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[Behavioral disorders and psycho-social outcome after stroke in children]

M Daseking1, F Petermann, A Simonis

  • 1Zentrum für Klinische Psychologie und Rehabilitation der Universität Bremen. daseking@uni-bremen.de

Fortschritte Der Neurologie-Psychiatrie
|September 5, 2008
PubMed

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Children who experience stroke may develop more behavioral and emotional disorders, including social and attention deficiencies. Early intervention is crucial for preventing long-term psychological issues after childhood stroke.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Child Psychiatry

Context:

  • Childhood stroke, while less common than in adults, can significantly impact neurodevelopment.
  • Behavioral and emotional disorders following stroke require early identification and management.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence and types of behavioral and emotional disorders in children post-stroke.
  • To identify risk factors associated with increased behavioral problems after childhood stroke.

Summary:

  • A study of 111 children (ages 3-18) with stroke utilized the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL/4-18) parent questionnaire.
  • Results indicated an increased incidence of behavioral problems, notably social and attention deficits, and school-related difficulties post-stroke.
  • Perinatal stroke and stroke in early childhood were associated with more significant behavioral and temperament issues compared to stroke in infancy.

Impact:

  • Highlights the critical need for early and comprehensive psychological assessment in children following a stroke.
  • Underscores the importance of multidisciplinary intervention to mitigate the risk of persistent psychological and psychiatric disorders.
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