patients' total self-efficacy score was (36.79 ± 10.89), which was in the middle to the upper level. Results of our multifactorial analysis showed that history of falls in the previous 12 months, presence of physical dysfunction, and cognitive impairment were all independent risk factors for chronic disease self-efficacy in patients with ischemic stroke (P< 0.05). CONCLUSION Chronic disease self-efficacy in patients with ischemic stroke was at an intermediate to high level. History of falls in the previous year, physical dysfunction, and cognitive impairment were factors influencing patients' chronic disease self-efficacy.
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- Mei Wang
- Nursing Department, Linquan County People's Hospital, Fuyang, Anhui, China
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- Neurology Department, Linquan County People's Hospital, Fuyang, Anhui, China
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Błaszcz M, Prucnal N, Wrześniewski K, Pasiut S, Mika P, Kucia M, Stach B, Woźniak M, Mirek E. Physical Activity, Psychological and Functional Outcomes in Non-Ambulatory Stroke Patients during Rehabilitation-A Pilot Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11247260. [PMID: 36555878 PMCID: PMC9781234 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11247260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Despite the extensive literature on stroke rehabilitation, there are few studies that comprehensively show non-ambulatory stroke patients. The aim of the study was to explore the dynamics of the change in physical activity (PA), psychological and functional outcomes, and the correlation between them in non-ambulatory patients during early in-patient post-stroke rehabilitation. Measurements were taken on 21 participants at the beginning of and 6 weeks post-conventional rehabilitation with the Barthel Index (BI), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Trunk Control Test (TCT), Stroke Impact Scale (SIS), General Self-Efficacy Scale, Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SSEQ), the original scale of belief in own impact on recovery (BiOIoR), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Acceptance of Illness Scale and when the patient could walk—Time Up & Go and 6 Minute Walk Test. Daily PA was assessed over 6 weeks using a Caltrac accelerometer. Only outcomes for BI, BBS, TCT, SIS, and SSEQ significantly improved 6 weeks post-rehabilitation. PA energy expenditure per day significantly increased over time (p < 0.001; effect size = 0.494), but PA only increased significantly up to the third week. PA change was correlated with BiOIoR post-treatment. Self-efficacy in self-management mediated improvement in SIS. The BiOIoR and confidence in self-management could be important factors in the rehabilitation process.
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- Marcin Błaszcz
- Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland
- Non-Public Healthcare Facility “Pasternik”, 32-085 Modlniczka, Poland
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (N.P.); (E.M.); Tel.: +48-604-249-436 (M.B.)
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- Emotion and Perception Lab, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Jagiellonian University, Ingardena 6, 30-060 Krakow, Poland
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (N.P.); (E.M.); Tel.: +48-604-249-436 (M.B.)
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- Department of Psychology, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland
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- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre in “Krzeszowice”, 32-065 Krzeszowice, Poland
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- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre in “Krzeszowice”, 32-065 Krzeszowice, Poland
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum, 31-126 Krakow, Poland
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- Non-Public Healthcare Facility “Pasternik”, 32-085 Modlniczka, Poland
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- Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (N.P.); (E.M.); Tel.: +48-604-249-436 (M.B.)
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Kuang J, Yang L, Lv R, Li J, Zhou K, Xu M. The mediating effect of post-stroke depression between social support and quality of life among stroke survivors: A meta-analytic structural equation modeling. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2022; 37. [PMID: 36317324 DOI: 10.1002/gps.5820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim was to confirm the relationship between social support (SS), post-stroke depression (PSD), and quality of life (QOL) and determine the mediating effect of PSD in stroke survivors. Additionally, we tested the impact of economic development level (in developed or developing countries) on the relationship between SS, PSD, and QOL. METHODS This study utilized meta-analytic structural equation modeling on systematically searched articles from PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, PsycINFO, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and WanFang data published from inception to February 2022. Collect the sample size (n) of each study and the associations of observed variables, and conduct meta-analysis path analysis using AMOS 23.0 to assess the relationships. Concurrently, the effects of the national economic development level were extracted for moderator analysis. RESULTS A total of 28 studies (N = 3967) were included for analysis. SS and PSD were significant predictors of QOL (both p < 0.01). PSD mediated the relationship between SS and QOL (β = 0.31; 95% confidence interval 0.273-0.345; p < 0.01). Furthermore, in developed countries, SS was not statistically correlated with PSD (p = 0.811) compared to developing countries. CONCLUSIONS Improving SS may help improve the QOL of stroke patients. PSD should be addressed using a comprehensive approach that includes interventions to enhance the QOL. Additionally, people have different psychological reactions to SS at different stages of economic development; thus, further research is needed to develop different measurement standards for patients according to the country's level of economic development.
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- Jinke Kuang
- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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Assessing the level of perceived social support among community-dwelling stroke survivors using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19318. [PMID: 36369351 PMCID: PMC9652448 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23840-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Social support has an important role in stroke rehabilitation. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is an instrument examining the adequacy of perceived social support. However, the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of MSPSS (MSPSS-C) have not been examined in Chinese people with stroke. This study aimed at investigating the psychometric properties of the MSPSS-C, identifying the correlations between MSPSS-C scores and health-related measures of these people; and examining the differences in the levels of perceived social support between people with and without stroke in Hong Kong using a cohort of 57 community-dwelling people with stroke and 50 age-matched healthy controls. We found that the MSPSS-C subscales demonstrated excellent internal consistency, and a ceiling effect was observed for the family subscale of the MSPSS-C. The total MSPSS-C score had significant weak to moderate correlations with the scores of the concerned variables of interests. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a two-factor structure for the MSPSS-C. People with stroke had lower levels of perceived social support from friends and their significant other than those without stroke. The MSPSS-C is a valid tool for assessing perceived social support among chronic stroke survivors with moderate to very severe motor impairment.
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Salas CE, Rojas-Líbano D, Castro O, Cruces R, Evans J, Radovic D, Arévalo-Romero C, Torres J, Aliaga Á. Social isolation after acquired brain injury: Exploring the relationship between network size, functional support, loneliness and mental health. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2022; 32:2294-2318. [PMID: 34139944 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2021.1939062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Social isolation can be a consequence of acquired brain injury (ABI). Few studies have examined the relationship between social isolation and mental health after ABI. In this cross-sectional and case-control study, we compared 51 ABI survivors and 51 matched healthy controls on measures of social isolation (network size, social support and loneliness) mental health and mental health problems. We explored the relationship between structural, functional and subjective components of social isolation and examined whether they were associated with mental health outcomes. No group differences were found on size of the network and perceived social support. The ABI group exhibited marginally higher levels of loneliness. The ABI group presented higher levels of depression, lower levels of quality of life and emotional wellbeing. In both groups, perception of social support was inversely related to subjective experience of loneliness. The relationship between network size and loneliness was only significant in the ABI group. Only loneliness significantly predicted quality of life, emotional wellbeing, depression and anxiety in people with brain injury. The relationship between social isolation variables in ABI is discussed, as well as the theoretical and clinical implications of focusing on loneliness to improve mental health after brain injury.
