TITLE:
Evaluation of Post-Stroke Depression in Patients with Cerebral Vascular Disorder
AUTHORS:
Toshimasa Mikawa, Hirofumi Tanabe, Takashi Yabe
KEYWORDS:
Post-Stroke Depression, Rehabilitation, Contents Analysis
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Depression,
Vol.9 No.4,
November
27,
2020
ABSTRACT: During the period effective rehabilitation and occurrence of depressive symptoms
overlap in patients with cerebral vascular disorder. This study was conducted
to clarify the medical professionals’ responses to such cases by determining
the state of depression. This study involved qualitative analysis of free
response questionnaire data. The study includes patients with a history of
cerebral vascular disorder. The questionnaire authors reviewed all questions
intended for free response before inclusion in the questionnaire.
Questionnaires were handed off to patients between May 15 and July 15, allowing
them 2 weeks to reply. The deadline for return was July 31, 2019. The recovery
rate was 64.1%. A total of 245 words and 21 subcategories were extracted. Major
categories of One’s own feelings (44.9%), Interaction with people (32.2%), and
Uncertainty about the future (22.9%) were identified. Because the recovery of
physical functions can aid in the recovery from depressive symptoms, medical
professionals must be indirectly involved in the recovery from depressive
symptoms.