Nonpharmacological Treatments for Post-Stroke Depression: An Integrative Review of the Literature

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and greatest cause of disability worldwide (Mozaffarian et al., 2016). With advancements in stroke treatments, coupled with the overall aging of the U.S. population, there are increasing numbers of stroke survivors living with the effects of stroke. These trends have led to more stroke survivors being discharged to home settings who are in need of rehabilitation and interventions to cope with the physical and emotional impact of stroke. Depression is a common consequence of stroke that causes increased morbidity and mortality (Williams, 2005).
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research