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The Relationship Between Poststroke Dysphagia and Poststroke Depression and Its Risk Factors
Janet Horn1, Kit N Simpson2, Annie N Simpson2
1Department of Health Sciences and Research, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|August 1, 2024
Summary
Stroke survivors with dysphagia have significantly higher odds of developing poststroke depression (PSD). This study highlights a critical link between swallowing difficulties and depression following a stroke, emphasizing the need for integrated care.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Stroke survivors face significant challenges impacting physical, psychological, and social well-being.
- Poststroke depression (PSD) and poststroke dysphagia often co-occur, yet their specific association requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between PSD and poststroke dysphagia during acute hospitalization and up to 90 days post-discharge.
- To evaluate the odds and hazard of PSD diagnosis in patients with and without dysphagia.
- To estimate the time to PSD diagnosis from initial stroke diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective, cross-sectional study utilizing acute inpatient hospital data and 2017 Medicare administrative claims data.
- Analysis of patients diagnosed with poststroke dysphagia and PSD.
Main Results:
- Patients with poststroke dysphagia had 2.7 times higher odds of PSD diagnosis.
- A 1.75-fold increased hazard for PSD diagnosis was observed within 90 days post-discharge for dysphagia patients.
- Risk factors for PSD included dysphagia, female sex, and dual eligibility.
Conclusions:
- A significant association exists between PSD and poststroke dysphagia.
- Further research is warranted to explore the impact of PSD on poststroke dysphagia and vice versa.
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