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  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Poststroke depression (PSD) affects nearly one-third of stroke survivors.
  • PSD is linked to adverse outcomes including prolonged hospitalization, impaired recovery, reduced quality of life, and increased mortality.
  • The physical and cognitive deficits following stroke often mask or complicate the identification of depression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the manifestations and risk factors of poststroke depression.
  • To discuss screening tools and therapeutic interventions for nurses to manage PSD.
  • To highlight the vital role of nurses in identifying and supporting stroke survivors with depression.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on poststroke depression.
  • Discussion of clinical manifestations and risk factors.
  • Overview of nursing interventions, screening tools, and therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

  • Poststroke depression presents unique challenges in diagnosis due to overlapping symptoms with stroke sequelae.
  • Several risk factors contribute to the development of PSD.
  • Effective screening and management strategies are available for nursing implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses are pivotal in the early recognition and management of poststroke depression.
  • Timely intervention can improve physical, cognitive, and emotional recovery in stroke survivors.
  • Enhanced nursing education and practice are essential for addressing PSD.