Effect of behavioural activation for individuals with post-stroke depression: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research showed that behavioural activation is as effective as cognitive-behavioural therapy for general depression. However, it remains unclear if it leads to greater improvement in depressive symptoms when compared with standard treatment for post-stroke depression.

Aims

To compare the effectiveness of behavioural activation against control conditions in reducing depression symptoms in individuals with post-stroke depression.

Method

This review searched five databases from inception until 13 July 2021 (updated 15 September 2023) for randomised controlled trials comparing behavioural activation and any control conditions for post-stroke depression. Risk of bias was assessed with the Cochrane Collaboration's Risk-of-Bias 2 tool. The primary outcome

SUBMITTER: Yisma E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11698145 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature