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Depressive symptoms and history of depression predict rehabilitation efficiency in stroke patients

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationPublished 1 December 2001
Robert W. Gillen, Howard Tennen, Tara E. McKee, Peter Gernert-Dott, Glenn Affleck
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TL;DR

The present study lends further support to the benefits of screening stroke patients at the time of rehabilitation admission for depression and history of depression, and identifies patients who have high levels of depressive symptoms and/or a previous depressive episode will allow more comprehensive assessment and rapid intervention.

Abstract

The present study lends further support to the benefits of screening stroke patients at the time of rehabilitation admission for depression and history of depression. Identifying patients who have high levels of depressive symptoms and/or a previous depressive episode will allow more comprehensive assessment and rapid intervention.

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Medicine