Assessment of Depression in Patients with Acute Stroke

Dayanandan, . and Bavaani, V. (2021) Assessment of Depression in Patients with Acute Stroke. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33 (48A). pp. 170-173. ISSN 2456-9119

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i48A33234

Abstract

Objectives:

To assess degree and severity of depression

To describe the symptomatic profile of depression

Analyse the relation between depression and demographic, predisposing and precipitating factors.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on 160 subjects chosen by random sampling technique from the Department of General Medicine of Saveetha Medical College and Hospital using Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale.

Results: 68% of the cases with acute stroke was assessed and found to have depression according to Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale.

Conclusion: Post-Stroke Depression is expected in patients diagnosed with acute stroke.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Open Article Repository > Medical Science
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Date Deposited:	10 Mar 2023 07:30
Last Modified:	29 Jun 2024 11:03
URI:	http://journal.251news.co.in/id/eprint/236

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