Depression after stroke. Issue 5 (14th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Facucho-Oliveira, João; Esteves-Sousa, Daniel; Espada-Santos, Pedro; Moura, Nuno; Albuquerque, Margarida; Fraga, Ana Margarida; Sousa, Sandra; Cintra, Pedro; Mendonça, Luis; Pita, Fernando
• Is Part Of: Practical neurology. Volume 21:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 384
• Page End: 391
• Publication Date: 2021-05-14
• Subjects: stroke -- depression -- rehabilitation; Neurology -- Periodicals; 616.8005
• DOI: 10.1136/practneurol-2020-002622
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1474-7758

Abstract

Abstract : Stroke treatment has dramatically improved in recent decades. However, although new treatments have reduced its mortality and the severity of its physical and cognitive sequelae, many people still have incapacitating disabilities following a stroke. Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder following stroke; it is important to recognise and treat as it limits motor and cognitive rehabilitation. Antidepressant medication is an effective treatment and can improve adherence to clinically recommended physical and cognitive tasks, thereby enhancing functional remodelling of neuronal pathways and improving rehabilitation outcomes.