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Does post-traumatic stress disorder occur after stroke: a preliminary study

S Sembi1, N Tarrier, P O'Neill

  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology, North Manchester General Hospital NHS Trust, UK.

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
|July 11, 1998
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Post-stroke psychological symptoms, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), can occur. This study found PTSD or similar syndromes are possible after stroke, impacting mental health.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Psychological reactions following stroke are recognized.
  • Stroke represents a sudden, life-threatening internal stressor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms after stroke.
  • To determine if stroke can be a trigger for PTSD.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty-one patients with first-ever stroke or transient ischemic attack were assessed.
  • Standardized self-report measures for anxiety, depression, and PTSD were used.
  • A structured clinical interview for PTSD was administered to eligible patients.

Main Results:

  • 9.8% of patients met PTSD criteria.

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  • No significant differences in premorbid health, lifestyle, or adverse life events were found between PTSD and non-PTSD groups.
  • The post-stroke PTSD group showed higher anxiety, depression, psychiatric caseness, and poorer self-reported mental health.

    • Conclusions:

    • Post-stroke PTSD shares similarities with classical PTSD.
    • The study concludes that PTSD or a PTSD-like syndrome can manifest after stroke.