Prevalence and natural history of depression after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is the most frequent psychiatric condition after stroke and is associated with negative health outcomes. We aim to undertake a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and natural history of depression after stroke.

Methods and findings

Studies published up to 4 November 2022 on Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and Web of Science Core Collection were searched. We included studies of adults with stroke, where depression was assessed at a prespecified time point. Studies excluding people with aphasia and history of depression are excluded. Critical Appraisal Skills Programme(CASP) cohort study tool was used to assess risk of bias. A total of 77 studies were included in the pooled estimates of the prevalence of poststroke depression (PSD). The overa

SUBMITTER: Liu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10047522 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature