Assessment of Depression in Patients with Acute Stroke

Abstract

Objectives: • To assess degree and severity of depression • To describe the symptomatic profile of depression • Analyse the relation between depression and demographic, predisposing and precipitating factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on 160 subjects chosen by random sampling technique from the Department of General Medicine of Saveetha Medical College and Hospital using Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale. Results: 68% of the cases with acute stroke was assessed and found to have depression according to Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale. Conclusion: Post-Stroke Depression is expected in patients diagnosed with acute stroke.