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Factors relating to depression after stroke.

Shirley A Thomas1, Nadina B Lincoln

  • 1School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK. nbl@psychology.nottingham.ac.uk

The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|February 17, 2006
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Communication difficulties and external locus of control predict depression severity in stroke survivors. These factors are key to understanding and managing post-stroke depression, aiding rehabilitation.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Post-stroke depression is prevalent and hinders recovery.
  • Identifying predictors of depression severity is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors predicting depression severity at recruitment and 6-month follow-up in stroke patients.
  • To understand the relationship between communication impairment, locus of control, and depression post-stroke.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study of 112 depressed stroke patients (1-6 months post-stroke) with mild to moderate disabilities.
  • Utilized questionnaires including Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28), and Sheffield Screening Test for Acquired Language Disorders (SST).
  • Assessed depression, communication, activities of daily living, and locus of control at recruitment and 6-month follow-up.

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Main Results:

  • Greater communication impairment predicted severe depression at recruitment (OR=0.72, p=.01).
  • Communication impairment (OR=0.69, p<.05) and external locus of control (OR=0.89, p<.05) predicted persistent depression at follow-up.
  • Higher baseline depression severity predicted continued depression at 6 months (p=.001).

Conclusions:

  • Communication impairment and locus of control are significant factors related to post-stroke depression.
  • Communication impairment is the strongest predictor of depression severity and prognosis.
  • Mild depression shows a higher likelihood of resolution; however, current models explain limited variance, necessitating further research into psychosocial factors.