Cross sectional study of the comorbid Depressiona and Anxiety in post stroke patients

Dr.Sivabalan Elangovan

Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2016

Cross sectional study of the comorbid Depressiona and Anxiety in post stroke patients

Dr. Sivabalan Elangovan

Abstract :

Psychiatric morbidities following stroke is very common and often underdiagnosed by medical settings. Presence of Psychiatric morbidities especially depression and anxiety affect the therapeutic outcome of stroke by both direct and indirect ways. Aim of this study is to find out depression and anxiety in a patients who is treated for stroke. Setting of study:Study was carried out in out-patient and in-patient Department of General Medicine at Stanley Medical College Hospital &Research Centre. A total of 100 patients consecutively chosen, form the sample for cases. Patients were assessed within the period of two to six weeks after Stroke. Results:Among 100 post stroke patients 66 patients having depression and 11 patients having anxiety disorder. Conclusion: Psychiatric morbidities is higher in post stroke patients. It is essential to identify psychiatric morbidities in post stroke patients in order to prevent negative consequences associated with both stroke as well as psychiatric conditions