The journal of nutrition, health & aging
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J Nutr Health Aging · Aug 2015
Predictivity of Early Depressive Symptoms for Post-Stroke Depression.
Depression is a frequent complication after stroke. However, little is known about the predictive value of early self-reported depressive symptoms (DS) for later development of post-stroke depression (PSD) 6 months after discharge. ⋯ Self-reported DS during inpatient rehabilitation are predictive for PSD 6 months after discharge. Assessment of early DS contributes to identifying stroke patients at risk for PSD, thereby facilitating prevention and treatment.