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- Christian E Salas
- Centre for Research in Human Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, Faculty of Psychology, Diego Portales University, Santiago, Chile.,Clinical Neuropsychology Unit, Faculty of Psychology, Diego Portales University, Santiago, Chile
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- Centre for Research in Human Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, Faculty of Psychology, Diego Portales University, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Clinical Neuropsychology Unit, Faculty of Psychology, Diego Portales University, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute of Health & Wellbeing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Centre for Research in Human Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, Faculty of Psychology, Diego Portales University, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Service of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Clínica Davila, Santiago Chile
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- Clinical Neuropsychology Unit, Faculty of Psychology, Diego Portales University, Santiago, Chile
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Blöchl M, Nestler S. Long-term Changes in Depressive Symptoms Before and After Stroke. Neurology 2022; 99:e720-e729. [PMID: 35831179 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000200756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES To determine the trajectory of depressive symptoms several years before and after incident stroke. METHODS We analyzed data from 10,797 participants from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing without a history of stroke at baseline (wave 1). We matched participants with first-ever stroke during the 12-year follow-up (waves 2-7) to stroke-free individuals using propensity scores accounting for age, sex, education, ethnicity, and vascular risk factors. Trajectories of depressive symptoms before and after stroke were analyzed using multilevel models. RESULTS Among the 10,797 participants (mean age 64.6 ± 9.9 years, 54.8% women), we identified 425 individuals with incident stroke. At the assessment before stroke, these individuals demonstrated an increase in depressive symptoms when compared with matched controls. There was a further increase in depressive symptoms in stroke survivors after the acute event, which persisted for several years. Symptom-level analyses revealed that differences in depressive symptoms between stroke survivors and stroke-free controls before and after stroke were most pronounced for mood-related and fatigue-related symptoms. DISCUSSION Incident stroke is associated with long-term increases in depressive symptoms. A small part of this increase occurs in the years before stroke, perhaps indicating the incipient pathologic process. Particular attention should be paid to depressive symptoms in the long-term care of patients, and especially to fatigue-related symptoms.
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- Maria Blöchl
- From the Department of Psychology (M.B., S.N.), University of Münster; Department for Neurology (M.B.), Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences; and International Max Planck Research School on Neuroscience of Communication: Structure, Function, and Plasticity (M.B.), Leipzig, Germany.
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- From the Department of Psychology (M.B., S.N.), University of Münster; Department for Neurology (M.B.), Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences; and International Max Planck Research School on Neuroscience of Communication: Structure, Function, and Plasticity (M.B.), Leipzig, Germany
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Deon PH, Makhoul MP, Pacheco Loss B, da Silva Jaques E, de Souza Urbanetto J, Gemerasca Mestriner R, Torriani-Pasin C. The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Brazil (SSEQ-B): a structural validity analysis. Top Stroke Rehabil 2022; 30:459-467. [PMID: 35786389 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2022.2095084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Self-efficacy has been shown to play an important role in rehabilitation outcomes of stroke patients. The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Brazil (SSEQ-B) is designed to assess self-efficacy of functional performance after stroke. OBJECTIVE This research sought to address the structural validity of the SSEQ-B using exploratory and confirmatory factorial analyses. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study. We performed a reliability assessment and structural validation of the SSEQ-B in 115 Brazilian stroke survivors living in Rio Grande do Sul or São Paulo. Results: Sample mean age was 62.7 ± 14.2 years. Internal consistency presents a Cronbach's Alpha (αC) of 0.829. Exploratory factorial analysis using the scree plot method revealed a bifactorial structure, consisting of activity and self-management domains. While confirmatory factorial analysis suggested a trifactorial structure, the loading ranges between factors 1 and 3 were very similar, suggesting they could be collapsed - resulting in the same factors found in the scree plot analysis. Both structures with subscales showed good construct validity. CONCLUSION SSEQ-B is a valid and reliable measure of stroke self-efficacy. The preferred structure of the SSEQ-B is bifactorial and includes the domains activity and self-management.
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- Pedro Henrique Deon
- School of Health and Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,School of Medicine, Graduate Program in Biomedical Gerontology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Motor Behavior Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, Graduate Program in Biomedical Gerontology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,School of Medicine, Graduate Program in Biomedical Gerontology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,School of Medicine, Graduate Program in Biomedical Gerontology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Motor Behavior Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Bi H, Wang M. Role of social support in poststroke depression: A meta-analysis. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:924277. [PMID: 36213910 PMCID: PMC9539912 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.924277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Poststroke depression significantly affects health and quality of life of stroke patients. This study evaluates the role of social support in influencing poststroke depression. The literature search was conducted in electronic databases and study selection was based on precise eligibility criteria. The prevalence rates reported by individual studies were pooled. A meta-analysis of standardized mean differences (SMD) in social support between depressed and non-depressed stroke patients was performed. The odds ratios and correlation coefficients showing the relationship between social support and depression were pooled to achieve overall estimates. Twenty-five studies (9431 patients) were included. The prevalence of depression was 36% [95% confidence interval (CI): 28, 45]. Patients with poststroke depression had significantly lower social support in comparison with patients with no or lower levels of depression [SMD in social support scores -0.338 (95% CI: -0.589, -0.087); p = 0.008]. The odds of depression were lower in patients receiving higher levels of social support [OR 0.82 (95% CI: 0.69, 0.95)] but were higher in patients who were receiving weaker social support [OR 5.22 (95% CI: -0.87, 11.31)]. A meta-analysis of correlation coefficients found a significantly inverse correlation between social support and poststroke depression [r -0.336 (95% CI: -0.414, -0.254)]. Poststroke depression has a significant independent inverse association with social support.
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- Haiyang Bi
- Department of Acupuncture, The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Rehabilitation Medical Center, Heilongjia Provincial Hospital, Harbin, China
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Torrisi M, Bonanno L, Formica C, Arcadi FA, Cardile D, Cimino V, Bramanti P, Morini E. The role of rehabilitation and vitamin D supplementation on motor and psychological outcomes in poststroke patients. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27747. [PMID: 34766589 PMCID: PMC8589234 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Post-Stroke depression affects between 12% and 72% of patients who have suffered a stroke. The association between low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH) D) and increased risk of depression is reported in both stroke and non-stroke patients. Similarly, high 25(OH) D levels might be associated with greater functional improvement during rehabilitation program.We wanted to investigate the effects of an intensive rehabilitation on poststroke outcomes. We wondered if the daily rehabilitation of motor and cognitive functions could also have an effect on mood and functional abilities in addition to or as an alternative to vitamin D supplementation.We conducted a 12-week, randomized trial, double blind, parallel, monocentric clinical trial of 40 patients undergoing intensive neuro-rehabilitation treatment at a specialized care facility for ischemic or hemorrhagic brain stroke. Participants were randomly assigned, in a 1:1 ratio, to 1 of 2 parallel groups: in the experimental group, 2000 IU/day of oral cholecalciferol was administered; in the control group patients were not taking vitamin D supplementation. Patients underwent a text evaluation to investigate psychological and motor outcomes.Significant intra-group difference in outcomes measures was found but not between control group and experimental group. In the vitamin D group, we highlighted significant differences between T0 and T1 in calcium (P < .001), vitamin D (P < .001), in Montgomery Aasberg Depression Rating Scale (P = .001), and in Functional Independent Measures (P < .001). In the health control group, we found a significant difference in calcium (P = .003), vitamin D (P < .001), Montgomery Aasberg Depression Rating Scale (P = 0.006), in general self-efficacy (P = .009), and in Functional Independent Measures (P < .001).Our results show that the beneficial effect on mood and functional recovery is mainly due to neurorehabilitation rather than vitamin D supplementation.
