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Catherine R Nicholl1, Nadina B Lincoln, Katie Muncaster

  • 1School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, University Park, UK.

The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|October 25, 2002
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Depressed stroke patients exhibit more negative and fewer positive cognitions, similar to general depression. This suggests cognitive-behavioural therapy may be effective for post-stroke depression.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Contradictory findings exist regarding the efficacy of cognitive-behavioural treatment for post-stroke depression.
  • Understanding the cognitive profiles of depressed stroke patients is crucial for treatment selection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare cognitive patterns in depressed versus non-depressed stroke patients.
  • To determine if post-stroke depression is qualitatively similar to general depression.
  • To inform the suitability of cognitive-behavioural therapy for post-stroke depression.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based study involving 50 stroke patients.
  • Utilized the Beck Depression Inventory, Wakefield Depression Inventory, and a newly developed Cognitions scale.

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  • Assessed cognitive differences between depressed and non-depressed stroke patient groups.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed Cognitions scale demonstrated acceptable internal reliability and construct validity.
    • Depressed stroke patients showed significantly more negative cognitions compared to non-depressed patients.
    • Depressed stroke patients exhibited significantly fewer positive cognitions than non-depressed patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Post-stroke depression appears qualitatively similar to general depression.
    • Cognitive patterns in post-stroke depression align with those in general depression.
    • Standard cognitive-behavioural therapy approaches may be applicable and effective for treating post-stroke depression.