Factors influencing self-reported anxiety or depression following stroke or TIA using linked registry and hospital data

Thayabaranathan T, Andrew NE, Kilkenny MF, Stolwyk R, Thrift AG, Grimley R, Johnston T, Sundararajan V, Lannin NA, Cadilhac DA. Factors influencing self-reported anxiety or depression following stroke or TIA using linked registry and hospital data. Quality of Life Research. 2018 Dec 27(12):3145-3155 doi: 10.1007/s11136-018-1960-y

PURPOSE

Approximately 30-50% of survivors experience problems with anxiety or depression post-stroke. It is important to understand the factors associated with post-stroke anxiety or depression to identify effective interventions.