Association between post-stroke depression and functional outcomes: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a frequent problem in stroke patients, affecting their rehabilitation process and functional outcomes. Several studies have investigated the relationship between PSD and functional outcomes, but the results have been inconsistent. This systematic review of non-experimental studies aims to investigate the prevalence of post-stroke depression and the association between post-stroke depression and functional outcomes. A search of PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and CINAHL Plus with Full Text was carried out from inception until January 2024. The literature was screened using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, with relevant papers included. We extracted data from non-experimental studies that examined ass

SUBMITTER: Butsing N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11341015 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature