Post-stroke Depressive Symptoms and Cognitive Performances: A Network Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the relationships between post-stroke depression and cognition using network analysis. In particular, we identified central depressive symptoms, central cognitive performances, and bridge components that connect these 2 constructs.

Design

An observational study. We applied network analysis to analyze baseline data to visualize and quantify the relationships between depression and cognition.

Setting

Home and Community.

Participants

202 participants with mild-to-moderate stroke (N=202; mean age: 59.7 years; 55% men; 55% Whites; 90% ischemic stroke).

Intervention

Not applicable.

Main outcome measures

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) for depressive symptoms and the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery for cognitive performances.

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SUBMITTER: Shi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11039566 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature