Why the study?
What is the prevalence and trajectory of depressed mood in patients after stroke?
Population
976 patients from a community study on stroke
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
12 months
Key result
Depressed mood affected 25-30% of stroke survivors at 3 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months, with over 50% of those depressed at 3 weeks remaining depressed at 1 year.
Authors
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Persistent post-stroke depression may warrant enhanced surveillance; extends prevalence data but leaves optimal management open.
Cohort (n=976)
What is the prevalence and trajectory of depressed mood in patients after stroke?
Depression is highly prevalent and persistent after stroke, yet remains undertreated with antidepressant medication.
Wade et al. (1987) conducted a cohort in Stroke (n=976). Depressed mood affected 25-30% of stroke survivors at 3 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months, with over 50% of those depressed at 3 weeks remaining depressed at 1 year.