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Babkair LA, Chyun D, Dickson VV, Almekhlafi MA. The Effect of Psychosocial Factors and Functional Independence on Poststroke Depressive Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Nurs Res 2021; 30:e189. [PMID: 34690332 DOI: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of serious, long-term disability worldwide. The approximately 15 million people each year who experience stroke are at risk of developing depression. Poststroke depressive symptoms affect one third of survivors of stroke. Patients who develop poststroke depressive symptoms experience decreased functional independence, poor cognitive recovery, decreased quality of life, and increased mortality. Survivors of stroke use social support to deal with stress and defend against the adverse effects of negative stroke outcomes. PURPOSE This study was designed to examine the influence of perceived social support (emotional and informational, tangible, affectionate, and positive social interaction), stress level, and functional independence on depressive symptoms in survivors of stroke. METHODS A cross-sectional observational study design in outpatient settings and rehabilitation centers was conducted. A convenience sample of 135 survivors of stroke completed the psychometrically valid instruments. RESULTS Most of the sample had mild or moderate depressive symptoms (26% and 29%, respectively). The mean score for perceived social support was 77.53 (SD = 21.44) on the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey. A negative association was found between depressive symptoms and the social support total score (r = -.65, p < .01). All of the social support subcategories were negatively associated with depressive symptoms. Hierarchical multiple linear regression showed that social support, stress level, and literacy were associated with depressive symptoms (β = -.31, p < .001; β = .45, p < .001; and β = .16, p = .01, respectively) and partially mediated the association between depressive symptoms and functional independence. CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Poststroke depressive symptoms are common among survivors of stroke. Social support may improve health by protecting these individuals from the negative outcomes of stroke and enhance their recovery. Future research is required to examine how related interventions improve social support in caregivers and reduce depressive symptoms in stroke survivors.
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- PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, Professor, School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, USA
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- PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FHFSA, Associate Professor, Pless Center for Research, Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, USA
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- MD, MSc, FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Clinical Neurosciences, Radiology, University of Calgary, Canada
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Lwi SJ, Herron TJ, Curran BC, Ivanova MV, Schendel K, Dronkers NF, Baldo JV. Auditory Comprehension Deficits in Post-stroke Aphasia: Neurologic and Demographic Correlates of Outcome and Recovery. Front Neurol 2021; 12:680248. [PMID: 34456845 PMCID: PMC8397517 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.680248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction: One of the most challenging symptoms of aphasia is an impairment in auditory comprehension. The inability to understand others has a direct impact on a person's quality of life and ability to benefit from treatment. Despite its importance, limited research has examined the recovery pattern of auditory comprehension and instead has focused on aphasia recovery more generally. Thus, little is known about the time frame for auditory comprehension recovery following stroke, and whether specific neurologic and demographic variables contribute to recovery and outcome. Methods: This study included 168 left hemisphere chronic stroke patients stroke patients with auditory comprehension impairments ranging from mild to severe. Univariate and multivariate lesion-symptom mapping (LSM) was used to identify brain regions associated with auditory comprehension outcomes on three different tasks: Single-word comprehension, yes/no sentence comprehension, and comprehension of sequential commands. Demographic variables (age, gender, and education) were also examined for their role in these outcomes. In a subset of patients who completed language testing at two or more time points, we also analyzed the trajectory of recovery in auditory comprehension using survival curve-based time compression. Results: LSM analyses revealed that poor single-word auditory comprehension was associated with lesions involving the left mid- to posterior middle temporal gyrus, and portions of the angular and inferior-middle occipital gyri. Poor yes/no sentence comprehension was associated almost exclusively with the left mid-posterior middle temporal gyrus. Poor comprehension of sequential commands was associated with lesions in the left posterior middle temporal gyrus. There was a small region of convergence between the three comprehension tasks, in the very posterior portion of the left middle temporal gyrus. The recovery analysis revealed that auditory comprehension scores continued to improve beyond the first year post-stroke. Higher education was associated with better outcome on all auditory comprehension tasks. Age and gender were not associated with outcome or recovery slopes. Conclusions: The current findings suggest a critical role for the posterior left middle temporal gyrus in the recovery of auditory comprehension following stroke, and that spontaneous recovery of auditory comprehension can continue well beyond the first year post-stroke.
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- Sandy J Lwi
- Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System, Martinez, CA, United States
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- Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System, Martinez, CA, United States
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- Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System, Martinez, CA, United States
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- Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
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- Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System, Martinez, CA, United States
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- Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
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- Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System, Martinez, CA, United States
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Whitehall L, Rush R, Górska S, Forsyth K. The General Self-Efficacy of Older Adults Receiving Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2021; 61:e302-e317. [PMID: 32373938 PMCID: PMC8361502 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnaa036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives General self-efficacy (GSE) encourages health-promoting behaviors in older adults. It is unsurprising then that older adults receiving health care services are reported to have a greater risk of low GSE than older adults who are not. Despite this, there is currently limited evidence investigating whether the effect differs based on the environment in which care is received. This review aims to determine whether the GSE of older adults is affected by the receipt of health care services and whether GSE varies based on the setting in which care is received. Research Design and Methods In accordance with PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO registration number CRD42018092191), a systematic search was undertaken across 7 databases. Standardized mean differences (SMD) and mean General Self-Efficacy Scale scores, with 95% confidence intervals (CI), were pooled for meta-analysis. Results A total of 40 studies were identified, they consisted of 33 population cohorts that were included in the meta-analysis. Older adults receiving health care services were found to be at greater risk of having lower GSE than those who do not (SMD = −0.62; 95% CI: −0.96 to −0.27, p < .0001). Following identification of sources of heterogeneity, older adults receiving acute inpatient care were more likely to have lower GSE than those receiving care in other health care settings. Discussion and Implications Older adults receiving inpatient care have a greater risk of lower GSE, and consequently, poorer health-promoting behaviors. Further research is recommended that focuses on the GSE of older adults and health outcomes following discharge from inpatient care.
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- Lucy Whitehall
- School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
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Adamit T, Shames J, Rand D. Effectiveness of the Functional and Cognitive Occupational Therapy (FaC oT) Intervention for Improving Daily Functioning and Participation of Individuals with Mild Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18157988. [PMID: 34360299 PMCID: PMC8345490 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18157988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background: Mild stroke can cause subtle cognitive–behavioral symptoms, which although might be hidden, can restrict community reintegration and participation. Cognitive rehabilitation programs exist for stroke but not specifically for mild stroke and the research evidence varies. The Functional and Cognitive Occupational Therapy (FaCoT) intervention was developed specifically for this population. Objective: To examine the effectiveness of FaCoT intervention for improving daily functioning and participation compared with standard care. Method: A single blind randomized controlled trial with assessments pre (T1), post (T2) and 3-month follow-up (T3). Individuals in the FaCoT group received 10 weekly sessions practicing cognitive and behavioral strategies. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) was the primary outcome measure, IADL-questionnaire, Reintegration to Normal Living questionnaire (RNL) were secondary measures. Results: In total, 66 community-dwelling individuals with mild stroke were randomly allocated to FaCoT (n = 33, mean (SD) age 64.6 (8.2), 33% women), or control group (n = 33, mean (SD) age 64.4 (10.8), 45% women). Time X Group interaction effects were found for the COPM performance (F(1.4,90.3) = 11.75, p < 0.000) and satisfaction (F(1.5,96.8) = 15.70, p < 0.000), with large effect size values. Significant between-group effects were found for RNL (F = 10.02, p < 0.002, ɳP2 = 0.13). Most participants in FaCoT achieved a clinically important difference in COPM between T1–T2, T1–T3, and in RNL between T1 to T3 compared with the control group. Conclusions: FaCoT intervention is effective to improve daily functioning, participation and satisfaction of individuals with mild stroke compared with standard care, therefore FaCoT should be implemented in community rehabilitation settings.
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- Tal Adamit
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 6997801, Israel
- Maccabi Health-Care Services, Tel-Aviv 6812509, Israel;
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 6997801, Israel
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The Role of Psychological Capital in Human Service Professionals' Work Experiences. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2021; 11:639-648. [PMID: 34563059 PMCID: PMC8314356 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe11030046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The study was set up as a first exploration of the predictive role of human service professionals’ (i.e., teachers and healthcare professionals) psychological capital (PC) in their perception of work experiences and some core aspects of their own work, such as their efficacy to instill positive resources in their clients, the positive representation of their work and of the results that they can obtain, and positive beliefs about their career growth. Three hundred and eight Northern Italian human service professionals were involved, of which 163 were elementary school teachers of inclusive classrooms and 145 were healthcare professionals in day and residential centers. The regression analyses which were carried out—controlling for age, gender, years of work experience and the typology of the human service jobs—confirmed the predictive role of PC in the efficacy to instill positive resources in one’s clients, the positive representation of the work and of the results that can be obtained, and positive beliefs about career growth. These results have important implications for practice, and they emphasize that specific interventions aimed at promoting human service professionals’ PC may positively impact the effectiveness of their actions for the adaptation and psychosocial development of their clients.
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Schöttke H, Gerke L, Düsing R, Möllmann A. Post-stroke depression and functional impairments - A 3-year prospective study. Compr Psychiatry 2020; 99:152171. [PMID: 32179262 DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2020.152171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Revised: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Post-Stroke Depression (PSD) is a severe condition, affecting about 30% of stroke survivors within a five-year period after stroke. Post-stroke functional impairments (FI) and social support are associated with PSD. It is inconclusive, whether one of the factors, post-stroke FI and PSD, shows a stronger predictive value on the respective other over time. The aims of the present study were to 1) investigate the relationship between PSD, FI, and social support of stroke patients in a 3-year prospective design, and 2) address methodological shortcomings of previous studies. METHODS We investigated 174 stroke survivors and assessed PSD with a structured clinical interview and a dimensional symptom rating scale. We conducted regression analyses and applied the approach of multiple imputations (MI) for missing data due to dropout during follow-up. RESULTS PSD prevalence was 32.2% in the acute phase after stroke. Individuals with a PSD in this phase revealed a fivefold higher risk for PSD 3 years later. FI in the acute phase did not additionally contribute to the prediction of PSD at follow-up. Compared to individuals without PSD in the acute phase, individuals with PSD had an increased risk for FI at follow-up. Limitations regarding sample characteristics, design, and dropout are discussed. CONCLUSIONS Results indicate that PSD rather than FI represents a crucial risk factor for negative long-term consequences regarding physical and psychological health after stroke. Post-stroke treatment might be optimized by a routine assessment of PSD and FI after stroke and considering the results for personalized treatment options.
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- Henning Schöttke
- Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, University of Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany.
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- Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, University of Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany; Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, Helmut-Schmidt-University/University of the German Federal Armed Forces Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Research Methods, Diagnostics, and Evaluation, Department of Psychology, University of Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany
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- Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, University of Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany; Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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AL‐Fayyadh S. Predicting the functional independence during the recovery phase for poststroke patients. Nurs Open 2019; 6:1346-1353. [PMID: 31660161 PMCID: PMC6805273 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2018] [Revised: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Successful recovery of stroke survivors can be challenging. However, when targeted functional capacities are predicted early in the recovery phase, necessary nursing intervention can be initiated aiming at supporting the client moving forward in the rehabilitation journey. AIMS This study aimed to evaluate stroke self-efficacy of poststroke patients and identify the differences in stroke self-efficacy level among some relevant variables. DESIGN A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed to achieve the aforementioned objectives. METHODS A purposive sample of 207 poststroke patients who were recovering from stroke in three major teaching hospitals at Baghdad city were recruited to participate in the study. Data collection process started 3 November 2016 -15 May 2017. Inclusion criteria embraced stroke patients who were adult, have Glasgow Coma Scale score 14-15, capable of giving written or verbal consent. The modified version of the stroke self-efficacy questionnaire was used for data collection. RESULTS A significant statistical difference at the p-value ≤ 0.05 level, in stroke self-efficacy, was verified among subjects' age, residency, stroke incidence and patient's knowledge about his/her stroke medical diagnosis.
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- Sadeq AL‐Fayyadh
- Adult Nursing Department, School of NursingUniversity of BaghdadBaghdadIraq
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Volz M, Ladwig S, Werheid K. Gender differences in post-stroke depression: A longitudinal analysis of prevalence, persistence and predictive value of known risk factors. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2019; 31:1-17. [PMID: 31379275 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2019.1648301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Post-stroke depression (PSD) is the most frequent psychiatric condition after stroke with a prevalence of approximately 33%. In the general population, depression is consistently reported to be more frequent in women than in men. Evidence about gender differences in PSD remains inconclusive and it is unknown if established risk factors exert gender-specific influence. The authors examined gender differences in PSD prevalence, persistence and influence of established risk factors using χ 2- and Welch's t-tests and continuous-time structural equation modelling (CT-SEM). Patients (N = 301) from the longitudinal Berlin-PSD-study were assessed six weeks (baseline), and up to four times during the first 2.5 years post-stroke using DSM-5 depression criteria and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Established risk factors were assessed at baseline. Women showed higher PSD prevalence and severity at baseline (p < .01) but not thereafter (p ≥ .43). CT-SEM analysis revealed that known risk factors predicted depression, yet predictive value and persistence did not differ between genders. Our results showed that established PSD risk factors influence both genders to a similar extent and that in contrast to depression in the general population, gender differences in PSD prevalence and severity disappeared within six months post-stroke. Thus, for reasons yet to be deciphered, gender differences in PSD appear to be time-dependent after stroke.
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- Matthias Volz
- Department for General Internal Medicine and Psychosomatics, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Humboldt University Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Humboldt University Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann, Potsdam, Germany
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Yoshida HM, Lima FO, Barreira J, Appenzeller S, Fernandes PT. Is there a correlation between depressive symptoms and motor skills in post-stroke patients? ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2019; 77:155-160. [PMID: 30970127 DOI: 10.1590/0004-282x20190012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Deficits in motor skills and depressive symptoms are common effects observed after stroke, so it is necessary to understand how these variables interact with each other. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between these two variables in post-ischemic stroke patients. We evaluated 135 patients with a mean age of 60 years (± 15). The Fugl-Meyer assessment of motor function was used to assess motor skills in the upper limbs, lower limbs, balance, and sensitivity and the Beck Depression Inventory was applied to evaluate depressive symptoms. To assess the relationship between both components, Spearman's correlation was performed. Depressive symptoms were negatively correlated with all variables of motor skills. This study suggests that higher motor skills in post-stroke patients may be associated with fewer depressive symptoms. Thus, a better understanding of how post-stroke symptoms are interrelated may improve patient treatment and care, contributing to a better quality of life.
