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Family Functioning is Associated with Post-Stroke Depression in First-Ever Stroke Survivors: A Longitudinal Study
Xiao Wang1, Cai-Xia Hu2, Man-Qiu Lin2
1School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment
|January 5, 2023
Summary
Good family functioning is key for stroke survivors, significantly reducing post-stroke depression (PSD). This study highlights family support as a protective factor against depression after a stroke.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Post-stroke depression (PSD) worsens outcomes in stroke patients.
- The link between family dynamics and PSD at various recovery stages remains unclear.
- This longitudinal study examines family functioning and PSD in first-ever stroke survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patterns of family functioning and PSD.
- To explore the relationship between family functioning and PSD.
- To assess these factors at acute hospitalization and 6 months post-discharge.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study in Guangzhou, China.
- Measured family functioning (SF-FAD) and depression (SDS).
- Used multiple linear regression to analyze relationships.
Main Results:
- PSD prevalence was 32.9% at hospitalization and 20.0% at 6 months.
- Family functioning scores remained stable, while depression scores decreased.
- Poor family functioning positively correlated with PSD at both time points (r=0.341, r=0.510).
Conclusions:
- Stroke survivors reported good family functioning.
- Poor family functioning is a significant predictor of PSD.
- Strong family support acts as a protective factor against PSD.
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