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Apathy in subarachnoid hemorrhage: study protocol for a 1-year follow-up study
Wai Kwong Tang1, Kwok Chu George Wong1,2
1Department of Psychiatry, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Frontiers in Neurology
|August 15, 2024
Summary
This study tracks apathy in subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) survivors for one year, examining its persistence and impact on daily functioning. Findings will inform patient care and treatment strategies for this common post-SAH condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Apathy is a common and impairing condition following subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).
- Limited research exists on the long-term course, predictors, and functional impact of apathy in SAH survivors.
- This study addresses a critical knowledge gap in understanding apathy post-SAH.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the 12-month course of apathy in a large cohort of SAH survivors.
- To identify predictors of persistent apathy after SAH.
- To determine the impact of apathy on functional outcomes in SAH survivors.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study design over 36 months.
- Recruitment of 240 SAH participants.
- Assessment of apathy using the Apathy Evaluation Scale at 3, 9, and 15 months post-SAH, alongside functioning, comorbidity, cognition, and depressive symptoms.
Main Results:
- This section is to be filled once the study is completed.
Conclusions:
- This study represents the first large-scale, 1-year follow-up of apathy in SAH survivors.
- Findings will enhance understanding of apathy's clinical course and impact.
- Results will inform clinical practice, patient support, and the development of interventions for apathy post-SAH.