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- Hélio Mamoru Yoshida
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Educação Física, GEPEN - Grupo de Estudos em Psicologia do Esporte e Neurociências, Campinas SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Educação Física, GEPEN - Grupo de Estudos em Psicologia do Esporte e Neurociências, Campinas SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Campinas SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Educação Física, GEPEN - Grupo de Estudos em Psicologia do Esporte e Neurociências, Departamento de Ciência do Esporte, Campinas, SP, Brasil
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Brands IM, Verlinden I, Ribbers GM. A study of the influence of cognitive complaints, cognitive performance and symptoms of anxiety and depression on self-efficacy in patients with acquired brain injury. Clin Rehabil 2018; 33:327-334. [PMID: 30168362 DOI: 10.1177/0269215518795249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between self-efficacy for managing brain injury-specific symptoms and cognitive performance, subjective cognitive complaints and anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with acquired brain injury (ABI). DESIGN: Clinical cohort study. SETTING: General hospitals, rehabilitation centres. SUBJECTS: A total of 122 patients with newly ABI (mean age = 54.4 years (SD, 12.2)) were assessed at discharge home from inpatient neurorehabilitation or at start of outpatient neurorehabilitation after discharge home from acute hospital. Mean time since injury was 14.1 weeks (SD, 8.6). MAIN MEASURES: Self-efficacy was measured using the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SEsx), mean score = 82.9 (SD, 21.8). Objective cognitive performance was measured with the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT), mean z-score = -1.36 (SD, 1.31). Anxiety and depression symptoms were measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), cognitive complaints with the self-rating form of the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX-P). RESULTS: Higher levels of subjective cognitive complaints and higher levels of anxiety and depression symptoms were significantly associated with lower self-efficacy (β = -0.35; P = .001 and β =-0.43; P < .001, respectively). Objective cognitive performance was not significantly associated with self-efficacy (β = 0.04, P = .53). DEX-P scores accounted for 42% and HADS scores for 7% of the total 57% variance explained. Objective cognitive performance did not correlate significantly with subjective cognitive complaints (r = -.13, P = .16). CONCLUSION: Control over interfering emotions and mastery over brain injury-associated symptoms seems important in the development of self-efficacy for managing brain injury-specific symptoms.
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- Ingrid Mh Brands
- 1 Department of Neurorehabilitation, Libra Rehabilitation & Audiology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Neurorehabilitation, Libra Rehabilitation & Audiology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- 2 Department of Rehabilitation, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,3 Department of Neurorehabilitation, Rijndam Rehabilitation Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Torrisi M, De Cola MC, Buda A, Carioti L, Scaltrito MV, Bramanti P, Manuli A, De Luca R, Calabrò RS. Self-Efficacy, Poststroke Depression, and Rehabilitation Outcomes: Is There a Correlation? J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2018; 27:3208-3211. [PMID: 30078760 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2018.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The sudden live changes of stroke survivors may lead to negative psychological and behavioral outcomes, including anxiety and depressive mood, which may compromise the rehabilitation process. Some personality features, such as self-efficacy, could play an important role in mediating the degree of post-stroke depression. Aim of this study is to investigate the possible correlation between specific psychological dimensions, such as poststroke depression and self-efficacy, and rehabilitation outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-eight patients, affected by stroke, completed a four-hour-daily training lasting up to 8 weeks, including traditional and robotic-assisted physiotherapy. Patients were assessed at admission (T0) and at the end (T1) of the motor training, by means of the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Scale, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Functional Independent Measure. RESULTS We observed a significant T0-T1 difference in MADRS scores in patients with a better functional recovery (t = 5.76; P < .0001) and higher self-efficacy (t = 4.74; P < .001), but no significant T0-T1 difference in individuals without functional recovery (t = 1.21; P = .239) and low self-efficacy (t = 1.72; P = .103). CONCLUSIONS Our study shows that rehabilitation outcomes and self-efficacy may influence mood, but not vice versa. Thus, to potentiate self-efficacy in the rehabilitation setting may help clinicians in obtaining better functional outcomes, including depression reduction.
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", Messina, Italy
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Saadi A, Okeng'o K, Biseko MR, Shayo AF, Mmbando TN, Grundy SJ, Xu A, Parker RA, Wibecan L, Iyer G, Onesmo PM, Kapina BN, Regenhardt RW, Mateen FJ. Post-stroke social networks, depressive symptoms, and disability in Tanzania: A prospective study. Int J Stroke 2018; 13:840-848. [PMID: 29676225 DOI: 10.1177/1747493018772788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Evidence suggests that social networks improve functional recovery after stroke, but this work has not been extended to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Post-stroke depression interferes with functional outcome but is understudied in LMICs. Aims To determine the relationships between social networks, disability, and depressive symptoms in patients surviving 90-days post-stroke in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methods Participants ≥ 18 years, admitted ≤ 14 days of stroke onset, were enrolled. Disability was measured using the modified Rankin Scale, social networks by the Berkman-Syme social network index, and depressive symptoms by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) by telephone interview at 90 days. A Kruskal-Wallis test or Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to assess the associations between social networks, depressive symptoms, and disability. Results Of 176 participants, 43% (n = 75) died, with an additional 11% (n = 20) lost to follow-up by 90 days. Among 81 survivors, 94% (n = 76, 57% male, average age 54 years) had complete information on all scales (mean and median follow-up time of 101 and 88 days). Thirty percent (n = 23, 41.9%, 95% confidence interval 20.2) had at least mild depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥ 5 points). Nearly two-thirds (n = 46, 61%) reported ≥ 3 close friends. A higher social network index score was associated with fewer depressive symptoms (p < 0.0001) and showed a trend towards significance with lower disability (p = 0.061). Higher depressive symptom burden was correlated with higher disability (r = 0.52, p < 0.0001). Conclusion Post-stroke social isolation is associated with more depressive symptoms in Tanzania. Understanding social networks and the associated mechanisms of recovery in stroke is especially relevant in the context of limited resources.
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- Altaf Saadi
- 1 National Clinical Scholars Program, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- 3 Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- 4 Biostatistics Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- 4 Biostatistics Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,5 Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- 6 Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- 7 Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- 8 Partners Neurology Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- 5 Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.,6 Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Xie H, Peng W, Yang Y, Zhang D, Sun Y, Wu M, Zhang J, Jia J, Su Y. Social Support as a Mediator of Physical Disability and Depressive Symptoms in Chinese Elderly. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2018; 32:256-262. [PMID: 29579521 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2017.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The relationship between physical disability and depressive symptoms has been associated with social support. Different aspects of social support may play distinct roles in health-related quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine the mediation of social support in the relationship between physical disability and depressive symptoms among old people in Mainland China. Subjective support and utilization of support mediated the relationship between ADL and depressive symptoms, with the indirect effect of subjective support and utilization of support at 0.038 and 0.030 respectively (the total effect was 0.180). Subjective support was negatively associated with depressive symptoms in independent elderly people, utilization of support was negatively associated with depressive symptoms in partially dependent elderly people, and utilization of support had a greater association with geriatric depressive symptoms than subjective support in severely dependent elderly people. Social support mechanism and positive psychological intervention should be established and introduced in accordance with the physical disability of the elderly people, to protect them from depressive symptoms.
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- Hui Xie
- School of Nursing, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China; School of Nursing, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, Anhui, China
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- Preventive Medicine department, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, Anhui, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China.
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- School of Nursing, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China; Department of Sociology, State University of New York Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY, USA.
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- Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China.
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- School of Foreign Languages and Literature, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China.
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Topçu S, Oğuz S. Translation and validation study for the stroke self-efficacy questionnaire in stroke survivors. Int J Nurs Pract 2018; 24:e12646. [DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Revised: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Serpil Topçu
- School of Nursing; Koç University; İstanbul Turkey
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- Institute of Health Sciences; Marmara University; İstanbul Turkey
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Meng G, Meng X, Tan Y, Yu J, Jin A, Zhao Y, Liu X. Short-term Efficacy of Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training on Upper Arm Function in Acute Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Neurol 2018; 8:726. [PMID: 29403422 PMCID: PMC5780635 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Rehabilitation training during the acute phase of stroke (<48 h) markedly improves impaired upper-limb movement. Hand-arm bimanual intensive training (HABIT) represents an intervention that promotes improvements in upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy. This study repurposed HABIT in acute stroke patients and assessed recovery of upper extremity function when compared with a conventional rehabilitation program (CRP). Methods In a randomized trial, 128 patients with acute stroke were assigned to the HABIT or the CRP groups. The primary endpoint was clinical motor functional assessment that was guided by the Fugl-Meyer motor assessment (FMA) and outcomes of the action research arm test (ARAT). The secondary endpoint was an improved neurophysiological evaluation according to the motor-evoked potential amplitude (AMP), resting motion threshold (RMT), and central motor conduction time (CMCT) scores over the 2-week course of therapy. In both groups, scores were evaluated at baseline, 1 week from commencing therapy, and post-therapy. Results After 2 weeks, the HABIT group showed improved scores as compared the CRP group for FMA (51.7 ± 6.44 vs. 43.5 ± 5.6, P < 0.001), ARAT (34.5 ± 6.2 vs. 33.3 ± 6.3, P = 0.022), and AMP (1.1 ± 0.1 vs. 1.0 ± 0.1, P < 0.001). However, CMCT (8.6 ± 1.0 vs. 9.1 ± 0.6, P = 0.054) and RMT (55.3 ± 4.2 vs. 57.5 ± 4.1, P = 0.088) were similar when comparing between groups. Conclusion HABIT significantly improved motor functional and neuro-physiological outcomes in patients with acute stroke, which suggested that HABIT might represent an improved therapeutic strategy as compared CRP.
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- Guilin Meng
- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,School of Computer Science and Informatics, Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington, IN, United States
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Volz M, Voelkle MC, Werheid K. General self-efficacy as a driving factor of post-stroke depression: A longitudinal study. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2018; 29:1426-1438. [PMID: 29299953 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2017.1418392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Post-stroke depression (PSD) is the most common psychiatric condition after stroke, affecting one third of survivors. Despite identification of meaningful predictors, knowledge about the interplay between these factors remains fragmentary. General self-efficacy (GSE) is closely linked to PSD, yet direction and magnitude of this relationship remains unclear. The authors assessed the relationship between GSE and depression during the first two years post-stroke while controlling for stable inter-individual differences using continuous time (CT) structural equation modelling (SEM). Patients of two German rehabilitation centres (N = 294, mean age = 63.78 years, SD = 10.83) were assessed six weeks after ischemic stroke and at four follow-ups covering two years. GSE Scale and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) were used to assess GSE and depression. CT-analysis revealed significantly higher within-person cross-effects of GSE on GDS (a21 = -.29) than vice versa (a12 = -.17). Maximal cross-lagged effects emerged six months post-stroke. Our results show that decreasing GSE led to increasing depressiveness, and only to a smaller extent vice versa. This suggests that fostering GSE by strengthening perceived control after stroke can counter PSD emersion and exacerbation. Six months post-stroke, when patients face social re-integration, programmes focusing on GSE could potentially help to prevent later PSD.
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- Matthias Volz
- Department of Psychology, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin , Berlin , Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin , Berlin , Germany.,Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Center for Lifespan Psychology , Berlin , Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin , Berlin , Germany.,Department of Neurology, Ernst von Bergmann Klinikum , Potsdam , Germany
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Kragh M, Martiny K, Videbech P, Møller DN, Wihlborg CS, Lindhardt T, Larsen ER. Wake and light therapy for moderate-to-severe depression - a randomized controlled trial. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2017; 136:559-570. [PMID: 28422269 DOI: 10.1111/acps.12741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the efficacy of using wake and light therapy as a supplement to standard treatment of hospitalized patients with depression. METHOD In this randomized, controlled study, 64 patients with moderate-to-severe depression were allocated to standard treatment or to the intervention, which additionally consisted of three wake therapy sessions in one week, 30-min daily light treatment and sleep time stabilization over the entire nine-week study period. RESULTS Patients in the wake therapy group had a significant decrease in depressive symptoms in week one as measured by HAM-D17 , 17.39 (CI 15.6-19.2) vs. 20.19 (CI 18.3-22.09) (P = 0.04), whereas no statistically significant differences were found between the groups in weeks two to nine. At week nine, the wake therapy group had a significantly larger increase in general self-efficacy (P = 0.001), and waking up during nights was a significantly less frequent problem (1.9 times vs. 3.2) (P = 0.0008). In most weeks, significantly fewer patients in the wake therapy group slept during the daytime, and if they slept, their naps were shorter (week three: 66 min vs. 117 min P = 0.02). CONCLUSION The antidepressant effect initially achieved could not be maintained during the nine-week study period. However, sleep and general self-efficacy improved.
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- M Kragh
- Department of Affective Disorders Q, Aarhus University Hospital, Risskov, Denmark
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- Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Department O, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Mental Health Centre Glostrup, Copenhagen University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark
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- Department of Affective Disorders Q, Aarhus University Hospital, Risskov, Denmark
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- Department of Affective Disorders Q, Aarhus University Hospital, Risskov, Denmark
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Affective Disorders Q, Aarhus University Hospital, Risskov, Denmark
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Morris JH, Kelly C, Joice S, Kroll T, Mead G, Donnan P, Toma M, Williams B. Art participation for psychosocial wellbeing during stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial. Disabil Rehabil 2017; 41:9-18. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1370499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Jacqui H. Morris
- School of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust, NHS Tayside, Dundee, UK
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- School of Psychology, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- School of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- School of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
- School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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Tough H, Siegrist J, Fekete C. Social relationships, mental health and wellbeing in physical disability: a systematic review. BMC Public Health 2017; 17:414. [PMID: 28482878 PMCID: PMC5422915 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4308-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Research has consistently found that favourable exchange with one's proximal social environment has positive effects on both mental health and wellbeing. Adults with physical disabilities may have fewer opportunities of favourable exchange, and therefore the effects on mental health and wellbeing may be less advantageous. The aim of this study is to systematically review quantitative studies exploring associations of social relationships with mental health and wellbeing in persons with physical disabilities. METHODS The databases PubMed, PsycINFO and Scopus were searched for relevant studies published between 1995 and 2016. Data was extracted on study and participants' characteristics, independent and dependent variables, used measures and effects sizes of associations between social relationships and mental health or wellbeing. A narrative review was performed to synthesize findings along the constructs social support, social networks, negative social interactions, family functioning and relationship quality. RESULTS Of the 63 included studies, 47 were cross-sectional and 16 longitudinal. Most studies included a measure of social support (n = 58), while other concepts were less often studied (social networks n = 6; negative social interaction n = 3; family functioning n = 2; relationship quality n = 1). Over half of studies included depression as outcome (n = 33), followed by wellbeing (n = 14), composite mental health measures (n = 10), anxiety (n = 8), psychological distress (n = 7), posttraumatic stress disorder (n = 3), and hopelessness (n = 1). Although trends for associations of social support with mental health and wellbeing were consistent, around a quarter of studies failed to report significant associations. Social networks were related to depression, but not to other mental health or wellbeing measures. Family functioning, negative social interactions and relationship quality showed consistent associations with mental health and wellbeing, however, only few studies were available. CONCLUSIONS This review indicates that social relationships play an important role in mental health and wellbeing in persons with disabilities, although findings are less consistent than in general populations and strength of associations vary between constructs. Integrating persons with disabilities into social networks seems not sufficient and rehabilitation professionals together with affected persons and their peers should ensure that high quality relationships and tailored support are available.
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- Hannah Tough
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Guido A. Zäch Strasse 4, 6207 Nottwil, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Department of Health Sciences and Health Policy, University of Lucerne, Frohburgstrasse 3, P.O. Box 4466, 6002 Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Senior Professorship ‘Work Stress Research’, Faculty of Medicine, University of Düsseldorf, Life-Science-Center, Merowingerplatz 1a, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Guido A. Zäch Strasse 4, 6207 Nottwil, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Volz M, Möbus J, Letsch C, Werheid K. The influence of early depressive symptoms, social support and decreasing self-efficacy on depression 6 months post-stroke. J Affect Disord 2016; 206:252-255. [PMID: 27513631 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.07.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Revised: 07/06/2016] [Accepted: 07/16/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Post-stroke depression (PSD) is the most frequent mental disorder after stroke, affecting about 30% of stroke survivors. Despite extensive research, little is known about the influence of general self-efficacy (GSE) on PSD. We investigated the effect of GSE on depression six months post-stroke while controlling for established risk factors. METHODS Eighty-eight patients from two rehabilitation centers with first-ever ischemic stroke were assessed around 8 weeks and 6 months after stroke. Baseline assessment included demographic variables, GSE scale, physical disability (Barthel-Index), stroke severity (modified NIH Scale), pre-stroke mental illness, cognitive status (Mini-Mental-State-Test), social support (F-SozU Questionnaire) and depressiveness (Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS). Follow-up assessment included DSM-IV depression, GDS and GSE. The influence of each risk factor on PSD was analyzed by binary hierarchical regression. RESULTS Baseline depressiveness (OR=1.41, p<.01) and social support (OR=.95, p=.03) predicted PSD. Decreasing GSE was associated with high baseline GSE (r=.51, p<.01) and influenced later PSD (OR=1.39, p<.01). LIMITATIONS Patients' range of impairment may have been limited as sufficient speech comprehension and capacity for interview participation were required. Causal relationship between decreasing GSE and increasing GDS cannot be assumed based on correlations. DISCUSSION Decreasing GSE was linked to PSD, especially in patients with high baseline GSE. This effect may be due to dissatisfaction with recovery following high expectations. Early depressive symptoms and low social support predicted PSD. Early screening for depressive symptoms and focusing on self-efficacy might help to prevent later depression.
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- Matthias Volz
- Department of Psychology, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany.
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- Brandenburg Klinik, Department of Clinical Geriatric Medicine, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany
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Tsuchiya K, Fujita T, Sato D, Midorikawa M, Makiyama Y, Shimoda K, Tozato F. Post-stroke depression inhibits improvement in activities of daily living in patients in a convalescent rehabilitation ward. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:2253-9. [PMID: 27630408 PMCID: PMC5011572 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.2253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2016] [Accepted: 05/07/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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[Purpose] There have been no investigations into the improvement of activities of daily
living among patients suffering from post-stroke depression on admission to convalescent
rehabilitation wards in Japan. This study aimed to assess the improvement of activities in
daily living in patients with or without post-stroke depression at the time of admission
to a convalescent rehabilitation ward. [Subjects and Methods] This retrospective study
included 108 stroke patients divided into two groups according to their Geriatric
Depression Scale 15-item short form scores. Activities of daily living were assessed using
the Functional Independence Measure. The degree of improvement on the Functional
Independence Measure was defined as the difference between scores on admission and at
discharge. [Results] The Functional Independence Measure gain score was significantly
different from the Functional Independence Measure total score. There was a significant
interaction between time period and post-stroke depression factors for the Functional
Independence Measure total score. A multiple regression analysis revealed a significant
association between Geriatric Depression Scale score and Functional Independence Measure
total score. [Conclusion] The present study suggests that post-stroke depression has a
negative impact on recovery of activities of daily living and on rehabilitation outcomes
in a convalescent rehabilitation ward setting.
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- Kenji Tsuchiya
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Aida Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Aida Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Aida Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Gunma Prefectural Cancer Center, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Japan
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Psychometric properties of the Swedish version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale in stroke survivors. Int J Rehabil Res 2016; 38:333-7. [PMID: 26288119 DOI: 10.1097/mrr.0000000000000131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of a Swedish version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) in stroke survivors. The GSE was administered by the same assessor on two occasions 3 weeks apart with 34 stroke survivors (21 men, 13 women; mean age=68.1 years) 6-10 months after stroke. Psychometric properties including targeting and scaling assumptions, and several reliability indices, were calculated. The mean score was well above the midpoint of the scale and the total scores spanned almost the entire scale range. Floor and ceiling effects were within the limits of 15-20% for total scores (0 and 8.8%, respectively), but not for each item individually. Total skewness was estimated at -1.02 and skewness for individual items was estimated as -1.55 to -0.33. The corrected item-total correlations were all above 0.3, except for one item. Cronbach's α was high (0.92) and the test-retest reliability was acceptable (intraclass correlation coefficient2,1=0.82). The mean difference (đ) was -0.68 (NS). The SEM was 2.97 (SEM%; 9.40). In conclusion, although targeting in relation to skewness and ceiling effects was observed in some items, the GSE was reliable for use in mobile stroke survivors 6-10 months after stroke.
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Lo SHS, Chang AM, Chau JPC. Translation and Validation of a Chinese Version of the Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire in Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors. Top Stroke Rehabil 2016; 23:163-9. [PMID: 27077974 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2015.1122265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Self-efficacy is a significant factor influencing stroke survivors' participation in self-care and outcomes. The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SSEQ) is a stroke-specific measure of stroke survivors' self-efficacy in performing daily functional activities and self-management. However, there has been no Chinese version of the questionnaire. OBJECTIVE The current study aims to examine the reliability and validity of a translated Chinese version of SSEQ (SSEQ-C). METHODS The English version of SSEQ has been translated into Chinese. A descriptive study was conducted. A convenience sample of 135 Chinese stroke survivors (mean age 58.9, SD 9.75) was recruited from three community centers and a stroke support group. Eligible participants completed the SSEQ-C, and the Chinese versions of General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), Frenchay Activities Index (FAI), and Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQOL). Thirty of the participants completed the questionnaires at baseline and 4 weeks afterwards. RESULTS SSEQ-C had a high internal consistency (Cronbach's α 0.92). Test-retest reliability was satisfactory with the intraclass correlation coefficient of the total scale 0.52. Positive correlations were found between the total scores of SSEQ-C, GSES, FAI, and SSQOL (Spearman's ρ: 0.48-0.68, p < 0.01), suggesting acceptable convergent validity. Principal component analysis suggested a two-factor model, namely "Live with new challenges" and "Activity and exercise engagement" in contrast to the single-factor model for the original questionnaire. CONCLUSION The results suggest SSEQ-C is a reliable and valid tool for measuring Chinese community-dwelling stroke survivors' self-efficacy in managing post-stroke condition. More studies are warranted to confirm the two-factor model of the questionnaire.
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- Suzanne Hoi Shan Lo
- a School of Nursing, Faculty of Health , School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology , Brisbane , Australia.,b The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , Hong Kong
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- a School of Nursing, Faculty of Health , School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology , Brisbane , Australia
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- b The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , Hong Kong
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Northcott S, Moss B, Harrison K, Hilari K. A systematic review of the impact of stroke on social support and social networks: associated factors and patterns of change. Clin Rehabil 2015; 30:811-31. [PMID: 26330297 DOI: 10.1177/0269215515602136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2014] [Accepted: 08/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Identify what factors are associated with functional social support and social network post stroke; explore stroke survivors' perspectives on what changes occur and how they are perceived. DATA SOURCES The following electronic databases were systematically searched up to May 2015: Academic Search Complete; CINAHL Plus; E-journals; Health Policy Reference Centre; MEDLINE; PsycARTICLES; PsycINFO; and SocINDEX. REVIEW METHODS PRISMA guidelines were followed in the conduct and reporting of this review. All included studies were critically appraised using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program tools. Meta-ethnographic techniques were used to integrate findings from the qualitative studies. Given the heterogeneous nature of the quantitative studies, data synthesis was narrative. RESULTS Seventy research reports met the eligibility criteria: 22 qualitative and 48 quantitative reporting on 4,816 stroke survivors. The qualitative studies described a contraction of the social network, with non-kin contact being vulnerable. Although family were more robust network members, significant strain was observed within the family unit. In the quantitative studies, poor functional social support was associated with depression (13/14 studies), reduced quality of life (6/6 studies) and worse physical recovery (2/2 studies). Reduced social network was associated with depression (7/8 studies), severity of disability (2/2 studies) and aphasia (2/2 studies). Although most indicators of social network reduced post stroke (for example, contact with friends, 5/5 studies), the perception of feeling supported remained relatively stable (4/4 studies). CONCLUSION Following a stroke non-kin contact is vulnerable, strain is observed within the family unit, and poor social support is associated with depressive symptoms.
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- Sarah Northcott
- Division of Language and Communication Science, School of Health Sciences, City University London, UK
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- Division of Language and Communication Science, School of Health Sciences, City University London, UK
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- Division of Language and Communication Science, School of Health Sciences, City University London, UK
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- Division of Language and Communication Science, School of Health Sciences, City University London, UK
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Lewin-Richter A, Volz M, Jöbges M, Werheid K. Predictivity of Early Depressive Symptoms for Post-Stroke Depression. J Nutr Health Aging 2015; 19:754-8. [PMID: 26193859 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-015-0540-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Depression is a frequent complication after stroke. However, little is known about the predictive value of early self-reported depressive symptoms (DS) for later development of post-stroke depression (PSD) 6 months after discharge. DESIGN Using a prospective longitudinal design, we investigated the prevalence of DS and examined their predictive value for depressive disorders 6 months after stroke while statistically controlling major established PSD risk factors. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS During inpatient rehabilitation, 96 stroke patients were screened for DS. After 6 months, 71 patients were attainable for a follow-up. MEASUREMENTS DS was assessed using the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). At follow-up a telephone interview that included the Structured Clinical Interview for Psychiatric Disorders (SCID), which is based on DSM-IV criteria, and the GDS-15 was conducted. Patients with major depression (MD) at the follow-up were considered to have PSD. RESULTS Regression analyses were conducted to examine the influence of early DS on PSD after 6 months while controlling for age, premorbid depression, and functional and cognitive impairments. The percentage of patients who scored above the GDS-15 cut-off for clinically relevant DS increased significantly, from 37% to 44%, after 6 months. According to the SCID, 27% of stroke patients fulfilled the criteria for MD, and another 16% fulfilled those for minor depression. Logistic regression showed that DS at baseline significantly predicted PSD at follow-up (odds ratio: 1.43; 95% CI: 1.15-1.8). CONCLUSION Self-reported DS during inpatient rehabilitation are predictive for PSD 6 months after discharge. Assessment of early DS contributes to identifying stroke patients at risk for PSD, thereby facilitating prevention and treatment.
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- A Lewin-Richter
- Katja Werheid, Department of Psychology, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, 10099 Berlin,
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Cerebrovascular diseases are associated with a high incidence of psychiatric disorders. Depressive illness after stroke has been extensively investigated during the last three decades. Post-stroke depression is estimated to occur in 30-35% of the patients during the first year after stroke. Numerous studies have given information on its prevalence, pathogenesis, clinical course, treatment and prevention. Despite the high level of comorbidity, depressive symptoms appear to remain frequently unrecognized and untreated. This has a negative effect on the rehabilitation, quality of live, cognitive function and mortality of stroke patients.
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- Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Neurológiai Klinika Budapest Balassa u. 6. 1083
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Morris JH, Kelly C, Toma M, Kroll T, Joice S, Mead G, Donnan P, Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: the ACES study. Trials 2014; 15:380. [PMID: 25262168 PMCID: PMC4190489 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2014] [Accepted: 09/10/2014] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Benefits of art participation after stroke are becoming increasingly recognized. Qualitative studies suggest that participation in visual arts creative engagement interventions (CEIs) during rehabilitation after stroke may improve mood, self-esteem, hope and some aspects of physical recovery. This study examines the feasibility of undertaking a randomized controlled trial of a CEI delivered by artists within in-patient stroke rehabilitation to test effectiveness. Methods/Design This trial is a two arm, single-blind, randomized controlled feasibility trial within in-patient stroke rehabilitation. We will recruit 80 patients receiving stroke rehabilitation in two stroke units in a health board area of Scotland (40 patients in each arm). Intervention arm participants will receive a visual-arts based CEI facilitated by experienced artists. Artists will follow an intervention protocol with specific components that enable participants to set, achieve and review artistic goals. Participants will receive up to eight intervention sessions, four within a group and four one-to-one with the artist. Control group participants will receive usual care only. Data collection will occur at baseline, post-intervention and three-month follow-up. Stroke-related health status is the primary outcome; mood, self-esteem, self-efficacy, perceived recovery control and hope are secondary outcomes. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted with purposively selected patients, artists and healthcare staff to elicit views and experiences of the intervention and feasibility and acceptability of trial processes. Recruitment rates, retention rates and patient preference for art participation will also be collected. Data will indicate, with confidence intervals, the proportion of patients choosing or refusing participation in the CEI and will allow calculation of recruitment rates for a future definitive trial. Summary data will indicate potential variability, magnitude and direction of difference between groups. Findings will inform sample size calculations for a definitive trial. Thematic analysis of qualitative data will be managed using the Framework Approach. Framework is an analytical approach for qualitative data, commonly used in policy and medical research. Discussion If shown to demonstrate effects, this intervention has the potential to address aspects of stroke recovery previously. Not routinely addressed in rehabilitation. Trial registration Registered with Clinical Trials.Gov: NCT02085226 on 6th March 2014. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-380) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Jacqui H Morris
- Social Dimensions of Health Institute, University of Dundee, 11 Airlie Place, Dundee DD1 4HJ, UK.
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