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Meta-Analysis
. 2013 Jan;202(1):14-21.
doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.111.107664.

Natural history, predictors and outcomes of depression after stroke: systematic review and meta-analysis

Luis Ayerbe  1 , Salma Ayis, Charles D A Wolfe, Anthony G Rudd
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Meta-Analysis

Natural history, predictors and outcomes of depression after stroke: systematic review and meta-analysis

Luis Ayerbe et al. Br J Psychiatry. 2013 Jan.

Abstract

Background: Depression after stroke is a distressing problem that may be associated with other negative health outcomes.

Aims: To estimate the natural history, predictors and outcomes of depression after stroke.

Method: Studies published up to 31 August 2011 were searched and reviewed according to accepted criteria.

Results: Out of 13 558 references initially found, 50 studies were included. Prevalence of depression was 29% (95% CI 25-32), and remains stable up to 10 years after stroke, with a cumulative incidence of 39-52% within 5 years of stroke. The rate of recovery from depression among patients depressed a few months after stroke ranged from 15 to 57% 1 year after stroke. Major predictors of depression are disability, depression pre-stroke, cognitive impairment, stroke severity and anxiety. Lower quality of life, mortality and disability are independent outcomes of depression after stroke.

Conclusion: Interventions for depression and its potential outcomes are required.

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