Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: November | Volume: 12 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 237-250
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20221131
A Study on Prevalence of Post Stroke Depression and Associated Factors using Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
Kanika Narang1, Aashwi Dalal2, Chetana Jakhotia3, Yashika Batra4, Neha Verma5
1Student (MPT), SPB Physiotherapy College, Ugat Bhesan Road, Rander Road Near Bhestan Jakatnaka, Jahangirabad, Morabhagal, Surat, Gujarat 395004
2Student (MPT), SPB Physiotherapy College, Ugat Bhesan Road, Rander Road Near Bhestan Jakatnaka, Jahangirabad, Morabhagal, Surat, Gujarat 395004
3Student (MPT), DY Patil School of Physiotherapy, Sector 5, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400706
4Clinical Physiotherapist, Sakhi Clinic, Shiv Pooja Complex, City Light, Surat, Gujarat 395007
5Assisstant Professor, SPB Physiotherapy College, Ugat Bhesan Road, Rander Road Near Bhestan Jakatnaka, Jahangirabad, Morabhagal, Surat, Gujarat 395004
Corresponding Author: Neha Verma
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Post Stroke Depression (PSD) is considered the most frequent and important neuropsychiatric consequence of stroke. Early assessments can help determine possible treatment options and gauge progress. The present study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of PSD and associated factors among stroke patients and to find out the correlation between duration of stroke and depression through HAM-D.
Aims:
-To measure PSD using HAM-D in stroke patients.
-To find out correlation between duration of stroke with level of depression experienced by stroke patients through HAM-D
Materials and Method: This is a cross-sectional observational study conducted across various OPDs and hospitals attached to SPB Physiotherapy College, Surat. Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (21-points) was used to assess the level of depression among a total of 50 patients. 32 males and 18 female patients of age group 40 to 75 years having acute, sub-acute or chronic stroke were included in the study. The study was conducted after obtaining a written and informed consent from the subjects.
Results: Out of total 50 patients, 39 were depressed i.e., 78% of the total population had PSD. The findings also indicate that there is a strong negative correlation between the time duration since the stroke had occurred and the level of depression. Acute and sub-acute phase patients had HAM-D scores higher than chronic patients.
Conclusion: The present study concludes that there is high prevalence of PSD in
Stroke patients and 78% of the population included in the study was depressed. We concluded this by our study that PSD is a very imp aspect, and majority of stroke patient have high level of depression. That is why it is important to measure PSD so that we can develop some strategy to combat depression.
Key words: Stroke, Post Stroke Depression (PSD), HAM-D