Comparison of Upper Extremity Function and Daily Use in Individuals with and without Post Stroke Depression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a frequent psychiatric complication, however very few studies have investigated its relation to the affected upper extremity (UE) post-stroke. Objective. To compare the affected UE in terms of motor impairment, functional ability, and daily-use in individuals with and without PSD during the first 6 months post-stroke.

Methods

This study analyzed data from a previous cohort; participants were assessed at rehabilitation admission (T1), 6 weeks (T2), and 6 months (T3) post-stroke. At each time point we compared between participants with and without PSD (Geriatric Depression Scale score ≥ 5). The Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment assessed motor impairment, Action Research Arm Test assessed functional ability, and the Rating of Everyday

SUBMITTER: Assadi Khalil S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10874110 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature