Systematic review reveals high prevalence of depression in post-stroke aphasia, suggesting need for improved screening methods.
Depression is a common concern in post-stroke aphasia. The lack of observed effects from assessment method or time since stroke may be due to methodological inconsistencies in reporting across studies. Psychometrically sound assessment tools validated for people with aphasia, along with more consistent reporting of patient characteristics, are essential for improving depression screening and mental health care in this population.
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