Stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. As the number of
stroke cases is rising from one year to another, policymakers require data on the amount …

Background Stroke remains one of the major chronic illnesses worldwide that health care
organizations will need to address for the next several decades. Individuals poststroke are …

Background Post-stroke depression (PSD) has worse functional outcomes and quality of life.
Despite the extensive literature on this topic, there is no agreement on the frequency or risk …

Poststroke depression significantly affects health and quality of life of stroke patients. This
study evaluates the role of social support in influencing poststroke depression. The literature …

Background Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a frequent problem in stroke patients, affecting
their rehabilitation process and functional outcomes. Several studies have investigated the …

We aimed to know the prevalence of post-stroke depression (PSD) in our context, identify
the variables that could predict post-stroke depression, by using the Hamilton Depression …

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and long-term disability in the world. Considered
largely a disease of aging, its global economic and healthcare burden is expected to rise as …

Research has shown a protective association between social support and depression,
depression among stroke patients, and health impacts of depression. Despite this, not much …

Poststroke depression (PSD) is a major psychiatric disorder that develops after stroke;
however, whether PSD treatment improves cognitive and functional impairments is not …

Background Depression among elderly individuals is related to physical illness, functional
status, prolonged treatment and other factors. Depression is not effectively treated with …