title: The Relationship between Rehabilitation and Changes in Depression in Stroke Patients.
abstract: [Purpose] This study investigated the primary factors behind changes in depressive symptoms among stroke patients after 8 weeks of rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and cognitive therapy). [Methods] This study was conducted using a literature review, and electronic medical records from January, 2008 to December, 2009. Data were collected for 120 subjects with chronic stroke. [Results] Cardiac disorder, left-brain lesion, early-stage depression, activities of daily living, and cognitive function were significant predictors of the changes in depression in chronic stroke patients. [Conclusion] Post-stroke depression can be controlled by rehabilitation. Also, clinicians should comprehend and share the psychological and physical affliction, develop back-up programs, and make them comprehensively available to support the psychological and physical health of subjects with chronic stroke.
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Medicine, Hanyang University Medical Center, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Yeon-Jae
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Jeong
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Medicine, Hanyang University Medical Center, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Won-Cheol
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Environmental and Industrial Medicine, Hanyang University Medical Center, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Yoon-Shin
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Radiology Department, Asan Medical Center, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Kwan-Woo
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Radiology Department, Asan Medical Center, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Soon-Yong
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Son
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Medical Center, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Yeon-Gyu
authors.initials: YG
authors.lastname: Jeong
keywords: Depression; Rehabilitation; Stroke